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Dune Ridge Country House

4.0 star property
Colonial country house with full-service spa and golf course

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, free minibar items, in-room safe
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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, free minibar items, in-room safe

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is S$203
includes taxes & fees
12 Jun - 13 Jun

Room options

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, free minibar items, in-room safe

Main House Garden Suite

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, free minibar items, in-room safe

Garden Cottage

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, free minibar items, in-room safe

Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 200 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
Tarragona Road, Saint Francis Bay, Eastern Cape, 6312

What's nearby

  • St. Francis Links - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • St. Francis Bay Golf Club - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • St. Francis Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Port St. Francis - 12 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Seal Point Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Christy's Catch - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chokka Block Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Rambling Rose - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪St Francis Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Big Time Taverna - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Dune Ridge Country House

Upscale family-friendly country house near St. Francis Bay Beach
Located close to Port St. Francis and Seal Point Lighthouse, Dune Ridge Country House provides free breakfast, an adjacent golf course and a free daily manager's reception. Active travellers can enjoy horse riding, rowing/canoeing and hiking/biking trails at this country house. Treat yourself to reflexology, a massage or a facial at Bush Spa, the on-site spa. The on-site Modern European cuisine restaurant, Boma, offers breakfast, dinner, light fare and al fresco dining. In addition to a terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A safari, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Massage treatment rooms, meeting rooms and beach towels
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and bathrobes, as well as perks such as free WiFi and minibars (stocked with some free items).
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, childcare services and free infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Select Comfort beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers or deep-soaking baths plus designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch LED TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Private gardens, fridges and coffee/tea makers

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Boma

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Safari
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Free cot
  • Highchair
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (603 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open select days
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2001
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1110 per person (return)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Dune Ridge Country House
Dune Ridge Country House Saint Francis Bay
Dune Ridge Saint Francis Bay
Dune Ridge House Saint Francis
Dune Ridge Country House Country House
Dune Ridge Country House Saint Francis Bay
Dune Ridge Country House Country House Saint Francis Bay

Frequently asked questions

Does Dune Ridge Country House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Dune Ridge Country House?

As of 11 Jun, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dune Ridge Country House on 12 Jun, 2025 start from S$203.40, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Dune Ridge Country House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Dune Ridge Country House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dune Ridge Country House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Dune Ridge Country House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Dune Ridge Country House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 1110 per person applies.

Where is Dune Ridge Country House located?

Located in Saint Francis Bay, this family-friendly country house is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from St. Francis Bay Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Port St. Francis and Seal Point Lighthouse.

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Dune Ridge Country House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10

Overall a good experience in a natural environment. Nice and relaxed. Breakfast could definitely improve. But we had a nice break-away.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10

Dune Ridge is situated in its own fenced grounds and so is very quiet and secure. The owner and all the staff are very friendly and the service was excellent. Dinner can be taken at the property and was excellent as was breakfast. Plenty of choice of wines.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10

I have reviewed this accommodation previously and it is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10

Uns hat besonders die liebevolle Einrichtung, die Ruhe und Abgeschiedenheit und das sehr gute Essen gefallen! Wir würden es jederzeit weiter empfehlen.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10

Loved the quiet location. Serene and lovely to relax. The staff were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Wir haben uns bei Sarah von der ersten Minute an sehr wohlgefühlt. Der Service war perfekt. Unser Guesthouse ist sehr schön eingerichtet und hat zum Entspannen sehr eingeladen. Das extra gebuchte Dinner war sehr gut.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We were highly impressed with the level of service given by Suzette and other staff members who went to great lengths to ensure our stay was memorable. The food is excellent and the rooms are beautifully furnished. Overall, we would highly recommend this hotel and hope to return in the future.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Extremely pleasant stay at Dunes Ridge. Staff very polite and helpful. Beautiful quiet location
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Very friendly and welcoming staff. Very relaxing atmosphere - sadly couldn't enjoy the cosy setting in the lounge with the lovely fireplace or the spa.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Peaceful authentic Lodge perfect fit those who appreciate understated elegance . Dinner was superb! Great Links GC next door.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Great room (a little "cottage" with great garden view, great helpful friendly service. Just beware of the 1/2 mile or so of unmade drive to get to it though!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Viel kann man da nicht schreiben: Perfekte ruhige einsame Lage, fantastische große super ausgestattete Zimmer, freundlichste Gastgeber, exzellentes Frühstück eine der besten Unterkünfte in Südafrika !!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

This could not have been a more perfect stay. Exquisite grounds, staff and delectable meals! Every aspect of this property exceeded my expectations---there are not enough stars to describe Dune Ridge! I encourage everyone of every age to co e and experience this little oasis. This is a perfect place for a romantic getaway or a family gathering.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

nice but overpriced. no air conditioning and the ceiling fan had only one speed-slow which was usesless. large room and bathroom. excellent breakfast. staff was very nice and helpful. also has nice swimming pool. dirt road for one mile to get to country house. need gps to find. good location near town center and golf courses.