This lodge is, without doubt, the finest accommodation in Hazyview, a really unique experience. Glamorous Glamping, 5-star style


2026-04-24


For sale: Boutique Lodge in Hazyview, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Asking price: R 43 million rands

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DISPOSAL INFORMATION

PURPOSE

This confidential document has been prepared on behalf of the owners of the hotel to provide an overview of the farm, its assets and its associated businesses. It is intended for serious prospective purchasers only and sets out the key attributes, operational considerations and investment rationale of the farm and the associated businesses.

CONFIDENTIALITY, ENQUIRIES AND CONDITIONS

All information contained in this document is confidential and may not be disclosed to any third party without the prior written consent of the owners.

Under no circumstances may the management or staff of the farm, lodge or associated businesses be contacted directly.

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

The hotel represents a unique opportunity to acquire a diversified property comprising:

  • Productive agricultural operations including macadamia nuts, litchis, roses and vegetables
  • An established luxury hospitality and wellness business
  • Self-catering accommodation units
  • Farmstall and café

The combination of these components provides multiple income streams and operational flexibility.

DISPOSAL RATIONALE

The current shareholders have resolved to sell the farm and its associated businesses as part of a broader investment restructuring and relocation strategy. The businesses are fully operational and profitable, and the disposal is not driven by financial or operational distress.

KEY INVESTMENT CONSIDERATIONS

Asset-light operation with well-maintained infrastructure in place and no immediate capital expenditure required.

The farm and its associated businesses are profitable and cash generative with established income streams.

There is a high potential for growth through increased accommodation occupancy, expanded wellness offerings and optimisation of farm production.

All operations are well established and supported by experienced management and staff.

KEY FEATURES

Location

The farm is located on the banks of the Sabie River near Hazyview, a premier tourism destination in Mpumalanga. The property offers exceptional natural beauty, privacy and tranquility, combined with luxury accommodation, an award-winning spa, gourmet dining and productive farming operations. The extent of the land is 42,8 hectares.

Accommodation

The property features 11 secluded tented suites, a new luxury suited tent and a forest suite, providing a unique experience. The Villa and Stonehouse are two self-catering houses that can accommodate 10 and 6 guests respectively.

Spa and dining

The Spa offers signature treatments, while the River Café provides gourmet dining using fresh produce from the farm’s organic gardens.

Farm operations

The farm is self-sufficient, producing macadamia nuts, litchis, granadillas and roses with a focus on organic growing practices. Permanent crops comprise 20 hectares and farmstead and waste 23 hectares.

FARM AND BUSINESS VALUES

Farming

The farming component includes approximately 12 hectares of macadamia orchards, approximately 8 hectares of litchi orchards, rose production and vegetable gardens, together with irrigation infrastructure, water rights, farm roads, sheds and farm fixed assets.

Indicative value: R 16,0 million.

Hospitality Business

The hospitality business comprises luxury tent accommodation (13 units), spa facilities, River Café, supporting operational infrastructure and furniture and equipment.

Indicative value: R 18,0 million.

Self-Catering Houses

Villa and Stonehouse used as self-catering rental accommodation

Indicative value: R 5,2 million.

Farmstall and café

Indicative value: R 3,8 million.

Total indicative value: R 43,0 million

FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL NOTES

Estimated EBITDA of approximately R5 million per annum based on approximately 50% lodge occupancy.

The River Café building is subject to a rental agreement. The macadamia nuts and litchi farming activities are currently outsourced.

INDICATIVE VALUES OF BUILDINGS

Villa: R 10,8m

Stonehouse: R 6,0m

Farmstall: R 8,0m

Other structures: R 6,8m

Hospitality accommodation and spa infrastructure: R12,0m

Total indicative value: R 43,6m

TOPOGRAPHY, SOIL AND CLIMATE

Topography

The farm slopes generally in a southerly direction with mountainous terrain in the north-western portions. Soil is predominantly humic with areas of rocky soil present. Drainage is good with no signs of erosion.

Climatic conditions

The climate is characterised by summer rainfall with mean annual precipitation of approximately 550 mm to 800 mm. Average daily summer temperatures range between approximately 15°C and 30°C. The farm is in a no-frost area. Although hailstorms can occur, these are the exception.

