Hotel passages work hard behind the scenes — from late-night check-ins to early housekeeping rounds. Keeping them fully lit 24/7 wastes energy and inflates operating expenses. With corridor motion sensors, your hallways light up only when guests and staff need them, improving safety, ambience and your bottom line.
Across South Africa — from boutique stays in Franschhoek to large business hotels in Sandton — facilities teams are switching to long-range sensors that fit right into the ceiling, trigger lighting smoothly, and keep guests comfortable without harsh, always-on brightness.
Key Takeaways
- 30 m directional range — ideal for long hotel corridors.
- Adjustable time delay (3 s–15 min) for smooth, guest-friendly operation.
- LED load up to 1000 W (incandescent up to 2000 W).
- Lower OPEX with lights on only when movement is detected.
- Improves safety and wayfinding in passages and stairwells.
- Pairs with Recessed PIR for lobbies and lift lobbies, and Microwave Sensors for service corridors.
What Are Corridor Sensors?
Discreet, Automatic Lighting Control
Corridor sensors use PIR or microwave technology to detect motion along long, narrow spaces. Our 30 m Corridor Sensor triggers lights ahead of approaching guests, then turns them off after a set delay — maintaining comfort while saving energy.
Guest Experience First
Smooth fade-in/out setups reduce jolting brightness changes. Timers can be tuned so lights remain on during luggage runs, late check-ins, or cleaning shifts.
Energy That Pays for Itself
With lighting often accounting for a big slice of common-area consumption, automating passages and stairwells quickly returns savings to your monthly OPEX.
Discreet automation that guests barely notice — but your electricity bill will.
Top Benefits for Hotels & Hospitality
Lower OPEX, Higher Efficiency
Only light the spaces in use — long passages, lift lobbies, service corridors, and emergency staircases.
Safety & Wayfinding
Automatic illumination supports security patrols and late-night guest movement, reducing trip and fall risks.
Comfortable Ambience
Timers and (where supported) dimming scenes keep corridors welcoming rather than harshly bright.
Quietly efficient corridors leave a premium impression — and trim costs night after night.
Installation Tips for Hotels
Position for Approach
Mount sensors to “see” down the corridor so lights trigger ahead of a guest’s walking path.
Tune the Timer per Zone
Use longer delays near lifts and housekeeping bays; shorter delays on low-traffic floors to maximise savings.
Blend PIR & Microwave
PIR suits guest passages and lift lobbies; microwave works well in back-of-house/service corridors where line-of-sight is limited.
Right sensor, right zone: that’s the trick to seamless, guest-friendly automation.
Explore our full motion sensor range, including the 30 m Corridor Sensor, Miniature PIR, and 1200 W Microwave Occupancy Sensor. Read related posts: Corridor Sensors for Office Buildings and Motion Sensors for School Corridors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Will sensors disturb sleeping guests at night?
No — timers and sensitivity can be tuned for gentle activation and minimal false triggers.
Q2: Can sensors integrate with dimmable corridor lighting?
Yes, with compatible drivers/controls. Many hotels use a low background level with motion-boosted brightness.
Q3: Which areas benefit most?
Guest corridors, lift lobbies, emergency stairwells and back-of-house/service corridors.
Q4: PIR or microwave for hotels?
PIR for guest-facing areas (discreet, line-of-sight). Microwave for service corridors where doors/obstacles block PIR.
Q5: Are these LED-compatible?
Yes — up to 1000 W LED load (and 2000 W incandescent). Always check total circuit load.
