Best Western Eunice

1531 W Laurel Hwy 190, Eunice, LA 70535, US

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THE OFFERING

HVS Brokerage & Advisory, in cooperation with Eric Vincent Guerrero, as the sole and exclusive advisory firm to ownership, is pleased to present the opportunity to acquire the 35-key Best Western Eunice. A first-time owner/operator or a regional investor/company looking to expand its portfolio would benefit from acquiring a hotel asset with a history of steady performance growth over the last few years.

Lafayette

Submarket

Value-add

Investment Type

$2,000,000

Pricing Guidance

35

Keys

1995

Year Built

$91.93

Average Daily Rate

47.7%

Occupancy

$43.88

RevPAR

$560,591

Room Revenue

Financials as of Trailing-Twelve-Month (TTM);Feb;2025

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS

Ideal Opportunity for Owner/Operator

  • This outdoor-corridor, 35-key property would be an ideal fit for a first-time owner/operator or a regional investor/company looking to expand its portfolio.

  • The property contains an office with a kitchen and seating area that could either be converted to a manager’s apartment or an additional room.

Absentee-Owned Hotel with Strong GOP Margins

  • Despite absentee ownership, the hotel has consistently achieved strong gross-operating-profit (GOP) margins, averaging 46.1% over the past three years.

  • Given the current “hands off” ownership, opportunities exist for improvement that could result in reduced rooms expenses and administrative & general expenses, further enhancing GOP margins.

  • The property is the only midscale branded hotel in the city, offering a unique opportunity for an investor to capitalize on its strong market positioning. Upon completion of the change-of-ownership property improvement plan (PIP), it should be the market-leading midscale hotel property in the region, providing an opportunity to compete with higher-segment hotels in the city.

Consistent Rooms Revenue

  • The hotel has maintained stable top-line performance, averaging $602,000 (rounded) over the past four years, with a peak of $755,000 (rounded) in 2021.

  • The hotel achieved $531,000 (rounded) in rooms revenue last year, registering a RevPAR of $41.

  • Per the December 2024 STR report, the hotel’s RevPAR increased by 4.5% in 2024.

Upward Rooms Revenue Growth in 2025

  • Year-to-date (YTD) February 2025 rooms revenue was up 28.3% over the same period in 2024.

  • Based on HVS’s pro-forma projections, rooms revenue in 2025 is expected to exceed $570,000 (rounded), with a projected RevPAR of $44 and an NOI flow-through of $220,000 (rounded). The 7.2% increase in rooms revenue is a conservative figure when factoring in the hotel’s current YTD performance, which is tracking 50% higher than the same period last year.

  • At the $2,000,000 pricing guidance, the hotel asset underwrites to a 3.58x rooms revenue multiplier (RRM) based on the February 2025 TTM rooms revenue: $560,000 (rounded).

Opportunity to Acquire Two Hotels in Eunice

  • An investor has the unique opportunity to acquire both the Days Inn by Wyndham Eunice and the Best Western Eunice, creating operational efficiencies and market dominance in the city.

  • With both properties positioned in distinct chain scales, an investor can capture a broader guest segment while benefiting from shared resources and streamlined management.

Additional Rental Investment Opportunity

  • A mobile home located at the southwest corner of the property is available for purchase in addition to the hotel sale.

  • The current tenant pays $400 per month and is responsible for maintenance and utility costs. This optional investment provides an additional revenue stream for the buyer.

Excellent Location Among Corporate & Leisure Demand Generators

  • The property is favorably located along U.S. Highway 190 in Eunice.

  • The regional economy is primarily anchored by the healthcare, education, energy, O&G, food processing/packaging, distribution, and manufacturing industries or sectors.

  • Louisiana State University Eunice (LSUE) significantly contributes to the local economy and lodging demand, as it hosts various events throughout the academic year. LSUE has embarked on a $10-million renovation project of Bengal Stadium, aiming to transform it into a premier facility in junior college athletics, with the ability to also attract more local sports teams and tournaments, as well as potential concerts and other events that could be held here.

Expanding O&G Industry and Energy Sector

  • Louisiana’s expanding O&G industry and energy sector continue to drive demand for workforce housing and accommodations, benefiting hotel operators with higher occupancies from contractors, engineers, and corporate travelers.

  • As already seen by the boost in YTD February 2025 rooms revenue, the following developments and investments are expected to continue driving economic growth, as well as lodging demand, through at least 2030 in Louisiana:

    • $219 billion in liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects

    • $151 billion in chemical and refining industries

    • $107 billion in energy transition projects

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CONTACT US

Investment Sales Contacts

Matt Almy

Senior Associate, Brokerage & Advisory
HVS
Houston
+1 (713) 955-0006
malmy@hvs.com

Andrew Frosch

Managing Director, Brokerage & Advisory
HVS
Houston
+1 (713) 955-0138
afrosch@hvs.com

Eric Guerrero

Senior Managing Director, Partner, Brokerage & Advisory
HVS
Houston
+1 (713) 955-0012
eguerrero@hvs.com

Capital Markets Contact

Innara Panjwani

Associate, Capital Markets
HVS
Houston
+1 (713) 955-0104
ipanjwani@hvs.com