St Francis Bay is ideally located for either a short visit whilst exploring our magnificent Garden Route, or staying for a relaxing longer holiday. BriSan on the Canals is situated only 100 kms from Port Elizabeth en route to Cape Town. Alternately, if you are making your way up the Garden Route, having enjoyed the sophistication of Cape Town, the Winelands and Knysna, we are beautifully positioned to permit you to experience the best of St Francis Bay has to offer - waterways, beaches and superb hospitality. On entering this elegantly appointed thatched guest house, hosts - Brian and Sandy Cu...

St Francis Bay is ideally located for either a short visit whilst exploring our magnificent Garden Route, or staying for a relaxing longer holiday. BriSan on the Canals is situated only 100 kms from Port Elizabeth en route to Cape Town. Alternately, if you are making your way up the Garden Route, having enjoyed the sophistication of Cape Town, the Winelands and Knysna, we are beautifully positioned to permit you to experience the best of St Francis Bay has to offer - waterways, beaches and superb hospitality. On entering this elegantly appointed thatched guest house, hosts - Brian and Sandy Cunningham - will make you feel right at home.


Start your day with an early morning cup of tea or coffee while enjoying the tranquility and beauty of the canals with the abundant birdlife in evidence. Perhaps this could be followed by a leisurely stroll to the beach where the kids can frolic in the waves, whilst you spot a school of dolphins or a whale (during whale season). Come back to a hearty, gourmet, English breakfast served on the terrace or in the cozy dining room.

The perfect way to end your day would be a leisurely sundowner cruise along our extensive canal system followed by a quiet drink in our cozy lounge or our casual TV lounge / library before visiting one of our many restaurants offering superb cuisine. Should you prefer a self catering option for your lunch or evening meal, we offer barbeque facilities.

Whatever interests you individually, your hosts, Brian and Sandy Cunningham, will endeavor to make your visit to our pristine and special little village a memorable one!

To make the most of your stay, why not book a round of golf on one of our fantastic links courses (we have a 2 seater ride-on golf cart for hire).

Visit our buzzing harbour to watch our chokka (calamari) boats unload their daily catch.

For the more adventurous and energetic, sailing, windsurfing, waterskiing, paddling, horse-riding, cycling, quad biking and hiking are great options. If you prefer to 'do-it-yourself' we have canoes and a canal boat for hire. Perhaps we can pack a picnic basket for you to enjoy while you explore the magnificent scenery up the Kromme River and our extensive waterways at your leisure.

For those who just wish to relax 'at home' you can enjoy a good book while sipping a long, cool drink on our private beach, or watch the children building sandcastles and frolicking in the warm canal water.

Many would like to experience Africa's biggest attraction, our wildlife, and we have wonderful malaria free Big Five game parks and excellent bird watching nearby.