Oasis Restaurant, Motel & House 1445 S 2nd St 14 Room Hotel Raton, NM 87740 $1,350,000 ($96,429/Room) 19.90% Cap Rate

Singh Commercial Group is pleased to present the Oasis Restaurant & Motel, a rare opportunity to acquire a dual-income hospitality asset in Raton, New Mexico. The property consists of a 14-room motel, a full-service restaurant, and a private 3 bedroom owner’s apartment, offering both operational flexibility and lifestyle optionality.
The Oasis has been operated for over 70 years, establishing deep community roots and long-standing brand recognition. The restaurant is a well-known local staple, celebrated for its authentic New Mexican cuisine and loyal repeat clientele, while the motel serves a steady mix of highway travelers, outdoor enthusiasts, and rail passengers.
Strategically located near Interstate 25 and Raton Pass, the property benefits from consistent transient traffic connecting Colorado and New Mexico. Raton’s position as a gateway market, combined with tourism, rail access, and regional attractions, supports ongoing demand for both lodging and food & beverage services.
Market & Demand Drivers
-Interstate 25 Corridor: Primary north–south route linking Denver and Albuquerque
-Raton Pass: Heavy daily traffic from commuters, truckers, and travelers
-Amtrak - Southwest Chief: Scheduled stop in Raton bringing consistent visitor flow
-NRA Whittington Center: Nationally recognized destination driving year-round visitation
-Outdoor Recreation & Heritage Tourism: Hunting, hiking, fishing, and historic travel routes
Oasis Restaurant & Motel represents a unique opportunity to acquire a legacy hospitality asset with immediate income, flexible financing, and meaningful upside in a gateway New Mexico market.
Value-Add & Upside Potential
-Opportunity to refresh branding, marketing, and digital presence
-Potential to optimize restaurant hours, menu offerings, or operating model
-Improve motel performance through targeted capital improvements and yield management
-Ideal platform for an owner-operator seeking hands-on cash flow with lifestyle benefits
Location & Market Overview
Raton is a historic northern New Mexico town with deep railroad, mining, and frontier roots. Long known as a key stop along the Santa Fe Trail and later the railroad corridor, Raton continues to serve as a regional hub and gateway community. The city sits just south of the Colorado border at the base of Raton Pass, a major transportation corridor that carries daily commuter, commercial, and tourist traffic along I-25.