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 investment, positioned as a lifestyle opportunity.
2. Centrally located, about a 5-minute walk to Bill Richardson Transport World and Café, Stadium Southland and the Cycling Velodrome, supporting tourist and event demand.
3. Distinctive hacienda-style design with a new black roof completed May/June 2025 and fresh white exterior, offering strong visual curb appeal and visibility from SHW 1.
4. Seven spacious ground-floor units with parking directly outside each unit and a covered walkway, enhancing guest convenience and accessibility.
5. Unit mix comprises 1 two-bedroom apartment, 2 one-bedroom apartments and 4 studios, providing operational flexibility for different guest segments.
6. Secure long-term lease in place to November 2041, plus one 10-year right of renewal, offering tenancy stability for an investor or purchaser.
7. Owner’s residence included on-site, live rent-free, located privately at the rear, enabling zero accommodation costs and immediate owner proximity to operations.
8. Owner residence features modern 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, primary suite with walk-in wardrobe and ensuite, open-plan living and a north-facing private garden and courtyard, supporting lifestyle appeal.
9. Market fundamentals favourable, with Invercargill as Southland’s capital, gateway to the Southern Scenic Route and a diverse industrial and corporate base that bolsters demand in off-peak seasons.
10. Clearly marketed as ideal for a couple operating together or for a work-from-home lifestyle, aligning operational model with buyer profiles.
11. Further financial and confidential details available in an Information Memorandum, disclosure subject to a confidentiality agreement.
12. Sale enquiries to be directed via the website or to listing agent Derek Johnson, providing a clear contact pathway.
