Luxury Bed and Breakfast Business For Sale
Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand



Luxury Lodge-style accommodation for the discerning traveller

Westwood Lodge is a boutique Bed and Breakfast offering luxury accommodation in the heart of the West Coast Glacier Country.

Franz Josef is half way between Westport and Haast and is an ideal place for travellers to break their journey along the West Coast. Franz Josef is world famous for its magnificent Franz Josef Glacier, a unique relic of the last Ice Age. This glacier is widely regarded as the gem of New Zealand’s West Coast Glaciers and its fascination attracts visitors from all over the world.

Westwood Lodge is situated in rural surroundings just 1 km from the bustling township of Franz Josef and only a few minutes from the face of the Glacier. The Lodge comprises two spacious "Fraemohs" buildings that feature the warmth of natural timber throughout. Natural timber, luxury chattels, attention to details, and the quiet rural setting all combine to provide a warm and peaceful atmosphere where guests can relax and unwind.

Main guest lounge with feature gas fire and landscape windows

Westwood Lodge caters mainly to international tourists, many of whom come on the recommendation of travel wholesalers. Other Free Independent Travellers come from the business website www.westwoodlodge.co.nz with its secure booking form. Because of its growing reputation as a provider of quality accommodation, average monthly occupancy at Westwood Lodge is growing year by year and is projected to exceed 60% by March 2009.

Westwood Lodge boutique Bed and Breakfast has come on to the market. This established business is being sold by the owner as going concern on a “walk-in walk-out” basis, including forward bookings. It would ideally suit an on-site owner-operator who can bring a background in the hospitality industry and the ability to provide guests with unobtrusive service. The business could equally be operated by an absentee owner and an on-site Manager.

South Westland is a magic place to live and work and a perennial favourite with travellers from all over the world. If you are looking for a progressive business in a high-profile tourist town, seriously consider what Westwood Lodge has to offer.

Westwood Lodge provides 4.5 star accommodation for discerning guests

Luxury guest accommodation is provided in superbly comfortable, large open plan rooms:

1 x Main House Grand Suite
Comprising a Super King Bed, ensuite bathroom with open tiled shower and French tub, separate large lounge room, garden setting with alpine views.

Spacious suite with Super King Bed

2 x Main House Suites
Each comprising a Super King Bed, ensuite bathroom with open tiled shower and French tub.

6 x Coach House Suites
Each comprising a Super King or Twin Beds, ensuite bathroom with large open tiled shower, private balconies, lounge area.

All suites include electric blankets, electric heating, underfloor heating in the ensuite bathrooms, and tea and coffee making facilities. Each Super King bed can be made up as twin beds. All rooms throughout Westwood Lodge are strictly no-smoking.

Lodge features:

• Large lounge with Bar, feature gas fire and large viewing window.
• Dining room with large 14-seater table.
• Conservatory.
• Billiard room with full-size snooker table.
• Patios, petanque court and full-size checker board.
• Natural bush gardens.

Billiard Room with full-size table

Guest services:

• Continental and Cooked Breakfast.
• SKY television.
• WIFI Internet.
• Library.
• Barbecue.
• Ample parking.

Potential to grow the business

The present owners have concentrated on providing exceptional B&B facilities. Drinks are available under an honesty system and basic food platters are available. There is a great opportunity to increase profits from food and beverages, particularly as most guests want to “stay in” for at least one night of their stay.

Freehold going concern

The owners are selling Westwood Lodge as a going concern (land, buildings, business). The property (8313 square metres) is located on State Highway 6, just outside the township of Franz Josef Glacier in South Westland. The township is easily accessed by car (with plenty of parking available) or by a pleasant 15 minute walk along a designated footpath.

Westwood Lodge buildings set among landscaped grounds

The property comprises two main buildings – the Main Lodge and the Coach House – constructed from timber in the Fraemohs style (see http://www.fraemohshomes.com). Floors are a mix of timber and concrete and the roof is of long-run iron. Floors are carpeted and there are ceramic tiles in wet areas.

The Main Lodge (486 square metres plus veranda of 44 square metres) includes three accommodation suites, a fully equipped Office- Reception, full commercial kitchen, and in-house apartment (for the Lodge Manager). The Coach House (299 square metres plus veranda of 119 square metres) has 6 accommodation rooms.
The property also provides shed outbuildings (96 square metres) for storage.

Owner's Accommodation
Westwood Lodge provides a separate 2-bedroom cottage (82 square metres) for the owners.

Assets being sold

The property comes with an extensive list of fittings, fixtures and chattels.

Day to day management

Business Hours
Monday to Sunday – 7.00 am to 8.00 pm, depending on the season.

Staff
The Lodge is operated by one full time person with assistance from 2 part time and 2 seasonal workers. If required, the present owner is available to assist the new owner, terms by arrangement.

Licences:
Liquor Licence.
Bar managers Licence.

Stock:
Wet and dry stock will total between $5000 and $10,000.

Database:
A customer database will be provided as part of the business sale along with relevant price list and manuals.

Call Marcel on +64 3 752 0112 (day) or 0275 449 686 (anytime)

Franz Josef, Glacier Country

Franz Josef Village is a picturesque village in the heart of the South West New Zealand World Heritage Area. It is about 140 km south of Greymouth and about 280 km northwest of Wanaka and is a favourite stopping place for tourists.

Most travellers visit the Franz Josef Glacier to see the ice fall that nestles in a valley lined with lush green rainforest. Approximately 7000 years old, the glacier extends 12 kilometres from the high snowfields of the Southern Alps and almost to the sea. Others take guided walks on the ice or make scenic flights over the glacier in fixed wing aircraft or helicopters. There is a heli-pad at Westwood Lodge and many guests take scenic flights directly from the guest lounge.

The town offers a range of other attractions including an indoor ice climbing wall, scenic bush walks, off road 4WD excursions, quad bike adventures, skydiving, and eco-cruises on nearby Lake Mapourika. Other eco-tourism ventures include rental and guided kayaking trips on the beautiful Okarito lagoon to visit the Kotuku (White Heron) colony. This is the only breeding colony of these graceful birds in New Zealand.

The West Coast of New Zealand is an environmental treasure with swift–flowing streams, primeval forests, serene lakes, and wild ocean beaches. There is much for visitors to see and do.

To find out more about Franz Josef click on,

http://www.glaciercountry.co.nz/default.asp
http://www.franzjosefglacier.com/
http://www.nzescape.com/franz-josef-fox-glacier-attractions.html
http://www.glaciervalley.co.nz/
http://www.acrosscountryquadbikes.co.nz/
http://www.glacierhelicopters.co.nz/franz.asp
http://www.hukawai.co.nz/