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This site will be updated daily if required to keep information and listings as comprehensive and current as possible.

Although the properties featured on this web-page may not be identified, such information is readily available on enquiry.

More listings are available for most South Island destinations including some confidential listings we are unable to advertise.

We welcome enquiries concerning motels that appear on this web page as being "Under Offer" if they are of particular interest.

 

Dunedin - A genuine unique opportunity in the Dunedin accommodation sector
  • A little bit of class in this historic accommodation complex.
  • Minutes from CBD and numerous attractions.
  • Completely refurbished to a high standard in the last two years.
  • Future potential is enormous for a new owner/operator.
  • A versatile mix of large units, studio's and shared facilities rooms.
  • Ideal for groups, small conferences, families, business and tourists.
  • 2 spacious 2 bedroom & 3 bedroom self-contained units.
  • 7 motel units with kitchen, en-suite and Sky TV.
  • 6 bed & breakfast rooms with tea/coffee making facilities, fridge & Sky TV.
  • Spacious guests lounge, conference room/facilities and two attractive courtyards.
  • All ground floor accommodation with occupancy for over 50 guests in total.
  • Comfortable owners/managers accommodation.
  • Excellent website and marketing in place.
  • Long lease, favourable rent, well priced.......completes this package!
  • An early enquiry is recommended.
  • Price - lease $300,000 plus GST if any.
  • Reference No. 1112


This property is also available as a freehold going concern.  Please refer appropriate section.


Motueka - Nelson District - Under Offer but further enquiry welcome.
  • Situated in a progressive tourist town at the gateway to the Able Tasman National Park.
  • 12 near new luxury units fitted and chatteled to a high specification including spa baths.
  • A top business that demands investigation.
  • Price - lease $595,000 + GST if any.
 

Christchurch - One of the City's "plum" sort-after lease options.

  • Arguably in the best Bealey Avenue location.
  • Handy to Hagley Park, Casino, Town Hall, Convention
    Centre and the heart of the City.
  • Unique appealing complex in pleasant setting.
  • 14 modern spacious fully self-contained superior units.
  • Good mix of 4 x studio, 8 x 1 bdrm & 2 x 2 bdrm units.
  • Bonus "extra" room with ensuite and own entrance.
  • Chatteled, maintained and presented to a high standard.
  • Excellent private 2 bedroom owners residence.
  • Strong occupancy and turnover with growth potential!
  • Valuers assessment available to prospective qualified purchasers.
  • An early enquiry is highly recommended.
  • Price - lease $299,000 plus GST if any.
  • Reference No. 1001


 
Christchurch - A Genuine Quality Option!
  • Situated on main arterial road into the City.
  • Handy to railway station, Westpac Stadium & Addington Raceway.
  • Strong corporate, tourist and domestic client base.
  • 17 spacious quality self-contained units.
  • Studio, 1 and 2 bedrooms including spa bath suites.
  • Qualmark 4 star graded motel.
  • Member of successful Host Accommodation group.
  • Excellent spacious private 3 bedroom owners residence.
  • Reasonable rent with approximately 29 years to run on lease.
  • Enquire now!
  • Price - lease $475,000 plus GST if any.
  • Reference No. 1119


 
Richmond, Nelson - Luxury Complex, Excellent Location
  • 12 spacious luxuriously appointed studio, one & two bdrm apartments.
  • Central to restaurants, cafes and shops  .
  • 4 star plus Qualmark rated complex.
  • Versatile unit mix with inter-connecting doors.
  • Superior fixtures, fittings and chattels throughout.
  • Including spa baths, air-conditioning and dishwashers.
  • Quality three bedroom owners apartment.
  • Strong corporate base underpins a diverse client mix.
  • Long lease available, showing excellent return.
  • Viewing will impress the most discerning purchaser!
  • Price - lease $525,000 + GST if any.
  • Reference: LH416


 
Excellent Opportunity - Invercargill Motel   SOLD

This is an excellent motel property and the leasehold is now for sale offering you a great opportunity to operate a very good business with perfect living conditions.

