This Luxury Retreat is a unique, 5-star boutique hotel situated on the beautiful edge of the iconic Knysna Heads

2025-01-09

Luxury Retreat

Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa

Asking price: 56,000,000 ZAR (Approx : 2,959,800 USD)

About us

Our Retreat has won several awards for its location, but the one we are most proud of is the Prime Location Hotel in South Africa by the prestigious Haute Grandeur. Best View and Best Relaxation Hotel are additional awards that we are ecstatic to have received.

This is a small and exclusive retreat with eight en-suite, open planned bedrooms and various communal facilities, ensuring the luxurious comfort of every guest.

Experience Knysna's Eternal Beauty

Under normal circumstances, we have a strict no under 12 policy due to our location. Our Retreat can be booked in its entirety by a group as an exclusive villa. In this scenario, children under 12 can also be accommodated.

Special dinners can be organised and our owners would love to give you a taste of some of our delicious wines. Wine and food pairings can be organised for groups. Our new wine tasting room is fully operational and we are so excited!

The owners of our Luxury Retreat have a long history in South Africa, considering they are both originally from Sweden. The combination of the husban and wife's entrepreneurship and degrees in both finances and tourism led them to create a place with a welcoming atmosphere that guests could call their ‘home away from home’.

2014 was the year that the current owners became the new owners of the Retreat. How they ended up with this amazing place is a story in and of itself. They are happy to share the tale with you when you come for a visit. They love to exchange life stories, which is why guests can experience so much more than just a night away when they stay at Retreat.

All the staff have been living in Knysna for most of their lives and they know the beautiful surroundings by heart. Our retreat is a small establishment. Therefore, all staff have been trained to be ‘all round’ helpful but with a designated area of responsibility.

Smile Foundation

In 2010, the owner’s son was born with a facial anomaly called bilateral cleft lip and cleft palate. Since he was born in Sweden, a comprehensive plan was presented to the family during the first days of his life. As an ambassador for Smile Foundation, our Retreat has an annual goal to raise R400.000 towards a ‘Smile Week’ where we, together, can help 45 children smile again.

The Santa Shoebox Project

The Santa Shoebox Project started in Cape Town in 2006. The main goal is to collect and distribute gifts at Christmas time for underprivileged children throughout South Africa and Namibia. Each box contains 8 mandatory items; a toothbrush and toothpaste, a soap and sponge, one item of clothing, writing material, some candy and a toy. With the help of our guests, friends and family we are annually donating boxes and so far we have given away hundreds of boxes to kids in our community.

Expedition Africa

Adventure Racing at its best! In May 2016, teams of 4 from all around the world travelled to the Garden route in the Western Cape in South Africa. Their activities included kayaking, mountain biking, trecking, canyoning and complete rope work sections in this epic adventure. Teams took anywhere from 3 days to 7 days to complete this event, traveling day and night pushing themselves to the edge of human endurance. Sedgefield and Knysna, two of the host towns in the Garden Route, was the ideal location for this once in a lifetime adventure. The unparalleled nature of this area, and conservation areas managed by Sanparks were the ultimate playground for these adventurers.

Simola Hillclimb

The Retreat has been a proud sponsor of the Simola Hillclimb for two consecutive years, a fantastic race in Knysna.

Accommodation

Elephant Suite

Although this suite is on the ground floor, it doesn’t compromise on gorgeous views. The Elephant Suite is private and cosy while maximising space.

Luxurious is the only way to describe our main suite. Situated on the ground floor, the Elephant Suite is designed to allow the maximum use of space. Open all the doors in summer to maintain a lovely flow from the room to the deck or light the fire in winter and snuggle up on the tasteful and most comfortable leather chairs. The strategically placed privacy glass on the deck allows you to relax on the comfy couch or one of the loungers while you soak up the sun. Or simply take in the beautiful views of the ocean and the Knysna Heads.

