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Freehold Motel Business For Sale
Dargaville, New Zealand
Best and newest motel in Dargaville Dargaville is the commercial heart of the Kauri Coast, a unique and historic part of New Zealand that extends up the West Coast from the Kaipara Harbour. Dargaville is only two and a half hours drive north west of Auckland and, in recent years, the town has become a significant tourist destination. The Kauri Coast is very much an untouched and unspoiled recreational paradise that enjoys a barmy subtropical climate. The area offers something for everyone, from great surf fishing, horse trekking, quad bike tours to golf, gardens, and historic museums. Nearby are the scenic Kai Iwi Lakes and the Waipoua Kauri Forest with amazing Tane Mahuta (Father of the Forest). 
Ground level Units with adjacent guest parking
Motel Hobsons Choice with its attractive Spanish façade and subtropical gardens is the largest motel in Dargaville. It is ideally positioned near the intersection of State Highway 12 from Auckland and SH 14 from Whanagarei and is only a few blocks from the town centre. This is a busy motel catering to New Zealand and international travellers as well as Business Representatives from major companies. More and more discerning visitors are returning each year to enjoy the Great Outdoors and holiday times are particularly busy as Auckland empties northwards for sun, sea, and surf. After 20 busy years, the owners wish to retire from business life and they have put their freehold motel on to the market. This successful motel would be ideal for a husband and wife partnership. Dargaville has a great climate with lots of outdoor activities and the Motel has private accommodation sufficient for the whole family. A very modern motel offering top class accommodation Motel Hobsons Choice is in a quiet suburban location and offers 21 superior ground floor units: - 13 x Studio Units sleeping 2-3 persons.
- 6 x One Bedroom units (4 with a spa bath), sleeping 2-4 persons.
- 2 x Two Bedroom Family Suites, sleeping 2-6 persons.
King and Queen single bedrooms
Two Units have access facilities. The motel is presented in immaculate condition with attractive décor and top facilities. All units have fully equipped kitchens (Studio and One Bedroom Units have a microwave oven and hot plates), refrigerator, toaster, kitchen utensils, crockery and cutlery, table and chairs. Some kitchens have a dishwasher. 
Well-appointed kitchens
Units all have an ensuite bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. Other appointments include super king and queen-single size beds (as appropriate), coffee tables, lounge chairs, sofas, Sky TV (3 channels and free-to-air), phone, electric blankets, fans, heating, and high-speed Internet access. Guest services: - Cooked/continental breakfast to units on request.
- Cot/highchair available.
- Private enclosed swimming pool.
- Barbecue and barbecue area.
- Two guest laundries.
- Freezer storage and fax services available.
- Internet work station for guests.
- Off-street parking.
Freehold going concern The owners are selling the freehold title to land (3600 square metres) and buildings at 212 Victoria Street in Dargaville. The motel comprises 13 Spanish-style units refurbished in 2003/2004 and 8 matching units new-built in 2004. Units are constructed of timber framing on concrete floors with HardiFlex stucco exterior and tile roof. External window and door joinery is aluminium, floor coverings are carpet and vinyl tiles, and internal walls are painted plasterboard. The property includes a kitchen for making breakfasts, commercial laundry for towels and linen, staff toilet, ample stock storage and secure guest parking outside each unit. The Motel Office has computer, printer, software, phone, fax, photocopier and Eftpos terminal. 
Owner's accommodation and swimming pool
Owner’s Accommodation:
The owners occupy a 2 bedroom apartment above the main reception office. The apartment has views out across Dargaville and the Northern Wairoa River. There is also a separate 2 bedroom cottage on the property and with two dwellings, there is plenty of room for family or visiting friends. Day to day management Business Hours:
Normal motel hours, 7 days. Staff:
The motel is operated by the two owners with assistance from 5 staff. Customer Database:
The business sale will include a customer database. Awards:
Lonely Planet listing. Advertising and Promotion:
The business advertises via roadside signage, a listing in Yellow Pages, and advertisements in Travel Guides (Jasons and AA). Other advertising is done via the business web site http://www.jasons.com/New-Zealand/Dargaville/Motel-Hobsons-Choice/brochure/
After 20 years in the business, the Motel enjoys a high proportion of repeat visitors and those who come from word of mouth recommendations. Call Janice or Alan on +64 9 439 8551 Dargaville Dargaville is the largest town on the Kauri Coast (population 4,800) is situated on the west coast of Northland, just 2.5 hours north of Auckland and 45 minutes from Whangarei. Dargaville is the main service centre for the "Kauri Coast" and part of the Twin Coast Discovery Highway. It is famous as New Zealand's Kumara Capital. While kumara growing is a significant part of the local economy, beef, sheep and dairy industries also contribute. Forestry plantings, and the growing of onions, squash, pumpkin, watermelon are also features of the area. Dargaville is an ideal base for visitors wanting to explore the magnificent and unspoiled surroundings of the "winterless" West Coast. There is an excellent local Maritime Museum, giant kauri trees at Waipoua Forest, the award-winning Matakohe Kauri Museum, artists and wood-turner studios, magnificent beach and harbour fishing, horse treks and adventure sports to suit all tastes. The nearby Northern Wairoa Golf Course offers 18 holes of challenging golf. Dargaville was once an important river port, vital to the export of kauri timber and gum. Today the port is used for tourist day tours and fishing charters that go down the river to the Kaipara Harbour. Great surf fishing is available all along the Kauri Coast and there are trout in the cool waters of the Kai Iwi Lakes. To learn more about Dargaville, click on: http://communities.co.nz/Dargaville/
http://www.dargavillemuseum.co.nz/
http://www.dargavilleprimary.school.nz/
http://dargavilleint.schoolzone.net.nz/
http://www.igrin.co.nz/~darghigh/
http://www.teara.govt.nz/1966/D/Dargaville/Dargaville/en
http://www.kauricoast.co.nz/
http://www.northlandnz.com/
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