UTILITIES AND SECURITY

Electricity is supplied by Eskom and supported by generator backup comprising two 100 kVA generators and one 150 kVA generator.

Water is supplied via the Sabie River Irrigation Board, boreholes, water rights covering approximately 38,54 hectares and four dams of approximately 200 m³ each.

Security includes electric game fencing, approximately 10 cameras monitored by High Tech Security and four security guards.

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Barefoot Luxury

A 5-star Luxury Retreat on the Sabie River – 11 secluded Tented Suites, a new Luxury Suited Tent and a Forest Suite.

This hotel is, without doubt, the finest accommodation in Hazyview, a really unique experience. Glamorous Glamping, 5-star style.

  • Just 10 minutes from the Kruger Park and close to Panorama Route – the perfect place to relax
  • An award-winning restaurant, a sumptuous spa.  macadamia and litchee orchards and more
  • Kruger Park Safaris, Panorama Tours and many other activities in the area

This hotel is a beautiful macadamia nut farm situated on the bank of the Sabie River, 20km from the Kruger National Park. Summerfields’ luxurious accommodation, unique Spa experiences and fine food and wine at our River Cafe will evoke a sense of relaxation.

Accommodation

At our hotel the emphasis is on comfort, relaxation and romance.  We aim to do anything that we can do to make your stay special.  Our staff, from the front office and housekeeping staff to the kitchen staff, are formally trained.  We give you the privacy that’s so important, while always being available to attend to your needs.

Every effort has been made to ensure that your stay at the hotel is as worry free and restful as it can be.  Accommodation, dining, the lux gardens, the spa and boma – everything is designed for your relaxation. Let the stress wash away to the sounds of the birds.

And when you want to venture out, it is a short drive to Hazyview, where there are shops, restaurants and even a nursery and reptile park. And, of course, the Kruger park is also just a short drive away.

Tented Suites

Accommodation at the River Lodge comprises 12 luxury tented suites, surrounded by the music of nature – the sounds of cascading water, amplified by a choir of bird calls and the occasional snort of a hippo.

Attention to detail is evident in every rose-variety suite, with specially designed furniture, percale linen and the tantalizing fragrance of fresh cut roses from the farm.  All units are air-conditioned with additional roof fans, have double vanities, an outdoor shower and luxury bath, are stocked with quality toiletries and have a private fridge for the comfort of our guests.

Enjoy a relaxing rose-scented bath with optional sparkling wine and homemade treats

Each suite has air-conditioning, roof fan, large bath sheets, bath gowns, tea and coffee making facilities, fridge, hairdryer, electronic safe, and a range of quality toiletries.

Breakfast is reserved for our fully licensed River Café, where there is also a lounge and library area with views over the Sabie River. We have Wifi available in the rooms, free of charge. Due to the frequent incidence of thunderstorms wifi may be interrupted.

Forest Room

The timber suite is substantially bigger than our existing tented suites and comprises:

  • airconditioning & heating
  • a full opening front door
  • a covered and open patio with loungers
  • a desk for working and reading emails
  • a coffee station with a Nespresso machine
  • a reading area
  • a beautiful mosquito net over the bed
  • double-walled timber construction with a timber roof (shingles)
  • luxurious linen sheets
  • a beautiful interior by Weylands, Cape Town

This open-plan suite is ideal for honeymooners, writers, artists, travelers seeking inspiration and a getaway from urban life, and the discerning guest seeking a little more comfort than most.

Jackalberry Suite

This sumptuous tented suite overlooks the Sabie River and is fully equipped to make your stay the ultimate experience.

The suite comprises

  • Air-conditioning & heating
  • a full opening front door, opening onto the patio
  • a covered and open patio with loungers
  • a desk for working and reading emails
  • a coffee station with a Nespresso machine
  • a reading area
  • a beautiful mosquito net over the bed
  • luxurious linen sheets
  • a beautiful interior by Weylands, Cape Town

Often referred to as ‘glamping’, Jackalberry Suite lends itself to those seeking that extra special something.

TIMBER HONEYMOON SUITES

Where nature, romance, and refined luxury meet.

Tucked along the serene banks of the Sabie River, our Honeymoon Suites are a harmonious blend of timber and canvas, designed to offer both elegant comfort and immersive bushveld charm. Raised on wooden platforms and enveloped by indigenous trees, each suite offers absolute privacy for couples seeking a tranquil, romantic escape.

