Motel for Sale – 17-Year Legacy Ends

Well-Established FHGC Motel in Timaru – Business Only Also Available

Affordable, Comfortable, and Profitable – A Prime Investment Opportunity

This is your chance to secure a thriving and well-respected accommodation business in the heart of Timaru. The Anchor Motel is a long-standing, high-performing operation with 17 years of consistent ownership, offering both freehold going concern (FHGC) and business-only purchase options.

Positioned on a prominent site and capable of hosting up to 70 guests, this business services a broad range of customers, from tradespeople and contractors to sports teams, school groups, corporate clients, and international tourists. Its reputation for friendly service, clean facilities, and affordable rates has earned it a loyal, repeat client base and a rock-solid income stream.

Key Investment Features:

• 17 years of strong performance under current ownership
• Capacity to accommodate 70 guests, ideal for groups and long stays
• Consistent sales growth and profitability with proven financials
• Diverse and loyal customer base — minimising reliance on any one market segment
• Minimal owner involvement — great for investors or hands-on buyers
• Strong team of long-serving staff and live-in manager
• Business-only option available at $549,000 + GST (if any)
• Freehold Going Concern also available for those seeking a full ownership model

Ideal Location:

Located at 42 Evans Street, Timaru, the motel enjoys high visibility and accessibility. Its proximity to local amenities, schools, sports grounds, and major roads makes it a prime spot for both short-term and long-term stays. This location is also perfectly positioned to capture overflow traffic from busier city centres.

Who Should Enquire?

This opportunity is ideal for:

• Owner-operators looking for a stable, profitable business with strong foundations
• Investors seeking a low-touch, income-generating asset with further potential
• Hospitality professionals wanting to step into a well-run and reputable operation
• Buyers seeking an FHGC or business-only investment with clear future upside

Price Options:

• Freehold Going Concern (FHGC): $2,800,000.00 + GST (if any)
• Business Only: $549,000 + GST (if any)

With retirement on the horizon, the vendor is motivated and ready to pass this well-maintained, reputable business on to the next capable hands.

Deb Chakraborty, 021 027 60319, deb@linkbusiness.co.nz

***Some details of the business for sale are confidential and can only be disclosed upon contacting the broker and a completion of a Confidentiality Agreement. Due to the confidentiality of this business a stock photo image may be used to represent the business

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