AQUARIUS RESORT PIQUES INTEREST

ACCOMMODATION operators have been running the rule over Southport’s Aquarius Resort, which hit the market this month.

Sebastian Investments Pty Ltd, linked to Jo-Anne Wilkie, is offering the lease or sale of Aquarius Resort at 44 Queen St for the first time since 2017.

Grant Bailey, of Colliers International Gold Coast, is marketing the property in an expressions-of-interest campaign closing on June 6.

Mr Bailey said 30 inquiries had been received since the start of the campaign, mostly from Gold Coast and interstate buyers with experience running hotel or backpacker accommodation.

He said most of the interest had come from investors looking to buy the business and property and run it as a going concern.

Ms Wilkie has owned the property, which is situated on a 939sq m block, since 2003 after paying $1.3 million for it.

The resort contains 74 beds across its three levels as well as a barbecue area, pool, licensed bar and beer garden area, commercial kitchen and laundry.