The Oceanfront Hotel and Accommodations has been in business since 1975. The building has been completely renovated and upgraded throughout the years.
We have a total of 5 apartments (full kitchens), 12 suites/rooms (kitchenettes), 6 tourist/ guest rooms (no kitchenette) and a tenant laundry room. We are the only hotel in town.
Currently the owners and managers live in 2 of the apartments and we have 12 long term tenants. 4 of the spaces are wheelchair accessible/friendly. There are no mosquitoes in this area. You can leave the patio doors open at night and sleep listening to the sound of the waves. There is excellent drinking water and we are on sewer system.
There is an outside ATM, which is the only place in town for people to get cash. There is no bank on Malcolm Island.
The pub closed during COVID, and we have not reopened it. We are ready to retire and look forward to enjoying the lifestyle that Malcolm Island offers: sports fishing, kayaking, hiking, camping, and beachcombing. We pay a management couple to help with the daily running of the business, and we have streamlined our day-to-day operations to be the minimum amount of work.
The pub, restaurant, and commercial kitchen are all still there, waiting for the new owners to work as much or as little as they like.
The website has been newly built, and new photos were taken recently.
The replacement cost of this building would be in excess of 7 million dollars, and they are prohibiting all construction this close to the beach.
Business Highlights
• Turnkey business with revenue from monthly rentals, outside ATM machine and tourist accommodations.
• 25,000 sq.ft. concrete block building on water and sewer. 140’ walk on oceanfront with concrete retaining wall. Pebble beach.
• Owners are retiring after 40 years. They will train a buyer and possibly carry a mortgage with an adequate down payment. Owner’s and manager’s 2-bedroom apartment available on the main floor and another one on the beach level.
• Significant investments by current owners in recent years to modernize facilities.
• 600-amp electrical service with new masts & mains and main panel. 3 phase power
• Stable, long term, senior tenants.
• Only hotel on Malcolm Island in the heart of whale watching and sports fishing country. 50 metres from the ferry.
• Class A liquor license and 7000’ of available space for pub and restaurant. Commercial kitchen.
• Live in maintenance person.
Opportunities
• There are 4000 square feet on the top floor waiting to be developed. It could be for a fabulous owners’ accommodation or guest accommodation. There are stunning views across Broughton Strait and fabulous wildlife and sunset viewing.
• There are areas yet to be developed for more level entry, wheelchair accessible suites.
• The building has the equivalent of 3 waterfront homes plus solid income opportunities throughout.
• The top floor and/or pub space also lends itself to art retreats, yoga retreats etc. No marketing has been done to the younger generations who are interested in mountain biking and kayaking etc.
• On the street level there is a fully appointed to go, take-out kitchen and window. It was built during covid. It is perfect for an ice cream parlour or coffee shop or take out restaurant.
• There are tiled floors at the beach level which would make part of the beach level space perfect for a sauna or exercise room.
• Malcolm Island is becoming a wedding destination.
• Our oceanfront rooms with balconies are our best rooms for guests. They are ready for an upgrade. Currently they rent for $225 per night and tend to be full during our summer season. Check out our Trip Advisor reviews.
• There is a road access at the south end of the hotel which allows easy access to the beach level.
More information about the area
• There is a very affordable harbour 1 mile away with lots of good moorage for all types of craft. There is fabulous crabbing in Rough Bay and beautiful clean beaches to walk on and kayak from.
• Wildlife viewing, whale watching and sports fishing. Exciting halibut and salmon fishing in front of the hotel. We are in the heart of the North Island ecotourism area.
• Excellent school on the island. Community gardens available for rent. The museum is a big draw for people who want to know more about Malcolm Island’s Finnish history.