The motel has ten ground floor units with a mix of one and two bedroom apartments furnished to a very good Qualmark rated 4 star standard.

The owners residence is three bedroom, lies beautifully to the sun and has a private garden with large double garage. This motel was built by one of the leading motel builder / developers and has been well maintained with attractive gardens setting off the strong street appeal.

This business will not disappoint on inspection. Consequently do not hesitate.

Price: $415,000 plus GST
Reference: LH411


Geraldine, South Canterbury  SOLD
A strategic stop over between Christchurch and Queenstown with a growing tourist identity of its own!

  • Pleasant prosperous rural town on scenic tourist route.
  • A quality well presented complex, on a large site, trading strongly.
  • Short walk to town centre, numerous amenities and specialty shops.
  • 13 comfortable spacious self contained units.
  • Seven near new units and six older style refurbished units.
  • Versatile mix of studio, one and two bedroom options.
  • Ideal for families, groups, tourists or business.
  • Peaceful garden setting with barbeque, spa pool and sauna.
  • Excellent larger modern owners residence and reception.
  • Enjoy the lifestyle, reap the rewards, grow the business....!
  • Long secure lease with realistic rent.
  • An option that demands investigation at this price.
  • Price - lease $400,000 plus GST if any.
  • Reference No. 1173


 
Christchurch - Modern Complex - Top Location - Top Performer
  • Main arterial road, handy to excellent amenities.
  • Short walk to large shopping complex.
  • 6 years old with 10 luxury units and spacious owners residence.
  • Quality fixtures, fittings and chattels throughout.
  • Impressive turnover growth with good further potential.
  • Great mix of corporate, international and domestic clientele.
  • Long secure lease with realistic rent.
  • Price - lease $495,000 plus GST if any.
  • Reference No. 1094


 
Mosgiel, Dunedin
  • Closest motel to Dunedin Airport, 10 minutes to CBD.
  • Well performed modern complex in excellent location.
  • 10 ground floor units including family and spa bath options.
  • Substantial owners residence.
  • Enquire now for full details.
  • Price - lease $395,000 plus GST if any.
  • Reference No. 1225
 

Christchurch - A Genuine Lease Opportunity that Demands Investigation... 
SOLD
  • Motivated vendor...keen to negotiate!
  • Excellent location on main arterial road close to City centre.
  • 10 modern, spacious, well presented units.
  • Good mix of studio, one & two bedroom options.
  • All fully self-contained including 4 spa bath suites.
  • Private 3 bedroom owners apartment.
  • Includes en-suite, internal double garage and private outdoor living.
  • Sound business with incredible "upside" potential.
  • Established long secure lease in place.
  • An early enquiry is recommended.
  • Price - lease - All reasonable offers considered.
  • Reference No. 1246


Christchurch - Home and Impressive 6 Figure Profit!
Well performed first motel option!
  • Niche location on busy main arterial road.
  • Handy to city, AMI Stadium and Poly Tech.
  • 14 spacious well presented units.
  • Good mix of self-contained studio, 1 & 2 bedroom units.
  • Refurbished 3 bedroom owners residence.
  • Excellent occupancy, turnover and profit.
  • Enquire now for this ideal "starter" complex.
  • Price - lease $385,000 plus GST if any.
  • Possibly available as a Freehold Going Concern...please enquire.
  • Reference No. 1115


 
Christchurch - Top Location, Complex, Potential  
  • Main arterial road into City.
  • 10 modern, fully self-contained units.
  • Good 3 bedroom owners residence.
  • Long lease with favourable rent.
  • An early enquiry is recommended.
  • Price - lease $395,000 plus GST if any.
  • Reference No. 1247
 

Timaru - South Canterbury
Top Profile and Presentation With Growing Profit!
  • All the effort and expense has been completed!
  • Excellent high profile location on State Highway 1.
  • First motel upon entering the City from North.
  • Sound 1980's complex with exterior upgrade and paint.
  • 8 self-contained modernised and refurbished units.
  • Separate 3 bedroom owners home and reception.
  • Handy to beach, park, mall and restaurants.
  • Currently showing strong monthly occupancy and turnover growth.
  • A rare genuine ground floor opportunity at this price!
  • Price - Lease $275,000 plus GST if any.
  • Reference No. 1245
  • Also available as a freehold going concern. Refer to "Freehold Going Concern" section of this website.


