Captains Club Hotel & Spa, Wick Lane, Christchurch, BH23 1HU

Christie & Co have been exclusively instructed to market the freehold interest of Captain‘s Club Hotel & Spa, Christchurch, Dorset. This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a prestigious and award-winning four-star luxury hotel and spa prominently located on the banks of the River Stour in the historic town of Christchurch, Dorset. The Captain’s Club Hotel & Spa is a well-established, independently operated hospitality business offering a unique blend of riverside charm, modern luxury, and strong brand recognition.

The hotel sits on a peaceful riverside spot offering panoramic views of the River Stour from nearly every room and event space. It’s just a short walk from Christchurch town centre where you’ll find charming shops, cafes, and historic landmarks like Christchurch Priory.

The Wick Ferry is nearby offering a quaint crossing point over the river and easy access to Christchurch Quay and Mudeford. The Dorset coastline, including Hengistbury Head and Avon Beach, is just a few minutes’ drive away. The New Forest National Park is also within easy reach making it a great base for nature lovers and walkers.

The hotel offers on-site parking and is easily accessible by road. Bournemouth Airport is about 15 minutes away by car offering international flight connections. Christchurch Railway Station is nearby with direct links to London Waterloo and other major cities.

- Hotel Quay Bar (80 covers)
- Club Restaurant (200 covers)
- Club Lounge
- Al fresco dining – River Terrace

SPA:
The hotel has an abundance of leisure facilities including an indoor hydrotherapy pool with resistance jets. The award-winning spa offers guests a sauna, jacuzzi with poolside loungers, and separate sun terrace. The spa includes four treatment rooms which offer both internal and external guests an array of treatments such as facials and massages.

Access to the spa is via the rear car park enabling non-residential members to park and walk directly into the spa without walking through the hotel accommodation. Internal access is adjacent to the function suite directly into the spa.

- Jacuzzi & sauna
- Indoor hydrotherapy pool with resistance jets
- 4 Beauty treatment rooms
- Poolside loungers
- Private sun terrace
- ESPA brand association

F & B
The Club Restaurant has a capacity of 80 covers internally which increases significantly with the external ‘al fresco’ dining river terrace to over 200 covers in total. The Club Restaurant offers all-day dining for both residential and non-residential guests and is a popular destination for afternoon tea.

The Quay Bar has a strong local patronage and is a popular venue offering a wide selection of cocktails unrivalled on the South Coast.

Trade inventory will be included in the sale. Stock at valuation on completion.

The hotel has two meeting/function rooms capable of subdivision, each appropriate for a variety of occasions including weddings, conferences, presentations or meetings accommodating up to 120 combined. There are a variety of features available such as a private terrace, private bar, breakout areas and AV facilities.

Two meeting rooms with a maximum capacity of 120 with air conditioning.

The hotel comprises 29 suites/rooms with the potential to expand to 65 bedrooms/suites on completion of the Planning Permission. All rooms are complete with TVs, tea and coffee amenities, desks, Wi-Fi, air conditioning and breathtaking views over the River Stour.

17 bedrooms with 12 suites (air conditioned).

Extensive external 'al fresco' dining and large rear car park.

Additional information including trading and all other relevant information can be found in the data room after acceptance of the NDA. Please click on the following link to access the NDA and data room:

Value Enhancement Opportunities:

In January 2024, planning permission was approved for an extension to the existing hotel to create additional hotel bedrooms and suites and ancillary plant rooms at The Captain's Club Hotel, Wick Lane, Christchurch BH23 1HU in accordance with the application 8/22/1069/FUL.

The approval included an additional 27 bedrooms and seven suites (with balconies) taking total bedroom compliment (on completion of the development) to 65 bedrooms and suites, all of which benefit from air conditioning.

Increased Bedroom Capacity – The opportunity exists to reconfigure the current suites and larger bedrooms to provide additional letting rooms, subject to obtaining the relevant statutory approvals.

Asset Management Opportunities - The hotel also represents a rare opportunity to acquire a hotel free of branding or management thus providing a blank canvas for a new owner to reposition the asset in the market and benefit from both cost synergies and brand loyalty programs.

- Planning Permission for an additional 29 bedrooms and seven suites
- Opportunity to brand the property and benefit from brand
- Expansion of the spa to drive the leisure segment and generate additional leisure income

Freehold - The sale will be by way of an asset sale as a transfer of a going concern.

Offers are invited for the freehold interest.

As at: 1st April 2023 £189,250

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