One of three T2000 Luxury Hastens beds, imported from Sweden, take pride of place in the Elephant Suite. You are almost guaranteed a great night’s sleep with this “all-natural” bed and the sound of the ocean literally on the doorstep. The separate bathroom has an enormous shower and even a sauna.

In-room services

SMEG mini fridge with complimentary Cap Classique, cold drinks, beers and water
Nespresso coffee/tea station
Safe
Air conditioning
Smart TV with selected DSTV channels
Electric blanket (in winter)
Laundry service
Internet access and complimentary Wi-Fi
Mini Hi-Fi music station
Fireplace

Bathroom service

Bathrobe
Slippers
Towels
Beach towels
Amenities
Hairdryer
Heating towel rails

Captain's Suite

Perfect for a summer vacation or a winter getaway, the Captain’s Suite is delightful all year round.

Enjoy watching the sunset and our stunning ocean views from one of the loungers on your private balcony. Alternatively, while relaxing in the spa bath with the stacker doors open, as the bathroom is incorporated into the bedroom. These doors open up the entire width of the room, so you will feel like you are sitting outside! The indoor fireplace creates the perfect romantic ambience during our winter months. One of our T2000 Luxurious Hastens beds is in the Captain’s Suite. You are sure to enjoy the best sleep of your life, along with one of the best views in the world.

In-room service

SMEG mini fridge with complimentary Cap Classique, cold drinks, beers and water
Nespresso coffee/tea station
Safe
Air conditioning
Smart TV with selected DSTV channels
Electric blanket (in winter)
Laundry service
Internet access and complimentary Wi-Fi
Mini Hi-Fi music station
Fireplace

Bathroom service

Bathrobe
Slippers
Towels
Beach towels
Amenities
Hairdryer
Heating towel rails

Seahorse Suite

Set back from the rest of the house, the Seahorse Suite is perfect for a romantic getaway. It features breathtaking views of both the ocean and lagoon.

This spacious, open-planned mini-suite is a winter sun trap, ensuring you remain nice and cosy while admiring the views. During summer, guests can look forward to afternoons sunning themselves on the balcony’s loungers and chairs. Our Seahorse Suite has the third of our three T2000, all-natural Luxury Hastens beds, so a great night’s sleep is almost a guarantee! The open-plan bathroom features a standard bath and a separate shower.

In-room service

SMEG mini fridge with complimentary Cap Classique, cold drinks, beers and water
Nespresso coffee/tea station
Safe
Air conditioning
Smart TV with selected DSTV channels
Electric blanket (in winter)
Laundry service
Internet access and complimentary Wi-Fi

Bathroom service

Bathrobe
Slippers
Towels
Beach towels
Amenities
Hairdryer
Heating towel rails

Whale Suite

It’s all about relaxation. Breathe deeply and take in not only nature’s surrounding majesty but the thoughtful touches found around the premier Whale Suite.

Wake up in the Luxury Hastens Maranga king-sized bed and admire the vast ocean, spanning in front of you. After getting up, enjoy a hot or cool drink out on the deck, from the comfort of one of the deck chairs or sun loungers. Then, why not work on your tan, look out for breaching whales during whale season or watch a pod of dolphins playing in the waves below? The uniquely designed open-plan bathroom is set behind the bedroom on a higher level, just to make sure that the beautiful view is always in sight.

Rest, relax and wind down in this tranquil retreat.

In-room service

SMEG mini fridge with complimentary Cap Classique, cold drinks, beers and water
Nespresso coffee/tea station
Safe
Air conditioning
Smart TV with selected DSTV channels
Electric blanket (in winter)
Laundry service
Internet access and complimentary Wi-Fi

Bathroom service

Bathrobe
Slippers
Towels
Beach towels
Amenities
Hairdryer
Heating towel rails

Dolphin Room

This standard ocean-facing room has a Luxury Super Hastens king-sized bed that also can be separated as twin beds with an en-suite and open-plan bathroom. The Dolphin Room is perfect for enjoying ocean sunrises in bed and sunsets on the private balcony with deck chairs.

