Selling a 4-Star Hotel in Capri
KW Hospitality, the Keller Williams Italia division specialising in hotel brokerage, handles the sale of 4-star hotels in Capri through a network of qualified Italian and international buyers. The Capri 4-star hotel market has specific characteristics that make a specialist broker indispensable: an iconic luxury destination, 5★ ADRs among the highest in the Mediterranean, asset scarcity on limited land, concentrated seasonality, active luxury brands.
The 4-star hotel market in Capri in 2026
The Capri hotel market in the 4-star category comprises 17 4-star hotels recorded by ISTAT in 2024. Typical seasonality: high season concentrated in April-October, with many properties closing from November to March.
| Tourism demand in the municipality | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrivals | 139.031 | 159.671 | +14.8% |
| of which international | 103.244 | 119.662 | +15.9% |
| Overnight stays | 417.073 | 505.075 | +21.1% |
| of which international | 305.494 | 370.539 | +21.3% |
| Accommodation supply 2024 | Value |
|---|---|
| Total bed spaces | 4.259 |
| Hotel establishments | 47 |
| 4-star hotels | 17 |
| Average length of stay | 3.16 |
| Foreign share of overnight stays | 73.4% |
Source: ISTAT, tourist movement and accommodation capacity, municipal figures. Full 2014-2024 series in the KW Hospitality observatory.
Factors specific to the Capri market
- ›Iconic global luxury destination
- ›5★ ADR among the highest in the Mediterranean
- ›Asset scarcity (limited land), maximum valuation premium
- ›Concentrated seasonality (200 typical operating days)
- ›Global HNWI demand, luxury brands active (J.K. Place, Capri Tiberio Palace)
Typical features of a 4-star hotel
4-star hotels make up the upper-midscale segment: a structured offering with F&B, wellness and MICE facilities, targeting business and premium leisure guests, with.
Typical facilities
- • restaurant
- • bar
- • fitness
- • meeting rooms
- • concierge
- • valet
Typical buyer profile
- • family offices
- • institutional investors
- • international operators
- • hotel funds
Frequently asked questions
Who are the typical buyers of 4-star hotels?
The main buyers of Italian 4-star hotels: Italian and foreign family offices (35%), institutional hotel funds (30%), international operators in expansion (20%) and HNWI with hospitality experience (15%). Through the Keller Williams network across 50+ countries, KW Hospitality actively reaches cross-border buyers.
How long does it take to sell a 4-star hotel?
Average time from mandate to closing for 4-star hotels: 6-12 months. The variables: quality of documentary preparation (data room), realistic pricing, complexity of the structure (property versus operating business, leasehold versus freehold) and any litigation. Well-prepared trophy assets can close in 4-6 months with multiple bids.
What does the data room need for the sale of a 4-star hotel?
Standard data room for the sale of a 4-star hotel: the last 3 years of accounts plus 6 months of current figures, monthly P&L, operating KPIs (occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, GOP), STR competitive set report, staff and management contracts, licences and permits, property surveys, F&B contracts, key suppliers, litigation (if any), cadastral valuations and planning documentation.
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KW Hospitality brokers 4-star hotels in Capri through a confidential methodology, the global Keller Williams buyer network and a structured process running 6-12 months.
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