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Banquet Hall for Sale in Negombo, Sri Lanka
Lagoon view property with 8 guest house rooms & banquet hall with 250 pax capacity.
Plan to sell a lagoon view property with a well-ranked guest house & and a banquet hall which is situated on 1.12 acres of land with almost a 100 m breadth of view.
- This land is on one of the prime properties in Negombo.
- The hotel consists of fully furnished 9 bedrooms with air conditioning & running hot water.
- It also has a banquet hall, is fully air-conditioned and equipped holds a capacity of 250 pax with a large open car park.
- Property owners have their private villa with newly built 3 rooms and are able to build more floors.
- In-house natural fish breeding pond for tilapia with infrastructure to build an infinity swimming pool.
- The property is 15 min drive from the Colombo international airport, and 10 min to the Negombo city center perfectly situated in Negombo with all means of transport within walking distance but still holds the beauty of the lagoon and serenity.
- Prior to the current global situation the average occupancy rate was around 70% around the year season and off-season on average and we are rapidly growing up again in business.
Run Rate Sales
USD
240 thousand
EBITDA Margin
40 %
Hotel for Sale in Negombo, Sri Lanka
Boutique hotel in Negombo beach side which consist 12 bedrooms with swimming pool and restaurant.
Our hotel has 12 bedrooms with attached bathrooms and all the furniture is included in the transaction.
The facility has a swimming pool and a huge beautiful garden.
The hotel has a CCTV security system and 100% privacy.
Our average occupancy rate is 60%-70%.
Run Rate Sales
USD
90 thousand
EBITDA Margin
20 - 30 %
Hotel Assets for Rent in Negombo, Sri Lanka
For Rent: Hotel with 10 rooms, 2 restaurants and swimming pool in Negombo, Sri Lanka.
Prime location: Situated in the heart of Negombo, Sri Lanka, this boutique hotel captures the essence of both coastal luxury and urban convenience, making it an attractive spot for tourists.
- Modern amenities: The property features 10 elegantly designed rooms, 2 upscale restaurants, and a stunning rooftop swimming pool, providing guests with a comprehensive luxury experience.
- Dining & entertainment: The hotel offers diverse culinary experiences, with a menu that ranges from gourmet meals to handcrafted cocktails, served in a vibrant ambiance with both indoor and alfresco dining options.
- Strategic proximity: Guests benefit from easy access to local attractions, water sports, and a buzzing nightlife, while also enjoying a serene retreat, thereby enhancing their travel experience.
- Financial performance: The hotel is a profitable operation, generating a substantial LKR 300-400K in daily business, highlighting its strong market position and consistent revenue stream.
- Tenant has to pay a refundable deposit of LKR 20 million.
- Business has an incorporation certificate and its own registered brand for operations.
- Property is owned by a single owner with no liabilities.
Ownership Duration
5-10 year(s)
Industries
Hotels
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Hotel Assets for Rent in Negombo, Sri Lanka
For Rent: Hotel with 10 rooms, 2 restaurants and swimming pool in Negombo, Sri Lanka.
Prime location: Situated in the heart of Negombo, Sri Lanka, this boutique hotel captures the essence of both coastal luxury and urban convenience, making it an attractive spot for tourists.
- Modern amenities: The property features 10 elegantly designed rooms, 2 upscale restaurants, and a stunning rooftop swimming pool, providing guests with a comprehensive luxury experience.
- Dining & entertainment: The hotel offers diverse culinary experiences, with a menu that ranges from gourmet meals to handcrafted cocktails, served in a vibrant ambiance with both indoor and alfresco dining options.
- Strategic proximity: Guests benefit from easy access to local attractions, water sports, and a buzzing nightlife, while also enjoying a serene retreat, thereby enhancing their travel experience.
- Financial performance: The hotel is a profitable operation, generating a substantial LKR 300-400K in daily business, highlighting its strong market position and consistent revenue stream.
