Sold business 3460736
Business NO.:
3460736
Status:
Active
Price:
LEASEHOLD $590,000
Updated on:
25/03/2026

MONEY MAKING LEASEHOLD BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY WITH SECURE LEASE, MACKAY - 2903ML

Motel | Business for Sale | Mackay

- 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

For more details, please email broker or call agents.


Centralised Administration: 170 Scarborough Street, Southport, QLD 4215