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Operating 4-Star Hotel With Expansion Permit For Sale

Lug, Bilje, Croatia
Asking Price:
€1,950,000 Furniture / Fixtures included
Sales Revenue:
On request
Cash Flow:
On request

An opportunity that rarely comes to market: a luxury hotel with a valid 4-star classification, in full operation and ready for takeover from day one — accommodation, restaurant, event hall and extensive grounds, complete with a granted building permit for expansion to almost 30 accommodation units with an indoor pool.

An operating hotel — no start-up risk
The hotel is actively trading and holds a valid 4-star classification. According to the assessment from the most recent classification, the property also meets the requirements for a prestigious label for hotels with traditional heritage that can easily be added to the existing classification, positioning the property firmly in the premium segment. The new owner is not buying walls, but a living, established business: with guests, suppliers, reviews and an existing market position.

Location — the best of both worlds
The hotel sits directly on the border of a famous nature park, one of the largest and best-preserved wetlands in Europe and a strong tourist attraction in the eastern part of the country — yet only a 15-minute drive from the centre of a major city, on a main regional road. Guests enjoy peace and nature, while the business benefits from a constant flow of park visitors, cycling tourists and city guests looking for a weekend escape.

The building (1,339 m²)
The hotel was created by extending a traditional regional house between 2007 and 2011, preserving the authentic spirit of the region while meeting modern construction standards — precisely the foundation for the prestigious designation. The most recent renovation in 2022 covered the rooms, new flooring and a complete refresh of the property.

The 13 spacious rooms exceed the classification standards even for 5 stars in terms of floor area — they can easily be converted into suites and the property upgraded to a higher category, raising nightly rates.

The restaurant with its own terrace is connected to the reception and an impressive 135 m² wine cellar — perfect for tastings, private dinners and wine presentations. The restaurant has 4 sets of restroom facilities.

The multifunctional hall for 80–120 guests in the second wing has its own 4 sets of restroom facilities, a direct connection to the kitchen and access to the grounds — ideal for weddings, corporate events, seminars and celebrations. Discreet cooling is provided by professional ceiling-cassette air-conditioning units.

The professional kitchen is fully equipped: combi oven, gas ranges, professional extraction hood, refrigeration equipment. Proven capacity: 100+ meals per hour, with events of 200+ guests a regular occurrence.

Grounds of over 10,000 m² — what sets this property apart from all others
5 garden pavilions with power and telephone lines to reception
A large pavilion for approx. 50 guests
A 50 m² open-fire barbecue area — spit-roasted carp, whole roast lamb, traditional cauldron stews: authentic regional open-air gastronomy
Children's playground with installed equipment
A 1,500 m² sports-field area with power and water connections — converts within a day into a venue for a marquee hall and open-air weddings
Stable for three horses — potential for additional offerings (horse riding, agritourism)
A landscaped plateau of approx. 2,000 m² for a marquee or parking, with a 100 m² canopy for machinery and equipment — power and water run to the very end of the plot
Energy independence — low running costs
A 30 kWp solar power plant covers the property's entire electricity needs
Dual heating system: a solid-fuel boiler house in the yard (easily converted to pellets) + a gas boiler — choose your energy source according to market prices
Central heating with radiators throughout the building; air conditioning in all rooms and halls
Development potential — building permit already granted
A building permit has been granted for expanding the accommodation capacity: constructing an additional floor above the existing hall, adding an indoor pool and extending the event space. The permit allows capacity to be increased to almost 30 accommodation units and the property to be transformed into a complete Countryside SPA resort. The most expensive and riskiest part of the development path — design and permitting — has already been completed; the new owner can start construction immediately.

Reason for sale
The hotel is not being sold because of its performance — the property is established, fully equipped and well positioned in the market. The current owners have shifted their business focus to new projects in other industries and are looking for a successor to take the hotel's vision — including the already approved expansion — to its full potential.

