Invercargill Central, South Island
Motel + Owner - Operator Lifestyle - Only $350k!
Business Lease $350,000
Business Description
Outstanding Motel & Owner-Operator Lifestyle Opportunity – Invercargill
Centrally located just a 5-minute walk from key Invercargill attractions including Bill Richardson Transport World & Cafe, Stadium Southland and the Cycling Velodrome.
The motel features a distinctive hacienda-style design, highlighted by a unique veranda profile, new black roof completed May/June 2025, and a fresh white exterior, making it a striking view from SHW 1.
There are 7 spacious, well-appointed ground-floor units, all with parking directly outside each unit and a covered walkway for guest convenience, 1 x two-bedroom apartment, 2 x one-bedroom apartments and 4 x studios.
Current lease term expires November 2041 and there is one (1) x 10-year right of renewal.
Owner's residence live rent-free on the premises - no accommodation costs while residing in the house. Located privately at the rear of the property, it offers modern comfortable living, 3 generous bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Primary suite with walk-in wardrobe, ensuite and ranch slider opening to the garden, open-plan living, flowing seamlessly to a north-facing private garden and courtyard.
Ideal lifestyle & business setup, this opportunity would suit:
• A couple wishing to work together in the same business, with one person operating the motel and the other working externally
• A work-from-home lifestyle
Invercargill is the capital of Southland and the gateway to the increasingly popular Southern Scenic Route. As New Zealand's southernmost city, it benefits from a strong and diverse industrial & corporate base, delivering steady demand & supporting performance during off-peak seasons.
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 on the Business Lease of this Motel for sale via this website or direct to DEREK JOHNSON.
Business Summary
Key Investment Insights
1. Asking price $350,000 for an owner-operator motel, representing a lifestyle acquisition.
2. Current lease secures business occupancy until November 2041, with one 10-year right of renewal, providing long-term tenure.
3. Owner’s residence on-site provided rent-free, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, primary suite with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe, offering true live-in convenience.
4. Accommodation mix includes 7 spacious ground-floor units with parking directly outside each unit, 1 two-bedroom apartment, 2 one-bedroom apartments and 4 studios, supporting varied guest segments.
5. Covered walkway and ground-floor configuration enhance guest convenience and accessibility.
6. Distinctive hacienda-style architecture with unique veranda profile, freshly repainted white exterior and new black roof completed May/June 2025, delivering strong street presence on SHW 1.
7. Prime central location, a five-minute walk to Bill Richardson Transport World and Cafe, Stadium Southland and the Cycling Velodrome, supporting leisure and event demand.
8. Invercargill’s role as Southland’s capital and gateway to the Southern Scenic Route, combined with a diverse industrial and corporate base, suggests steady year-round demand including off-peak resilience.
9. Suitable buyer profiles identified include a working couple or someone seeking a work-from-home lifestyle, aligning with owner-operator model.
10. Information Memorandum available via the agent, with some details subject to confidentiality and release upon signing a confidentiality agreement.
