Invertebrate Hotel

Heavy-duty insect hotel.

We accept orders for all items, including those out of stock. To ensure the finest quality, each piece is individually hand-finished by our team. If your selection is not immediately available, please note a maximum production and delivery lead time of approximately 8-10 weeks. We promise it’s worth the wait, and we’ll keep you updated every step of the way.

The Invertebrate Hotel is Niche's commercial-grade alternative to the decorative bug hotel, built for durability and designed to last. Constructed from heavy-duty British-grown Douglas fir and ornamental metalwork, it combines strength, longevity, and visual appeal. The standard finish is green, with other RAL colours available on request. 

Each structure is filled with precision-drilled logs and cob bee bricks, replicating natural cavities essential for cavity-nesting solitary bees, solitary wasps, and other invertebrates to complete their lifecycles. These substrates provide immediate, functional habitat and are proven to attract pollinators and natural pest regulators. 

Ideal for public open spaces, parks, streetscapes, and commercial landscapes, the Invertebrate Hotel offers habitat for invertebrates while creating an engaging feature for education and community interaction. 

Specification 

• Made from British-grown Douglas Fir
• Planed and sanded for a fine finish
• Natural oil treatment for added UV protection
• Powder coated mild steel roof with undercoat
• Powder coated mild steel grill
• Range of nesting substrates to attract a variety of different solitary bees, wasps and other invertebrates
• Weight approx. 20kg to 30kg
• Below ground section protected with post-tape creating a bonded seal against wet rot 

Dimensions 

Approximately 1800mm high x 250mm wide x 150mm deep.  

Installation

Front face must be installed with a southerly aspect free from sunlight obstruction such as buildings and trees  Post are concreted into the ground a minimum of 500mm deep with sloped finish for water runoff away from the post.

Maintenance

Optional sanding and re-application of natural oil after year 2 will prolong the life of the product and renew the appearance of the timber.