Blenheim - Marlborough
A Genuine Top Performing Lease Opportunity.....
  • In the heart of the wine country.
  • Great street profile in excellent main road location.
  • Close to CBD on ferry traffic route - Highway 1.
  • 12 established, well presented, refurbished units.
  • Good mix of studio, one and two bedroom options.
  • Spacious site including private 3 bedroom owners residence.
  • Excellent client base of tourist and business guests.
  • Impressive.....occupancy, turnover and profit.....won't disappoint!
  • Long lease with realistic rent.
  • A motel that ticks all the boxes.....with a great future.
  • Price - Lease $595,000 plus GST if any.
  • Reference No. 1242
  • Also available as a freehold going concern. Refer to "Freehold Going Concern" section of this website.

Be part of this prosperous town with it's close proximity to extensive wine producing areas, the  Marlborough Sounds and the North/South Inter Island ferry service.  Having excellent facilities and shopping, Blenheim is a proven pleasant destination with ever increasing popularity for overseas and domestic tourists alike, to compliment a busy commercial sector.


  

Christchurch - Close to City Centre  SOLD
The Total Package...Location, Lease, Presentation, Performance.....

  • A genuine opportunity that demands investigation!

  • Excellent location on main arterial Rd, close to Bealey Ave.

  • Easy walking distance to most city attractions and facilities.

  • Superior, well maintained 4 star Qualmark graded complex.

  • All units in pleasant, sunny setting, away from traffic noise.

  • 16 units, excellent mix of 3 x 2 bdrms; 7 x 1 bdrm and 6 x studios.

  • All fully self-contained, some with air-con. and spa baths.

  • Spacious 3 bdrm owners residence, office & double garage.

  • 32 years to run on secure lease with favourable rent.

  • Showing strong turnover, profit and occupancy performance.

  • Enquire now.....such quality options are scarce.

  • Price - lease $595,000 plus GST if any.

  • Reference No. 1230



 


Greymouth, West Coast
Entry Level Option in Busy Location
  • Main road profile handy to many attractions.
  • Close to beach, hospital and airport, 2.5km to CBD.
  • 9 fully self-contained established ground floor units.
  • Genuinely spacious, refurbished and well presented.
  • 3 x studio and 6 x large family units.
  • Carports, children's playground and barbeque in pleasant setting.
  • Substantial separate owners residence.
  • 25 years to run on lease with reasonable rent.
  • Impressive growing turnover and profit.
  • Enquire now...all the hard work has been done!
  • Price - lease $299,000 plus GST if any.
  • Reference No. 1229


 
Oamaru, North Otago
A Genuine, Impressive Ground Floor First Motel Option
  • A great lifestyle...pleasant setting...incredible potential...
  • Be part of this progressive provincial tourist destination
  • Well presented complex in spacious grounds with good main road profile.
  • Handy to town centre, penguin colony and sports complex.
  • 10 upgraded/well maintained self-contained units.
  • 2 x studio, 5 x 1 bedroom and 3 x 2 bedroom units.
  • Refurbished 3/4 bdrm stand alone owners residence with private outdoor living.
  • Favourable long lease with realistic rent.
  • Huge potential to take this business to the next level!
  • Compare this outstanding lease opportunity anywhere - full details on enquiry!
  • Price - lease $350,000 plus GST if any.
  • Reference No. 1227
  • Also available as a Freehold Going Concern.  Refer "Freehold Going Concern" section of this website.


