New England Motor Lodge 704 N Dixie Hwy 13 Room Hotel Lantana, FL 33462 $1,500,000 ($115,385/Room)

New England Motor Lodge – A Hidden Gem Ready for Its Next Chapter
New England Motor Lodge presents a rare opportunity to acquire a value-add motel in the heart of Lantana, Palm Beach County, Florida. After more than 32 years of dedicated ownership, this well-located property is now seeking a new owner to continue its legacy or reposition it with a fresh vision.
This hidden gem offers an exceptional blend of location, zoning flexibility, recent capital improvements, and long-term upside. Whether you are a first-time hospitality owner or a seasoned investor, this property provides the foundation to create a thriving and profitable venture.
Investment Highlights
Prime Location: Centrally located minutes from the Intracoastal Waterway, beaches, I-95, Manalapan, and South Palm Beach Island
Zoning: C1 – Neighborhood Commercial, allowing a wide range of permitted uses
Value-Add Opportunity: Deferred maintenance and repositioning potential create upside through renovation and operational improvements
Recent Upgrades Completed:
New A/C units in both buildings
Hurricane impact windows in most rooms
Newly asphalted parking lot
Property Overview
Lot Size: Nearly 0.5 acres
Two-Building Configuration:
Building 1 – Two Stories
Ground Floor: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, patio, storage, and laundry
Second Floor: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, dining area, kitchen, and large balcony
Building 2 – Single Story
8 motel rooms, each with a private bathroom
Small utility room
Permitted Zoning Uses (C1 – Neighborhood Commercial)
Permitted uses include, but are not limited to:
Retail stores and neighborhood shops
Offices and professional services (medical, legal, accounting, licensed therapists)
Personal services such as salons and spas
Restaurants under 2,500 SF (no drive-thru)
Laundry and dry-cleaning establishments
Indoor showrooms and sales (no outside storage)
Financial institutions
Additional uses may be approved via Special Exception, subject to municipal review.
Why Lantana? Own a Piece of the Town’s Future
Lantana is a growing coastal community experiencing meaningful reinvestment and thoughtful planning. Recent approvals and long-term initiatives are reshaping the town’s commercial corridors and driving population growth.
Key Developments Driving Value
18-acre former K-Mart site redevelopment (approved January 2025):
426 residential units
21,000+ SF of retail and dining space
Walkable, mixed-use village-style concept
Commercial land-use intensification at Lantana Road & Haverhill Road:
Up to ~420,000 SF of commercial/industrial uses proposed
Town of Lantana Master Plan (Adopted 2023):
Long-term vision for infrastructure, redevelopment, and controlled growth
Encourages mixed-use, neighborhood-serving commercial, and value-add reinvestment
The Opportunity
This property is ideally positioned to benefit from:
Increasing residential density
Expanded retail and service demand
Tourism, beach traffic, and workforce housing needs
With the right vision and execution, the New England Motor Lodge can be transformed into a revitalized boutique motel, extended-stay concept, or alternative hospitality use, delivering long-term profitability and appreciation.