Probably the finest Guesthouse in Somerset West - best position, excellent condition, very popular, efficiently operated and very profitable.
Pre-bookings for next season are at an all-time high, with almost R1 500 000 already secured. The recovery phase out of COVID has accelerated at a higher rate than the industry norm.
This well established, popular & bespoke Guesthouse in Somerset West boasts the following: - 5/5 rating on Trip Advisor - 9.6/10 rating on Booking dot com - 9.6/10 rating on Expedia dot com - 60% bookings are on own website (no comm. to online portals) - 90% German speaking occupants with high repeat booking rate - Off the grid with water & electricity - 5 languages catered for on website - High Profitability
The Guesthouse property consists of: - 6 luxury en-suite guestrooms, all with own patio, Air-conditioning and King Size beds. - 3 Guestrooms have their own wood burning fireplace - Large African themed Guest Lounge - Fully equipped pub with lounge - Managers cottage - Staff quarters for 3 staff - Own borehole with filtered water - Inverter that runs the entire guesthouse for up to 8 hours - 3 phase electricity available - Separate sophisticated laundry room - Large entertainment area - Fully secured with 15 external cameras & 24hr monitoring - 100Mb Fibre Internet - 8 parking bays - Separate manager’s office plus reception - Feature Goldfish Pond - Well manicured indigenous garden - Solar Heated pool
Noteworthy: - Bookings are secured for next season - Guesthouse ranks as number 1 or 2 in SEO searches - Close to R44 access to wine farms, golf courses, beaches and airport - Minimal electricity and water operational expenses - Sale includes all inventories currently on-site, most of which are 5 Star compliant - Guesthouse commands high Goodwill factor - Guesthouse from top to bottom is in immaculate condition - Sale can be as a Going Concern or purchase the Holding Company - Financials are available
Further Income Possibilities: - Open Guesthouse for 12 months (currently only open October – mid April) - Travel & Tourism outlook is extremely positive for 2023/2024 - Target more of the local SA market (currently only 7%) - Space for a SPA (simple change to existing structure) - Space for a Conference Facility (simple change to existing structure) - Space for a further large self catering 2 bedroom suite(simple change to existing structure)
Plans and further information is available on request to qualified buyers.
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Features
Open Parkings 8
Building Name SW1 Lodge
Zoning Commercial
Floor Size 1,997m²
Land Size 1,990m²
Air Conditioning Yes
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Entrance Hall Fireplace Air Conditioner Built In Braai Pantry Storeroom Guest Toilet Patio Built In Bar Balcony Irrigation System Borehole Solar Heating Satellite Dish