Stratford And Area Bed & Breakfast Association (SABBA)
About SABBA
SABBA hosts voluntarily adhere to Association quality standards that exceed local licensing requirements, and SABBA homes are regularly inspected to ensure these standards are maintained.
SABBA is the pre-eminent representative of independent bed and breakfast owners in Stratford and surrounding area. SABBA provides a supportive forum for its members and represents its members' interests to tourism, hospitality, business, governmental and regulatory agencies.
Membership is open to any B&B operator in the Stratford area who meets applicable licensing, fire, health and zoning requirements and who agrees to be bound by SABBA’s inspection guidelines, code of conduct and quality assurance standards.
SABBA is a member of the Federation of Ontario Bed and Breakfast Accommodation, the Stratford Tourism Alliance, the Stratford Partners in Accommodation, and the Perth County Visitors' Association.
Contact us
Joan Ayton - Communications Director
61 Haig St,
Stratford
Ontario N5A 5J4
519-270-0414
info@bbstratford.ca
Inquiries can also be directed to members of the SABBA Executive.
SABBA Code of Conduct
SABBA members shall at all times:
- Ensure high standards of courtesy, cleanliness and safety
- Provide guests with helpful information about the facilities, services and activities in Stratford and the surrounding area
- Accurately describe the facilities, amenities and services provided by their B&B, in all promotions, advertising, brochures or oral communication
- If requested, allow guests to see the accommodation before booking.
- Define exactly what is included in all prices quoted for accommodation, meals, refreshments, services and applicable taxes
- Define at time of booking, the reservation, confirmation, deposit, cancellation and refund policies of the B&B
- Deal promptly and courteously with all inquiries, requests, correspondence, reservations and complaints
SABBA Quality Assurance Standards
Members shall comply with these minimum standards:
- Comply with applicable zoning, licensing, fire, health and building codes
- Provide adequate lighting at home entrance and ensure that access is unobstructed
- Breakfast shall be prepared in a clean and regularly sanitized area
- Provide an adequate off-street parking space for each guest room
- Ensure that the home is accessible to registered guests at all times
- Provide a comfortable sitting area for guests in addition to their bedroom(s)
- Provide access to a telephone
- Have a first aid kit readily available
Bedrooms shall provide:
- Superior quality firm mattresses
- Adequate pillows and covers
- Clean linen for new guests and a change at least every three days for long stay guests
- Clean drinking glasses daily for each guest
- Adequate drawer space
- Space for guest to hang clothes
- A wall or dresser mirror in each room
- At least one chair or seat per room
- A reading lamp
- A wastepaper container
- Good ventilation with a window, air-conditioning, ceiling or portable fans
- Adequate blinds, drapes or curtains
- Adequate lighting
- Adequate privacy and security
Bathroom requirements:
- At least one full bathroom per three double guest rooms or six persons, to include a shower and/or bath, on the same floor as the guest rooms
- Bathrooms shall be clean and sanitized at least once daily when there are guests in residence
- Non-slip provision for showers and/or baths
- Adequate daily supply of clean towels, face cloths, tissues and soap for each guest
- A mirror and waste basket
Breakfast provisions:
- Rates shall include and specify a continental or full breakfast
- Breakfast shall be served in a comfortable dining area with adequate seating
Membership
SABBA membership is open to any B&B operator in the Stratford area who meets applicable licensing, fire, health and zoning requirements and agrees to be bound by SABBA’s inspection guidelines, code of conduct and quality assurance standards.
SABBA provides the following resources and benefits to members:
- Listing on this Association web page and a listing (with link to your bbcanada.com page or other website if applicable)
- Guest referrals and assistance with booking conflicts
- Use of the SABBA designation
- SABBA-sponsored marketing initiatives including the Stratford Shakespearean Festival, the Stratford Tourism Alliance and the Perth County Visitors Association
- An opportunity to network, learn and benchmark in a friendly and social environment
- Regular meetings and forums for communication and information exchange
- Direct representation and advocacy with the Stratford Shakespearean Festival, City of
Stratford, the Stratford Tourism Alliance, the Stratford Partners in Accommodation, and the Perth County Visitors Association as well as liaison with other tourism, hospitality, business, governmental and regulatory agencies
Membership costs just $110.00 per
annum (2009/010
dues – tax deductible).
If you are operating or are in the process of establishing a bed & breakfast home in the Stratford area, you should be a SABBA member. Please contact us today, or speak to a member of the SABBA Executive.
SABBA Executive Directors
2009-2010 SABBA Executive
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