Very nice hotel for budget travellers. Location good, if you want to see something "authentic" and don't want to live in the middle of the tourist area.

The 'motel' is in a bad area and the staff is even worse! This place is a dump! Don't waste your time or money, run like hell!"

We have just returned from 5 days at this accommodation. It is not a hotel but vacation apartments converted from private apartments. It is situated on a noisy main road. There was no ac or fan in the bedroom so we had to have the window open continuously and suffer the noise. The pool only had sun for a few hours a day and pool towels were never available. There was mold on the bathroom ceiling and the whole building was shabby.

My wife and I used the Sir Francis for the first four nights of a 10 day trip to South Africa. This was going to be our base for the stay in Cape Town. Firstly it is easy to find, secondly it is only a 15 min stroll to the V&A Waterfront. The accomodation was good with roomy self catering apartments, all the basics included like bath,shower, seperate lounge and bedroom, balcony. Breakfast is offered and this consisted of either continental or full english. The staff were very friendly and were only too helpful in giving you any advise you cared to ask. Apartments in a very good location for getting out of the town if like us you have hired a car. All in all a very good experince at a low cost.