The Hideaway
Official
Grading Assessment


Assesment form - Serviced accommodation
 
Assessor Name: Mark Goveia
Assessor Code: GC/001/GM
Date of Assessment: 17 October 2003
Overnight Stay include in Assessment:
no
Agreed Grading Category: bed_breakfast
 
Property details:
Property Name: Adin and Sharon's Hideaway (now The Hideaway)
General Manager's Name: Adin Greaves (now Mark Stevens)
Name of contact person for grading: as above
 
Minimum Requirements and Application Details:
Property meets minimum requirements:
yes
The details on the application form are correct:
Comments: Renewal
 
Rating Against Serviced accommodation Criteria:
Exterior:
1.Appearance of Buildings:
Score: 10
Comments: National Monument. Freshly repainted and well maintained.
2.Grounds and gardens:
Score: 9
Comments: Systematic program of maintenance. Extensive rose and other formal gardens. Twice weekly garden service.
3.Parking::
Score: 9
Comments: All cars valet serviced in morning. Cars parked in locked driveway at night. One undercover parking bay.
Exterior Subtotal:
 
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Count:                 2 1
Subtotal: 28
 
Bedrooms:
4.Decoration:
Score: 9
Comments: Original water colours - personal photos - Moriarty pictures. Walls painted with excellent attention to detail.
5.Furniture and Furnishings:
Score: 9
Comments: Combination Stinkwood, Yellowwood, Oak, iron, Pearwood, - attractive professional finish - mostly customised handmade original items.
6.Flooring and Ceiling:
Score: 10
Comments: Tiles, carpeted areas, bedside mats - all wool. Two bamboo and one beamed ceiling - new Persian carpets added.
7.Beds and Linen:
Score: 10
Comments: New percale cotton linen. Sealy and handmade mattresses. Mohair wool on air blankets. Quilted bedspreads. Heated electric underblankets.
8.Temperature Controll :
Score: 10
Comments: Reverse cycle air conditioners - remote controls. Fans and heaters. Electric blankets. Hot water bottles.
9.Lighting:
Score: 9
Comments: Variety of wall, ceiling and free standing. Bedside lamps at each bed. All high quality fittings.
10.Accessories:
Score: 10
Comments: Fruit bowl, magazines, mending kit, emergency supplies, Muscadel port, cold drinks, belly button warmer, tea/coffee tray, mini bars (stocked), excellent tourist information.
11.Spaciousness/Overall Impression :
Score: 10
Comments: Well planned rooms with furniture in convenient places. No awkward access or access difficulties.
Bedrooms Subtotal:
 
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Count:                 3 5
Subtotal: 77
 
Bathrooms:
12.Decoration and flooring:
Score: 8
Comments: Tiles well fitted - grouting in excellent condition.
13.Fixtures and Fittings:
Score: 9
Comments: Individual geysers. Solid well made fittings. All in good order and matching style.
14.Linen:
Score: 9
Comments: Bath sheets, hand towels, face cloth. Robes/slippers. Difficulty maintaining white baths due to water content.
15.Lighting and Temperature Controll:
Score: 8
Comments: Central light fitting , day light, neon tube above washbasin.
16.Accessories:
Score: 9
Comments: His and Hers loo rolls, bottled shampoo, hand lotion, after shave, tissues, cotton balls and buds, mosquito Doom, unwrapped soap, large x 2.
17.Spaciousness:
Score: 9
Comments: One bathroom without seperate shower and bath. Otherwise spacious and well laid out bathroom.
Bathrooms Subtotal:
 
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Count:               2 4  
Subtotal: 52
 
 
Public Areas:
18.Decoration:
Score: 9
Comments: High quality in excellent condition. Paintings, wildlife prints, some produced by hosts.
19.Furnishings and Fixtures:
Score: 10
Comments: High degree of comfort and luxury. Attractive co-ordinated extras.
20.Flooring and Ceiling:
Score: 10
Comments: Mix tile and carpet flooring. Ceiling beams professionally fitted. Persian carpet in seating area.
21.Lighting:
Score: 10
Comments: Wall mounted, central and free standing.
22.Atmosphere and Ambience:
Score: 10
Comments: Harmonious combination of decor, lighting and comfortable furniture.
Public area Subtotal:
 
