An outstanding opportunity to acquire a well-known hospitality property in the Bluff. The Wentworth Hotel, situated at 162 Brighton Road, combines accommodation, entertainment, and income-producing tenancies – making it a versatile and income-generating investment.

Locality
The property enjoys excellent exposure along Brighton Road, a main arterial route through the Bluff connecting to Tara Road and the M4. The hotel is conveniently positioned within close proximity to retail centres, schools, and local amenities, and is easily accessible from Durban’s southern industrial and port precincts. The location provides a steady stream of local and transient clientele, benefiting both the hotel and its ancillary income operations.

Improvements
The property comprises a part three-storey, part two-storey development that accommodates a range of hospitality, accommodation, and ancillary facilities. The main building is arranged over three floors. The lower ground floor hosts the gambling area operated by Kingdom Slots, together with a bar and dining area, male and female ablution facilities, a surveillance room, and a storeroom with a walk-in safe. The upper ground floor accommodates the main reception, a restaurant and dining area with an outside seating section, a commercial-grade kitchen, and nine guest rooms with one currently being utilised as a store room. The first floor houses twenty additional guest rooms, bringing the main buildings total capacity to twenty-nine rooms.

A secondary two-storey ancillary building is positioned adjacent to the main hotel structure. The ground floor consists of four single garages, while the first floor accommodates three-rooms with a kitchenette and ablution facilities these rooms also form part of the hotels revenue stream.

The property also offers a swimming pool and approximately twenty on-site parking bays, providing ample convenience for hotel guests and patrons. The improvements are well laid out and maintained, supporting the property’s diverse income streams from hospitality, entertainment, and commercial tenants.

The car lot section of the property features a dedicated office building comprising two offices, a boardroom, a kitchenette, and male and female ablutions, supporting the commercial operations on site. The car wash section includes a small two-room improvement used in connection with the car wash business.

Income Potential
In addition to hotel income, the property benefits from two external tenants operating a car lot and car wash on site, providing supplementary rental income. The combined income streams offer a balanced and diversified return profile, appealing to both hospitality operators and investors.

Surrounding Environment
The Bluff is a well-established coastal suburb south of Durban’s CBD, offering a mix of residential, commercial, and leisure attractions. The area continues to attract both tourists and locals due to its proximity to popular beaches, port operations, and industrial zones, ensuring consistent demand for accommodation and hospitality services.