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439-Key Orlando Resort & Conference Hotel

Orlando, Orange County, FL, US

439-Key Full-Service Orlando Resort & Conference Hotel | 30,000 SF Meeting Space | Diversified Revenue Streams Confidential Description This is a rare opportunity to acquire a 439-key full-service resort and conference hotel situated on 16.7 acres in one of the nation's strongest hospitality markets. Purpose-built to serve leisure travelers, tour groups, conventions, and special events, the property offers a diversified revenue platform that extends well beyond room revenue. The resort features approximately 30,000 square feet of flexible meeting and banquet space, capable of accommodating events of up to 2,000 guests, making it an ideal destination for conventions, corporate meetings, weddings, and large group events. Guests enjoy an extensive collection of on-site amenities and income-producing outlets, including: Two resort-style pool decks Indoor full-service bar Outdoor pool bar Family entertainment venue Pizza restaurant National coffee and ice cream franchises Convenience store National rental car concession Children's themed experience Vacation ownership marketing desk Multiple retail and guest service offerings The hotel offers a balanced room mix consisting of approximately 60 king rooms, including approximately 12 ADA-compliant king rooms, with the remaining inventory primarily configured as double queen guest rooms, making the property well-suited for families, tour operators, and group travel. The property operates under a 99-year ground lease, with approximately 94 years remaining, providing long-term site control while allowing a purchaser to focus on operations, revenue optimization, and future expansion. Strategically located within Orlando's premier tourism corridor, the property benefits from year-round leisure demand, group travel, conventions, and international tourism. Its combination of scale, extensive amenities, conference facilities, diversified revenue streams, and long-term growth potential makes this an exceptional acquisition opportunity for hotel operators, private equity firms, institutional investors, and hospitality platforms.

$22,000,000
$15,000,000Revenue
$2,700,000Cash Flow

Market Snapshot

National transaction benchmarks for travel business businesses.

Under $500K

Median revenue$260k
Median cash flow$111k
Median sale price$200k
Multiple range1.0x - 2.5x

$500K to $2M

Median revenue$868k
Median cash flow$214k
Median sale price$720k
Multiple range2.7x - 5.4x

A variety of factors can cause businesses to trade outside this range, including earnings quality, operational transferability, key-person risk, growth trajectory, and geography, so a listing priced above or below the typical multiple usually reflects real differences in the underlying business.

What to know about travel business acquisitions

GW

By George Wellmer

Cofounder & CEO

Key diligence, valuation, financing, and transition considerations for buyers evaluating travel business acquisitions.

Appraise the real estate separately from the operation

Much of a hotel, motel, or RV park's value is the property; get the land and buildings assessed independently of the operating cash flow.

Review occupancy and rate over several seasons

RevPAR and average daily rate over multiple years tell the real story; understand the off-season carrying cost before trusting a trailing year.

Confirm brand, flag, and franchise obligations

Flags, permits, and required property-improvement plans carry real cost — a surprise PIP can run seven figures and collapse a deal late in escrow.

Quantify channel and reputation dependence

Online travel agencies, review scores, and direct bookings drive the calendar; understand the booking mix and commissions.

Budget the capital plan honestly

Rooms, roofs, pools, and hookups need ongoing reinvestment; build the real plan, not the seller's deferred one.

Understand the staffing and owner's role

Front desk, housekeeping, and maintenance turnover affect cost and guest experience; know how hands-on the owner is.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common buyer questions for this market.

Yes, helped by real-estate collateral. Lenders scrutinize occupancy trends, seasonality, brand obligations, and property condition, so multi-year data and a realistic capital plan smooth funding.