Who is this property for?
For an investor or family seeking a proven business model with multiple revenue streams: accommodation, restaurant, weddings and events, team building, wine tastings, agritourism — with a clear, already-approved growth path towards a resort with a pool and 30 units.

Viewings by appointment.

Property Information

Real Estate:

Real Property Included

Living Accommodation:

No separate owner's apartment but we can offer house across the street that can accommodate owner and all workers.

Location:

The hotel is located directly on the border of Kopački Rit Nature Park, one of the largest and best-preserved wetlands in Europe and the strongest tourist attraction in eastern Croatia — yet only a 15-minute drive from the centre of Osijek (a city of ~100,000), on the main road through the Baranja region. The location combines a peaceful natural setting with a constant flow of nature park visitors, cycling tourists (the EuroVelo route network passes through Baranja) and city guests seeking weekend escapes.

Premises Details:

A 4-star hotel of 1,339 m² (approx. 14,400 sq ft), created by extending a traditional Baranja house (2007–2011) and last renovated in 2022. It comprises 13 spacious rooms (room sizes exceed even 5-star classification standards), a restaurant with its own terrace connected to reception and a 135 m² wine cellar, a multifunctional event hall for 80–120 guests with a direct kitchen connection, and a fully equipped professional kitchen (combi oven, gas ranges, professional extraction; proven capacity of 100+ meals per hour). The grounds extend over 10,000 m² and include 5 garden pavilions, a large pavilion for ~50 guests, a 50 m² open-fire barbecue area, a children's playground, a 1,500 m² serviced area for marquees/sports, stables for three horses and a ~2,000 m² parking/marquee plateau with a 100 m² canopy. A 30 kWp solar plant covers the property's entire electricity needs; dual heating system (solid fuel/gas), central heating throughout, air conditioning in all rooms and halls.

Size in square feet:
Building: 14,410 sq ft (1,339 m²); grounds: over 107,600 sq ft (10,000+ m²)
Planning Consent:

Full building permit granted for expansion of accommodation capacity: an additional floor above the existing event hall, an indoor swimming pool and an extended event area — allowing for almost 30 accommodation units in total. All design and permitting work is complete and construction can begin immediately. The property holds a valid Croatian 4-star hotel classification and, per the most recent classification assessment, meets the requirements for the additional "Heritage" designation.

Business Operation

Management type:
This business is owner operated.
Expansion Potential:

Substantial and already de-risked: a building permit has been granted for adding a floor above the existing event hall, an indoor swimming pool and an extended event space, increasing capacity to almost 30 accommodation units and enabling transformation into a full Countryside SPA resort. The most expensive and riskiest part of the development path — design and permitting — is complete; a new owner can start construction immediately. Further upside: the 13 existing rooms exceed 5-star size standards and can be reclassified as suites/apartments at higher rates, and the property qualifies for Croatia's prestigious "Heritage" hotel designation (per the most recent classification assessment). Additional revenue streams available on the existing grounds: agritourism, horse riding (stables in place), outdoor gastronomy events.

Competition / Market:

Competition in the region is limited: Baranja's accommodation offer consists mainly of small family-run guesthouses and rural households, with very few properties combining 4-star hotel accommodation, a restaurant, and large-scale event capacity in one location. The hotel's grounds of over 10,000 m² and its event infrastructure (hall for 80–120 guests, outdoor venues for 200+) have no direct equivalent in the area, giving it a strong position in the weddings and corporate events segment. Demand in the region is growing, driven by Kopački Rit Nature Park, wine tourism (nearby wine roads) and cycling tourism.

Trading hours:

24/7

Years established:
15

Other Information

Support & training:

The current owners offer a full handover and transition period, including introduction to suppliers, established event-industry contacts (wedding and corporate clients), operational know-how for the kitchen and event business, and guidance on the approved expansion project. Length and scope of the transition period negotiable to suit the buyer.

Furniture / Fixtures value:
€250,000 - included in the asking price