16-18 Kendal Street, Cowra, New South Wales
Imperial Hotel Cowra
FHGC - $2,500,000 plus SAV
Business Description
Prime Regional Hotel Freehold
Seize the chance to own the iconic Imperial Hotel, a thriving freehold going concern centrally located in the vibrant regional town of Cowra Central West NSW. This well-established hotel is a cornerstone of the community, offering a lucrative business opportunity for astute investors or owner-operators.
Situated on Cowra's bustling Main Street, the Imperial Hotel is sited on a large 3,282m2 (approx.) allotment and enjoys close proximity to key attractions like the Cowra Japanese Garden & Cultural Centre (1.2 km), Australia's World Peace Bell (0.5 km), and Cowra Regional Art Gallery (0.6 km).
This well presented hotel features a restaurant with full table service, a relaxed bistro, commercial kitchen with wood fired pizza oven, lively single service bar, and popular beer garden, catering to both locals and tourists. The vibrant nightlife, with live music on weekends, draws crowds, enhancing its appeal.
Upstairs offers 8 spacious guest rooms, including ensuite and shared bathroom options, a three bedroom managers residence and a blank canvas top floor configured into 12 single rooms plus bathroom areas ideal for further development. Amenities include free guest Wi-Fi, a family-friendly atmosphere with a children's play area and rear parking with large modern shedding.
Cowra is a charming regional town in the Lachlan Valley with a population of approximately 10,000, known for its rich history, vibrant community, and agricultural heritage is approximately 183 km from Canberra and 310km from Sydney, making it an ideal stopover for travellers heading to or from the capital.
The Imperial Hotel is a rare opportunity to acquire a freehold going concern in a growing regional center. With its strong reputation, diverse revenue streams (dining, accommodation, and bar), and strategic location, this property is primed for continued success.
Business Summary
Other Features / Notes
A:FREEHOLD GOING CONCERN, B:HOTEL/BAR, C:NSW - Riverina & MurrayKey Investment Insights
1. Freehold going concern, owner can acquire both land and operating business.
2. Prime Main Street Cowra location on a large approximately 3,282m2 allotment, high street visibility.
3. Close proximity to major local attractions, 1.2 km to Cowra Japanese Garden & Cultural Centre, 0.5 km to Australia’s World Peace Bell, 0.6 km to Cowra Regional Art Gallery.
4. Diverse revenue streams, restaurant with full table service, relaxed bistro, commercial kitchen, single service bar, beer garden, accommodation and events with live music.
5. Commercial kitchen includes a wood fired pizza oven, supporting menu diversification and food-focused trade.
6. Nightlife and entertainment draw, live music on weekends enhances patronage and local engagement.
7. Accommodation offering comprises eight spacious guest rooms upstairs with ensuite and shared bathroom options.
8. Significant development upside, top floor configured as a blank canvas into 12 single rooms plus bathroom areas ideal for further accommodation expansion.
9. Onsite residential and operational support, three bedroom manager’s residence included.
10. Guest and family-friendly amenities, free Wi‑Fi, children’s play area, rear parking and large modern shedding for storage or back-of-house operations.
11. Located in a regional centre of about 10,000 people in the Lachlan Valley, positioned 183 km from Canberra and 310 km from Sydney, well placed for travellers and stopover trade.
12. Rare market offering, freehold hotel in a growing regional centre with an established local reputation.
