Why Group Getaways Matter: 5 Reasons to Embark on That Group Trip

At ARC, our aim is to foster in-person connection by offering various benefits of large-group properties. Below are reasons why group getaways matter, and how ARC beats the hotel experience.

In-person Connection

In an age that promotes digital connection over in-person, we must find ways to keep shared experiences alive. ARC stays offer various ways for groups to connect.

Meals have always been a space for connection and dinners across large dining tables at ARC foster this. With some tables being large enough to seat 40 guests, such as at ARC Peaks, there is no need to split off into different groups at meal times as often happens in hotels.

Other ways in which ARC promotes this can be seen through the specific facilities, ARC Lobby offerings, and all the other points below.

Large Group Stay Facilities

Staying in large properties means there's more space to engage in activities and curated experiences.

The houses offer larger kitchens and various amenities such as pizza and braai ovens, swimming pools and hot tubs, and dedicated rooms to be used for classes such as yoga or pilates with the necessary equipment: facilities that are private for you and your group only.

ARC Lobby

ARC aims to create a hotel experience within the privacy of an English country home. Group experiences can be booked through the digital concierge service ‘ARC Lobby’ including yoga teachers, private chefs, daily cleaners, and house staff, to name a few. Through the ARC Lobby, guests are offered a way to make their group stay run smoothly.

Finding Social Balance

Fears of group travel almost always include the concerns of privacy. ARC’s balance of both private and shared spaces means not every minute of every hour is to be spent alongside the group. 

With many bedrooms and various lounges, ARC's properties intentionally create space for the group to separate and enjoy their own company despite being on a group stay. The benefit of various private spaces means even when separating from the group, there are no strangers in those shared spaces as would normally occur in a hotel.

Finances

Travelling in larger groups tends to create a more cost-effective getaway. With accommodation costs being split among a larger group, even the more premium option can become the more affordable one. This, paired with splitting any extras such as groceries, experiences, and classes, allows for a different kind of group getaway.