FOR SALE Freehold Going Concern
Looking for a life changing move? Moana Lodge near Wellington may just be the one you’ve been looking for.


Opportunities like this one are rare – could suit New Zealanders returning home, intending migrants looking for a positive life change, upgrade in the tourism industry, the possibilities are endless.
Outstanding occupancy rates - with a view like this, no need to ask why!
Moana Lodge is an iconic, fully renovated 1929 guesthouse/hostel “six steps to the sea” in picturesque Plimmerton , just 20 minutes by car from Wellington. This award winning self catering business hosts international and domestic travellers in a much admired setting, boasting spectacular views to Mana Island and the Marlborough Sounds.
Guests can relax in the patio garden, cook on the BBQ or wander along the beachfront to the village cafes and boating club bistro. Sandy beaches invite you to swim, sail or paddle a kayak.
The self contained owner accommodation is located on the ground floor and includes 3 double bedrooms 2 with fitted mirror wardrobes, a separate modern fully equipped kitchen and large open plan lounge – dining area. This accommodation is currently used as guest accommodation but can readily revert back to a self contained owner apartment as it was for 9 years before the current owners moved out.
A wonderful lifestyle business, this will appeal to those who yearn for a change and want to take charge of their own future. Enjoy meeting positive, interesting people with a bonus of excellent earnings from a proven business.
14 bedrooms and 32 bed capacity (includes Owners / Managers Accommodation)
Outstanding occupancy rates
1.3kms off SH1 and near Wellington commuter rail
Quality facilities , superbly maintained
Growth potential in a growth industry

Qualmark Rated 5 Stars and described as “exceptional…immaculate and inviting” in the Lonely Planet.
Moana Lodge is an enviable landmark.

As a 32 bed facility, it can continue to serve the accommodation needs of Wellington’s regional, world and domestic travellers but there is also a unique opportunity to take advantage of a very special piece of real estate with a multitude of possibilities.

Some options with this property: Continue to run as well established world traveller accommodation, or as a rest/recuperation facility, medical centre, restaurant + accommodation, retreat - they all make sense.

Freehold Premises
Moana Lodge is the only seafront commercial accommodation property between Wellington and Paekakariki (50 kms)

The property comprises a 2 storey purpose built guesthouse originally constructed in the late 1920’s and significantly updated over the last decade. There is an external laundry /storage room to the rear and a stand alone garage. The main structure has a footprint of some 210 square metres and a floor area of 410 sq metres. The building exhibits much of the original general character and style incorporating lead light windows (albeit they are 10 years old).

Under the district plan publicly notified in November 1999, the land is zoned “suburban.” The present residential use is considered a permitted activity under this plan with resource consent to use the property for accommodation for 32 guests including residential accommodation. The consent allows for parking on the street.

A significant amount of conversion work has been undertaken within the last few years in order to meet the functioning and legal requirements of a modern accommodation business.

There is a large kitchen area providing a self catering facility for guests. This is equipped with a commercial grade 6 jet gas stove, commercial fridge, central island bench and a large amount of cupboard and bench space.

There is a new continuous instant gas system which provides excellent hot water supplies.

The near new roof is zincalume coated steel tiles with a 50 year weather proof guarantee effective from 2006.

The building has a current Building Warrant of Fitness under Section 108 of the building Act 2004.

The premises are in excellent condition with all maintenance carried out to a very high standard. All the hard work has been done.

Specially commended by Lonely Planet as “Exceptional......., immaculate and inviting”, Specially acknowledged by Rough Guide to NZ and given the finger tick by the Let’s Go Guide to NZ.



Day to Day Management

Staff
The business is currently operated by two managers(contract positions), part time assistance from the Owners, a regular cleaner(2 hrs a day x 5) and use of WWOOFERS if needed.

Hours of Operation
7 days 8am – 9pm in Winter and 8am to 10pm in Summer

Advertising and Promotion
Moana Lodge attracts guests through the following channels:
BBH network (http://www.bbh.co.nz), internet real time booking engines,a wide range of tourism websites, word of mouth, brochures, inbound operator links, return visitors, network referrals, passing traffic and local recommendations.

Moana Lodge has an excellent online reputation with many reviews. See the selection of reviews here on Google

Moana Lodge Website
Well designed and search engine friendly, Moana Lodge website is a real asset to the business

http://www.moanalodge.co.nz

Promotional video of Moana Lodge: http://www.moanalodge.co.nz/moana_highres.wmv

Post Sale Assistance
After settlement assistance will be included and negotiated as part of the sale if required

Reason for Selling
The owner/operators of Moana Lodge (since 1998) are ready to travel and spend more time with their granddaughter and family before they get too decrepid!



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