Budget Hotels in Kenya
Compiled from: The Kyaka Hotel www.thekyakahotel.co.ke
Challenges of Budget Hotels in Kenya Budget hotels in Kenya remain sought after facilities because of their pocket friendly rates. Both local and international tourists prefer budget hotels because it helps them save more money and the savings can be used to do something else like buy souvenirs to take back home with them. These hotels offer comfortable rooms that one can stay for a while, without breaking a bank. Although they are celebrated the world over for offering accommodation at pocket friendly rates, most people have no idea the challenges that the proprietors face. There are a few setbacks that they face in the process of setting up and managing these hotels. Some of the challenges include:
Low Capital
Most budget hotels operate on low capital and this becomes a challenge sometimes. It forces the proprietors to rent or build these hotels in the outskirts of the main city as it is cheaper to acquire space outside the city than within the city centre.
Moderate Amenities
Budget hotels in Kenya strive to provide a home away from home and even though it might not be as comfortable as your home, it gives you accommodation at a low cost. Because of the low capital they run on, proprietors of budget hotels provide moderate amenities compared to 5star hotels that have more amenities.
Stiff Competition
It seems that most people have realized the benefits of budget hotels and are now venturing into that field. The proprietors of budget hotels that have been around for a while are facing competition from those who are starting while the new proprietors face competition from already existing facilities.
Poor infrastructure
Some people have complained about the poor infrastructure associated with budget hotels. Apart from the structures, some roads that lead to these hotels are poorly maintained making it difficult to reach them.
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