145 Independence Boulevard, Hardeeville, SC 29927 For Sale

Colliers, as exclusive representative of the seller, is pleased to present to qualified investors the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hardeeville-Hilton Head, located at 145 Independence Blvd Hardeeville, SC 29927. The subject property is a 77-room, three-story, interior-corridor, limited-service hotel constructed in 2008 and situated on approximately 1.72 acres with direct visibility and access to Interstate 95 (approximately 58,000 vehicles per day). The asset is offered fee simple, unencumbered by debt, and free of third-party management.

The property provides excellent regional connectivity via direct visibility and access to Interstate 95, capturing a steady, high-volume mix of commercial and transient leisure travel. Strategically located near the U.S. Route 278 interchange, the market acts as a primary gateway, positioned roughly 15 miles from historic Savannah, Georgia, and 20 miles from the world-renowned resort destination of Hilton Head Island. A major lodging driver is the area's industrial and logistics expansion, anchored by its immediate proximity to the Port of Savannah, the third-largest and fastest-growing container terminal in the nation. This logistical advantage has fueled massive local developments, such as the 5,000-acre RiverPort Commerce Park, generating a continuous multi-year surge of construction-phase demand followed by sustained corporate visitation. Crucially, Hardeeville is one of the fastest-growing municipalities in South Carolina, with demographic data showing population growth of over 80% since 2020 to accommodate the influx of jobs. This commercial momentum is perfectly balanced by immense leisure demand; Hilton Head Island draws approximately 2.5 million annual visitors, while South Carolina's broader $29 billion tourism industry ensures a constant flow of snowbirds, beachgoers, and golfers traversing the I-95 corridor. This dual-engine economic profile elevates the region, providing diverse, year-round visitation that will drive significant growth in both midweek commercial occupancy and weekend leisure average daily rate.

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hardeeville-Hilton Head is strategically positioned to capture immediate upside from commercial and residential expansion at the Interstate 95 and U.S. Route 278 interchange. Accelerating the market's commercial momentum is the highly anticipated development of a massive 74,000-square-foot Buc-ee's travel center. Located on a 40-plus acre site at Exit 8, this mega-travel center will feature dozens of gas pumps, EV chargers, and a bicycle plaza. Expected to act as a substantial regional traffic generator, Buc-ee's will draw a continuous, high volume of transient leisure and commercial travelers traversing the I-95 corridor directly past the subject property.

Complementing this commercial surge is the adjacent Southpoint development, a master-planned community slated to bring 14,000 residential homes alongside numerous new businesses and restaurants to the immediate I-95 corridor. This influx of residents and infrastructure development transforms Exit 8 into a self-sustaining retail and dining destination, significantly enhancing the overall appeal of the local market.

For the subject property, this localized boom translates to direct operational upside. The multi-year construction phases for both Buc-ee's and the Southpoint development will generate an influx of construction crews, vendors, and corporate personnel, driving sustained midweek commercial occupancy. As these developments reach completion, the permanent expansion of the local capture pool will create an ideal environment for a dedicated, hands-on operator to aggressively push Average Daily Rate (ADR) and further optimize Net Operating Income (NOI) margins, solidifying the asset's position as a highly profitable market leader.

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hardeeville-Hilton Head presents an opportunity to acquire a market-dominant asset in a rapidly expanding South Carolina corridor. Under current operational structures, the property already delivers robust cash flow; however, a dedicated, hands-on operator can implement proactive cost-containment strategies to further optimize margins and enhance bottom-line profitability. Ultimately, this offering provides an investor with a highly profitable, secure foundation perfectly positioned to capitalize on sustained, long-term institutional demand.