In-room service

The Oyster Room has a balcony (with deck chairs) that faces the entrance of the lagoon. The open-plan bathroom is spacious and has a separate toilet and shower.

In-room service

SMEG mini fridge with complimentary Cap Classique, cold drinks, beers and water
Nespresso coffee/tea station
Safe
Air conditioning
Smart TV with selected DSTV channels
Electric blanket (in winter)
Laundry service
Internet access and complimentary Wi-Fi

Bathroom service

Bathrobe
Slippers
Towels
Beach towels
Amenities
Hairdryer
Heating towel rails

Pansy Shell Room

This standard room is one of two rooms we have that accommodates twin beds. But the bed can be made up as a king-sized bed on request. This room features the Luxury Superia bed from Hastens, made in the dream factory in Sweden. The balcony with deck chairs looks straight out to sea for a beautiful sunset viewing experience or whale and dolphin watching. The en-suite open-plan bathroom has a standard bath and separate shower.

In-room service

SMEG mini fridge with complimentary Cap Classique, cold drinks, beers and water
Nespresso coffee/tea station
Safe
Air conditioning
Smart TV with selected DSTV channels
Electric blanket (in winter)
Laundry service
Internet access and complimentary Wi-Fi

Bathroom service

Bathrobe
Slippers
Towels
Beach towels
Amenities
Hairdryer
Heating towel rails

Viewpoint Room

Find rest away from the daily toil in a deluxe room that can only be described as a little piece of heaven.

Slightly larger than our other standard rooms, due to its smaller, open-plan bathroom, the Viewpoint Room proves to be a welcome escape. It gets nice and toasty during winters and guests can beat the summer heat by throwing open the sliding door. Just breathe in that salty sea air!

Appreciate the surrounding scenery from the balcony’s deck chairs or sun loungers throughout the day. At night, crawl into the Luxury Maranga Queen size bed from Hastens for a peaceful sleep. A memorable stay is sure to be had.

In-room service

SMEG mini fridge with complimentary Cap Classique, cold drinks, beers and water
Nespresso coffee/tea station
Safe
Air conditioning
Smart TV with selected DSTV channels
Electric blanket (in winter)
Laundry service
Internet access and complimentary Wi-Fi

Bathroom service

Bathrobe
Slippers
Towels
Beach towels
Amenities
Hairdryer
Heating towel rails

Wine Cellar

At our Retreat, we are passionate about fine wine. The owners have created a wine cellar where the guests can walk in and pick their very own special bottle to enjoy while watching the sunset or with one of our delicious à la carte dinners.

South African vineyards produce some of the best wines in the world. In our wine cellar, we mainly concentrate on South African wines. Some of the finest vineyards are represented, including Hartenberg, Kaapzicht, Cederberg and Simonsig.

We have a good selection of white, red, rose. The owners would love to take you to the cellar to show you our selection of wines. Not only are we very proud of our hand-picked collection but also to say that we have won the highest Diners Club wine list award for several consecutive years! We are very excited and happy to announce that we now have a tasting room. It’s the result of extending our cellar. Stay with us and allow us to organise your private tasting with our fine wines in our tasting room.

Experience

Whether you’re looking to pursue adrenaline-inducing pastimes or wish to experience a restful retreat, there’s bound to be a recreational activity to suit your fancy.

Outdoor enthusiasts will feel overwhelmed with the wide variety of activities the Garden Route has to offer. Let the retreat of a lifetime begin!

Explore Knysna

When looking to explore Knysna, guests are absolutely spoilt for choice! Animal lovers will want to pay a visit to the Knysna Elephant Park or Birds of Eden in nearby Plettenberg Bay. To take in the area’s scenic beauty, opt for a Brenton-on-Sea beach walk, Garden of Eden short walk or go on a Knysna Scootour. There’s still so much more to do and see along the beautiful Garden Route. Our owners will be happy to make suggestions for various other activities in and around Knysna.

