Hospitality Investment
Buy Hotels & Hospitality Properties in Orlando
This page is for buyers who want help acquiring a hotel or hospitality asset around Orlando: sourcing, underwriting and closing. For statewide formats and cap-rate ranges, or to browse listings yourself, use the pages below.
Also see: Florida hotel investing guide · Live hotel and motel listings
Orlando draws 75 million annual visitors — one of the world's top tourism economies. Hotels, motels, vacation rentals, and theme park corridor retail offer 4.5–10%+ cap rates backed by structural visitor demand. We source, underwrite, and close hospitality acquisitions across Central Florida.
Property Types
Orlando Hospitality Investment Options
Value-Add Motels
6.5–8.0%Older 2–3 star properties in secondary corridors (downtown, airport, US-192). Renovate and reposition as boutique hotel or STR. 15–25% IRR potential with execution.
Stabilized Brand Hotels
4.5–6.0%Established Marriott, IHG, or Hilton properties near theme parks with long-term franchise agreements. Predictable income, investment-grade operations.
Vacation Rentals / STR
6.0–10.5%Single-family and small multifamily near Disney and Universal. $180–280/night, 75–85% occupancy. Higher yields, more active management.
NNN Theme Park Retail
5.5–7.5%Restaurants and retail leased to national credit tenants (Chili's, Olive Garden, Starbucks) near I-Drive and Kirkman. Passive NNN income.
Extended-Stay Hotels
5.5–7.5%28+ day focused properties capturing remote workers and long-stay guests. Lower turnover, higher per-night revenue than traditional STR.
Destination Resorts
4.5–6.5%Large resort properties (300+ keys) with diversified revenue (F&B, spa, activities). Institutional-grade acquisitions for family offices and funds.
Market Fundamentals
Why Orlando is a top hospitality investment market
Structural Tourism Demand: Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, EPCOT, SeaWorld, Orange County Convention Center, and year-round sports events generate 75M annual visitors — a demand floor that withstands recessions.
International Visitor Spend: 40–50% of theme park visitors are international, driving premium nightly rates and multi-night stays. International guests spend 25%+ of vacation budgets on lodging and ancillary hospitality.
Supply Discipline: Hotel development in Orlando requires navigating significant entitlement barriers near theme parks. Supply growth has lagged demand growth — supporting occupancy and rate.
Multiple Entry Points: $250K vacation rental to $200M+ resort — hospitality is one of the few CRE asset classes with meaningful opportunity at every capital stack level.
Investor Checklist
Before you make an offer
Strategy
Match your strategy to your capital
$500K – $3M
Vacation Rental Portfolio
2–5 single-family homes near Disney or Universal. Start with 1 property, learn operations, scale. 12–18% annual return for cash buyers.
STR strategy guide →$2M – $8M
Value-Add Motel
40–80 room motel in secondary market. $12K/room renovation, lift occupancy 55% → 75%, exit at 5.5% cap. 15–25% IRR target.
Conversion playbook →$10M – $50M+
Stabilized Brand Hotel
Marriott, IHG, or Hilton franchise near I-Drive or theme parks. 4.5–6% cap, professional management, institutional financing.
Hotel opportunities →Common Questions
What types of hotels can I buy in Orlando?
Orlando hotel investment options span: value-add motels (40–80 rooms, 6.5–8% cap rates), stabilized brand hotels (Marriott, IHG, Hilton franchises at 4.5–6%), boutique/independent hotels, extended-stay conversions, and theme park proximity NNN retail leased to national restaurant/dining tenants. Entry points: value-add motels ($1.5–4M), stabilized brand hotels ($10–50M+), vacation rental portfolios ($250K/unit), NNN theme park retail ($2–8M), and destination resorts ($50M+).
How much does it cost to buy a hotel in Orlando?
Entry points vary widely. Value-add motels (40 rooms) start at $1.5–3M. Stabilized mid-size hotels (80–150 rooms) run $8–25M. Premium brand properties near theme parks trade at $25–75M+. Vacation rental portfolios can start at $250K per unit.
What cap rates should I expect buying a hotel in Orlando?
Cap rates range from 4.5% (stabilized premium brand near I-Drive) to 8%+ (value-add motels in secondary markets). Stabilized brand hotels near theme parks run 4.5–6%, value-add motels in secondary markets 6.5–8%, and STR/vacation rental portfolios 6–10.5%. Always stress-test DSCR at 70% occupancy — not OM-assumed 80%+ — before committing.
Can I use a 1031 exchange to buy a hotel in Orlando?
Yes. Hotels and hospitality properties qualify as 1031 exchange replacement properties if they are income-producing real estate. NNN-leased theme park retail is an especially clean 1031 target — stable income, long lease terms, investment-grade tenants, 15–20 year leases, fully passive.
How does hospitality financing work?
Brand hotels: conventional CMBS or bank loans at 65–70% LTV. Value-add: bridge lenders, portfolio lenders, or SBA 7(a). STRs: DSCR loans, portfolio lenders, or seller financing. Expect 7–8.5% rates and 25–30% down.
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Florida Hotel & Motel Listings: Market Snapshot
Active for-sale Hotel/Motel listings in Florida, as of October 29, 2026. Asking prices on listed inventory, not sale prices; this feed has no closed-sale data.
- Florida hotel investing guide→ formats, cap-rate ranges and underwriting for hotel buyers statewide
- Live hotel and motel listings→ browse and filter the current MLS inventory
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