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Hotel & Motel Mortgages in Canada | Citadel Mortgages

TL;DR – Hotel & Motel Financing Highlights

Dreaming of purchasing a hotel or motel in Canada?

At Citadel Mortgages, we make it easy for our clients to buy hotels and motels with our commercial lending department.

  • 🛎️ Purchase, refinance, or renovate boutique hotels and motels

  • 💼 Up to 75% LTV (subject to revenue and appraisal)

  • 🔑 Lending through private, B-lenders, and hospitality finance groups

  • 📍 Accepting properties in primary and secondary markets

  • 📝 Business plans and occupancy history are key

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What Is Hotel & Motel Financing?

Hotel and motel mortgages are commercial loans provided for income-generating hospitality properties that offer short-term or extended-stay accommodations.

These may include:

  • Motels and roadside inns

  • Independent boutique hotels

  • Branded flag hotels (e.g., Best Western, Comfort Inn)

  • Resorts or lodges with short-term rentals

  • Converted multifamily used for transient stays

Who Qualifies for Hotel Financing?

✅ Hospitality operators
✅ Business owners expanding portfolios
✅ New investors with strong management plans
✅ Family-run motel buyers
✅ Refinance candidates improving cash flow or pulling equity

How Hotel Financing Works

Lenders evaluate based on cash flow, location, operator experience, and asset quality.

FactorImportance
Business FinancialsMinimum 2 years preferred
Occupancy RateTypically ≥ 50–60%
Net Operating IncomeMust support requested loan amount
Management ExperienceOften required
Property TypeBranded, unbranded, or boutique

Loan Programs Offered

  • 🏨 Acquisition Loans

  • 🔁 Refinancing to lower rates or access equity

  • 🔧 Renovation Loans for repositioning or rebranding

  • 🧱 Construction Financing for new-build hotels

  • 🔄 Bridge Loans for fast closing or turnaround projects

Frequently Asked Questions – Hotel & Motel Mortgages

Can I finance a motel if I’m new to the industry?

Yes, but you may need a management partner or detailed operational plan. We help you package your file for approval.

Yes, with proper documentation. You’ll need to demonstrate stable off-season revenue or future demand.

We can offer bridge or private financing to stabilize and renovate before long-term financing is secured.

Final Thoughts: Is Hotel & Motel Mortgages for You?

The hospitality market in Canada is evolving fast. Whether you’re buying your first motel, expanding a portfolio, or converting an older property, Citadel Mortgages offers smart, flexible hotel mortgage solutions backed by commercial lending experts.