Boat Sailing & Cruise

Water lovers can enjoy sunset cruises across the sweeping lagoon and out through the iconic Heads. Be sure to book a boat trip with Ocean Sailing Charters on one of their luxury sailing catamarans through the Heads. It’s an absolute must-do when you’re in Knysna! Or, if you’re visiting Knysna in winter, book a close encounter whale watching trip with Ocean Odyssey.

Go for a stroll at Coney Glen Beach, which is approximately 800 meters from Head over Hills. Brenton-on-Sea, Plettenberg Bay, and Buffels Bay are all nearby beaches with lifeguards on duty during the season.

Knysna Activities

Biking, hiking and trail running is a great way to explore the area. Keen cyclists looking for a challenge will enjoy exploring the hills surrounding our boutique hotel. For a more casual experience, bike towards Knysna for magnificent views of the Heads, ocean and lagoon along the way. Our forests feature various beautiful mountain biking routes as well.

Beauty & Relaxation

Enhancing the tranquil atmosphere created by Head over Hills’ views are our in-house massage offerings. Should you be interested, please inform our staff. We will gladly schedule a convenient time for your treatment.

Picnics

It's the perfect accompaniment for excursions or boat trips. You can request a special Luxury Picnic Basket, prepared by our chef according to your specific tastes and needs.

Knysna, Western Cape

Knysna (/ˈnaɪznə/; Afrikaans pronunciation: [ˈnəisna]) is a town with 76,150 inhabitants (2019 mid-year estimates) in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is one of the destinations on the loosely defined Garden Route tourist route. It is situated 60 kilometres east of the city of George on the N2 highway, and 33 kilometres west of the Plettenberg Bay on the same road.

Etymology

A number of explanations exist for the origins of the name, 'Knysna' - including 'xthys xna,' purportedly from a Khoekhoe language term that might have meant 'place of timber', 'place of ferns', or even 'straight down'^[ (referring to the cliffs at The Heads).

However, it is also likely that the name is related to, or a derivative of, similar place names that do or have existed in other parts of Africa.^{[speculation?]} In colonial times Lake Malawi was known as Lake Nyasa (very similar to 'Knysna'), while Webster's Universal Unabridged Dictionary defines the word 'nyanza' as a noun: "(African): An expanse of water, as a lake or wide river".

History

Early history

Forty fossilised hominid footprints, dating to about 90,000 years ago, along with various other archaeological discoveries suggest that humans have lived in Knysna for well over 300,000 years. The first of these were various San Hunter-gatherer peoples who inhabited most of Southern Africa in paleolithic. The San were gradually displaced and absorbed by south migrating Khoekhoe peoples.

Houtunqua (Outeniqua) Khoe

The indigenous inhabitants of the Knysna area are a southern Khoekhoe people called the Houtunqua or Outeniqua. Their name means "The People Who Bear Honey". From the Khoekhoegowab words /hao, 'honey', tun'(teni), 'to carry (verb)', and khoe rendered as qua meaning people.

Little is known about Houtunqua society prior to European contact. What little historical sources exist are not elaborate. It is suspected that at the height of the Houtunqua's society, their territory stretched from the mouth of the Krom River in the east, along the Outeniqua Mountains which bear their name, up until the mouth of the Grootbrak River in the west.

The Houtunqua seem to have remained autonomous from the Inqua (Hamcumqua) expansion in the north with smaller Khoekhoe tribes like the Gamtobaqua coming into the fold of the Houtunqua to seek protection from the ever expanding Inqua to the north east. The Houtunqua were connected to trades routes with the Attaqua and Hessequa to the west.

Archaeological evidence suggests that the Houtunqua kept livestock and practised Nomadic Pastoralism but made extensive use of the resources in mountain forests. Excavations in the region have unearthed many caves showing signs of pre-colonial occupation.The discovery of shell middens at Knoetzie beach confirms the idea that like other Khoekhoe peoples, the Houtuniqua made use of the ocean for its resources.

