Are you ready to spend big bucks on the perfect guest property where you can start your own business, or are you simply curious about what’s on offer when it comes to multi-million rand retreats in South Africa?
Have a peek at these five South African guest houses and hotels currently on sale for R20 million-plus:
1. Modern extravaganza in Pretoria for R33 million
This unique and artistic designer hotel selling in Pretoria boasts modern architectural futures and has been awarded the title of ‘Best Hotel In Pretoria' and featured in The Property, VISI and WEY magazines.
Located 3kms from the approved new casino in Menlyn Maine, this destination is sure to attract guests year round, providing very attractive occupancy figures.
As an added bonus for business travellers, the hotel is less than 15 minutes’ drive from the Gautrain station, and only 30 minutes from OR Tambo International Airport.
For the leisure traveller, the nearest golf course is a mere 10 minutes’ drive away.
The property comprises seven individual en suite rooms and 5 luxury en suite suites, as well conference facilities for up to 60 guests during wine tasting functions.
Facilities include a restaurant, swimming pool, pool deck, cocktail bar and lounge area.
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2. French colonial retreat in Somerset West for R28 million
Nestled in 6 000sqm of exquisitely landscaped gardens with huge Cape pines providing much-needed shade during the warm Cape summers, you will find this French colonial-style executive manor house.
Situated in Somerset West, this property is surrounded by sweeping vineyards, mountain ranges, including the Helderberg and Hottentots ranges, and sun-kissed beaches, inviting you into the warm waters of False Bay.
The manor house offers eight spacious luxury apartments, all but one with private lounges and designer kitchens. All are furnished in the old colonial-style with teak wood floors, but still provide the necessary modern comforts.
The property includes a second home with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, open-plan kitchen, dining room and lounge with an open fireplace.
There are three undercover parking bays, with 10 additional parking bays available. Because of the great privacy of this property, it could work well as a medical recuperation retreat, guest house or private boutique hotel.
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3. 5-star luxury splurge in Nelspruit for R28 million
Offering expansive views over Nelspruit, along with utter luxury, this property boasts 17 individually decorated rooms, each with its own style and character.
Each room is fitted with a flat screen television, DStv, Wi-Fi, a complimentary tea tray, luxury amenities and towelling robes. Other luxuries such as air-conditioning, ceiling fans and floor heaters come standard.
The property includes a conferencing facility that can seat up to 70 people schoolroom-style, or 30 people U-shape. It is a modern executive boardroom with the latest technology, ideal for company board meetings and strategic sessions.
Dining areas include a breakfast room and à la carte restaurant that seats 80 people inside and 30 outside, offering panoramic views over the Nelspruit CBD.
The property also has a pool and lapa area for functions.
Ideal for the corporate and leisure traveller, this is an investment that attracts a diverse market. The well-managed business offers high returns and can be operated by an owner-manager, offering onsite manager’s accommodation, or a luxury boutique hotel group.
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4. Classic splendour in Constantia for R23.8 million
As you enter this mansion located in the heart of Constantia in Cape Town, you are welcomed by tall French doors, classical double-sweeping staircases and colonial pillars framing a dramatic double-volume entrance hall and reception area, high ceilings, sash windows and a tranquil water feature.
The hotel’s bar and cigar lounge opens onto courtyards, a sparkling pool area with enclosed patio and wine cellar.
The accommodation comprises three luxurious bedroom suites, each with a dressing room, study and stylish lounge with bio fuel fireplace leading to a bathroom. Upstairs you will find five luxurious and spacious bedroom suites overlooking the gardens.
The property boasts outdoor viewing decks overlooking a heated swimming pool, beautiful gardens and breathtaking mountain views.
There is a triple garage, as well as ample visitors parking and staff accommodation.
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5. Spectacular coastal bliss in Oyster Bay for R20 million
This 4-star luxury lodge is set in a private coastal reserve between Knysna and Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape.
It is a sought-after destination for tourists commencing or finishing the famous Garden Route journey.
Set on 235ha of unspoilt landscape and bordering a 3.5km private sandy beach in a picturesque setting of dunes, woods, river deltas, wetlands and lagoons, this spectacular coastal reserve is home to free-roaming horses and boasts extensive birdlife.
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