One of Queensland’s and Australia’s most recognisable landmarks, the historic Criterion Hotel Motel Rockhampton, is being offered to the market via an Offer to Purchase marketing campaign. Presenting a rare opportunity to secure a high-profile freehold going concern in the heart of Rockhampton’s CBD.
Positioned prominently on the banks of the Fitzroy River, the Criterion Hotel Motel occupies a highly visible corner location within Rockhampton’s revitalised riverfront precinct. The property benefits from strong foot traffic, proximity to key commercial, accommodation and retail amenities, and its status as a longstanding social hub for local and visitors alike.
Elders Commercial Rockhampton is pleased to announce the exclusive listing of the Criterion Hotel Motel Rockhampton, one of Queensland’s and Australia’s most iconic and historically significant hospitality assets.
The Criterion Hotel, 150 Quay Street, Rockhampton
The Turnbull family have owned and operated the “The Cri” since 1991 and they have made the decision that it is time to move to the next chapter and place the hotel motel on the market.
Strategically positioned in the heart of Rockhampton’s CBD, the Criterion Hotel Motel occupies a high-profile corner site and has long been a focal point of the city’s social and commercial activity. This landmark property presents a compelling opportunity for investors, hospitality operators, and developers to secure a large-scale freehold asset and multi-faceted business incomes with strong upside potential.
The offering includes the hotel’s expansive accommodation component of 26 pub style rooms, 18 modern motel rooms, public bar and dining areas, the “Bush-Inn Bar & Grill” restaurant and versatile function spaces, all underpinned by its heritage character and strong street presence.
With increasing demand for quality hospitality assets across regional Queensland, the Criterion Hotel Motel is well positioned to benefit from ongoing economic growth, infrastructure investment, and tourism in the Rockhampton region.
The Criterion Hotel, 150 Quay Street, Rockhampton
Selling agents Pat O’Driscoll and Tony Fenlon of Elders Commercial Rockhampton commented:
“The Criterion Hotel Motel represents a rare chance to acquire a generational asset in one of Queensland’s key regional cities. Its scale, location, and historical significance provide a unique platform for a range of value-add strategies.”
Pat O’Driscoll, Branch Manager, Elders Commercial Rockhampton
The property will attract strong interest from a diverse buyer pool, including private investors, established hospitality groups, and developers seeking adaptive reuse or long-term hold opportunities.
The campaign will be conducted via Offers to Purchase, with further details, including the Information Memorandum and inspection times, available through the exclusive marketing agents.
Media Contact:
Pat O’Driscoll
Elders Commercial Rockhampton
0418 792 571
Pat.O’Driscoll@elders.com.au