Top international hotel group to launch high-end apartment offering in a South African hotspot
The Radisson Hotel Group will launch high-end, fully furnished, and hotel-grade-managed apartments in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal.
Called Radisson Serviced Apartments Umhlanga, it combines the security of property ownership with the strength of Radisson Hotel Group.
Radisson is one of the best-known names in the global leisure industry, with 1,500 hotels across over 100 countries.
The Hotel Group has a strong presence in South Africa, treating the country as its primary launchpad and corporate anchor for its African expansion strategy.
Their presence spans major commercial hubs, coastal cities, and transit nodes, split across several brands tailored to different market segments.
Prominent properties include Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton, Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel, and Radisson RED Cape Town V&A Waterfront.
It also operates the Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre, Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth, and the Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga.
It is now expanding its presence in Umhlanga, one of KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa’s fastest-growing areas through a new R750 million development.
However, unlike its hotels, Radisson Serviced Apartments Umhlanga is an investment opportunity in professionally managed serviced accommodation.
The project is structured as a sectional-title property investment, with sales in the first phase launching in August 2026.
South African investors can buy fully furnished, hotel-grade managed units, ranging from 28 square meter studio apartments to 92 square meter penthouses.
The price of the studio apartments starts at R1.75 million and increases to R2.41 million for a one-bedroom apartment of 39 square meters.
However, this is an investment unit rather than an apartment where the owners will live in it full-time.
Owners will receive 30 days of use in their unit each year. For the rest of the time, it is managed and rented out by Radisson.
“An entirely passive asset. Furnishing, guest operations and rental returns are handled for you,” the Radisson Hotel Group explained.
For investors, this creates the opportunity to benefit from potential rental income and long-term capital growth.
It explained that studio apartments provide an option for business travellers, solo professionals and couples seeking short stays.
One-bedroom and penthouse apartments cater to families, relocating professionals and extended-stay guests.
As these are sectional title units, there are no transfer duties. The projected yield over five years is expected to reach up to 12.7%.
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