LES FLORENTINES

What LES FLORENTINES does

Les Florentines (legal name: COMPLEXE HÔTELIER LES FLORENTINES) is a privately held hotel and resort complex located in Essassa, Gabon, approximately 27 km from Libreville on National Road 1 and 2 km from the ZERP Nkok Special Economic Zone. Opened in November 2017, it operates as a single-asset full-service destination resort serving leisure tourists, business travelers working in or visiting the Nkok SEZ, families and local event celebrants. Distribution is entirely direct-to-consumer via website, phone and email, with no disclosed OTA, tour-operator or corporate intermediary partnerships.

The core product is 24 keys across seven tiers (Simple, Standard, Junior, Senior, VIP, Junior Suite Apartment and Royal Suite) priced between 35,000 XAF and 180,000 XAF per night. The property layers multiple ancillary revenue streams onto the room base: Komo Kitchen restaurant covering breakfast through dinner, Pizzaroma pizzeria, Moozikah nightclub, spa and jacuzzi services, a gym with monthly subscription memberships, a multi-purpose banquet hall, a hair salon, and play areas. The underlying technology stack is standard independent-hospitality infrastructure — a web-based online reservation system, cable TV, air conditioning, and in-room tablets in higher-tier rooms — with no proprietary platform, no mobile app, and no AI-driven personalization, dynamic pricing or revenue management system disclosed.

The business model blends transactional revenue (room rentals, à la carte F&B, spa, event hire) with a small recurring subscription component (gym memberships). All demand flows through owned channels, and the company is privately held with no disclosed parent group, institutional investor or external funding, operating with approximately 11 employees on a single property footprint.

Name

LES FLORENTINES

Legal name

COMPLEXE HÔTELIER LES FLORENTINES

Website

https://les-florentines.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Les Florentines is a privately held 24-room hotel and resort complex in Essassa, Gabon, near the ZERP Nkok SEZ, offering accommodation, dining, spa, fitness, entertainment and event venues to leisure tourists, business travelers and families through direct booking channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality and Resort Services

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Caterers (722320)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAGAAAD

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive)

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Hotels (Full-Service)

SECONDARYTHAHAAAC

Hotel & Resort Convention Venues (Convention Hotels)

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Conference & Convention Venues (Convention Centers, Civic Centers)

SECONDARYTHAHAKAC

Hotel & Resort Banqueting (In-House Catering)

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Catering & Banqueting Services for Events

SECONDARYTHAFACAK

Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Full-Service Restaurants (Casual & Fine Dining)

Keywords

• Hotel accommodation
• Resort and leisure
• Restaurant and dining
• Event banquet venue
• Spa wellness services

Headquarters

HQ city

Essassa

HQ country

Gabon

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Room Rentals: Nightly accommodation rentals across 7 room categories ranging from Simple (35,000Fr) to Suite Royale (180,000Fr) with varying amenities and capacities
2. Food & Beverage - Komo Kitchen Restaurant: Full-service restaurant serving breakfast (06h00-10h00), lunch and dinner (11h30-22h00), offering local and international cuisine
3. Pizzeria - Pizzaroma: Pizza restaurant operating 11h30-22h00 with various pizza options for adults and children
4. Nightclub - Moozikah: Nightclub operating 19h00-04h00 with 10% Sunday discount promotions
5. Spa & Wellness Services: Wellness center offering massage, facial care, and jacuzzi services for relaxation and regeneration
6. Fitness Center Memberships: Gym operating 6h-21h with monthly membership packages available for guests and external visitors
7. Event & Banquet Venue Rental: Multi-purpose banquet hall for weddings, birthdays, workshops, conferences, and concerts with modular configuration
8. Hair Salon Services: Hair salon operating 9h-18h offering hairstyling and makeup services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Les Florentines is a hotel resort complex that sells nightly accommodation across 7 room categories (Simple to Royal Suite), food and beverage through the Komo Kitchen restaurant and Pizzaroma pizzeria, entertainment at the Moozikah nightclub, wellness services at its spa and gym, and event hosting in its banquet hall. It serves individual travelers, families, business visitors to the nearby ZERP Nkok zone, and event celebrants in a single integrated property near Libreville, Gabon.

