The lodge and Guest House has Hotel rights and operates in close proximity of the O.R. Tambo Airport in Kempton Park (5 Km).
Boasting 80 rooms the Lodge that can accommodate up to 150 people.
The Lodge consist of two individual registered properties (1,47 Hectares)
The first section consists of the main building which includes the reception/admin office, 50 seater dining room for breakfast or if big group bookings they can cater for dinner as well, kitchen, laundry, luxury units as well as student accommodation, 50 seater conference room and entertainment area.
40 x Rooms all with en suite bathrooms which are 3 star graded. Freestanding braai facilities for guests
3 x standard rooms (en suite bathrooms)
9 x executive rooms (en suite bathrooms)
The second property consist of Townhouses which is used as part of the Lodge:
8 Town Houses (96m²) with 2 x...
The lodge and Guest House has Hotel rights and operates in close proximity of the O.R. Tambo Airport in Kempton Park (5 Km).
Boasting 80 rooms the Lodge that can accommodate up to 150 people.
The Lodge consist of two individual registered properties (1,47 Hectares)
The first section consists of the main building which includes the reception/admin office, 50 seater dining room for breakfast or if big group bookings they can cater for dinner as well, kitchen, laundry, luxury units as well as student accommodation, 50 seater conference room and entertainment area.
40 x Rooms all with en suite bathrooms which are 3 star graded. Freestanding braai facilities for guests
3 x standard rooms (en suite bathrooms)
9 x executive rooms (en suite bathrooms)
The second property consist of Townhouses which is used as part of the Lodge:
8 Town Houses (96m²) with 2 x bathrooms, 3 bedrooms, Lounge/Dining room, patio and braai per unit and balcony for upstairs units
4 x ground floor Units with communal gardens and 4 x 1st floor units each with a balcony and built in braai
5 Garages (which can be changed into additional units should the need arise)
16 x Bachelor flats with en suite bathrooms and kitchenettes (8 x ground floor units) and (8 x 1st floor units)
There are 2 x mini busses, 3 vehicles and and a trailer included in the sale.The Lodge also has a backup generator as well as a 30 KVa solar system with 36 solar panels "Enough to run the whole property" 5 x cost effective Heat-pumps were installed . All the rooms , flats and townhouses are fully furnished.Manager accommodation is next to the main building and consists of 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Lounge and a Kitchen.Carports for manager/owner and extra lock up carport for lodge's vehicles and the generator.Enough Parking for visitors and busses
PRODUCT AND SERVICE:
The Lodge offers accommodation for the corporate business executive and leisure industry of which the self catering units is ideal for families.
The Trainees/Students accommodation as well as competitive pricing has created a niche in the market in an area which has given the Lodge a great advantage over its would be competitors.
Essentially the leisure market would book during the weekends and holidays.
During the week the corporate market generates constant repeat business but the core business of the Lodge however has been reservations made by Companies and groups for their trainees which can range anything from 10 to 50 students at a time and can be from one day to 8 months at a time.
This constant repeat business from the various occupancy during the year varies constantly. Sometimes fully booked especially over weekends
Business expanding all the time due to their professional service, care and the quality.
INDUSTRY AND ANALYSIS:
The accommodation market in South Africa enjoyed its third consecutive year of strong growth since 2014 and it is reported that by 2024, the overall occupancy rate in all sectors will continue to increase.
According to reports, Johannesburg is the leading business destination in S.A. and hosts numerous conventions that attract both domestic and international participants.
The lodge can expand its convention side and offer conferences which has not been utilized at all.
TARGET MARKET:
Due to the nature of varied accommodation and close proximity of the Lodge to O.T. Airport (connecting flight passengers - flying onward , the next day passengers) and the various Airline training facilities in the area , their target market ranges from the corporate executive to the discerning traveler to students from all walks of life.
The Lodge offers short and long term accommodation, making all Companies with a training program sought after clients.
COMPETITOR ANALYSIS:
The Lodge has customized and fine tuned its uniqueness making it a leader in the hospitality industry.
The product, location, demand, competitive rates and professional service offered finds the Lodge/Guest House in a different league from its competitors which in fact supplies the Lodge with clients they cannot accommodate.
Although there are plus/minus 80 guest houses around the airport - facilitating 2-9 rooms per guest house, there are only a few (plus/minus 8 guest houses/lodges that can cater for groups of 50 guests
SUPPLIER ANALYSIS:
They constantly maintain a high level of "web Presence" and are listed with the biggest booking agents in the industry such as SA Venus, Lekker Slaap, Rooms for Africa, Booking dot com, Travel ground , Expedia and other.
Companies with training programs as well as Travel Agencies and tour operators are targeted.
Airlines with training facility are potential clients,Government departments,Universities and colleges
Hotels and Guest Lodges in the area are another source of obtaining guests because of their excellent relationship with lodges will send them guests they cannot accommodate.
Of course the most important marketing tool is a satisfied customer and by word of mouth!
OPERATIONAL ANALYSIS:
The reception area is manned by 3 staff members (having accommodation available on the premises for members of our staff we are able to offer a 24 hour service to the tourist.)
Full English breakfast is supplied or continental breakfast as required and on demand for big group bookings, dinner is also available, chefs and a couple of other assistants.
Lunch, Dinners/ braai,s and Alcoholic beverages are on request.
Rooms and units are cleaned on a daily basis by full time staff members.
A gardener keeps the property pristine.
Transport to and from the airport is arranged by a driver.
At night a watchman/security guard patrols the ground.
MANAGEMENT AND HR:
With over 30 years experience in the hospitality and tourism industry the owner have managed and operated a successful Guest House and Lodge assisting the various staff that work on a shift basis to cover early to late hours as well as weekends.
They have supplied a service and filled a niche in a demanding market.
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RISK:
All possible precautions are taken to secure the safety and the assets of the clients.
The property has electric fencing, security cameras, night watch and a 24 hour armed response linked to an alarm.
Companies are held liable for damages and payments made by their clients.
In the event of bad debt it is advisable to procure insurance to cover the cost.
The well trained staff are handpicked and the lodge is Managed by the owner and son reducing the risk of shrinkage and pilfering.
SOCIAL - ECONOMIC BENEFITS:
Studies show that the guest houses contribute to the local economic development through procurement of locally produced products and services and tourism has come to be seen as a key driver for local economic development in South Africa as it provides opportunities for the poor and the unemployed.
The Lodge has a lot of potential to expand and be of service to the community.
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS:
Situated near O.R. Tambo Airport and close to various training centres, you are guaranteed of a steady and reliable source of income (Part of the Aerotropolis plan)
The Lodge and Guest House is being sold "voetstoots" with all its contents.
This is a fantastic opportunity to obtain a profitable, going concern with audited financials and lots of good will which have been in place for many years.
The present owner is prepared to assist the buyer for a transitional period for 6 months.
The reason for sale is that the seller is retiring.
There is no mortgage bond on the property or outstanding debt.
The company is VAT registered.
The lodge has been run effectively by having well trained, effective and happy staff which minimized staff turnover that makes happy customers.
To avoid cancellations and the inconvenience of load shedding a large generator was installed and 36 Kva solar system with inverters"no batteries".
Maintenance is done on a daily basis by the resident maintenance man.
Borehole, pump, tanks and pressure Tank assist with the cost of the water bill.
The new owner can start operating the Lodge/Guest House immediately on registration!
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