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 guest ratings, Booking.com 9.3 with 1,011 reviews and Tripadvisor 4.9/5, ranked #1 of 31 Dunedin motels; recognised as a Travellers' Choice property.
2. Recent major refurbishment completed in winter 2016 with interior designer input, signalling contemporary presentation and investment in fit-out.
3. Strong in-room amenity set, including air conditioning, double glazing, full insulation, underfloor heating, heated towel rails and unlimited high-pressure hot water, supporting comfort and positive reviews.
4. Boutique scale with only 10 units, enabling a quiet, high-quality guest experience and fostering repeat visitation.
5. Prime George Street location in the North Dunedin Heritage Precinct, walking distance to University of Otago, Dunedin Hospital, Botanical Gardens, Otago Museum, Railway Station, cafes, restaurants and shops.
6. Broad market appeal to corporate, leisure and event demand given proximity to major institutions and central attractions.
7. Suitable for hands-on owner-operators or investors seeking a managed model, offering operational flexibility.
8. Attractive cottage garden setting that complements boutique positioning and guest experience.
9. Positioned as an entry-level acquisition opportunity in Dunedin’s sought-after motel market, appealing to first-time buyers or smaller investors.
10. Confidentiality-controlled sale process with an Information Memorandum available on request, indicating structured, professional marketing.
