With the Easter holidays and the British summer just around the corner, thousands of Brits and European tourists will be seeking out seaside B&Bs for their charm and warm hospitality. However, the UK’s seaside resorts and hospitality sector is under serious pressure from AirBnB and modestly-priced holiday homes, as well as a still thriving foreign holiday sector. Modern seaside holiday makers expect a greater level of comfort, convenience, and luxury during their staycation than previous generations of occupants, and it’s fair to admit that some seaside B&Bs, while quaint, often have outdated facilities.
Upgrading your guesthouse with ensuite shower pods is a smart and cost-effective strategy to meet these needs and breathe a new breath of life into your venue.
Improve Guest Satisfaction And Reviews
Many older and Victorian seaside B&Bs still have shared wash facilities, with private rooms sharing one or two communal showers and bathroom. This can be off-putting for modern guests. As your guests return from their day enjoying the sandy beaches and ice cream by the pier, concerns about privacy, hygiene, and the simple inconvenience of waiting for shower facilities can tarnish their stay. This can reduce your chance of positive recommendations and online reviews. By installing an ensuite low footprint shower pod in each of your rooms, you remove this stumbling block – your guests will enjoy the convenience and privacy of their own space to unwind, delivering positive reviews and happy returning customers!
Increase your bookings
Competition is fierce among UK seaside resorts, so investing in ensuite shower pod facilities can give you a strong baseline on which to market your property and set it apart on booking platforms. You may also be able to command higher rates by upgrading your wash facilities than older seaside B&Bs in your area, especially when combined with wider upgrades and renovations. This can make your property more desirable as a getaway location and boost your long-term revenues.
Space Saving Design And Rapid Installation
A lot of traditional B&Bs have small rooms and an enclosed layout that reflects their Victorian or Edwardian architectural style. Charming, yes, but also problematic when it comes to upgrading your shower facilities. In particular, maximising space can be challenging in older traditional buildings. Our shower pods are thoughtfully designed to accommodate any space of room, including small and confined spaces, making them perfect for guesthouses where every square inch count. Despite their compact size, moreover, they still offer your guests a comfortable and enjoyable showering experience.
Even better, installing shower pods in your rooms is far less disruptive than traditional shower room renovations. For instance, our shower rooms arrive preassembled in modular parts, making them quick and easy to install without disrupting your guests or necessitating partial closure of your guesthouse. There is no need to store parts on site, and each shower pod can normally be installed by one person in less than half a day, avoiding the need to work with multiple tradespeople.
What Next?
To find out more about upgrading your guesthouse amenities in advance of the 2025 peak tourist season, contact Advanced Showers today and discover the benefits of our innovative and stylish shower pods.
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