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
Key Investment Insights
1. Consistently high online reputation, Booking.com score 9.3 from 1,011 reviews and Tripadvisor 4.9/5, ranked #1 of 31 Dunedin motels and designated a Travellers' Choice property.
2. Major interior and exterior refurbishment completed in winter 2016 with an interior designer, supporting contemporary appeal and guest satisfaction.
3. Premium room amenities include air conditioning, double glazing, full insulation, underfloor heating, heated towel rails and unlimited high-pressure hot water, enhancing comfort and season-round appeal.
4. Boutique-scale operation with just 10 units, enabling a quiet, high-quality guest experience and strong potential for repeat visitation.
5. Highly desirable central location on George Street in the North Dunedin Heritage Precinct, within walking distance of University of Otago, Dunedin Hospital, Botanical Gardens, Otago Museum, Railway Station, cafes and restaurants.
6. Broad demand mix, well positioned to capture corporate, leisure and event-driven bookings due to proximity to university, hospital and city attractions.
7. Clear owner-operator appeal, while also suited to investors seeking a managed model, indicating operational flexibility.
8. Attractive cottage garden setting contributes to boutique character and guest differentiation in the market.
9. Market positioning described as "quality-first, location-led, reputation-backed", signalling a premium niche within Dunedin’s motel market.
10. Entry-level acquisition opportunity in a sought-after motel market, with additional detailed information available under confidentiality via an Information Memorandum.