- Tenant has to pay a refundable deposit of LKR 20 million.
- Business has an incorporation certificate and its own registered brand for operations.
- Property is owned by a single owner with no liabilities.
Ownership Duration
5-10 year(s)
Industries
Hotels
Newly Established Hotel Equity Stake For Sale in Dambulla, Sri Lanka
Dubai-based boutique hospitality venture seeking investment to build experience-led hotel chain across Sri Lanka.
Dubai-based hospitality venture planning to develop a boutique hotel chain in Sri Lanka, focused on premium, experience-led stays.
- Concept centers on micro-boutique luxury properties with 6–8 rooms, enabling high personalization and curated guest experiences.
- Combines accommodation with Sri Lankan craft-focused food and beverage offerings, positioning as a lifestyle hospitality brand.
- Integrates wellness, adventure activities, and curated local experiences to enhance guest engagement and extend length of stay.
- Builds demand through a proprietary calendar of cultural events and festivals, reducing seasonality and driving repeat visits.
- Targets a growing tourism market with Sri Lanka expected to surpass 3 million annual arrivals, creating strong tailwinds.
- Positioned to capture a gap in the premium experiential boutique segment with limited organized competition.
- Operates a hybrid model of owned and leased properties, with an asset-light leasing strategy enabling faster, lower-risk expansion.
- Two properties already secured, providing an early foundation for rollout and proof of concept.
- Benefits from favorable unit economics with USD-linked revenues against a lower local cost base, targeting strong EBITDA margins.
- Inspired by proven global models combining high-performing lifestyle F&B with boutique hospitality formats.
- Business registrations currently in process, with operations expected to commence post-approvals.
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Ayurvedic Clinic for Sale in Negombo, Sri Lanka
All-inclusive Ayurvedic retreat packages with personalized treatments and meals, focused on premium experiences for guests.
The business offers a specialized Ayurvedic treatment package for couples, or 2 people ensuring a holistic approach to health and relaxation.
- The package includes Ayurvedic meals for breakfast, lunch, snacks, fruit juices and dinner, complemented by tailored treatments designed for each individual's needs.
- Priced at just USD 130 (approximately LKR 42K) per day for a couple, it’s an affordable luxury to rejuvenate your mind and body.
- Guests can choose to stay for either a single day or extend their visit up to one month, providing flexibility based on personal schedules and treatment plans suggested by the inhouse ayurvedic doctors.
- Business caters to all genders, ensuring a welcoming environment for both males and females.
- With the 2-week treatment and stay as our best seller, the business enjoys a high average order value of LKR 5 Lac, and our customers love the experience we provide.
- Business maintains an exclusive approach by enrolling a maximum of only 5 couples per month, guaranteeing personalized care and attention for each guest.
Run Rate Sales
USD
91 thousand
EBITDA Margin
40 %
Banquet Hall for Sale in Ja-Ela, Sri Lanka
Wedding and event hall in Ja-Ela, Sri Lanka, with strong financial performance and loyal clientele.
Located in Ja-Ela, Sri Lanka, our wedding and event hall is a well-established business known for its excellent performance in hosting a variety of events.
- We cater to approximately 15–20 events each month, making us a popular choice for weddings, family celebrations, and corporate functions.
- Our facility features three event halls: two spacious halls with a capacity of 250 guests each, and a smaller hall accommodating 150 guests.
- The property is equipped with modern dining facilities and commercial kitchens, ideal for serving high-quality meals.
- The property includes ample car parking, ensuring convenience for all attendees.
- Our business has all the valid operating permits, providing peace of mind for both us and our clients. No industry-specific licenses or certifications are required, simplifying the process for prospective buyers.
Run Rate Sales
USD
360 thousand
EBITDA Margin
10 - 20 %
Resort Equity Stake For Sale in Gampaha, Sri Lanka
Partially completed nature resort in Sri Lanka seeking equity funding to complete development.
