17 hotels, motels and resorts for sale in Mackay Whitsunday
From high end resorts to holiday apartments to highway motels, here are 17 accommodation businesses on Queensland’s coast you can buy — some costing less than homes down south.
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A range of accommodation businesses across Mackay and the Whitsundays have hit the market, so see what’s on offer from roadside motels to beachside resorts.
Dingo Beach Hotel
Dingo Beach Hotel and Gloucester View Units on the gorgeous beaches of Cape Gloucester in the Whitsundays are now for sale with an asking price of $3m.
The listing includes 11 group titles comprising the Hotel with an “alfresco sea-breeze dining area”, public bar, interior dining area, coffee shop with convenience store and fuel stop, commercial kitchen and a three-bedroom manager’s residence.
Gloucester View Units consists of eight self-contained, two-bedroom units with stunning sea views.
With a net income of $147,972pa from the hotel and units, the listing notes additional income from the coffee shop and fuel sales.
Mackay Rose Hotel
Mackay Rose Hotel is in a prime location on the Bruce Highway in West Mackay and has a price tag of $1.2m.
“With 28 newly refurbished rooms, a three-bedroom manager’s residence, and a restaurant with a new menu, this motel is ready for its next chapter,” the listing states.
“Its prime location, close to the CBD, hospitals, and sporting facilities, ensures excellent exposure and a steady stream of guests.”
With a swimming pool, ample car spaces, a new 30-year lease and an experienced vendor, the listing states it is “an ideal investment opportunity”.
Mango House Resort
Mango House Resort is located minutes from Airlie Beach in the suburb of Jubilee Pocket with 24 popular apartments going for $1.25 million.
The listing states with its desirable location, resort pool, barbecue and tropical surroundings, the Resort enjoys a high 75 per cent occupancy rate.
“The business is further complemented by a comfortable two-bedroom manager’s residence with a fully equipped kitchen and direct access to the office,” the listing states.
Pearly Shell Motel
Pearly Shell Motel offers an “escape to opportunity in the vibrant town of Bowen” with a freehold sale price of $1.295m.
The Motel includes 12 rooms, a pool, and an owner’s residence with two bedrooms on a 1800 sqm plot of land.
“Situated in Bowen, this motel is ideally located near the breathtaking Whitsundays, ensuring a steady flow of diverse guests seeking both leisure and business accommodations,” the listing states.
Whitsunday Terraces
Whitsunday Terraces describes its restaurant as one of Airlie Beach’s “most desirable restaurant locations” and its sale as the “ultimate lifestyle package”.
Now there’s a chance to own, manage, or lease the restaurant and bar, managers unit, and a three-bedroom unit overlooking the Whitsunday Islands.
The Shores
The Shores, also found on the seaside of Mackay’s Northern Beaches, has its management rights for sale for $925,000.
The listing describes it as a rare “opportunity for a two-person team to enjoy the location and lifestyle that Blacks Beach has to offer” with a modern two-bedroom managers unit.
“With 21-year agreements, no set office hours and an easy-to-manage complex, this property would suit a first-time operator or an ideal add-on business for operators looking to expand their portfolio in this region.”
Comfort Resort Blue Pacific
Comfort Resort Blue Pacific described itself as a lifestyle business “right on the sands of Blacks Beach” in the Northern Beaches 20 minutes north of Mackay.
On the market for the first time in 23 years for $1.595 million, the listing states the Resort has consistent occupancy rates and a “solid net profit”.
The listing states there is also “much potential for revenue growth” if new owners were to build a restaurant or conference room.
Northview Motel
Northview Motel is located in Mackay and its freehold listing states it is in a prime location near schools, shopping centres, and a hospital.
With 14 rooms and a strong net profit, the listing states the motel “benefits from repeat clientele ensuring a consistent revenue stream”.
“Its combination of recently renovated rooms, strong net profit, limited competition, along with spacious four-bedroom owner’s residence, make it a standout choice in the market.”
Portside Whitsunday Apartments
Portside Whitsunday Apartments has its management rights up for grabs in “the best position in Airlie Beach” with an asking price of $2,413,708.
