Port Douglas pool resort management rights listed for $3.35 million
A 185-metre swimming lagoon is the main attraction at Pool Resort Port Douglas, but proving equally attractive are the management rights, which have hit the market with a $3.35 million asking price and the flexibility for the new operator to live on or off-site.
The resort comprises 70 apartments, with 58 in a letting pool, and generated a net profit of more than $653,000 in the last financial year.
The combination of established income and optional residential purchases is attracting interest from local operators and larger accommodation groups.
Leah Bursztynowicz, specialist accommodation broker, Far North Queensland, at ResortBrokers, says the property represents what the region is best known for: nature and relaxation.
“It’s a trophy asset – a true Port Douglas icon, distinguished by its centrepiece: a stunning 185-metre swimming lagoon,” she says. “It’s the kind of asset any operator would be proud to have in their portfolio.”
Operational terms and flexibility
For prospective operators, the business offers a substantial letting pool and an established base of repeat guests.
The offering includes 25-year agreements that commenced in November 2025 and a body corporate salary of about $146,000 a year. Pool maintenance is outsourced.
Bursztynowicz says the management arrangements broaden the opportunity’s appeal to buyers with different levels of day-to-day involvement in mind.
“As a business, it’s highly profitable, … with relatively straightforward management that can be handled remotely,” she says.
There is no requirement for the incoming operator to live on-site, and the office is the only compulsory real estate purchase.
“Importantly, there’s no requirement to purchase any additional real estate other than the office, giving the incoming operator flexibility to structure the business around their circumstances,” Bursztynowicz says.
For buyers who want to combine the business with a move to Port Douglas, two apartments are available for optional purchase.
A two-bedroom apartment, currently in the guest letting pool, could suit an operator couple, while a three-bedroom apartment offers more space for a family.
Diverse buyer pool interest
Buyer enquiries so far suggest the opportunity could appeal equally to an established local business looking to expand and a larger group seeking a foothold or greater presence in the destination.
“I’ve had strong interest from established local operators who understand the market and the opportunity the property presents, as well as larger accommodation groups looking to add a quality asset to their existing portfolio,” Bursztynowicz says.
The sale comes amid strong accommodation trading conditions in Port Douglas, she says, adding that occupancy and average daily room rates have both been around 10 per cent ahead of the corresponding period a year earlier.
“Domestic tourism remains particularly strong, with more Australians choosing to holiday at home, while international visitors continue to be drawn to Australia’s reputation as a safe, high-quality destination,” Bursztynowicz says.
“With the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest on its doorstep, Port Douglas is exceptionally well positioned and continues to deliver strong conditions for accommodation operators.”
