Marland Motel — Powell River, BC

Marland Motel is a 19-unit motel for sale in Powell River, BC, on the upper Sunshine Coast. The property is a motel and cottage complex on Thunder Bay Street. It also includes an adjacent lot under the same ownership. The same owner has run it for 20 years and is now ready to retire. As a result, it transfers turnkey to a new owner-operator. The motel sits minutes from the Westview ferry terminal. Therefore, it draws steady demand from ferry traffic, local industry, and tourism.

The Marland Motel Property

The property has five standalone cottages and a four-unit building. In addition, a ten-unit two-storey building anchors the site. There is also a three-to-four bedroom owner’s residence with an on-site office. Notably, 13 of the 19 units include full kitchens. As a result, the motel suits both nightly guests and longer stays.

The motel sits on about 0.9 acres at 7156 Thunder Bay Street. Furthermore, the sale is a dual-title package. It also includes a neighbouring residential lot under the same ownership. Together, the two titles form an uncommon land position on a key arterial. The motel first opened in 1955. Since then, the owners have reinvested in the buildings. For example, they replaced part of the roof in 2022. They also fully repaired the two-storey building after a 2024 pipe burst. Today, every building is back in operation.

Steady, Multi-Segment Demand

The Westview terminal connects Powell River to Comox on Vancouver Island. As a result, ferry passengers, commercial travellers, and crews need rooms all year. In addition, forestry, marine, and construction work add steady demand. Meanwhile, outdoor tourism keeps growing each season. Therefore, occupancy does not rely on one segment or the summer peak.

The local market is also supply-constrained. Because of this, a focused owner-operator can grow revenue further. Moreover, the full kitchens and dual-title land base set this deal apart.

The Powell River Advantage

Powell River anchors the northern Sunshine Coast. It also links the mainland to Vancouver Island. The Marland Motel sits minutes from the ferry terminal and downtown. In addition, it is close to marine and outdoor-recreation draws. As a result, the site combines transportation, industry, and tourism demand. To learn more, visit the City of Powell River.

Overall, the motel offers a diversified, year-round revenue base. It also holds a landmark commercial site. In such a small, tightly held market, that position is hard to assemble today.

Property Details

About BC Commercial Group

BC Commercial Group specializes in BC hospitality and commercial real estate, representing hotels, motels, lodges, campgrounds, and commercial properties across the province. Marland Motel is represented by Larry Berisoff and Brady Berisoff of BC Commercial Group — RE/MAX Kelowna. Browse our active BC hospitality listings.

All inquiries, tours, and discussions must be conducted through BC Commercial Group. No direct contact with the property or ownership.