Oral tradition among the Houtunqua tells how the Houtunqua held specific superstitions about Europeans and believed them to be "baleful spirits". Thus the Houtunqua went out of their way to avoid contact with Europeans. Where other Khoekhoe tribes established formal relations and trade with Europeans, the Houtunqua receded deeper and deeper into the mountain forests.^[18] As a result the Houtunqua disappeared from the historical record for some time with some Houtunqua eventually assimilating into colonial society of the time. Chief Dikkop, who died in 1816, was the last recorded Chief of the Houtunqua.

European settlement

The first Europeans arrived in the area in 1760, and the farm Melkhoutkraal (literally translating from Afrikaans as 'milk wood pen') was established on the eastern shore of the Knysna Lagoon. Stephanus Terblans, the first European farmer to settle in the area, was given a loan permit to farm here in 1770.

Upon moving to Knysna George Rex, a British-born entrepreneur credited as being the founder of Knysna, acquired the loan rights to Melkhoutkraal in 1804 and later, in 1816, to the farm Welbedacht, which he renamed Eastford. He gave 80 acres (32 ha) of Eastford to the Colonial Government, on which the Royal Navy established the township of Melville. Rex's properties were sold when he died in 1839.

In April 1817, the transport brig Emu, belonging to the Cape Town Dockyard, was the first European vessel to enter the Knysna Heads. She struck a rock, now known as Emu Rock, and was holed. Her crew ran Emu ashore to prevent her sinking. In late April HMS Podargus arrived to render assistance. After surveying the area, Podargus sailed safely into the Knysna and retrieved Emu's cargo.

The next major settler in Knysna was Captain Thomas Henry Duthie, who married Caroline, George Rex's daughter, and bought a portion of the Uitzigt farm from his father-in-law which Rex had named Belvidere. The construction of a small Norman-style church was commissioned by Duthie on his property, and was consecrated in 1855. The settlement's population grew slowly, and Englishmen such as Henry Barrington and Lt. Col. John Sutherland, who established the settlement of Newhaven on a portion of purchased land, settled in the area. At the time, Knysna was a field cornetcy of Plettenberg Bay within the Magisterial Division of George. In 1858, Knysna became a separate Magisterial Division, new stores and accommodation facilities were opened, and Knysna became the new commercial centre of the region.

On their way to New Zealand, the Thesen family who were travelling from Norway fancied the little hamlet of Knysna so much that they decided to stay, bringing with them their knowledge of commerce and sailing. Soon, timber was being exported to the Cape from the vast areas of forest surrounding Knysna, and a steam sawmill and small shipyard were established. Later, these were relocated to Paarden Island, later known as Thesen's Island.

Millwood Gold Rush

In 1878, an important discovery was made in the area. A gold nugget was found in the Karatara River, near Ruigtevlei. Soon fortune hunters from all over the world arrived at the Millwood Forest in search of gold, and Millwood grew into a bustling town. Millwood was declared a gold field, the first in South Africa. However, soon not enough gold was being recovered to sustain a growing town, and the mining industry in the area collapsed. Some miners relocated to Knysna, bringing their little homes with them. One of the houses, known as 'Millwood House', now functions as a museum.

Amalgamation and timber industry

By 1880 over 1000 people had settled in Knysna. In 1882, the settlements of Newhaven, Melville and the "wedge" of land between the two villages were amalgamated to form the municipality of 'The Knysna', named after the Knysna River.

Knysna's timber industry peaked when George Parkes arrived from Britain and saw the opportunity to use the hardwoods of the Knysna Forest for export to elsewhere in the country, and even overseas. He established the Knysna Forest Company, later renamed Geo. Parkes and Sons Ltd., which is still trading to this day.

2017 Knysna fire

On June 7, 2017, fuelled by strong winds from a severe storm - the Cape Storm of 2017- coming in from the west, a fire swept through the town and surrounding areas. Killing 9 as a direct result of the fires and another 2 indirectly and displacing around 10,000 people from all walks of life. Initially reported as arson, the cause of the fire was later revealed to have been lightning.