Natural Elegance & Thoughtful Comfort. These newly built suites feature:

  • Timber floors, handcrafted furnishings, and flowing canvas walls and roofing that bring the outside in.
  • A king-size bed draped with a mosquito net for added comfort and peaceful sleep
  • Air-conditioning with both cooling and warming options to suit all seasons
  • Electric blankets and heaters for chilly evenings
  • A freestanding indoor bath with views into the forest canopy
  • An outdoor shower, offering an unforgettable nature experience

Romantic Touches

  • A spacious private deck overlooking the Sabie River—perfect for sundowners or stargazing
  • Complimentary wines to celebrate your stay
  • A mini-bar and tea/coffee station for quiet moments together
  • Elegant en-suite bathroom with twin vanities and luxury amenities

Whether you're soaking in the bath at sunrise, enjoying a warm outdoor shower under the stars, or simply unwinding with a glass of wine on your deck, our Honeymoon Suites are curated for deep rest, reconnection, and romance.

Book your stay in our new Honeymoon Suites — a sanctuary where luxury meets the wild and every moment feels timeless.

Dining at our hotel

Dining at our hotel is a gastronomic experience.  We pride ourselves on our attention to detail, from the carefully prepared menus to the table settings.  We carry the romance of Summerfields through to the River Café. All vegetables are taken fresh from our own organic nursery, where everything is grown as close to its natural, original form as possible.

Our River Café is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner exclusively to lodge and spa guests by booking only.

River Café

The River Café is a glorious culinary space in idyllic surroundings, reached via a forested walk, across a stone bridge and set on the banks of the Sabie River, where you can often see and hear hippos.

We use only the finest ingredients in our menu, with vegetables from our organic gardens or from trusted suppliers.  The River Café is a must-visit location whilst touring the Lowveld.

The Lapa Bar serves drinks all day. Guests are welcome to join us for pre-dinner sundowners or relax around the boma after dinner.

Rose Spa

Rose Spa is open daily. Bookings can be made online by following the link above. Please download our e-brochure to view our range of treatments.

The Spa is located by the river, just a short walk from the Tented Suites and River Café.

Visit our unique Rose Spa and experience a total escape from your daily life routines.  Go above and beyond the normal and take your imagination to a place where nature’s unspoilt beauty and peace allows you to totally relax your body and mind thus refreshing your soul and strengthening your inner being.

Our Spa is surrounded by bush-clad mountains on the banks of the Sabie River which affords glimpses of crocodiles and an abundance of hippos.  The birdlife is prolific with over 100 species already identified on the estate.  The Lowveld enjoys a sub-tropical climate giving rise to a delightful variety of fruits such as litchis, mango’s, avocado, pawpaw to name a few.

Our guests choose a spa experience because it is pleasurable and fun, it transports them from the grind of everyday life.  It elevates focus on physical appearance only to a level where caring about one’s state of mind, emotional well-being and stress reduction become important.

Whichever type you choose to be, we have a treatment that is right for you.

The Padstal at our hotel

We’ve refurbished out Padstal and it's now better than ever. Many of the products at the Padstal come from our farm.  We also source carefully chosen products from local farmers so that the Padstal is the place to go for produce, health and beauty products.

We stock:

Macadamia
All our Macadamia products are still here – Macadamia butter, Macadamia Oil, Macadamia Honey, Macadamia Nuts and Chips , and our Vegan Gluten and Dairy Free Mac Milk soft-serve Ice Cream.

Honey
Simply Bee Beeswax and Natural Honey products.

Beauty Products
Rich soaps, spa treats, Charisma candles and Charlotte Rhys and Indulgent Spa products.

Deli
Fresh bread daily, including ciabatta and sourdough, baked at the farm.

  • Delicious Macadamia cheese cake
  • Morganster olive oil, black and green olives and paste.
  • Organic eggs  from our farm
  • Freshly pressed fruit juice while you wait
  • Dried figs, mangoes, bananas and cranberries
  • Java coffee from local producers
  • And much more.

Roses
You can buy our famous Summerfields roses at the Padstal (and don’t forget our farm and rose tours).

