MINT Hotels

What MINT Hotels does

MINT Hotels (legal entity MINT HOTEL (Pty) Ltd) is a privately held South African hospitality group founded in 2020 and headquartered in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The company operates a portfolio of 8 properties spanning multiple price tiers — MINT Express (budget, self-catering apartments in Melrose and Sandton View), MINT Hotel Rosebank and MINT Hotel Sandhurst (mid-market urban hotels), MINT Hotel 84 on Katherine (4-star flagship in Sandton with themed suites), MINT Resorts the Blyde (64-room resort in Pretoria anchored on a Crystal Lagoon, including a 5-star Villa), MINT Apartments Greenside (serviced apartments and penthouses), and the MINTcollection curated brand. The group also operates three in-house restaurant brands — Pablo Sandton (Mediterranean/Middle Eastern), Vista the Blyde (wood-fired and grills), and Copper Deli (casual/shisanyama) — plus spa and event/conference facilities.

Revenue is generated primarily through nightly room rentals (rates ranging from R476 to R4,425 per night across tiers), food and beverage, themed occasion packages (Birthday, Anniversary, Honeymoon, Executive, Seniors Getaway), events and conferences, and ancillary services. Distribution is hybrid: direct channels (proprietary website with best-price guarantee, central reservations phone line, per-property email) plus third-party OTAs (Booking.com, Airbnb). Marketing relies on the brand website, Facebook, Instagram, email newsletter, and SEO. Standard amenities across properties include free parking, uncapped WiFi, backup generators, and 24-hour lobby service.

The customer base skews toward individual leisure and business travelers in the Gauteng metropolitan area, with secondary demand from extended-stay/long-stay guests and the 60+ senior segment targeted via discounted midweek packages. With 29 listed employees, the group operates a lean central team relative to its physical footprint, suggesting either a management/franchise-style model or that property-level staff are tracked separately. No external funding, M&A, or ownership changes are disclosed.

Name

MINT Hotels

Legal name

MINT HOTEL (Pty) Ltd

Website

https://minthotels.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MINT Hotels is a privately held South African hospitality group operating 8 properties (budget to luxury) across Johannesburg and Pretoria under sub-brands MINT Express, MINT Hotel, and MINT Resorts, serving individual leisure and business travelers with rooms, F&B, events, and spa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sandton

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices7 records

Markets served

Revenue model

1. Accommodation: Room rentals across multiple properties including standard rooms, themed suites, apartments, and luxury villas. Revenue generated per room per night with various meal plan options (Room Only, Bed & Breakfast, Dinner Bed & Breakfast).
2. Food & Beverage: On-site restaurants including Pablo Sandton (Mediterranean/Middle Eastern cuisine), Vista the Blyde (diverse menu with wood-fired pizzas, grills, pasta), and Copper Deli (casual dining with burgers, pizza, Shisanyama).
3. Special Packages & Experiences: Themed packages including Birthday, Anniversary, Honeymoon, Executive, and Seniors Getaway packages bundling accommodation with amenities like welcome platters, champagne, spa discounts, and museum tours.
4. Events & Conferences: Venues for conferences, events, and gatherings at various properties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MINT Hotels operates a portfolio of 8 hospitality properties across South Africa (Johannesburg, Sandton, Rosebank, Pretoria), providing hotel rooms, themed suites, serviced apartments, and a 5-star Villa. The group offers multiple meal plans, special occasion packages, and on-site dining venues including Pablo Sandton, Vista the Blyde, and Copper Deli.

Product overview

MINT Hotels is a South African hospitality group operating a portfolio of 8 properties across Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Sandton areas. The portfolio includes 4-star hotels (MINT Hotel 84 on Katherine, MINT Hotel Rosebank, MINT Hotel Sandhurst), resort properties (MINT Resorts the Blyde), express hotels (MINT Express Sandton View, MINT Express Melrose View), and apartments (MINT Apartments Greenside). The MINTcollection represents a curated selection within the portfolio. Dining options include Pablo Sandton (Mediterranean/Middle Eastern), Vista the Blyde (wood-fired cuisine), and Copper Deli (casual/shisanyama). Additional services encompass events & conferences, spa & wellness, and various promotional packages. All properties feature standard amenities including free parking, uncapped WiFi, backup generators, and 24-hour lobby service. The group was established approximately 6 years ago, with ongoing expansion and property upgrades.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MINT Hotel 84 on Katherine: Flagship hotel property located at 84 Katherine Street, Sandton, offering themed suites including Beach Suite, Out of Africa Suite, and others.
• MINT Resorts the Blyde
• MINT Express
• MINT Hotel Rosebank
• MINT Hotel Sandhurst
• MINT Apartments Greenside
• MINTcollection
• Pablo Sandton
• Vista the Blyde
• Copper Deli

Quantifiable outcome

• Properties located within 650m-5.6km of major Sandton attractions including Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton City Mall, and Sandton Convention Centre
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pablo (Restaurant Operator)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPablo is the branded restaurant operator at MINT Hotel 84 on Katherine. The restaurant has expanded from brunch-focused to all-day and full-dinner Mediterranean/Middle Eastern dining experience. Pablo at MINT Hotel 84 on Katherine is described as synonymous with brunch and has developed into a comprehensive culinary destination.
• Moreba ToursminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoreba Tours is the operator of Apartheid Museum tours offered as an add-on to the Anniversary Package at MINT Hotel 84 on Katherine. Tours are available at a discounted rate of R2,200 per couple and must be pre-booked at least 48 hours prior to arrival.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries11 records

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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