Geography

The town is primarily built on the northern shore of a large warm-water estuary, known as the Knysna Lagoon, which is fed by the Knysna River. The estuary opens to the ocean after passing between two large headlands made up of Peninsula Formation quartzites. These are popularly known as "The Heads", and have become infamous due to the loss of boats and fishermen passing through their treacherous and unpredictable waters. The Paquita, a German vessel, sank on the eastern side of the Knysna Heads in 1903. Near them are geological formations, known locally as "The Map Stones." To the north of Knysna, Afro-Montane or temperate rainforest covers the hilly terrain for 20 km until changing to fynbos or macchia high in the Outeniqua Mountains. The eastern head is heavily developed, while the western head is partially protected by a private nature reserve, Featherbed Nature Reserve, developed and formerly owned by teacher and television presenter William Smith on land he inherited from his father, famed ichthyologist J. L. B. Smith.

Climate

Knysna has an oceanic climate (Cfb in the Köppen climate classification). Summers are warm and winters mild. During the summer, the average maximum temperature reaches about 25 °C (77 °F) and rarely goes above 30 °C (86 °F). The average maximum temperature during the winter months ranges in the area of 17 °C (63 °F) to 18 °C (64 °F). Knysna has one of the richest rainfall percentages in South Africa with the wettest time of year being from October to November. Knysna stays green in all seasons, and its temperate climate makes it a tourist destination all year round.

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Learn to speak Hotel English (one-to-one online course)

Our TEFL trained tutors teach the following functions

Greeting Guests
Dealing with Requests
Asking for Permission
Problems and Complaints
Making Comparisons
Compliments
Offering Help and Advice
Opinions
Giving Instructions
Hotel Facilities
Days and Time
Describing Jobs
Describing Functions
Directions
Shopping
Telephone Use
Bill Settlement
Wh_ Questions
Can and Do Questions
Verb Tenses and Usage
Parts of Speech

The course consists of 21 lessons (4 to 5 one-hour lessons per month).

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Name: FVE Interiors
Phone: +27 (0) 66 274 3680
Email: lori@fveinteriors.com

Interior Design

We are an Interior architecture, design, project management and fit-out agency, with over 15 years’ experience in the commercial, retail and hospitality industries. We pride ourselves on being a detailed, solutions driven and consistent brand.
FVE’s goal is to visually and conceptually translate our clients’ brands into spaces, textures and materials.
Our services include space analysis and planning, floor plan development, concept design, using cutting edge technology, saving our clients both time and money. And not least, the implementation of the complete design through the Project Management process. We have strategically built long term relationships with other industry experts; suppliers, manufacturers and installers, to facilitate a streamlined process for our clients.
Our speciality extends to the following and beyond: Space planning, Design concepts, Technical drawing packs for council submissions, 3D renders, Turn-key project management, Marketing solutions.

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Name: Healing Earth
Phone: +27 (0) 21 555 1896
Email: ebrandt@healingearth.co.za

Hotel Amenities - inspired by Africa

Premium African spa brand, spa operator and hotel amenity supplier. We supply five star hotels, resorts, lodges and spas throughout South Africa and Africa including Royal Portfolio, Mantis Collection, Leading Hotels of the World, Royal Malewane, The Singita Group, to name a few!
We only produce top quality room amenities and spa products with 100% natural ingredients that are free from Parabens, artificial fragrance, DEA and synthetic chemicals.
We are a proudly South African brand; we do not import any of our ingredients, we obtain them from the richness of our African soil with its healing, restoring and nurturing properties.
All our amenity packaging is biodegradable and 100% eco-friendly
We support our local communities and adhere only to sustainable and ethical practices
We also offer full spa management, operations and consulting service that includes recruitment, management, training and support

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Name: Hospro
Phone: +27 (0) 21 583 1851
Email: roberto.treffers@hospro.co.za

Hospitality Consultancy and Procurement

Established in 2007, HOSPRO|Hospitality Professionals serves the African Sub-Saharan region.
With a background in international hospitality consultancy and procurement services for some 30 years,
our combination of market knowledge and expertise ensures the best possible service for our business relations.
We support our clienteles with specific recommendations and references to stay focused on the total process.
Our emphasis is aimed at protecting the design intent, our client's budget and the various deadlines.

