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Cafe for Sale in Neiafu, Tonga

For Sale: Tonga's floating cafe and bar with established tourist and local customer base.

Established 5-10 year(s)
Employees 2 - 5
Legal Entity Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Reported Sales USD 45 thousand
Run Rate Sales USD 68 thousand
EBITDA Margin 20 - 30 %
Industries Cafes
Locations  Neiafu
Local Time 5:07 PM Pacific / Tongatapu
Listed By Business Owner / Director
Status Active
Overall Rating
Full Sale
Asking Price: USD 250 thousand (Native Currency: TOP 600,000)
Reason: Business has reached a stage where it is ready for the next owner to take it forward. With the right... View More
Includes physical assets worth USD 89 thousand
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Business Overview
• Client base: Serves a mix of international tourists visiting Vava’u, Tonga, and local residents. On peak days, we host dozens of guests, with repeat visits from locals and strong word-of-mouth among travelers.
• Revenue model: Primary income comes from food and beverage sales. Secondary revenue streams include private event bookings and the newly launched breakfast service featuring Tongan coffee, herbal teas, and locally made dainties.
• Promoter experience: The business is operated by an experienced entrepreneur with a background in systems design, workflow automation, and global virtual business management. This expertise ensures efficient operations, strong documentation, and scalable processes.
• Business relationships: Maintains close ties with local fishermen (for fresh catch), suppliers of Tongan coffee and teas, and tourism operators who recommend the bar to visitors. These relationships strengthen authenticity and supply reliability.
• Awards & recognition: While formal awards are pending, the business has quickly become a “must-visit” destination in Vava’u, frequently highlighted in local tourism guides and social media posts by travelers.
• Unique selling proposition: Only floating bar in the region, offering a one-of-a-kind lifestyle experience that blends hospitality with adventure.
• The business appeals to buyers seeking a turnkey hospitality venture with strong tourism potential and unique positioning.
Products & Services Overview
• Signature cocktails & beverages: Tropical cocktails, local beers, and premium spirits remain the most popular items, especially for tourists seeking a unique island experience.
• Famous fish & chips: Made with locally caught mahi mahi or red snapper, this dish is a signature favorite and a consistent bestseller.
• Floating bar experience: Guests pay for the novelty of enjoying food and drinks on the water, surrounded by pristine ocean views. It also has a floating trampoline, a floating pool and the most beautiful sunsets.
• Private events & group bookings: Sundowners, birthdays, and special occasions generate higher-margin sales.
• Breakfast service: Freshly brewed Tongan coffee, herbal teas, and locally made dainties/snacks are being introduced to attract morning visitors and diversify revenue streams.
Who uses them & how:
• Tourists & travellers: Yachts and visitors to Vava’u, Tonga, enjoy the floating bar as a lifestyle experience, indulging in cocktails, fish & chips, and now breakfast options during their stay.
• Residents: Community members frequent for socializing, weekend relaxation, and special events.
Assets Overview
Tangible assets:
• Floating bar facility: Fully owned floating building (TOP 60-80K).
• Moorings: 4 fully owned moorings, ensuring secure anchorage and operational flexibility.
Equipment & infrastructure:
• Anchors, chains, flotation system, ladder, safety equipment (TOP 60-80K)
• Solar power system, solar refrigerator, water pump, commercial ice machine.
• Kitchen equipment including double deep fryer, beer keg machine, soda stream, dishes, linens, tables, and chairs.
• Dinghy with engine, kayaks, floating trampoline, VHF radios, speakers.
• Amenities: Composting toilet, seating arrangements, bar counters, and service stations.
• Total tangible asset value: Approx. TOP 213,915 (replacement cost basis) built 3 years ago.
Intangible assets:
• Liquor License: Fully transferable, allowing immediate continuation of beverage service.
• Brand & reputation: The brand is recognized locally as a “must-visit” destination, with strong word-of-mouth among tourists and locals.
• Business relationships: Established supplier connections with local fishermen (fresh Mahi Mahi and Red Snapper), coffee/tea producers, and tourism operators who recommend the venue.
• Expansion potential: Floating platform design allows easy enlargement of the facility to increase capacity or add new features.
• Turnkey operations: Buyer inherits a fully operational business with systems, equipment, and licenses in place, ready to generate revenue immediately.
Facilities Overview
• Structure: A custom-built floating bar located in the waters of Vava’u, Tonga. It is a single-level floating platform with an open deck layout, covered service area, and kitchen space.
• Approximately 800 sqft (74 m2), designed to accommodate both casual dining and private events.
• Number of floors: One spacious deck level optimized for hospitality service.
• Ownership: The facility is fully owned, with no rental or lease obligations.
• Moorings: Comes with four fully owned moorings, ensuring secure anchorage on 1 mooring and additional income from the 3 rental moorings.
• Licensing: Includes a liquor license, corporation and other licensing/permits, allowing immediate continuation of beverage service without regulatory delays.
• Amenities: Fully self contained with solar power, water catchment, composting toilet and equipped with bar counters, kitchen facilities for signature dishes, beverage service stations, and seating arrangements for groups and events.
• Expansion potential: The floating platform design allows for easy expansion in size, enabling future owners to increase capacity or add new features with minimal structural limitations.
• Unique advantage: Guests enjoy panoramic ocean views and direct boat access, making it both a hospitality venue and a destination attraction.
Capitalization Overview
Has 2 shareholders with 50% ownership each. 100% of the business is for sale. There are no debts or loans outstanding. We have been operating this business seasonally (May - Oct), but it can operate 12 months if desired.
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