R15,999,000 | 6,031m² Business For Sale in Colesberg

A Rare Gem in the Heart of Colesberg – The Colesberg Lodge

The Colesberg Lodge—formerly the Central Hotel—is an iconic landmark dating back to 1874 and remains one of the region’s most enduring establishments. Ideally situated for travelers moving between Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, the Free State, and both the Western and Eastern Cape, this well-preserved lodge occupies a prime location in the historic town of Colesberg. The town serves as a major junction connecting national routes to Johannesburg, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Cape Town, and Durban.

Recently repainted and excellently maintained, the lodge offers a variety of accommodation options, from luxury suites to budget-friendly rooms, appealing to a broad range of guests. With a 72% booking rate in December 2023—even with quieter months throughout the year—the property demonstrates strong potential and consistent demand.

For forward-thinking investors, the Colesberg Lodge presents an exceptional opportunity. Guests can enjoy a cozy, country-style lounge with a welcoming winter fireplace, or make the most of warm summer days at the pool deck and poolside bar.

The lodge is being sold as a going concern (purchase price excludes VAT).

Property Features

50 Bedrooms
(35 currently used by the hotel; the remainder leased out)

44 Bathrooms
(35 in hotel use; 9 leased out)

Swimming pool with deck and bar

Two fully equipped kitchens

Conference facilities

Two storerooms

Laundry

Secure undercover parking

Staff quarters

Two external buildings

Additional Accommodation

House 1

4 Bedrooms

2.5 Bathrooms

Kitchen

Dining room

Living room

Built-in braai opening onto a patio

House 2

3 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

Kitchen

Open-plan dining & living area

A Town Steeped in History

Nestled among striking klip-koppies, Colesberg is a town rich in heritage and natural charm. Established in 1830 on the site of an abandoned London Missionary Society station, it was originally named Toverberg after the nearby Coleskop hill. It was later renamed in honor of Sir Galbraith Lowry Cole, Governor of the Cape Colony (1828–1833).

The region’s history stretches from Stone Age hunter-gatherers to trekboers, missionaries, and the farming communities that followed. Colesberg was declared a district in 1837 and became a municipality in 1840.

Today, the town is celebrated for its fertile farmland, scenic Karoo landscapes, and distinctive koppies. Generational farms in the area are renowned for producing high-quality Merino wool, Dorper sheep, and horses, supported by irrigation farming along the Seekoei River.
Colesberg Lodge offers investors not only a thriving business opportunity but also the rare privilege of owning a piece of South Africa’s heritage in one of the Karoo’s most captivating towns.