Christchurch 
Genuine Changed Circumstances brings this desirable lease option to the market

  • Spacious well maintained and presented complex ready for a new owner/operator.
  • 14 quality modern studio, one & two bedroom units.
  • Prime Riccarton Rd location with good exposure to huge passing traffic flow.
  • Handy to City Centre, Hospital, Hagley Park and Westfield Mall.
  • Pleasant setting with numerous restaurants bars and cafes in vicinity.
  • 3 bedroom apartment owners residence with excellent motel utility areas.
  • Good lease...Sound trading...With further potential...
  • Motivated vendor - full details on enquiry.
  • Reference No. 1224


Christchurch - "Boutique Luxury" -   SOLD
Massive exposure on one of NZ's busiest roads

  • Four year old complex with incredible upside!
  • Arguably Riccarton Roads best location - opposite Westfield Mall.
  • Numerous restaurants, cafes, and cinema complex handy.
  • Within walking distance of Deans Bush & Hagley Park.
  • Presented as new - immaculately maintained throughout.
  • Completely double glazed with extra sound proofing.
  • Genuine quality - fitted and chatteled to a high standard.....LCD tv's, DVD's, stereo's, granite kitchens, heat pumps & 4 spa bath units.
  • Private managers living with 3 bedrooms and en-suite.
  • Established long favourable lease in place.
  • Discerning buyers looking for true potential should enquire now!
  • Price - Lease $325,000 plus GST if any.
  • Reference No. 1222


Motueka - YHA Bakers Lodge

This spacious award winning hostel in sunny Motueka is the ideal base for exploring the Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National Parks. Located on a quiet street within metres of the shops, cafes and bars on Main Street Motueka, Bakers Lodge offers guests every comfort and facility including the courtyard / BBQ area and accommodation comprising immaculately made up doubles and twins, 6 with ensuites, spacious shared rooms, a large kitchen and TV room with a comprehensive movie library, a gym with Personal Training options & full internet facilities. It is the YHA preferred backpackers in Motueka.

Furthermore, the international backpackers bible Lonely Planet says this of Bakers Lodge  "the pick of Motueka's hostels."

The business has done the hard yards and is now offered for sale by realistic and motivated vendors.

Asking price Leasehold Business - $340,000 plus GST if any.

(This property may also be available as a Freehold Going Concern. Genuine Inquiries welcome)

Reference No. 1218


 
Richmond Nelson - Steady Performer!

Situated in Richmond here is a very tidy motel business that will provide a good income, an excellent owners residence and a lifestyle in one of our most sought after regions. With twelve ground floor units, swimming pool and a location that is convenient to beaches, highways and shops the motel business ticks along with good returns and a minimum of fuss. The motel has good street profile situated on a corner site and everything has been well maintained and presented over the years. This is an excellent business for limited outlay.

  • Price - lease $460,000 plus GST if any.
  • Reference No. 1214


 

Dunedin - At The Gateway To Otago Peninsula
And Its Numerous Attractions 
SOLD

  • Hard to find a quality lease opportunity on the Dunedin market at this price!
  • Very well performed established suburban motel complex.
  • Easily found, quiet location, 3.5 km from city centre.
  • Spacious approximately 2,200m2 site with 14 ground floor units.
  • Handy to major shopping and sports venues.
  • Excellent mix of fully self contained studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units.
  • All units are well maintained and presented throughout.
  • Good clientele mix of business reps, tourists, families and groups.
  • Comfortable private 2 bedroom owners residence.
  • Impressive turnover and profit.
  • A top option which demands investigation!
  • Price - Lease - $500,000 plus GST if any.
  • Reference No. 1204
 

Larnach Castle Otago Peninsula

 

Westport, West Coast
Rich in Gold and Coal History...Now Tourism is a Strong Focus
  • Quality option...attractive complex...strong performer.
  • Currently under management with genuine upside potential.
  • Generous 3,036 m2 site with good street profile.
  • Quiet location ideal family, group, tourist, couples or business clientele.
  • 12 ground floor self contained spacious well presented units.
  • Versatile mix of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom options.
  • Chattels, fixtures and fittings of a good standard throughout.
  • Secure setting including play and outdoor living areas.
  • Large comfortable owners residence.
  • Long lease with favourable rent completes the package.
  • Few genuine profitable opportunities at this price.
  • Price - Lease $295,000 plus GST if any.
  • Reference No. 1193
  • Also available as a Freehold Going Concern.  Please refer to appropriate section of this website.