Drinks

  • Craft beer from Sabie and Darling.
  • Zero alcohol beer for people who still have a drive ahead of them.
  • MCC champagne.
  • A selection of red and white wines

Rest & Relax
Let us serve you a delicious cappuccino with cakes and juices.

Hazyview

Hazyview is a sub-tropical farming town in Mpumalanga, South Africa.

Mpumalanga

Mpumalanga (/əmˌpməˈlɑːŋɡə/PortugueseMepumalanga) is one of the nine provinces of South Africa. The name means "East", or literally "The Place Where the Sun Rises" in the Nguni languages. Mpumalanga lies in eastern South Africa, bordering Eswatini and Mozambique. It shares borders with the South African provinces of Limpopo to the north, Gauteng to the west, the Free State to the southwest, and KwaZulu-Natal to the south. The capital is Mbombela.[5]

Mpumalanga was formed in 1994, when the area that was the Eastern Transvaal was merged with the former bantustans KaNgwaneKwaNdebele and parts of Lebowa and Gazankulu. Although the contemporary borders of the province were formed only at the end of apartheid, the region and its surroundings have a history that extends back thousands of years. Much of its history and current significance are as a region of trade.

History

Precolonial era

Archeological sites in the Mpumalanga region indicate settlement by humans and their ancestors dating back 1.7 million years. Rock paintings, engravings and other archeological evidence throughout the province indicate that Mpumalanga has a long history of human habitation by groups of hunter gatherers. Excavations not far from the Mpumalanga border in the Origstad district, show evidence of Middle Stone Age habitation dating back to 40,000 years ago. The Lion Cavern, in Ngwenya on the Eswatini border, shows evidence of people mining iron ore in the Mpumalanga region and surrounding areas from at least 28,000 years ago.

Evidence from mine shafts and trade goods shows that there was notable industry in tin, copper, gold, iron, ochre, and bronze. The Lydenburg Heads, from around 500 CE, are Africa's oldest Iron Age artworks south of the equator and were found in Mpumalanga. Evidence from a site near Mbombela shows evidence of agricultural societies from between the 6th to 17th century.

Mbayi stone-walled sites on the Mpumalanga highveld are indicative of a large precolonial agropastoral society between ~1500 and 1820 CE. These societies became centers of trade, with increasingly large and centralised populations This pattern increased as they connected to the Portuguese trading post in Maputo Bay.

In this era, groups that would become the SwaziPediNdebeleTsonga peopleMapulana and others established themselves in the area that is now Mpumalanga.

Colonial era

In 1845, as part of the Great Trek, the first Dutch-speaking colonial settlers arrived in what they called the eastern Transvaal. The rest of the 19th century in the region was characterised by colonial encroachment and conflict over land and political control. In 1852, the Boers established the South African Republic. The well established Pedi, Swazi and Zulu kingdoms put up significant resistance against the settlers. The Pedi fought wars with the Boers in 1876 (see Sekhukhune Wars) and the Zulu fought with British settlers in 1879 (see Anglo-Zulu War). These interconnected conflicts played a role in shifting the balance of power in southern Africa to colonial control. After 1860, missionaries, especially German missionaries, like Alexander Merensky, set up mission stations in the region, spreading Christianity and European values.

Just as the region had been a center for trade in the precolonial era, in the colonial era, the Eastern Transvaal region became an important thoroughfare for trade between Johannesburg and Delagoa Bay (now Maputo). Gold mining around areas like Pilgrims Rest and Barberton and farming were the main forms of economic activity. On farms in the Transvaal, under a system known as Inboekstelsel, Boers carried out raids to capture children and forced them into indentured labour. During the South African War, the region was the site of notable battles.

Apartheid

When the National Party came to power in 1948, their policy of apartheid intensified the segregation that had defined communities in the Transvaal. Under a policy of forced removals, Black South Africans were evicted from areas reserved for white people and moved into homelands, including KaNgwaneKwaNdebeleLebowa and Gazankulu. As the apartheid regime implemented oppressive policies that defined almost every aspect of life, activists responded with resistance.

In 1959, the small town of Bethal on what is now the Mpumalanga highveld was the center of the anti-apartheid consumer potato boycott in response to the working conditions Black South African labourers faced on farms in the area. The region was influenced by dynamics in exile and elsewhere in the country, for instance Black Consciousness, the Sharpeville Massacre and the 1976 Soweto Uprisings. In the 1980s, under intense repression, youth and labour organizations moblized against the government and townships and Bantustans erupted in political unrest and violence.

