MONEY MAKING LEASEHOLD BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY WITH SECURE LEASE, MACKAY - 2903ML
- Accredited 4 star motel offers 38 flexible, well-appointed and spacious rooms in various configurations to appeal to all guests.
- Food and Beverage only accounts for 13% of total income.
- Occupancy rate 62% (2024/25) with room to grow and add value.
- Secure long lease with low sustainable rent.
- Demand for accommodation in the area has been consistently increasing every year.
- Uber food ordering system in place for guests providing a detailed variation of food options for guests.
- Fantastic forward bookings for the area indicate a strong demand for the motel's services.
- Licensed restaurant and bar area (not currently utilised) available for conferences or alternative uses.
- Currently fully run under management with a team that would like to stay on for the longer term and work to bolster the business.
- Typically a 4-minute drive or a short distance away from Mackay Base Hospital, 8 minutes to the airport and beach, 6 minutes to the CBD.
- Currently offering 5 dedicated pet friendly rooms, a swimming pool and access to after-hours uber service.
- Significantly higher return than the freehold operation as you are only paying for the business and goodwill and not the underlying land.
- The city of Mackay is a bustling hub of North Queensland's mining and agriculture industries, providing a steady stream of potential guests.
- Established client base with proven track record of trading that can be enhanced.
- The location of the motel in Mackay is desirable and offers considerable potential for further growth and positioning.
- Owning a motel in Mackay, QLD, offers a lucrative opportunity driven by a strong, diverse economy, high occupancy rates, and significant regional investment. As a major business hub with ongoing infrastructure projects, mining, and tourism, Mackay provides consistent, year-round demand, often yielding high accommodation tariffs for well-positioned properties.
Strong Economic Drivers: Beyond mining, Mackay is growing through infrastructure projects, including a $497 million ring road upgrade and a $250 million hospital expansion, ensuring constant corporate travel.
High Occupancy and Revenue: The area has seen high demand, with many properties reporting high occupancy rates and top-tier accommodation tariffs.
Diverse Client Base: Motels in the area attract a mix of business visitors, miners, and tourists heading to the nearby Whitsundays or the growing Finch Hatton nature tourism area.
Solid Investment Opportunity: The region is experiencing high transactional activity, indicating strong confidence in the market for motel operators.
Lifestyle and Business Combined: The Country Plaza Motor Inn offers a spacious on-site residence, allowing owners to run a business while living in a tropical coastal location.
Detailed financials available.
Contact Michael Philpott from Tourism Brokers for further information or to arrange an inspection.
Property ID: 2903ML (quote when enquiring)
Property Code: 5422
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