Current Project Information.
The project spans approximately 3 acres, 3 roods and 24 perches and is currently around 75% completed.
Planned accommodation includes 8 premium air-conditioned rooms and 2 private pool cabanas, with the remaining finishing works including bathrooms, roofing, interiors and related facilities.
The destination is designed to offer nature and water-based attractions, family entertainment, landscaped areas, dining spaces and event opportunities.
Planned revenue streams include accommodation bookings, entry fees, water activities, premium dining, family entertainment and events.
The project is targeted at both local and international leisure travellers seeking luxury accommodation and nature-based experiences.
The resort is currently under development and has not yet officially opened; therefore, it is not currently generating operating revenue.
The resort is planned to launch once the remaining funding is secured and the outstanding construction and development work is completed.
The business currently has 5 employees.
Business is currently registered as an Individual Business / Sole Proprietorship.
A separate company incorporation process is currently underway specifically to structure the project for the investor process.
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Hotel for Sale in Maharagama, Sri Lanka
For sale: Non-operational halfway-built hotel with 4 floors located in Sri Lanka.
Hotel that has been built halfway and in non-operational.
- The property has a hotel building, an old house, a water well, a jackfruit tree, and a mango tree along with an access road only 10 feet wide.
- Property has pipe water and 3-phase electricity with another single line for the old house.
- There are 4 floors in the business with a measurement of 1,500 Sq. Ft. each.
- Promoter has experience in the tourism industry.
- Business does not have any approvals or licenses as the business never started.
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Hotel for Sale in Colombo, Sri Lanka
16-room Sri Lanka Tourism-recognized hotel with 80% year-round occupancy and strong OTA presence.
Run Rate Sales
USD
128 thousand
EBITDA Margin
25 %
Hotel for Sale in Aluthgama, Sri Lanka
Hotel with 16 rooms and pool with 100% occupancy rate before the pandemic for sale.
Run Rate Sales
USD
300 thousand
EBITDA Margin
30 %
Hotel for Sale in Colombo, Sri Lanka
For Sale: 168 room hotel in a prime property in Colombo spread over 0.44 acres.
Plan to sell a 168 room 4 star hotel which is situated on 0.44 acres of land.
- This land is on one of the prime beachfront properties in Colombo.
- The hotel is 12 storeys and consists of fully furnished bedrooms with luxury fixtures and fittings.
- It also has central air conditioning and all other facilities with 4 star class of hotels.
- The general area includes a gymnasium, swimming pool, health centre, sauna, restaurant, mini conference hall, pool, main bar, restaurant, coffee shop, pastry shop, travel & tours office.
- Also has a banquet hall on the rooftop which can cater to over 250 people and has panoramic views.
- Prior to the current global situation the average occupancy rate was around 70%. These numbers have seen a fall due to Covid situation. Numbers on the profile are pre Covid.
Run Rate Sales
USD
1.08 million
EBITDA Margin
25 %
Hotel Equity Stake For Sale in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Invest in a scalable 8-suite luxury hospitality business offering premium accommodations and services.
Situated in Colombo, a luxury property featuring 8 premium en-suite rooms, targeting global tourists, travelers, and diplomatic guests.
-The property is currently leased out, and the lease term is set to expire in one year.
- The villa serves as a venue for private events such as executive retreats and corporate functions, appealing to corporates, embassies, and event planners through day-use bookings with optional catering and pool access.
- Offers value-added services like airport transfers, guided tours, and in-villa dining to provide guests comfort and enhance their stay with personalized hospitality options.
- Plans for collaboration with tour operators, OTAs, and local service providers aim to broaden reach and enrich the guest experience with localized cultural immersion.
- Led by an experienced entrepreneur with a background in logistics, hospitality, and international trade, the business is poised for scalability with potential expansion of properties or services in the future.