In 1986, an avoidable disaster killed 177 mine workers in Kinross Mine in the region's highveld. The response to the disaster by the National Union of Mineworkers was a key point in the South African labour struggle. By the late 1980s, the intensity of resistance across South Africa (including areas like Mpumalanga, which hadn't previously been seen as key areas of resistance) combined with economic factors and international pressure was strong enough to end apartheid. On 27 April 1994, when South Africa held its first democratic elections, Mpumalanga province was formed. It was originally called the "Eastern Transvaal" province, but the name was later changed to Mpumalanga on 24 August 1995.[citation needed]

Post-apartheid

The liberation movement turned leading party, the African National Congress (ANC) came into power in Mpumalanga after white minority rule ended. A program of land redistribution, aimed at granting land back to the black communities who were forcibly moved during apartheid, had redistributed tens of thousands of hectares to these communities and their descendants. However, the process has been marked by corruption, controversy and has been seen as inadequate to address the extent of apartheid spatial planning.

In 2001, 1,270 hectares of the Boomplaats farm near Mashishing was the first farm in South Africa to be expropriated.

Geography

The Drakensberg escarpment divides Mpumalanga into a westerly half consisting mainly of high-altitude grassland called the Highveld and an eastern half situated in low-altitude subtropical Lowveld/Bushveld, mostly savanna habitat. The southern half of the Kruger National Park is in the latter region. The Drakensberg exceeds heights of 2000 m in most places, with this central region of Mpumalanga being very mountainous. These regions have alpine grasslands and small pockets of Afromontane forest. The Lowveld is relatively flat with interspersed rocky outcrops. The Lebombo Mountains form a low range in the far east, on the border with Mozambique.

Some of the oldest rocks on earth have been found in the Barberton area; these ancient greenstones and metamorphosed granites form the Crocodile River Mountains in the southeast of the province. The Lowveld is underlaid by African Cratonic Basement rocks of ages in excess of 2 billion years. The Highveld is mostly Karoo Sequence sedimentary rock of a younger, Carboniferous to Permian age.

Mpumalanga is the only South African province to border two provinces of Mozambique (Gaza Province to the northeast and Maputo Province to the east), as well as all four regions of Eswatini (LubomboHhohhoManzini, and Shiselweni districts).

Climate

The Lowveld is subtropical, due to its latitude and proximity to the warm Indian Ocean. The Highveld is comparatively much cooler and drier, due to its elevation of 1700 m to 2300 m above sea level. The Drakensberg escarpment receives the most precipitation, with all other areas being moderately well-watered by mostly-summer thunderstorms. The Highveld often experiences considerable freezing, while the Lowveld is mostly frost-free. Winter rainfall is rare, except for some drizzle on the escarpment. The differences in climate are demonstrated by comparing the capital, Mbombela, which is in the Lowveld, with Belfast, which is an hour away on the Highveld:

  • Mbombela averages: January maximum: 29 °C (min: 19 °C), July maximum: 23 °C (min: 6 °C), annual precipitation: 767 mm
  • Belfast averages: January maximum: 23 °C (min: 12 °C), June maximum: 15 °C (min: 1 °C), annual precipitation: 878 mm

With climate change in the province, rainfall is becoming more variable, temperatures and evaporation rates are rising and extreme weather events are becoming more frequent. It is predicted that these changes will shift biomes so that most of the province will be savanna.

Ecology

Some of the earliest signs of life on Earth have been found in Mpumalanga. In the Makhonjwa mountain range's greenstone belt near Barberton, a fossil layer shows microbial activity that is 3.22 billion years old. This discovery indicates that life emerged on Earth 300 million years earlier than previously thought.

Mpumalanga has a high plant and animal diversity. Many species are endemic to the province.

Endemic species

A partial list of species that are endemic to Mpumalanga

Conservation areas

The diverse and special flora and fauna of the province enjoys protection in a range of nature reserves.

Many species of plants are unique to the different geological formations within Mpumalanga. Some examples of these formations include serpentines of Barberton Mountains, norites of Sekhukhunelandquartzites of Blyde River Canyon, and the dolomites in the northern plateaus.