 
Invercargill, Southland
You Choose!  Lifestyle with Income?  One Partner Manages?  Retired Couple?
  • Be part of this regions bright economic and tourist future.
  • Ideal immaculately presented first motel opportunity.
  • All the hard work is complete for an astute purchaser to reap the benefits.
  • Excellent location on prime arterial road in to the city.
  • Adjacent to Stadium Southland, velodrome and sports fields.
  • Three near new units plus seven newly refurbished quality units.
  • Spacious studio, one, two and three bedroom options.
  • Sunny spacious three bedroom owners residence and reception.
  • Showing excellent turnover and occupancy growth.
  • Favourable in-going rent compliments 35 year lease term.
  • Price lease - $329,000 plus GST if any.  Enquire Now.
  • Reference No. 1172


Greymouth - Top Location, Presentation, Performance....
Vendor's changed circumstances brings this appealing motel lease package to the market...  SOLD

  • Proven recognised main road motelling location.
  • Large site with attractive high profile complex.
  • 11 ground floor superior modern self-contained units.
  • 5 x studio, 3 x 1 bdrm & 3 x 2 bdrm - some with spa baths.
  • Well maintained and appointed 4 star plus quality.
  • Separate spacious 3 bdrm owners residence.
  • Excellent tourist and business rep. client base.
  • Impressive financial performance with further potential!
  • Approximately 32 years remain on lease.
  • A top option that demands investigation!
  • Price - lease $525,000 plus GST if any.
  • Reference No. 1153


Christchurch Avalon Motel
Prime entry level option into the Christchurch  Leasehold Motel market.
SOLD

  • Genuinely for sale as Vendors contemplate next venture.
  • Great location within easy walk of City centre, Casino, Museum and Hospitals.
  • Tidy, well maintained and presented, spacious 10 unit complex.
  • A member of the Budget Motel chain.
  • All units are fully self-contained including fully equipped kitchens.
  • Consisting of 6 x studio and 4 x 2 bedroom units that are ideal for families.
  • Excellent 3-4 bedroom owners residence.
  • Long secure lease with realistic rent.
  • Shows consistently good trading performance.
  •  Price - lease $125,000 + GST if any.
  • Reference No. 1111


Baycrest Motel - Nelson
A modern superior option.

In the hub of Tahunanui, handy to beach and local amenities.  A favoured location with both international and domestic clientele.

  • Luxury complex opened late 2004.
  • 10 superior units fitted and chatteled to a high standard.
  • Executive owners/managers residence.
  • Extra long secure lease in place.
  • Such opportunities are rare on the current Nelson motel market.
  • Enquire now!  Price - $595,000 plus GST if any.
  • Reference No. 1150

 

Kaikoura 

This modern motel has come to the market, with a long secure lease at realistic ingoing price.  Located in Kaikoura, this business opportunity coupled with lifestyle and recreation options, is hard to match elsewhere.

  • High profile location on St Hwy 1 at the gateway to town.
  • Magnificent mountain views.  Handy to surfcasting beach.
  • Modern 4 star Qualmark graded complex new in 1999.
  • 13 self contained, spacious, double-glazed, studio units including 4 versatile inter-connecting units.
  • Comfortable two bedroom owners residence and reception.
  • Potential abounds to take this business to the next level!
  • Price - lease $315,000 plus GST if any.
  • Reference No. 1114
Kaikoura is a rapidly growing prosperous tourist destination, centrally located between Picton and Christchurch, on the East Coast of the South Island.  The township, despite numerous recreation options, is most famously known as the "whale watching Capital of NZ".


Hokitika, WestCoast - Compare....  SOLD
Position, Presentation, Performance, Price

Hokitika...a craft mecca at the gateway to the scenic splendors of South Westland.

