FANTASTIC INVESTMENT COMMERCIAL HOTEL PROPERTY FOR SALE
HEIDELBERG HOTEL WESTERN CAPE
FOR SALE R7 195 000
Sellers are VAT vendors and the marketing price is VAT Exclusive
Iconic Heritage Hotel for Sale as going concern – Heidelberg, Western Cape
This exceptional 900m² heritage building, dating back to 1932, presents a rare opportunity to acquire a landmark hospitality property in the heart of Heidelberg, Western Cape. Set on a 1,076m² erf, the elegant double-storey building seamlessly blends timeless old-world charm with modern functionality.
Original features include ornate chandeliers, pressed steel ceilings, and solid Oregon pine flooring, all beautifully preserved. The property was extensively modernised approximately four years ago, ensuring contemporary comfort while respecting its historic character.
Currently operated as a boutique hotel and event venue, the business successfully hosts hospitality and tourism functions for up to sixty guests per event, while overnight accommodation remains the core offering.
Property Features Include:
• Elegant restaurant and ladies’ lounge
• Boardroom / conference room for up to thirty guests
• Licensed bar and recreation area
• Fully equipped commercial kitchen
• Reception desk and administrative office
• Multiple guest lounges
• Three public restrooms
• Two storage rooms
• Dedicated laundry facility
• Ground-floor verandas and first-floor balconies.
• Swimming pool and children’s play park
• Fourteen spacious, well-furnished en-suite bedrooms
• Three self-contained flatlets generating additional rental income.
• Transferable liquor licence
• All fittings and equipment included.
This is a fully operational, turnkey hospitality business with diverse income streams, combining accommodation, events, conferencing, food and beverage, and rental units. Ideal for boutique hotel operators, lifestyle investors, or hospitality entrepreneurs seeking a distinctive and income-generating heritage asset in a growing Western Cape tourism destination.
Heidelberg, Western Cape
Heidelberg is a historic Overberg town, about 275 km from Cape Town on the N2, between Swellendam and Riversdale. It is known for its Victorian architecture, farming heritage, relaxed lifestyle, and proximity to both mountains and the coast.
Heidelberg is a small, scenic town in the Hessequa region of the Western Cape, located along the N2 about halfway between Cape Town and Knysna. It is a gateway to the Garden Route and known for quiet country living, natural beauty, proximity to beaches like Witsand, and outdoor lifestyle appeal. Population is modest (about ~8 000 people in 2011), with a strong Afrikaans-speaking community and a residential and agricultural local economy.
What’s Great About Heidelberg
History & Architecture
• One of the oldest towns in the Overberg (founded in 1856).
• Beautiful Victorian and Cape Dutch buildings.
• A keen sense of old-world charm and community.
• Set between the Langeberg Mountains and fertile farmland.
• Close to Gourits River, wetlands, and scenic drives.
• Easy access to the coast (Witsand, Stilbaai within ±30–40 minutes).
• Heidelberg Museum – local history and heritage.
• Old Jail Complex – heritage site and events venue.
• Walking and cycling through town and surrounding farms.
• Birdwatching in nearby wetlands.
• Witsand – whale watching (in season), kitesurfing.
• Stilbaai – beaches, fishing, holiday atmosphere.
Lifestyle & Property Appeal
• Attractive for retirees, semigrants, and investors.
• Strong agricultural economy and growing interest from developers.
• Quiet, safe, community-focused living.
• The Western Cape property market continues to outperform much of South Africa, with notable house-price growth and elevated demand from both local buyers and those migrating from other provinces.
Lifestyle & Semigration Tailwinds
• A “semigration” trend — buyers leaving bigger cities in favour of small towns, coastal, or countryside living — has boosted demand in many rural Western Cape towns.