Farming

68% of land area in the province is used by agriculture. The climatic contrasts between the drier Highveld region, with its cold winters, and the hot, humid Lowveld allow for a variety of agricultural activities. Mpumalanga has been an important supplier of fruit and vegetables for local and international markets for decades. A history of dispossession mean that farming land is largely white owned, although policies of land redistribution era aim to address this.

Crops include maize, wheat, sorghumbarleysunflower seedsoybeansmacadamias, groundnuts, sugar cane, vegetables, coffee, tea, cotton, tobacco, citrus, subtropical and deciduous fruit. Natural grazing covers approximately 14% of Mpumalanga. The main products are beef, muttonwool, poultry and dairy.

Farming in the province is driven by both a combination of seasonal, permanent and temporary labourers. Conditions on farms vary widely but seasonal and temporary workers, many of whom are migrant workers from nearby Mozambique, face intense insecurity.

Forestry is extensive around Sabie and Graskop. Located near the forests, Ngodwana is the site of one of South Africa's largest paper mills (Sappi).

Mining

Extensive mining is done and the minerals found include gold, platinum group metals, silicachromite, vanadiferous magnetite, argentiferous zincantimonycobalt, copper, iron, manganesetin, coal, andalusite, chrysotile asbestoskieselguhrlimestonemagnesitetalc and shale.

Gold was first discovered in Mpumalanga province in 1883 by Auguste Roberts in the mountains surrounding what is now Barberton. Gold is still mined in the Barberton area today.

Mpumalanga accounts for 83% of South Africa's coal production. 90% of South Africa's coal consumption is used for electricity generation and the synthetic fuel industry. Coal power stations are in proximity to the coal deposits. A coal liquefaction plant in Secunda (Secunda CTL) is one of the country's two petroleum-from-coal extraction plants, which is operated by the synthetic fuel company Sasol.

The high density of coal power stations on the Mpumalanga highveld means that the region has the highest levels of nitrogen dioxide pollution in the world.

Attractions

Mpumalanga is popular with tourists. Kruger National Park, established in 1898 for the protection of Lowveld wildlife, covering 20,000 square kilometres (7,700 sq mi), is a popular destination. The other major tourist attractions include the Sudwala Caves and the Blyde River Canyon.

Many activities including the big jump, mountain and quad biking, horse trails, river rafting and big game viewing are endemic to the region. This is "Big Five" territory. Towns in the Lowveld are BarbertonMbombelaWhite RiverSabieGraskopHazyviewMalelanePilgrim's RestLydenburg and Nkomazi.

In 2008, an haute cuisine route was formed, trickling from Mbombela down to Hazyview. The Lowveld gourmet route covers the four top fine dining restaurants the area has to offer.





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Email: chris@capef.co.za

Corporate Finance, Tax & Accounting and Treasury Services.

  • Global International payment services, providing you the best Forex rates, opening and management of Individual and Corporate banking accounts in South Africa.
  • SARS, SARB and Exchange Control advice & applications. We ensure investor compliance with the current regulations in South Africa.
  • Corporate Finance & Advisory Services, including, Transaction Structuring, BBBEE Structuring, Due Diligence, Agreement Structuring, Capital & Debt Raising.
  • Accounting & Tax Services, Preparation of Annual Financial Statements, Management Accounts, Payroll Management, VAT & Tax Submissions.
  • Management Services, Preparation and Structuring of Strategic Plans, Reporting Packs, Risk Assessment and Project Management.

 


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Name: Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Inc
Phone: +27 (0) 21 481 6317
Email: andrew.heiberg@dlacdh.com

Attorneys, Notaries and Conveyancers

  • Andrew Heiberg is a director and regional head of our Real Estate practice.
  • Andrew has assisted numerous domestic corporations in the field of commercial property acquisition and disposal transactions in South Africa.
  • He has also assisted domestic corporations in acquiring finance for commercial property ventures in South Africa.
  • The Real Estate practice acts for all the major commercial banks in respect of the registration of mortgage bonds and Andrew can assist in securing finance from these entities.
  • He also acts for certain local property developers in respect of the establishment of new residential and commercial property developments.
  • In addition to dealing with all aspects of conveyancing, Andrew specialises in sectional title-related work.


