Beachfront Innovation: High-Tech Beach Hut Access at Pristine Retreat
Imagine the classic British seaside experience: a sunny afternoon in Scarborough, the country‘s historic first seaside resort. With its Blue Flag beach, picturesque promenade and multicoloured beach huts, Scarborough is the perfect setting for a relaxing day by the sea. But amidst the bliss, there‘s always one nagging worry: where do you keep your keys when you want to take a dip?
Cool Spirit Luxury Holiday Apartments, located in Scarborough's North Bay, offers a quintessentially British solution to this age-old conundrum. With select apartment reservations, guests receive complimentary access to their charming beach huts. These mini chalets not only provide a cosy spot for sunbathing and barbecues, but also serve as secure storage for your belongings. Say goodbye to the hassle of carrying keys while you enjoy your day at the beach!
However, Cool Spirit wanted to improve the guest experience even further. They wanted to introduce a modern access solution that would eliminate the need for physical keys, bypass complex wiring and ensure the security of guests' valuables. With high guest turnover, they also needed a flexible access management system that could be remotely managed from a centralised platform.
Introducing Innovative Access Solutions
By working with W.G. Pollard Ltd, a respected security provider and Dom Keystone Flagship member, Cool Spirit found the perfect solution: Dom Tapkey Pro V2 access control cylinders. These digital smart locks ensure stress-free access control, allowing guests to open their beach huts using a mobile app, card or key fob. The intuitive Tapkey app simplifies setup and operation, allowing the admin user to grant secure, time-restricted access to other users with ease. Having previously installed the Tapkey system before W.G. Pollard and Cool Spirit were able to simply extend the wireless operation to the beachfront.
personal belongings being secured by innovative smart lock technology
Seamless Integration for Stress-Free Beach Days
The installation of the Dom Tapkey Pro V2 access control cylinders was seamless thanks to their Euro-profile body, which made retrofitting onto existing doors quick and easy. These cylinders feature a low maintenance design, extended battery life and an innovative clutch mechanism for reliable operation. Activating the locks is as simple as using NFC or Bluetooth on your smartphone through the Tapkey app, which is freely available from the App Store or Google Play.
Ben Hume, Dom UK Sales Manager for North UK & Ireland, expressed his satisfaction with W.G. Pollard's choice: "By specifying Dom access control solutions, we are showcasing what this technology can bring to the market.
With the implementation of these advanced access control systems, Cool Spirit has transformed beach days in Scarborough, offering guests a relaxing and safe way to enjoy the seaside. So next time you find yourself in Britain's historic gem, indulge in sun, sand and sea without worrying about your keys - thanks to the innovative solutions from Cool Spirit and Dom Tapkey!
Case Study: Enhancing Guest Experience with Modern Access Solutions in Scarborough
In the picturesque seaside town of Scarborough, a Blue Flag resort in the UK, Cool Spirit Luxury Holiday Apartments has redefined the convenience of a day at the beach with a modern access solution. Guests can now lock their beach huts with a mobile phone, removing the worry of where to leave their valuables while they take a refreshing dip in the sea.
The Challenge
Traditionally, guests faced the difficult task of securing all their belongings while enjoying the beach. Cool Spirit wanted to enhance the guest experience by eliminating the need for physical keys to their beach huts, providing a secure storage solution that was both convenient and flexible.
The Solution
As a Dom Keystone Flagship member, W.G. Pollard Ltd previously installed the Dom Tapkey system for Cool Spirit’s other facilities. In this case, they were able to extend the operation and retrofitted Dom Tapkey Pro V2 access control cylinders into the beach huts. These digital smart locks offer seamless integration with a user-friendly mobile app, card or fob for easy access on the beachfront.
Key Features
- Mobile Access: Guests can unlock their beach hut using a smartphone, fob or card, providing convenience and flexibility
- Time Restrictions: Admin users can grant secure access with specific time restrictions using Tapkey ID or Google ID
- Low-Maintenance Design: The cylinders feature an innovative clutch mechanism for reliable operation and extended battery life
- Easy Activation: Activated via NFC or Bluetooth on smartphones, the Tapkey App places complete control at guests' fingertips
- Convenient To Use: Available for free on the App Store or Google Play, the Tapkey App is easy to use and simplifies setup and operation
Testimonial
Cool Spirit, a previous Tapkey user, recognised the software's potential to streamline their beach hut access system, resulting in a more positive guest experience. In turn, W.G. Pollard Ltd was praised by Ben Hume, Dom's UK Sales Manager for North UK & Ireland, for its expertise in specifying Dom access control solutions. In particular, he highlights the seamless integration of the Tapkey system, which has significantly improved the guest experience at the Cool Spirit luxury holiday apartments.
“It is always a pleasure to work with W.G. Pollard, a company that Dom has worked closely with for many years. By specifying Dom access control solutions, we are showcasing what this technology can bring to the market going forward.”
With Keyless Access at Cool Spirit’s Smart Beach Huts in Scarborough
Conclusion
Cool Spirit Luxury Holiday Apartments has successfully transformed its guest experience through the implementation of Dom Security access control solutions and the advanced features of the Tapkey Pro V2 access control cylinders. Visitors can now enjoy stress-free days on the beach in Scarborough, safe in the knowledge that their belongings are securely stored in beach huts that can be accessed with a simple tap of their mobile phone or key fob. This innovation has truly enhanced the guest experience, making beach days more enjoyable and stress-free.
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