10 Hotels and Accommodation Businesses for Sale Worth a Look
10 Hotels and Accommodation Businesses for Sale Worth a Look
From historic country pubs to motels and island resorts, there is plenty of variety when it comes to buying a hotel or accommodation business in Australia.
There are currently more than 200 hotels advertised for sale on Bsale, with opportunities ranging from smaller leasehold businesses through to substantial freehold properties worth several million dollars.
For buyers, the appeal often goes beyond accommodation. Many hotels have multiple income streams through bars, restaurants, bottle shops, gaming, functions and events, while others benefit from tourism, corporate travellers and their local community.
Whether you're looking for a lifestyle business, an established regional pub or a larger hospitality investment, here are 10 hotel and accommodation businesses currently on the market.
1. Historic Blue Mountains Guest House
Location: Blue Mountains Region, NSW
Price: $389,000
With more than 100 years of history, this Blue Mountains guest house offers an interesting entry point into the accommodation market. The business has 12 guest rooms plus a separate guest house, along with a function room that can cater for weddings, wakes and private events.
A liquor licence is in place and the business operates seven days a week. A secure lease with options and training for the incoming owner add to the offering.
2. Historic Flinders Ranges Hotel
Location: Flinders Ranges, SA
Price: $895,000 + SAV
For less than $1 million, buyers can secure the business and freehold property of this historic South Australian hotel, which has been operating for more than 155 years.
The venue reportedly generates more than $1 million in annual revenue, with income coming from the bar, restaurant, 16 accommodation rooms and caravan park. The licensed restaurant can seat around 120 guests, while the location in the Flinders Ranges gives the business exposure to the region's tourism market.
3. Bull & Mouth Hotel Motel
Location: Maryborough, VIC
Price: Leasehold $810,000
Located in the heart of Maryborough, the heritage-listed Bull & Mouth combines a traditional regional hotel with a sizeable accommodation operation.
There are 12 guest rooms with separate internal elevator access, along with a front lounge, wine bar, dining and cafe area, outdoor spaces and a conference or private dining room. A manager's residence is also included, giving the incoming operator the option to live onsite or potentially use the space for additional accommodation.
4. Australian Settlers Motor Inn
Location: Swan Hill, VIC
Price: Leasehold $1,100,000
This 15-room motel in Swan Hill offers a more accommodation-focused opportunity, with the listing reporting an adjusted net profit of $231,054 and projected net profit of $251,273.
All rooms are located on the ground floor and the property includes a comfortable three-bedroom residence. A self-check-in system helps streamline operations, while its position on Campbell Street puts guests within walking distance of shops, cafes, attractions and Swan Hill Train Station.
5. Bischoff Hotel
Location: Waratah, TAS
Price: Offers over $1,250,000 + SAV
Overlooking Waratah Falls, the heritage-listed Bischoff Hotel brings together accommodation, dining and a classic country pub operation.
The freehold property includes 15 guest rooms, a public bar, bottle shop, restaurant and manager's residence, set across approximately 2,578m². The listing reports turnover of more than $1 million, while its location near the takayna/Tarkine wilderness gives the business access to visitors exploring Tasmania's north-west.
6. Bluff Hotel
Location: Bluff, QLD
Price: Freehold $1,450,000
At $1.45 million, the Bluff Hotel offers buyers the opportunity to acquire both the business and freehold property on Queensland's Capricorn Highway.
The hotel has five gaming machine licences alongside accommodation, bar and dining operations, creating several established revenue streams. Undeveloped land is also included, providing the incoming owner with potential room for future expansion.
7. Royal George Hotel
Location: Nambour, QLD
Price: Leasehold $1,850,000
The Royal George is a substantial hospitality operation in the heart of Nambour, with income spread across gaming, accommodation, food and beverage, bottleshops and entertainment.
The business includes 27 gaming machines, 14 accommodation rooms, two detached bottleshops and a food and beverage operation. The adjoining Vogue entertainment venue adds a large indoor function and event space, making this one of the more diversified leasehold opportunities on the list.
8. Nelsons Lodge Hotel/Motel
Location: Western Australia
Price: $4,220,000 WIWO
This historic freehold hotel and motel south of Perth offers considerably more scale, with 35 accommodation rooms, licensed dining and extensive grounds.
The listing reports average annual turnover of close to $1.4 million over four years. The historic building dates back to around the late 1890s or early 1900s and has been restored while retaining much of its traditional character.
9. Paradise Hotel & Resort
Location: Norfolk Island
Price: Circa $4,750,000
For buyers looking beyond the traditional pub or motel, this Norfolk Island resort presents a very different type of hospitality opportunity.
The freehold resort sits across approximately 2.36 hectares and three separate titles, with around 50 guest rooms, a restaurant and bar, conference facilities, swimming pool and staff accommodation. Annual revenue is reported at approximately $2.4 million to $2.5 million, with income generated across accommodation, food and beverage, conferencing, tours and car hire.
10. The Legendary Lion's Den Hotel
Location: Rossville, QLD
Price: Freehold $5,000,000
At the top end of our list is one of North Queensland's best-known destination pubs.
The Lion's Den Hotel sits along the Cooktown-Cape York tourist route and has been trading for decades. The freehold business generates income across accommodation, camping, food, beverage and retail, including its popular gift shop. With a large freehold site and strong connection to the region's tourism market, this is a very different proposition from your typical suburban hotel.
What Should Buyers Look for When Buying a Hotel?
As these businesses show, the term "hotel" can cover very different opportunities. A buyer could be looking at a leasehold motel, a country pub with accommodation, a freehold hospitality property or even a full-scale resort.
Before buying, it's important to understand exactly what is included in the sale. Look closely at the lease or freehold structure, licences, accommodation occupancy, staffing requirements, financial performance, condition of the property and where the business actually makes its money.
Multiple income streams can be attractive, but they can also make a business more complex to operate. A hotel with accommodation, gaming, food, liquor and events may require very different skills and staffing compared with a smaller motel.
Take the time to complete your due diligence and seek professional advice before making an offer.
With hotel and accommodation businesses available across Australia, buyers can browse hotels for sale or explore motels for sale on Bsale.
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Catherine Mangana
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