- Strategic investment will support expansion plans, upgrade guest amenities, and ensure sustainable growth, with detailed financial projections illustrating attractive ROI potential.
- The business owner formally holds the deed to the property.
Run Rate Sales
USD
32 thousand
EBITDA Margin
40 %
Hotel Equity Stake For Sale in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Business consulting firm seeking to develop a luxury boutique hotel on 2,500 square meter property.
The business is in the consultation industry currently but we would shift to the hotel industry in the coming future.
- We are working on 4 consultation projects currently. 2 projects are for e-commerce businesses, one is for the brand restructuring of an international school and the final one is for a luxury villa project. For our consultation activity, we are assisting our clients by creating business plans and conducting marketing research. However, this is a temporary activity as our main area of interest is in the hotel industry. Post funding, we are going to solely dedicate the business to hotel operations. The values for the run-rate sales and the EBITDA margin that is mentioned on the profile was solely generated through the business' consultation activity only (for now).
- We are seeking to develop a luxury and eco-friendly hotel on a 2,500 square meter property for our business and we will be taking care of the operations post-launch. Construction would take at least 2 years. Land has been developed (ready for construction) and the business has already paid 1/3rd of the LKR 18 million required to purchase the property.
- We are developing 9 geodesic domes out of which 7 domes are for accommodation, 1 dome is for yoga and other recreational activities and 1 dome is for a restaurant that is connected to a kitchen.
- In context to the 7 geodesic domes (accommodation), one dome is going to be built out of glass with 6 mm thickness and an area of 28 square meters. It can accommodate two people.
- The remaining 6 domes will be made out of PVC and metal. Out of these, 2 domes will have a thickness of 7 mm and an area of 42 square meter while the remaining 4 domes will have a thickness of 8 mm and an area of 54 square meters.
- In the beginning, we plan to charge USD 80/per night (double occupancy) but going forward, we plan to increase it to USD 100/per night and then USD 150/per night.
- The property is located at a very scenic and touristic location near Ella town against a mountain backdrop with pleasant temperatures of around 26 degrees Celsius during day-time.
- Our geodesic domes use 60% less material than a typical dome and are 40% more energy efficient. The rooms inside are well-ventilated and will be fully air-conditioned.
- Promoter has already tied-up with 10 - 15 travel agencies based in Germany, Demark, Slovenia, Canada, USA, and Spain. One of our project partners is in India and is tying up with the tour agencies over there. Planning to conduct a dedicated marketing campaign for Chinese tourists post construction (social media and paid digital advertising).
- Owner has over 10+ years of experience in hospitality industry and 5 years in the luxury travel segment.
Run Rate Sales
USD
7.2 thousand
EBITDA Margin
20 %
Newly Established Resort Equity Stake For Sale in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Pre-revenue resort hotel project in Sri Lanka offering waterfront hospitality and sale-and-lease-back units, seeks investment.
We’re launching an exciting resort hotel project just south of Colombo, Sri Lanka, which is currently in the planning stage and pre-revenue.
- Already secured a prime 26-acre piece of land next to the largest water body in the country, boasting approximately 600 meters of waterfront, with the land ownership documents in place.
- The location offers access to the Indian Ocean by boat, with the river approximately 180 meters wide, providing a unique waterfront setting.
- It’s approximately an hour’s drive from the airport via the highway, offering convenient access for tourists.
- We’ve already obtained the primary building approvals, with final approval pending completion of the project design.
- The project will be developed in phases over 5 years, with the first phase expected to be completed in 3 years.
- We aim to start selling units in approximately 18 months under a sale-and-lease-back model.
- Projecting gross revenue of around USD 43 million, with an EBITDA margin of approximately 39%.
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
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Equity Investment: This involves purchasing shares of a company. Equity investors become partial owners and have potential returns through dividends and appreciation of the stock value.
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Debt Investment: Investors lend money to businesses in exchange for interest income. This can include corporate bonds or business loans.
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