Hospitality for sale in South Africa

South Africa’s tourism economy supports a steady market in guesthouses, lodges and accommodation businesses, particularly in the Western Cape, the Garden Route, KwaZulu Natal and the Kruger gateway. Many deals include the property itself, which changes how the transaction is structured and financed.

Below are representative hospitality teaser showing the type of mandate DealExchange handles, across Western Cape. Real mandates must be verified before they are indexed as live opportunities.

Representative profileProperty included

Owner run guesthouse with strong direct bookings

Tourism linked accommodation business with property asset, booking history and experienced operating team.

R12.8mPriceR5.9m paTurnoverR1.8m pa EBITDAProfitGeorgeLocation

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Buying hospitality in South Africa

Guesthouses, lodges and accommodation businesses, often with property included.

What a buyer acquires

The accommodation business and its booking history
Property, where included in the sale
Booking channel relationships and reviews
Furniture, fittings, equipment and an operating team

Due diligence to prioritise

Whether the property is included or leased, and on what terms
Occupancy and seasonality across a full year
Online reputation and channel mix dependence
Zoning, tourism grading and compliance

Buyer note: Separate the value of the trading business from the value of the property, and review occupancy across a full year rather than a peak season.

Hospitality by province

Hospitality in Western Cape

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