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Name: Hotel Revenue Management
Phone: +27 21 551 7440
Email: jaco@hotel-revenue-manager.com

Revenue (yield) Management

Competitor set monitoring.
Booking pace analysis.
Peak demand optimising.
Low demand stimulating.
Online Channel analysis
Wash-down factor’ monitoring.
Pick up and drop off analysis.
Definite and Tentative Status monitoring and control.
Online Channel Conversion.
Reservations cancellation monitoring.

Online room inventory Distribution & Rates optimisation

Positioned optimally on all the Global Distribution Systems (GDS).
Positioned optimally on all the Online Travel Agents (OTA) websites.
Positioned optimally on all Meta-Search Engines (MSE).
Competitor set monitoring & rate benchmarking.
Own Website distribution.
Rate parity management across all channels.
Website and Content audit.
Correct OTA mapping and content management.
Reservation conversion analysis and suggestion.

Implementation of Best Available Rate (BAR), in conjunction with point 1 & 2

BAR operational understanding and agreed levels.
Implementation across the board.
Communication of this to the trade suggestions.

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Name: Indigo Real Estate Agency
Phone: +25884 3616644
Email: cliff@exquisitehotelconsultants.co.za

Real Estate Agency - Our Associate in Mozambique

If you’re keen to buy a house or apartment along the African coast, look no further than the property for sale in Mozambique. With residents treated to breath-taking sea views and surrounded by lush green nature, it’s no wonder the country is increasingly popular among tourists and investors.
Whether you are looking for to buy a house, sell or rent property in Mozambique, purchase a piece of land for your own dream estate, either as a holiday or residential home or as an investment, property management services are also available should our customers require. Then we would welcome you to choose Indico real estate agency as your local realtor.
No fee payable by the buyer – We were the first real estate agency in Inhambane Province to introduce 0% fee to our clients purchasing property.
We offer the widest range of properties at lowest prices in the market. This is ensured by contract with sellers.
Indico Real Estate Agency provides unique business opportunity within the Mozambican market to investors abroad. Indico Real Estate Agency's main line of business is the sale of Hotels, Resorts, Plots of Land, Villas, Houses, Apartments, Private islands, Commercial properties, Residential properties, Projects (land sale as well as building permits) and Complexes in Mozambique.
Mozambique is also a Friendly welcoming investment environment all add up to a unique investment and lifestyle opportunity. Irresistible destination and a serious contender for anyone wanting to make an investment in an overseas property.

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Name: Lisa Dunn - Tourism Grading Assessor
Phone: +27 (0) 82 928 8002
Email: Lisadunnsa@gmail.com

Tourism Grading Assessment

I am an independent registered Tourism Grading Assessor with the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA). I have been doing star grading since 2005.
The star grading of properties involves assessing accommodation establishments and conference venues against a set of criteria in order to determine a star grading level based on international standards, from 1 star to 5 stars.
The various categories include game lodge, nature lodge, hotel, small hotel, boutique hotel, apartment hotel, guest house, country house, bed & breakfast, self-catering: exclusive-use and shared vacation, caravan & camping, backpackers & hostelling and a range of conferencing and venue categories.
I do assessments mainly in the Province of Mpumalanga, South Africa, as I am based in Nelspruit.
I can also do pre-grading assessments for accommodation establishments and conference venues.