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Name: D E I R D R E R E N N I E R S Interior Design
Phone: +27 (0) 72 952 1898
Email: deirdre@deirdrerenniers.com

Interior Design

  • Deirdre Renniers Interior Design is an intergrated design studio providing architectural and interior design services in the leisure, hospitality, and commercial sectors, with projects in Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Africa. 
  • Our approach is multidisciplinary and covers all the design aspects of a given project from interior architecture and interior design to furniture, product, and lighting design. 
  • We have creative experience in a variety of interior design disciplines, countries, and cultures. 
  • Our scope of experience has enabled a philosophy of design integrity and cultural sensitivity. 
  • We are committed to providing our clients with a solution that is driven by passion and expertise.

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Name: De Leeuw Valuers Cape Town
Phone: +27 (0) 21 423 8036
Email: pieter.venter@deleeuw.co.za

Property Valuation Services

  • De Leeuw Valuers specialises in the valuation of immovable property throughout Southern Africa and MENA. The team comprises experienced valuers, who strive to ensure that valuations are of a superior standard.
  • The team are Members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and registered as Professional Valuers with the South African Council for the Property Valuers Profession (SACPVP).
  • De Leeuw Valuers are Hospitality & Leisure Real Estate and Valuation Experts.
  • We have extensive experience in the valuation of a wide range of real estate asset classes including specialised property such as hotels, hospitals, data centres, cold storage, etc.
  • Exposure to green building practices and involvement in the valuation of green buildings. 

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Name: E C Mobility
Phone: +351 (0) 91 558 0025
Email: carlos.e@ecmobility.hk

International property, law and immigration

  • Specializes in assisting and facilitating clients in obtaining European Union - Iberian countries - residence permits and citizenship, specialising in the very popular and highly successful Portugal Golden Visa Residence Program .
  • Team of professional consultants with a wide range of experience on international property, law and immigration.
  • Focuses on helping clients and their families with all aspects associated with migration and obtaining of visa.
  • Wide range of services, including pre and post application services, e.g. arrangement of exploratory trip to the country, representing clients in the Golden Visa application process and property management. 

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Name: Edward Tokolo Kasete
Phone: +27 (0) 84 413 1071
Email: edward@exquisitehotelconsultants.com

Real Estate Specialist - Our Associate in Namibia

  • We offer an international platform of specialist hospitality property and/or business brokering services by listing and marketing for sale or lease or by investment partner arrangement or management agreement arrangement of a variety of hospitality products (i.e. hotels, resorts, boutique hotels, guest houses, guest lodges, B&Bs, game resorts, wine farms, yachts, cruise liners, etc) through our association with EC Mobility (in Portugal and Spain), BON Hotels (Africa), Giovanni Conti (Italy, North and East Africa, Sri Lanka), Nuno Boquinhas (Portugal, Azores, Madeira, Mozambique), Property 24, Seeff Property Services, Harcourts, Realnet, RE/MAX, Dogon Property Group, Rawson Estates, among many other prominent commercial estate agencies throughout Southern Africa - and now we are entering other African Countries on the East and West Coasts of Africa and moving further abroad! To date, Exquisite Hotel Consultants has a presence in over 80 countries - and counting...

  • Working with the above-mentioned agencies and others provides the largest possible reach nationally and internationally for all prospective buyers and sellers wishing to enter or exit the Hospitality Industry.

  • Sister websites have been opened in the following countries: United Kingdom: see www.exquisitehotelconsultants.co.uk, and in Germany: see www.exquisitehotelconsultants.de, and in the United States of America: see www.exquisitehotelconsultants.us.

  • Please note that several of our hospitality properties and/or businesses for sale or lease or through business partnership arrangements or management contracts are officially "Off-Market" - mainly for privacy reasons. Therefore, they are not listed as part of our hospitality properties/businesses for sale or lease stock. Please contact me for further details.  

  • Should you be considering to sell or buy or lease or obtain a partnership arrangement or management agreement arrangement for your hotel, boutique hotel, resort, guest house, B&B, game lodge, game resort, guest farm, yacht or cruise liner etc, I would be most pleased to provide you with further details of our way of working to effectively market and sell your property(ies) and/or business(es).


