Freehold Motel Business For Sale
Kaikoura, New Zealand



Location, location, location ...

Eco tourism in Kaikoura is a major commercial success, particularly whale watching.

Kaikoura, on the East Coast of the South Island, is a special place where a deep undersea canyon combines with unusual sea currents to attract an extraordinary abundance of marine life, the most famous being sperm whales.

Kaikoura lies within the Southern Hemisphere Whale Sanctuary and other species of whale can be seen off the coast including Orca and Pilot Whales. Dusky Dolphins and New Zealand Fur Seals are also present all around the Kaikoura coastline and seabirds are also abundant.

Over one million visitors come to Kaikoura each year to see and swim with Kaikoura’s marine life. Kaikoura is also part of the popular Alpine Pacific Triangle, a touring route which links it with the Hurunui District in North Canterbury.

Blue Seas Motel is a popular Kaikoura accommodation business that is well away from the noise of the main traffic route. Situated in a sunny and sheltered location on the north side of the Peninsula, Blue Seas Motel is only 30 metres from the beach. This unique location offers spectacular sea views from most units and great sunrises and sunsets.

Part of the view from the front of Blue Seas Motel

The property also has views of the Seaward Kaikoura mountains with their snow capped peaks and steep sides that appear to fall straight into the ocean.

Blue Seas Motel is about 1.5 km from the town centre (20 minutes walk along the Esplanade) and within easy walking distance to top restaurant, bars, and the Dolphin swimming office. A children's playground is a short 5 minutes walk away, there is a public swimming pool within 100 metres, and the Peninsula Walkway is just 250 metres distant.

This tourism business with its idyllic location has come on to the market because the owners wish to retire from business life. The Blue Seas Motel would ideally suit a couple who love meeting people from all corners of the globe and are looking for an established hospitality business in a magic tourist town.

Best of all, those fantastic sea views all though the day and then going to bed to the murmur of the sea and the calls of distant sea birds. As the new owner of Blue Seas Motel - what could be better?

Seafront location with most accommodation units having sea or mountain views

Blue Seas Motel offers 13 fully self-contained ground floor units:

• 8 x Studio Units – Standard and Deluxe options, sleeping up to 3 persons.
• 1 x Luxury Beachfront Studio with spa bath, sleeping up to 3 persons.
• 2 x One bedroom Units, sleeping 2-4 persons.
• 2 x Two Bedroom Units, sleeping 2-6 persons (ideal for families).

The Spa and Deluxe Units have the best sea and mountain views. One Unit has access facilities and all Units are designated as non-smoking.

All units have a fully equipped kitchen with stove or microwave oven, refrigerator, toaster, crockery, cutlery, table and chairs. Units have a separate bathroom with shower and vanity. Furnishings include a television (SKY TV with 6 channels), clock radio, telephone, and electric heating. One and two-bedroom units have a lounge with lounge chairs, sofa and coffee table. Beds are a mix of Queen size, double, and single beds and all have electric blankets.

Studio, one and two bedroom units with Queen-size and single beds

Each unit has outdoor patio furniture and a parking space.

Guest services:

• Continental breakfast available.
• Portable barbecue available.
• Guest laundry.
• Cot and highchair are available.
• Wireless internet available.
• Car wash and secure car parking.
• Tour bookings made free of charge.

Freehold premises (leasehold option also available)

The owners are selling the freehold title to land (2857 square metres) and buildings at 222 Esplanade in Kaikoura.

Location on the sheltered northern side of Kaikoura Peninsula

The motels are built of low maintenance concrete block walls on concrete floors and with iron roofs. Floor coverings are a mix of carpet and vinyl and interior walls are painted.

The Motel has a separate Office–Reception with computer, printer, software, phone, fax, photocopier and Eftpos terminal. Other appointments include a laundry for linen and towels, and ample storage.

Owner's House
The business provides a 2-bedroom house for the owners and a garage (9 x 7 metres).

Resource Consents for Expansion
Resource Consents have been granted for another 7 Units to be built on the site along with a new laundry, a new office, and enlargement of the owner's house to include 3 bedrooms.

Leasehold Option
The owners are prepared to lease their Motel to suitable tenants, lease terms are negotiable between both parties.

Assets being sold

A complete list of fittings, fixtures and chattels is available.

Day to day management

Business Hours:
Monday to Sunday - normal motel hours.

Staff:
The business is operated by the two owners with assistance from 3-4 part time staff. If required, the preset owners are available to assist the new owner, terms by arrangement.

Stock:
Stock at valuation will total about $800.

Brochures:
Price lists, brochures, price lists and relevant manual will be included with the business sale.

Advertising and Promotion:
Blue Seas Motel advertises through roadside signage, a listing in Yellow Pages, and advertisements placed in local newspapers and in Travel Guides. The business operates http://www.blueseasmotel.co.nz (with associated booking form) that is widely listed on the Internet and with Travel Agents.

The property enjoys a seafront location with excellent views and word of mouth recommendations bring many guests.

Call Geoff or Carol on +64 3 319 5441 (day) or 0274 332 861 (anytime)

Kaikoura

Kaikoura is a two and a half-hour drive north from Christchurch and about 2 hours south of Picton and the Interislander Ferry Terminal. Tourism is the major local industry although pastoral farming also makes a significant contribution to the local economy.

Kaikoura offers a wealth of things to see and do, all of which help to extend the time that visitors stay in the town. Popular activities include whale and dolphin watching, sea kayaking, sea fishing, swimming with dolphins and seals, diving/snorkelling, hunting trips (goat and pigs), Maori Culture Tours, Limestone Cave tours, 4-wheel drive tours on Mount Fyffe and across local rivers, and helicopter trips. The area also offers great tramping tracks around the Peninsula and in the foothills of Mount Fyffe and winter skiing at Mount Lyford.

The Alpine Pacific Triangle touring route links the popular recreational destinations of Hanmer Springs, Waipara Valley wine district and Kaikoura. This route is very popular with international tourists as it starts and ends just 45 minutes' drive from Christchurch International Airport.

To find out more about Kaikoura and eco-tourism, click on:

http://www.kaikoura.co.nz/
http://www.kaikoura.govt.nz/
http://www.virtual-kaikoura.com/
http://www.whales.co.nz
http://www.dolphin.co.nz/kaikoura/
http://www.kaikourawines.co.nz/
http://www.divekaikoura.co.nz/
http://www.worldofwhales.co.nz/