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Name: Ooba (Pty) Ltd
Phone: +27 (0) 21 481 7300
Email: bronwyn.philip@ooba.co.za

Mortgage Origination

ooba offers you:

The best chance of bond approval through our industry-leading approval rates
A free prequalification service, to clarify what size bond you can afford and highlight any potential credit obstacles
The benefit of simultaneous submissions to multiple lenders.
In-depth knowledge of different bank’s processes, which is used to your advantage.
Hassle-free bond application – we do the paperwork for you, for free!
Tailor-made, comprehensive home insurance solutions to protect your home, income and belongings

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Name: SK Sambu Tours & Transfers
Phone: +27 (0) 718013270
Email: sksambu@gmail.com

Johannesburg based Tours & Transfers Operator

Function trips
Tours,
Shuttle services
Transfers
Transport disability with accessible lift vehicle

We look forward to being of service to you.

Kind regards

King Sambu

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Name: Soul Private Collection
Phone: +27 (0)78 499 8280
Email: partner@soulprivatecollection.com

Hotel Management and Marketing

We are an established hotel management and marketing company and have acquired a selection of managed properties. Collectively we have over 20 years of hoteliers’ management experience, tourism marketing, and the management of boutique properties.
We are incredibly passionate about our properties, our guests, and our staff. We are here to make your life easier and get you the best return on your investment. Allow us to work our soulful magic and take your property to new heights. We rely heavily on data intel and share this with our partners monthly.
Our Management Services are Finance I Sales & Marketing I Central reservations I Operations I Information technology and Human Resources. We are constantly striving to see how we can make a difference and get you the best return.
We are partnered with a Tour Operator, located in Germany, an expert in tailor-made luxury holidays. They have been successfully creating travel itineraries using our properties at SOUL Private Collection, South Africa. The awesome synergy between these two companies works well as we are guaranteed international travellers from our partner. We are passionate and will provide you with excellent service.
For more information, please go to www.soulprivatecollection.com. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Name: The Dumb Butler Hospitality Suppliers
Phone: +27 (0) 21 203 0307
Email: orders@tdbutler.co.za

Hotel Linen Suppliers

LUX Award Winners 2021 for The Best Hospitality Suppliers. We are a proudly South African brand established in 2006.

We Supply:

Hotel Quality Linen
Snag-free Towels
Hotel Blankets
Duvet Inners and Pillows
Hotel Safes
All Guest Amenities
Personalised Gifting
Branded Clothing and Sportswear
Beds & Mattresses
Head Boards
Lounge and Pool Furniture
Guestroom Mini Kettles
Hotelware- ALL Cutlery & Crockery
All Catering Equipment
Glassware
Tents and Outdoor Equipment
All Hotel Equipment
We specialise in Guesthouses, Game and Guest Lodges

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Name: The High Street Auction Company
Phone: +27 (0) 11 684 2707
Email: james@highstreetauctions.com

Property Auctioneers

We have established ourselves as the premier marketplace for selling and buying property with several national auction records to our name.
We specialise in the hospitality, retail, commercial, industrial, land and residential property markets across the country.
Whether you are buying or selling property you can benefit from our effective, fast, risk free way to transact in a protected & transparent environment.
Give the international award winning specialists a call today to maximise the returns on your next property transaction.

Appreciating Property Value

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Name: Touch Point Retail
Phone: +27 (0) 84 920 1177
Email: diane@touchpointretail.co.za

Smart Interior Design

Touch Point Retail is a certified partner and installer of Cover Styl’ - smart interior design.
Cover Styl’ is a cost-effective self-adhesive architectural film that can cover almost any surface. The range offers 471 patterns and textures in 9 categories.
This material can transform any living space in no time and is a cheaper quality alternative for establishments that want to do any renovations or changes.
Transform your lobbies, bedrooms, corridors, bathrooms, feature walls, furniture etc. with this cost-effective solution.
This product is new to South Africa but is used extensively in the UK and other parts of the world. Touch Point has exclusive access to this product and are excited to help you transform your establishment today!
The message here is to rather refurbish than replace, this product offers instant gratification as it is non-invasive and fast to install.

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