Essential Accommodation Supplies for New Properties

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Opening a new hotel, motel, Airbnb, serviced apartment, resort or holiday property involves more than preparing the rooms. You need to make sure every room is properly equipped, housekeeping has the supplies it needs, and guests have access to the essentials they expect during their stay.

A clear accommodation supplies checklist can make the setup process easier. It can also help you estimate how much stock you need, avoid last-minute purchases and create a consistent experience across your property.

Whether you are opening a new property or upgrading an existing one, here is a practical checklist to help you get started.

1. Hotel Bed Linen and Towels

The bedroom is one of the most important areas to prepare. Guests expect a clean and comfortable bed, fresh towels and well-presented linen.

Your initial stock may include:

• Fitted sheets
• Flat sheets
• Quilt covers
• Quilts and blankets
• Pillowcases
• Pillows
• Mattress protectors
• Mattress toppers
• Bath towels
• Hand towels
• Face washers
• Bath mats
• Pool towels
• Bathrobes and slippers

When choosing commercial bed linen, consider the material, durability, washing requirements and expected frequency of use.

It is also important to have spare linen available. Your property will need additional stock while used linen is being washed, and you may need replacements for damaged or heavily worn items.

LePack offers a range of commercial bed linen and hotel towels for accommodation businesses across Australia.

2. Guest Amenities and Toiletries

Guest amenities are another important part of preparing an accommodation property. Depending on your property type and service level, guests may expect basic toiletries to be available in the bathroom.

Common hotel guest amenities include:

• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Body wash
• Soap
• Body lotion
• Hand wash
• Shower caps
• Dental kits
• Shaving kits
• Vanity kits
• Sanitary bags
• Amenity trays

The type of toiletries you choose should match your property and your guests. A budget motel may have different requirements from a boutique hotel or luxury resort.

Guest Amenities range includes wholesale toiletries and accessories for hotels, motels, resorts, Airbnb properties, serviced apartments and other accommodation businesses.

For properties using refillable bathroom dispensers, bulk amenities can also be considered as an alternative to individual-use toiletries.

3. Bathroom Supplies

Apart from toiletries, bathrooms need practical supplies to keep them clean, functional and ready for guests.

Your checklist can include:

• Toilet paper
• Facial tissues
• Hand towels
• Bath towels
• Bath mats
• Bin liners
• Toilet cleaning products
• Bathroom cleaning products
• Hand wash
• Shower curtains where required

You should also consider how these products will be presented. Simple items such as amenity trays can help keep toiletries organised and create a cleaner appearance.

For example, supplies like hotel bathroom amenity trays designed to hold guest toiletries neatly on the bathroom vanity.

4. Food and Beverage Supplies

If your accommodation provides breakfast, minibar products, welcome packs or in-room refreshments, food and beverage supplies should be included in your purchasing plan.

Depending on your property, you may need:

• Tea
• Coffee
• Hot chocolate
• Sugar and sweeteners
• Long-life milk
• Juice
• Cereals
• Muesli and granola
• Biscuits
• Snacks
• Jams and spreads
• Portion-controlled food products
• Disposable cups and serving items

Individual-serve products can be useful for hotel rooms, minibars and breakfast areas because they are convenient for guests and can help with portion control.

LePack’s Food and Beverage range includes individual-serve tea, coffee, snacks, cereals, juice, milk, jams, spreads and other products suitable for hospitality businesses.

5. Breakfast and Snack Packs

If you want to provide guests with a simple breakfast option, breakfast packs can be another useful addition.

Breakfast packs may include products such as:

• Cereal
• Muesli
• Granola
• Milk
• Juice
• Spreads
• Snacks

They can be particularly useful for serviced apartments, motels, Airbnb properties and other accommodation businesses where a full breakfast service is not available.

When planning your stock, consider the average number of guests, expected occupancy and how many packs you want available per room.

6. Housekeeping and Cleaning Supplies

Clean rooms are essential for any accommodation property, so housekeeping supplies should be part of your initial setup.

Common housekeeping supplies include:

• General cleaning products
• Bathroom cleaners
• Glass cleaners
• Disinfectants
• Microfibre cloths
• Sponges
• Cleaning gloves
• Rubbish bags
• Laundry products
• Cleaning equipment
• Carts and trolleys

Create a separate stock list for housekeeping so staff can quickly identify what needs to be reordered.