Product overview

Les Florentines is a hotel complex located near Libreville, Gabon, offering a unified hospitality experience across 24 rooms and suites plus diverse amenities. The accommodation portfolio ranges from budget-friendly Simple rooms (35,000Fr/night) to the luxury Royal Suite (180,000Fr/night). The property integrates dining (Komo Kitchen restaurant, Pizzaroma pizzeria), entertainment (Moozikah nightclub), wellness (Spa, gym, swimming pools), recreation (play areas, sports court), and event hosting (banquet hall) into a single destination resort. An online reservation system enables direct booking. The complex positions itself as an all-in-one getaway offering 'the best of what Gabon has to offer,' combining business amenities with leisure facilities for families, couples, and groups.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Komo Kitchen: The main restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner with local and international cuisine
• Pizzaroma
• Moozikah

Products and services

• Chambre Simple Budget-friendly single-occupancy hotel room featuring a double bed, television, and private bathroom with shower, designed for travelers seeking economical accommodation.
• Chambre Standard Intimate, well-appointed double-occupancy hotel room with vibrant decor, a double bed, television, bathroom, and large armchair, suited for short stays or business stops near the Nkok Special Economic Zone.
• Chambre Junior Afro-chic double-occupancy hotel room featuring a double bed, television, mini refrigerator, bathroom, and a tablet for business travelers, set amid natural surroundings for tourists.
• Chambre VIP Premium hotel room with refined personalized decor featuring a double bed, split air conditioning, TV, seating furniture, closet, mirror, tablet, refrigerator, and private bathroom for demanding guests.
• Suite Appartement Junior Family-friendly suite for up to four occupants featuring a kitchenette, small lounge, modern bedroom, and bathroom, suited for small families and budget-conscious travelers.
• Chambre Senior Light-filled wood-themed double-occupancy hotel room combining elegance and functionality, suitable for couples and business travelers seeking original relaxation.
• Suite Royale Luxury three-bedroom suite for up to eight occupants featuring a master bedroom with jacuzzi bathtub, a standard room, a children's room (each with private bathrooms, TVs, and mini refrigerators), dining room, large living room, private lounge, fully equipped kitchen, private terrace, and garden with bungalow.
• Komo Kitchen Restaurant Full-service restaurant serving breakfast from 06:00 to 10:00 and lunch and dinner from 11:30 to 22:00, offering innovative local and international cuisine in an animated ambiance for hotel guests and outside visitors.
• Pizzaroma On-site pizzeria open from 11:30 to 22:00 offering a variety of pizzas with fresh toppings for adults and children, available to hotel guests and outside visitors.
• Moozikah Nightclub On-site nightclub operating from 19:00 to 04:00 offering dancing, drinks, and energetic music, with a 10 percent discount on Sundays.
• Spa and Wellness Centre On-site wellness and beauty center offering massage, facial care, and jacuzzi services for relaxation and regeneration of hotel guests and external visitors.
• Gym and Fitness Centre On-site fitness facility open from 06:00 to 21:00 with comprehensive equipment for all fitness levels, offering monthly membership subscriptions to guests and outside members.
• Swimming Pools Main pool with separate children's and adult sections plus a deeper swimming pool, complemented by water sports equipment, night bathing, and poolside loungers.
• Play Areas On-site recreational spaces featuring traditional Awele and checkers games, foosball, a children's playground with swings and sandbox, and a sports court for guests.
• Banquet Hall Versatile modular event space for weddings, birthdays, workshops, conferences, and concerts, suitable for both modest and large celebrations, with on-site catering and event support.
• Hair Salon On-site hair and beauty salon open from 09:00 to 18:00 offering hairdressing and makeup services for hotel guests and outside visitors.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Park Inn by Radisson Libreville: Mid-scale international hotel brand located in Libreville. Comparable as a competing accommodation option targeting business travelers in the same Gabonese market and customer segment.
• Radisson Blu Okoumé Palace: Full-service international hotel in Libreville serving business and leisure travelers in Gabon. Directly comparable as a competing full-service accommodation option within Les Florentines' 27km Libreville catchment.
• Onomo Hotel Libreville: Pan-African mid-scale hotel chain with a Libreville property. Comparable as a regionally branded accommodation competitor serving business travelers in the Gabonese market.
• Hôtel Le Méridien Re-Ndama (Marriott): Internationally branded full-service hotel in Libreville under the Marriott/Le Méridien flag. Comparable as a competing full-service property targeting both business and leisure guests in the Gabonese capital region.

Regional players

• Azalai Hotels: West and Central African hotel group operating full-service and resort properties across multiple francophone African countries. Comparable as a regional hospitality peer targeting business and leisure travelers in similar African markets.

Broad incumbents

• Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts (Africa portfolio): International upscale hotel brand with select resort properties across Africa. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering full-service resort experiences with F&B, spa, and event facilities similar to Les Florentines' integrated model.
• Kempinski Hotels (African portfolio): European luxury hotelier with resort and city properties in Africa. Comparable as a broader incumbent operating full-service properties combining accommodation, dining, spa, and event facilities at the premium end of the market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LesFlorentines
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/les-florentines

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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