Ensana Health Spa Hotels group, formerly Danubius, which owns three hotels in the Sovata resort, concluded Q1/2024 with revenues 14% higher compared to the same period last year and an average occupancy rate of 68.7% across the three hotels.
“The Sovata Hotel records the highest occupancy rate among the three units. We plan to expand the hotel with an additional 110 four-star rooms; we are currently working on the project. We estimate the investment at 25-30 million euros and will commence next year,” Andrei Rusu, General Manager of the Ensana Health Spa Hotels chain in Sovata, told Ziarul Financiar.
In August, the company will finalize the renovation of the hotel’s public spaces, the reception, and the conference rooms. Last year, the hotel completed the renovation of its 168 rooms, an investment totaling 6 million EUR.
The company Balneoclimaterica, under which the four-star Sovata, four-star Brădet, and three-star Ursina hotels are registered, ended last year with revenues of 76.9 million RON, an 18% increase, and a net profit of 10 million RON.
Sovata is a resort known for its lakes with chlorinated and sodium waters, which possess therapeutic properties for several conditions. Near Sovata lies the Praid salt mine, referred to by specialists as the “Salt Mine of Europe,” which has also been a site for salt mine therapy since 1960.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scale of the planned expansion for Hotel Sovata?
Ensana plans to add 110 four-star rooms to the existing hotel, with an estimated investment of 25-30 million euros starting next year.
How did Ensana Health Spa Hotels perform financially in early 2024?
In the first quarter of 2024, the group saw a 14% increase in turnover compared to the previous year, maintaining an average occupancy rate of 68.7%.
What recent renovations have been completed at the Sovata facility?
The hotel recently invested 6 million EUR in renovating 168 rooms and is scheduled to complete the modernization of public areas, reception, and conference halls by August 2024.