Marland Motel
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 at 7156 Thunder Bay Street, and 13 of the 19 units have full kitchens. The sale also includes a separately titled residential lot next door. Together, the two parcels cover 0.913 acres on a busy Powell River arterial. The asking price is $1,950,000, and the transaction is a share sale.
A 19-Unit Motel for Sale in Powell River
The site has five standalone cottages, a 4-unit building and a 10-unit two-storey building. In addition, a 3 to 4 bedroom owner’s suite with an on-site office is included. Room types range from standard rooms with two double beds to kitchenette units, cabins with kitchens, and family rooms with a kitchen and a separate bedroom. As a result, the motel suits nightly travellers as well as longer stays.
The motel first opened in 1955. Since then, the owners have kept reinvesting. For example, part of the roof was replaced with metal roofing in 2022, and the two-storey building has been fully repaired and is back in operation. Guests also have a hot tub, free WiFi, non-smoking rooms, a picnic and play area, and pet-friendly rooms. Restaurants and the beach are within walking distance.
A Second Titled Lot
The adjacent residential lot is about 0.36 acres and sits on its own title. It gives the property an uncommonly large footprint for this part of Powell River. Buyers should confirm what the lot allows with the City of Powell River.
Year-Round Demand on the Sunshine Coast
Powell River is the hub of the northern Sunshine Coast. BC Ferries connects its Westview terminal to Comox on Vancouver Island, so ferry passengers and commercial travellers need rooms throughout the year. In addition, forestry, construction and marine industries bring steady business travel. Meanwhile, the area’s outdoor tourism keeps growing. Therefore, demand at the Marland Motel extends well beyond the summer season.
The motel is currently owner-operated with no employees. That makes it a natural fit for an owner-operator who wants to live on site and run a hands-on business in a coastal community.
Property Details
| Address | 7156 Thunder Bay St, Powell River, BC V8A 1E6 |
| Rental Units | 19 units, 13 with full kitchens |
| Buildings | 5 cottages, a 4-unit building and a 10-unit two-storey building, plus owner’s suite |
| Land | 0.913 acres total, on two titles (adjacent lot about 0.36 acres) |
| Zoning | C4 (Tourist Commercial) on the motel site. Adjacent lot OCP: Urban Residential Single Family. Confirm permitted uses with the City of Powell River. |
| Water and Sewer | Municipal |
| Owner’s Suite | 3 to 4 bedrooms with on-site office |
| Year Built | 1955 |
| Asking Price | $1,950,000 |
| Sale Structure | Share Sale |
Financial information is provided upon execution of an NDA.
Property Details
| Pricing & Terms | |
|---|---|
| Price | $1,950,000 |
| Property Taxes | $21,489.89 for 2026 |
| Sale Type | Share Sale |
| Land and Building | Yes |
| The Property | |
| Total Units | 19 |
| Kitchen Units | 13 |
| Lot Size (Acres) | 0.913 |
| Zoning | C4 (Tourist Commercial) |
| Year Built | 1955 |
| Residence | Yes |
| Restaurant | No |
| Services | |
| Water | Municipal |
| Wastewater | Municipal |
| Reference | |
| Reference No. | 2009 |
| MLS® Number | 20067 |
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About BC Commercial Group
BC Commercial Group is a hospitality specialist that handles all types of commercial real estate across British Columbia: hotels, motels, campgrounds, RV parks, resorts, land and commercial property. Larry Berisoff brings 35 years in hospitality real estate, and together the team has nearly 40 years of combined experience getting the right deal done.
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