  • In the heart of the West Coast renowned for it's hospitality & unique attractions.
  • Prime highway, main tourist route location close to town centre.
  • Quality 4 star Qualmark rated complex handy to restaurants & beach.
  • 18 spacious ground floor units in attractive expansive garden setting.
  • 7 x studio units - 3 with spa baths; 6 x 1 bdrm units & 5 x 2 bdrm units.
  • Presented, chatteled & fitted to a high standard.
  • Attractive, spacious 3 bdrm owners residence with private outdoor living.
  • 26 years approx. remain with favourable rent.
  • Trading strongly with diverse clientele but further potential abounds.
  • Inspection will impress so we recommend an early enquiry!
  • Price - lease $295,000 plus GST if any.
  • Reference No. 1020


 
Christchurch - Ideal Starter Complex   
  • A chance to capitalise on the vendor's hard work!
  • Well located on major arterial road into City.
  • Handy to railway station, Westpac Stadium and Westfield Mall.
  • 9 well-configured studio, 1 & 2 bedroom units.
  • Well maintained - five units recently refurbished with modern décor.
  • Sunny 3-4 bedroom, upstairs owners accommodation.
  • Great mix of commercial, domestic and overseas clients.

  • Member of popular progressive "Host" accommodation group.

  • Good long lease with realistic rent compliments this first motel opportunity.

  • Price - lease $295,000 plus GST if any.

  • Also available as a freehold going concern.  Enquiries welcome - $POA.

  • Reference No. 1006

 

Timaru, South Canterbury
Superior entry-level lease option in this prosperous, provincial city.

  • Compare this opportunity on the current motel market.
  • Prime State Highway 1 location overlooking Caroline Bay.
  • 10 units - excellent mix of studio, one and two bedrooms, 6 with spa baths.
  • Meticulously maintained and presented to a high standard.
  • Member of popular Golden Chain motel referral group.
  • Spacious 4 bdrm owners living with private outdoor area.
  • Growing turnover with further potential.
  • Realistic rent with long secure 30 year lease.
  • Price - lease $340,000 plus GST if any.
  • Reference No. 1101
 

Kaikoura - Superior Entry Level Lease Option! 
Mainland Real Estate is pleased to bring this well maintained motel to the market, via a long secure lease, at a realistic ingoing price.  Located in Kaikoura, this very sound business opportunity coupled with lifestyle and recreation options, is hard to match elsewhere.


  • Become part of this town's booming tourist industry.

  • Large spacious site on State Highway 1.

  • Adjacent to  surfcasting beach with panoramic mountain views.

  • Very handy to new shopping complex including supermarket & cafes.

  • 12 spacious ground floor studio, 1-bedroom and family apartments.

  • Well maintained and extensively upgraded 3-star plus complex.

  • Separate three bedroom private owners home.

  • Member of popular Golden Chain accommodation group.

  • Showing excellent, consistent financial results.

  • An early enquiry is recommended!

  • Price - lease negotiate over $300,000 plus GST if any.

  • Reference No. 1084

Kaikoura is a rapidly growing prosperous tourist destination, centrally located between Picton and Christchurch, on the East Coast of the South Island.  The township, despite numerous recreation options, is most famously known as the "whale watching Capital of NZ".
 

Otago Peninsula, Dunedin - Modern Boutique Complex.....compliments unique lifestyle opportunity.
  • Eco Tourism mecca, handy to Albatross colony!
  • Excellent Otago Peninsula location.
  • Magnificent harbour views from north facing site.
  • 8 quality built  units - new late 2003.
  • Fitted and chattelled to a high standard.
  • Handy to local hotel, cafe and shop.
  • Short drive to Dunedin city.
  • Separate 2 bedroom owners residence.
  • Impressive increasing turnover.
  • New 35 year lease.
  • Price - Lease $395,000 plus GST if any.
  • Reference No. 1037


If you have questions, queries or require more information concerning motels featured on this site or in general please do not hesitate to email or phone us. We welcome all enquiries.

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Jon Armstrong - 0800 555 370 (NZ only)
Mobile Phone: 0274 555 370
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David Armstrong - 0800 156 780 (NZ only)
Mobile Phone: 027 290 6055
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