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Name: Electrolux Professional
Phone: +27 (0) 82 786 2281
Email: estelle.van-den-berg@electroluxprofessional.com

Food Service, Beverage and Laundry Solutions

Electrolux Professional is a leading global provider of foodservice, beverage and laundry solutions, serving a wide range of customers globally, from restaurants and hotels to healthcare, educational and other service facilities. 

  • We offer OnE brand covering Food, Beverage and Laundry with only OnE point of contact with full-service offerings from single-unit equipment to full turnkey project solutions.
  • Our key products include combi ovens, cooking ranges, refrigeration and dishwashing equipment, coffee machines (semi-automatic, fully automatic and brewers)  coffee grinders, hot or cold beverage dispensers,  as well as frozen drinks and soft ice cream machines. When it comes to Laundry solutions: commercial washers, tumble dryers, drying cabinets, ironers and related specialty accessories and systems. 
  • We focus on solutions where there is a need for high-performing, reliable equipment, with significant aftermarket requirements over the equipment lifecycle and where customers are focused on productivity and total cost of ownership. 
  • Electrolux Professional constantly improves the energy and water consumption of its products, developing innovative and efficient solutions to meet the growing demand for resource-efficient appliances.
  • Our innovative products and worldwide service network make our customers’ work-life easier, more profitable – and truly sustainable every day.

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Name: Exquisite Card
Phone: 0844131071
Email: cliff@exquisitehotelconsultants.co.za

For Attn: The Owner

LAUNCH OF EXQUISITE CARD DISCOUNT LOYALTY PROGRAM FOR ACCOMMODATION & CAR HIRE

As an hotelier of some 40 years standing – 22 years of which as the original owner/operator of Villa Belmonte Manor House Hotel in Cape Town, I am so very pleased and proud to introduce our new venture, namely Exquisite Card™, to you, to meet the needs of Internet-driven travellers who have the power and inclination to plan their holidays or business trips themselves and accordingly reserve flights, accommodation and car hire, etc. directly with service providers.

Exquisite Card offers discounts to this new kind of traveller through a discount card and/or voucher, which entitles the holder to +-20% discount on accommodation - as well as a variety of excellent additional special offers from time to time (including additional discounts on food and beverages) - on more than 5000 four and five star-standard hotels, boutique hotels, guesthouses, lodges and self-catering rooms in twelve African countries, and increasing in numbers and generally, a spread of properties throughout Africa and the rest of the World on a daily basis. The card or voucher is purchased through a secure e-commerce portal at www.exquisitehotelconsultants.com

 At a cost of R 390 for a one-year card, R 690 for a two-year card, or R29 for a daily voucher (yes, you can be a member of Exquisite Card™ for just one night if you wish!). This is an insignificant charge compared to the savings made on just one night’s accommodation and other tourism services like car hire and spa treatments etc. Note that we are also currently negotiating with domestic and foreign airlines, restaurants, hired car groups, etc for similar discounts.

How does it work? The cardholder searches the Exquisite Card website for partnering establishments and services, then books directly, stating the card or voucher number. The hotel then charges the client an average of 20% less than the published rate. Nearly two hundred top properties have already become Exquisite Card partners.  If you’re wondering, “Where’s the catch?” there quite simply isn’t one.  Hotels/Guesthouses want more business, travellers want to pay less and Exquisite Card™ discounts bring the two parties together and make everybody happy! All establishments and partners of Exquisite Card are expected to meet rigorous standards, because our members expect a high level of product and service.

So, please do browse the website and become a member of Exquisite Card™ when next you travel. Should you have any queries whatsoever, please do not hesitate to contact myself  at (27) (21) 84 413 1071 or via email at cliff@exquisitehotelconsultants.co.za.

All the best

Cliff Jacobs

Managing Director - Exquisite Card (Pty) Ltd 

 


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Name: Exquisite Hotel Consultants' Hospitality Training Department
Phone: +27 (0) 84 413 1071
Email: cliff@exquisitehotelconsultants.com

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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Cliff Jacobs (Nat Dpl Hotel Man (UJ). MPRE. GA Level 5 TEFL)

Managing Principal / CEO

Exquisite Hotel Consultants (Pty) Ltd

Mobile: +27 (0) 84 413 1071 / +27 (0) 61 716 6951

Email: cliff@exquisitehotelconsultants.com

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