Dunedin Central, South Island

Boutique Dunedin Motel #1 of 31 on Tripadvisor

Business Lease $839,000

Business Description

This is a "quality-first, location-led, reputation-backed" boutique motel with high review scores.

A polished boutique motel offering guests convenience, comfort and a repeat-stay experience.

- Booking.com rating - 9.3 ("Wonderful") with 1,011 reviews, including very high category scores for cleanliness/comfort/staff.
- Tripadvisor - 4.9/5, ranked #1 of 31 Dunedin motels and noted as a Travellers' Choice property (top-performing).

The property underwent a major refurbishment (inside and out) in winter, 2016 with the assistance of an interior designer: air-conditioned, double-glazed, fully insulated, underfloor heating, heated towel rails and unlimited high-pressure hot water which underpins contemporary appeal and guest satisfaction.

Entry-level opportunity in Dunedin's sought-after motel market. Superbly located on George Street in the North Dunedin Heritage Precinct - walk to the University of Otago, Dunedin Hospital, Botanical Gardens, Otago Museum, Railway Station, cafes, restaurants and shops. A well-positioned boutique accommodation business with strong appeal to corporate, leisure and event demand.

Well suited to hands-on owner-operators or investors seeking a managed model, the property offers a compelling blend of location, accommodation quality and operational flexibility.

Set within an attractive old English cottage garden. A true boutique-scale operation with 10 units. The small unit count supports a quiet, high-quality guest experience and repeat visitation.

An Information Memorandum is available to download from our website coffeys.co.nz.

Some details of this listing are confidential and can only be disclosed upon completion of a confidentiality agreement, included in the Information Memorandum.

We would welcome your enquiry via this website or direct to DEREK JOHNSON.

Business Summary

Marketing Agent

Derek Johnson

Coffeys

Key Investment Insights

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1. Tripadvisor ranked the motel #1 of 31 Dunedin motels, with a 4.9 out of 5 rating and Travellers’ Choice recognition.
2. Booking.com rates the property 9.3 from 1,011 reviews, highlighting strong cleanliness, comfort and staff scores.
3. Prime George Street location in North Dunedin’s Heritage Precinct, within walking distance of major attractions, university, hospital, dining and retail.
4. Ten boutique units support a quieter guest experience, operational manageability and potential for repeat visitation.
5. A major 2016 refurbishment delivered contemporary guest infrastructure, including air conditioning, double glazing, insulation and underfloor heating.
6. Heated towel rails and unlimited high pressure hot water enhance guest comfort and the property’s quality positioning.
7. The attractive old English cottage garden complements the motel’s boutique presentation and guest appeal.
8. The business offers operational flexibility for hands on owner operators or those seeking a managed model.
9. Its location and accommodation quality support appeal across corporate, leisure and event demand.