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Resort Investment Opportunity in El Castillo, Nicaragua

For Sale: Ecolodge in Nicaragua with luxury bungalows, strong margins, and growing international demand.

Established 5-10 year(s)
Employees 5 - 10
Legal Entity Public Limited Company
Reported Sales USD 122 thousand
Run Rate Sales USD 144 thousand
EBITDA Margin 28 %
Industries Resorts
Locations  El Castillo
Local Time 7:26 AM America / Managua
Listed By Business Owner / Director
Status Active
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USD 170 thousand for 20.0% stake (Native Currency: USD 170,000)
Reason: Seeking investment to expand capacity by adding 2 luxury bungalows.
Includes physical assets worth USD 170 thousand
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Business Overview
- Boutique ecolodge located near a scenic forest and river in Nicaragua, offering an immersive nature experience.
- Features 8 luxury bungalows designed for comfort and relaxation, catering to eco-conscious travelers.
- On-site restaurant serving organic and local cuisine, enhancing the guest experience with a focus on sustainability.
- Outdoor pool that promotes relaxation and enjoyment, making it an ideal retreat for visitors.
- Ranked among the Top 10 ecolodges in Nicaragua, recognized for quality and eco-friendly practices.
- Multiple sales channels including direct bookings, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and tour operators, ensuring wide market reach.
- Maintains strong operational margins of over 25%, indicating effective cost management and profitability.
- Experienced double-digit sales growth over the past five years, showcasing consistent demand and market expansion.
- Average occupancy rate of 25% annually, with peak season rates jumping to 40-50% from November to April, maximizing revenue during high season.
- Plans for growth aiming for $300-350k in annual sales, reflecting a strong business trajectory and potential for further expansion.
- Fully compliant with local regulations, holding tourism certificates, tax licenses, and eco-friendly certifications, enhancing credibility and customer trust.
Products & Services Overview
Hospitality services, including room stays in 8 luxury bungalows, wildlife tours, on-site dining featuring organic local cuisine, and transportation services for guests.
These offerings cater primarily to eco-conscious travelers from Northern and Central Europe, who make up around 80% of the guest base, with the remainder largely from the USA.
Assets Overview
Physical assets include:
- 26 hectares of land.
- Teak plantation.
- Resort with restaurant, two houses for staff and eight luxury bungalows, yoga deck and pool, two motor boats and two canoes.
Facilities Overview
Fully owned land and construction spanning 26 hectares, featuring 8 luxury bungalows, a restaurant, an outdoor pool, forested areas, and all required equipment (boats and machinery). The property has a recent valuation and includes a 15-year-old teak plantation.
Located on the San Juan River, El Castillo.
Capitalization Overview
The business is self-funded, fully owned, and has no outstanding loans or debts.
There are two partners with a 70/30 ownership split.
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