Beachfront 12 bedroom Hotel for sale with sea view in Tent Bay, Foster Hall, Saint Joseph

2,750,000 USD 2,557,500 EUR 2,172,500 GBP

Reference: 246344

Bedrooms: 12
Bathrooms: 12
Floor Size: 1,680 m2
Plot Size: 0.42 hectares / 1.05 acres

Features

Terrace
Garden
Private Pool
Possible Extra Dwellings
Potential for Income
Sea View
Parking
Walk to Beach
Walk to Amenities
Traditional Style
Good Condition

Details

Charming 12 bedroom boutique hotel, which is ideally settled alongside Barbados's rugged Atlantic coast, in the quaint fishing village of Tent Bay on the east coast of Saint Joseph.

This historic hotel occupies 1.05 acres of scenic land and is a unique blend of history and authenticity.

The hotel welcomes both local and international guests and features 8 coastal and sea view rooms, each with a sizeable walk-in shower and air conditioning. There are also 2 x bedroom cottages which provide sea views from both terraces and most windows.

The hotel offers 12 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms in total all of which benefit from the cooling offshore breezes.

The hotel, which traces its origins to the early 1800s, was meticulously renovated in in 2009. This enhanced and preserved its historic charm.

Its amenities include a 200 seater restaurant with captivating views of the Atlantic Ocean. There is also an outdoor pool which is surrounded by living rooms and umbrellas. A bamboo cabana adds rustic allure. This is an ideal spot for relaxation. There is also direct beach access and natural reef pools are just a stroll away.

This property presents a unique investment opportunity. It benefits from an extensive photovoltaic electrical system. The property is being sold with furniture, fixtures, and equipment.

There are possibilities beyond its current use as a hotel. It could be turned into a nursing home. It could also be used as a medical or recovery facility. The hotel would also make an excellent wellness retreat.

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