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Count:                 1 4
Subtotal: 49
 
Dining Facilities:
23.Decoration:
Score: 9
Comments: Original framed photographs, all in excellent condition. Produced by hosts.
24.Furnishings:
Score: 10
Comments: Stinkwood - handmade furniture, upholstered seats - solid wood communal dining table.
25.Flooring and Ceiling:
Score: 9
Comments: Tiled floor. Bluegum beamed ceiling - bamboo.
26.Lighting:
Score: 10
Comments: Six spots, 2 x wall mounted. Plenty of natural light from full length glass doors.
27.Menu Presentation :
Score: 10
Comments: Personal newsletter to each guest room detailing extensive daily breakfast.
28.Table Appointments :
Score: 10
Comments: EPNS, Continental China arctic, combination of either paper/linen serviettes, Vitria wine glasses for juice.
29.Atmosphere and Ambience:
Score: 10
Comments: Harmonious combination of decor and lighting overlooking tranquil garden area.
Dining facility Subtotal:
 
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Count:                 2 5
Subtotal: 68
 
Food and Beverage:
30.Dinner Presentation :
Score: /
Comments:  
31.Dinner Quality :
Score: /
Comments:  
32.Breakfast Presentation and Quality:
Score: 10
Comments: Outstanding variety, quality and presentation.
Food and Beverage Subtotal:
 
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Count:                   1
Subtotal: 10
 
Services and Service:
33.Welcome,Friendliness,Attitude:
Score: 10
Comments: Warm, friendly and helpful. Excellent rapport established with guests.
34.Reservation,Check-in and General Efficiency:
Score: 10
Comments: Efficient, helpful telephone reservation. Prompt check in. Full info provided.
35.Porterage:
Score: 10
Comments: Trolley provided. Done by Adin. New paved path leading to rooms facilitates easy access for luggage. Sensor lights on pathway at night.
36.Room Service:
Score: /
Comments:  
37.Public Area Service:
Score: 10
Comments: Efficient attentive service. Warm and friendly hosts.
38.Meal Service:
Score: 10
Comments: Done by Adin. Cheerful, friendly, polite - lots of conversing with guests.
39.Check-out Efficiency:
Score: 10
Comments: Bill ready prior to departure - no extras. Very positive last impressions.
40.Tourist Information:
Score: 10
Comments: Tours to Bontebok Nature Reserve, round town, specialised maps, onward reservations.
Services and Service Subtotal:
 
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Count:                   7
Subtotal: 70
 
Housekeeping:
41.Bedrooms:
Score: 10
Comments: Attention to detail. Well made beds and gleaming surfaces.
42.Guest Bathrooms:
Score: 10
Comments: All surfaces gleaming.
43.Public Areas:
Score: 10
Comments: Spotless.
44.Public Toilets:
Score: /
Comments:  
45.Restaurant:
Score: 10
Comments: Dining room: sparkling clean.

46.Appearance of staff:

Score: 9
Comments: Clean, neat appropriate clothes - name badges recommended for junior staff.
Housekeeping Subtotal:
 
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Count:                 1 4
Subtotal: 49
 
 
Score Calculation:
Count: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Exterior:                 2 1
Bedrooms:                 3 5
Bathrooms:               2 4  
Public Areas:                 1 4
Dining Room :                 2 5
Food and Beverage:                   1
Services and Service:                   7
Housekeeping:                 1 4
Total: (coulumn sum)               2 13 27
 
Sum:     Service Elements: Score:
Exterior: 28   Item Number: 33 10
Bedrooms: 77   Item Number: 34 10
Bathrooms: 52   Item Number: 35 10
Public Areas: 49   Item Number: 36 /
Dining Room : 68   Item Number: 37 10
Food & Beverage 10   Item Number: 38 10
Services and Service: 70   Item Number: 39 10
Housekeeping: 49   Item Number: 40 10
Total Score (collumn sum = a) 403  
 
Number of areas assessed: 42 X 10 = 420 (b)
Overall Percentage = (a/b) X 100 = 95.95 %
 
Recommended Star rating: star_5
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