The 4.5 star resort-style property has 16 luxurious apartments of one, two or three-bedroom apartments with a four-bedroom penthouse, alongside a wet edge swimming pool and barbecue area.
“With no set office hours, a healthy net profit of over $403k and long-term agreements, this is the perfect opportunity for a motivated hands-on operator to capitalise on this already profitable property and take it to the next level for further growth,” the listing states.
Cargal Apartments
Cargal Apartments has been operating for about 15 years with the founder and owner in Collinsville.
The listing states the accommodation is rented on nightly, weekly, or longer terms and can be operated remotely with cleaning and maintenance done an associate that resides nearby.
“This is a great freehold opportunity for those looking to secure a consistently high Net profit in a vibrant country town,” the listing states.
Reef Garden Motel
Reef Garden Motel is located in Proserpine on a 2023 sqm plot and has a shuffle service to Whitsunday Airport.
Consisting of 12 modern three star rooms and a barbecue pergola and a two-storey owner residence with a private garden, the listing states it ended 2022/23 with a trading profit of $347,568.
“Are you looking for a thriving husband and wife business, ready to walk in and start making huge profits with a bonus retirement lifestyle?” the listing states.
“Introducing the Reef Garden Motel, a very strong performer that has demonstrated consistent annual growth in motel income, underpinning its viability as a long-term business opportunity.”
The Retreat Hotel Rest Stop
The Retreat Hotel Rest Stop is found on the Peak Downs Highway running through the Isaac Region in the region town of Epsom, 50 minutes inland from Mackay.
Originally established in 1863, the listing states the pub “turns on the charm each time you visit” and has included several modern renovations.
Consisting of a public bar with 200+ seats, 35 accommodation rooms, caravan park and an on-site residence across a fully licensed 9.28 acres, perfect for functions, events, and small festivals.
“You may never see this kind of opportunity again, with a sale like this that can provide so many income streams and more than enough facilities to produce your own event destination,” the listing states.
Airlie Apartments
Airlie Apartments’ management rights are now available for $637,000 with a long-established business situated just minutes’ walk from Airlie Beach.
With options to live in a two-bedroom apartment on-site or off-site, the listing states the Apartments has “build up a reputation that underpins repeat business clientele”.
“This business should appeal to those seeking a reliable income in a location that cannot be beaten.”
Ocean View Complex
Ocean View Complex overlooks the Port of Airlie marine precinct and its management rights are now going for $830,000.
With six apartments with ocean views and a recently refurbished three-bedroom manager’s residence (though no requirement to live on-site), the listing states it has “strong domestic tourist demand”.
With a net profit of $125,210, the listing states management is well suited to “either a mature couple looking for that ‘Lifestyle” investment whilst wanting to stay active and at the same time generate a solid income or perhaps a younger family looking to supplement another income source.”
Koumala Hotel
Koumala Hotel is a beloved local pub and popular tourist stopover on the Bruce Highway 45 minutes from Mackay, going for $890,000.
The historic Hotel opened in 1939, with owners Ray and Rowena Colgrave saying tourist were drawn in “because it’s an iconic country pub”.
Its listing notes a turnover above $1.3 million from 12 accommodation rooms, “old fashioned bar, pool room” and a large commercial kitchen and dining area.
Marinda Village Hotel
Marinda Village Hotel is located 8km west of Bowen and is the closest accommodation to Abbot Point Port and Coal Terminal as well as the state development area for orbital launch.
The listing states 48 ground floor rooms have a nearly $2 million turnover at 40 per cent occupancy, with the Hotel going for $4.25 million.
“Currently under full management with well-established systems in place ... The offering is arguably the best in the region providing an incoming purchaser the opportunity to actively and strategically target the wedding and corporate market,” the listing states.
Sea Eagles Beach Resort
Sea Eagles Beach Resort has its management rights on the market for the first time in more than 25 years after its current owners constructed the resort in 1995.
Located on the beautiful Salonika Beach south of Mackay, the listing states management rights are going for a total asking price of $930,000
Nineteen units are designed with spacious living areas and carports with a managers residence located at the entrance to the property
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