Its Not the Ettamogah Pub

....But arguably this is the New Zealand equivalent located on the main tourist highway to and from the iconic South Island Glaciers.
The Empire Hotel, Ross on New Zealand's West Coast is a publican's dream who possesses good marketing skills and the foresight of a fantastic opportunity and has been described by the Lonely Planet Tourist Guide as "the hidden jewel" of the West Coast.
When you walk into the hotel it's like stepping back in time to the pioneering days of New Zealand's famous gold rush and you find yourself in an atmosphere untarnished by the modern brush. The bar and restaurant feature a lot of the old original chattels, huge open log fire and wood work such as the bar itself and staircase and the walls are festooned with memorabilia from a bygone age, Stain glass windows and panels, photos and various historic knick knacks just to name a few. Climb the ornate wooden staircase to the 10 large accommodation rooms above, these again are original with all the potential in the world to enhance for all manner of tourists and local New Zealander's alike.
A modern equipped kitchen caters for the attached restaurant which comfortably seats between 40 and 60 depending on the configuration and style of service. The restaurant enjoys excellent lunch trade from coaches, weddings and outside catering.
The hotel currently enjoys a very good local, lunch and F.I.T (Free and Independent Traveller) trade but could easily be enhanced by marketing further to Coach and Backpacker tourist companies to increase the already comfortable turnover. Further opportunity lies in the proposed start and finish point to the West Coast cycle trail which could be completed as early as mid 2012.
Along side the hotel you will find an additional 14 backpacker units with stand alone ablution block consisting of toilets, showers, kitchen, laundry and on the same title next to the backpacker units there is also 8 power sites for campervans.
A number of other opportunities exist along side this property which may also be of strategic interest so if you are a forward thinker and want to be a part of New Zealand's history but more importantly in building a real tourist icon for the future then you need look no further.
A lease option could also be considered to the right operator.
Call today in confidence to discuss financials and options available regarding this sale.