Off Market Group is pleased to present Top End Short Stay for sale. Ideally located in Darwin’s premier location on the waterfront.
Established in 2010, Top End Short Stays (TESS) is a well-established short-term accommodation business operating in Darwin, Northern Territory. The business includes two premium sub-brands:

Darwin Waterfront Luxury Suites (DWLS) – high-end, professionally managed apartments located on the Darwin Waterfront @ 19b Kitchener Drive. Saltwater Suites (SS) – curated, owner-styled apartments offering authentic short-stay experiences, located at 5 Anchorage Court.

TESS is operated remotely by the owner and supported by an experienced local operations team. The business is optimized for high-margin, flexible operations with an impressive track record of repeat leisure and business clientele.
The business model includes both managed properties (with commission-based income) and leased properties (with full control over rental income and associated costs). Apartments are procured via leasing with the right to Sub lease and managed.
To date, the business has had many evolutions. Today it works on a bespoke number of
properties that allow flexibility, high profitability, and good working conditions for the owner and
staff. There are numerous opportunities to expand on this well-organized and run business

Key Highlights:

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
This business operates in an unrivalled location, positioned within the Darwin Waterfront Precinct, offering spectacular views, landmark eatery’s, tourist attractions for travellers benefitting on your apartments. It is arguably one of the best positions in the Darwin region.

MULTI-FACETED HOTEL OFFERING WITH DIVERSE INCOME STREAMS
Boutique business with leased and managed properties, offering 1,2, & 3-bedroom options, with location and quality, driving high occupancy and price. Leased properties deliver a higher return on investment, with managed properties offering stable, ongoing commissions

ONGOING BUSINESS SUPPORT The business is currently owned & operated, with long-term staffing. On offer is a detailed hand-over with continued ongoing support to allow an incoming operator to capitalise on future growth, market knowledge and the options to ramp up!

STRONG FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE WITH HIGH OCCUPANCY AND RATES The accommodation offering of Top End Short Stays has enjoyed positive year on year performance, increasing rates due to the position in the market, driven by a range of markets; leisure, corporate, events & conferencing. This is in addition to strong demand from international tourists.

DESTINATION HOTSPOT
The total NT trend for all travel (inter-state, international and intra-territory) is up on the previous year 12%, $1.1m total over- night stays, $1.5 Billion in spend.
Darwin and the NT is strongly supported by government, industry, defence and tourism. The Australian Accommodation Monitor (AAM) reports the region visitor expenditure YE March 2025, 219,000 international visitors, financial injection of $476m, 4200+ visitor nights and an average stay of 10 nights. Strong support from US, UK, Germany and NZ. International tourism supports a strong 20% of all overnight stays.
Inter-state tourism contributes to 50% of overnight stays making this region a destination hotspot, popular with domestic and international tourists.

Contact Shane for more information about this property.