It can also help to establish minimum stock levels for frequently used products. This reduces the risk of running out of essential cleaning supplies during busy periods.

7. Hotel Room Accessories

Hotel room accessories can make rooms more practical and comfortable for guests.

Depending on the type of property, consider:

• Coat hangers
• Luggage racks
• Irons
• Ironing boards
• Hair dryers
• Room bins
• Laundry bags
• Minibar accessories
• Safes
• Serving trays
• Information folders
• In-room storage items

Hotel Accessories range includes products such as luggage racks, irons, minibar accessories, bins and other items used in guest rooms.

Not every property will need every item, so choose accessories based on your room design, facilities and target guests.

8. Electrical Appliances

If your rooms are designed for longer stays or self-contained accommodation, electrical appliances may also be required.

Depending on the room setup, these may include:

• Kettles
• Toasters
• Microwaves
• Hair dryers
• Irons
• Lamps
• Fans
• Fridges
• Vacuum cleaners

For serviced apartments and Airbnb-style properties, kitchen appliances may be particularly important because guests often expect facilities that allow them to prepare food and drinks themselves.

9. Stock for Different Property Types

Not every accommodation business needs the same products.

Hotels and Motels

Hotels and motels generally need a broad range of:

• Commercial bed linen
• Towels
• Guest amenities
• Bathroom supplies
• Housekeeping products
• Room accessories
• Food and beverage supplies

Airbnb and Holiday Rentals

Airbnb properties may need:

• Bed linen
• Towels
• Toiletries
• Toilet paper
• Cleaning products
• Kitchen supplies
• Tea and coffee
• Basic room accessories

The exact requirements will depend on whether the property is a private room, apartment, house or holiday rental.

Serviced Apartments

Serviced apartments usually require a combination of hotel and household supplies.

This can include:

• Bed linen and towels
• Bathroom amenities
• Kitchen equipment
• Tea and coffee
• Food and beverage products
• Cleaning supplies
• Electrical appliances

Resorts and Holiday Properties

Resorts may require additional products such as:

• Pool towels
• Bathrobes
• Slippers
• Guest amenities
• Food and beverage products
• Outdoor or recreational supplies
• Additional housekeeping equipment

10. Calculate Your Initial Stock

One of the most common mistakes when setting up a property is buying only enough stock for one complete room setup.

Instead, consider your cleaning schedule, laundry turnaround and expected occupancy.

For example, if you have 20 rooms and each room requires four bath towels, you need:

20 rooms × 4 towels = 80 towels

However, 80 towels may not be enough for your operation because towels will be in use, in laundry or waiting for replacement.

A larger stock level gives housekeeping more flexibility during busy periods.

The same approach can be applied to:

• Bed sheets
• Pillowcases
• Quilt covers
• Hand towels
• Bath towels
• Guest amenities
• Toilet paper
• Cleaning products

11. Create a Reordering System

Once you know how much stock you need, create a simple inventory system.

A useful stock sheet can include:

These numbers are examples only. Your actual requirements will depend on your room setup, occupancy, laundry process and service standards.

Review your inventory regularly and adjust your reorder levels based on actual usage.

12. Don’t Forget Replacement Stock

Accommodation supplies experience regular wear and tear.

Towels can become stained or damaged. Bed linen can become worn after repeated washing. Toiletries and cleaning products are consumed every day.

For this reason, replacement stock should be part of your initial purchasing plan rather than something you only consider after opening.

Keeping commonly used items in reserve can help your team prepare rooms without waiting for a new delivery.

Check this Accommodation Supplies Checklist

Before opening your property, review the following categories:

Choose the Right Accommodation Supplies for Your Property

Setting up a new accommodation property is easier when your supplies are planned before opening. Start with the essentials, calculate your expected usage and keep enough backup stock to support your housekeeping and guest service requirements.

LePack provides a range of hotel supplies and accommodation products for hotels, motels, Airbnb properties, serviced apartments, resorts, guest houses, caravan parks and other accommodation businesses across Australia.

From bed linen and towels to guest amenities, food and beverage supplies and hotel accessories, having the right products ready can help your property provide a consistent and comfortable experience for every guest.