Waterways B&B

Waterways B&B is an owner-run, secure and peaceful thatched homestay, offering waterfront accommodation on the picturesque Canals at St Francis Bay. The property is situated on the Kromme River estuary, with views over the canals, the estuary and the river mouth to the sea. It has been recommended in the Rough Guide and Stefan Lose Guide for its friendliness, its situation, its accommodation, its views, and cruises which can be arranged. Two canoes and a rowing boat are available for use by guests along with a private mooring.

Waterways B&B consists of two comfortable and spacious en-suite rooms, each with separate entrance, out-door living facilities and good views. Both rooms offer tea and coffee-making facilities, a fridge and TV. A third overflow room is also available at lower charge to accommodate families with children. A full breakfast is provided. The charge for the en suite rooms is R330 per person sharing, and for the overflow room R260. A single supplement of R50 may be charged.

The Green room is a large bed-sitter, situated above a double garage, with twin beds adaptable to double, en-suite shower room, full lounge and washing up facilities. It has views over the river and the canals. A balcony faces north over the river, and a large west-facing deck is also available overlooking the canal system. The Canal room is on the ground floor, facing west over rolling lawns to the canals. This has a double bed, en suite bathroom, with hand shower, and has a west-facing terrace overlooking the canals.

St Francis Bay itself is a unique coastal resort development, situated mid-way between the Garden Route and Port Elizabeth. It is popular for its predominantly thatched architecture; its 2.5 km beach with fine, clean sand and world-class surfing; its 5.6 km of tidal marina, known as the Canals; the Kromme River, navigable for 12 km, with a large estuary beach and abundant bird life at low tide; Port St Francis, headquarters of the local calamari fishing industry, and from which deep-sea safaris can be arranged; two excellent links golf courses; and beautiful coastal walks through Fynbos nature reserves.