Victorian precinct's Criterion Hotel listed for sale

The Criterion Hotel business is for sale. PHOTO: HAMISH MACLEAN
The Criterion Hotel business is for sale. PHOTO: HAMISH MACLEAN
A landmark business in Oamaru's Victorian Precinct is up for sale.

The Criterion Hotel - the establishment housed in the Oamaru Whitestone Civic Trust-owned 1877 landmark hotel in Tyne St - has been listed through LJ Hooker Oamaru.

Lessee Sue Cameron-Duncan, who bought the business from Oamaru restaurateur Sally-Ann Donnelly in 2016, declined to comment yesterday.

The advertisement called the sale of the business a ``fantastic opportunity for a couple with great people skills who have a desire to provide awesome service and enjoy being part of a very friendly community''.

"The present owners have created a fantastic following from the locals and visitors with their legendary meals and excellent friendly service. It's also a popular accommodation choice for visitors from around the world due to its location in the heart of the Oamaru tourism hub.''

Oamaru Whitestone Civic Trust chairman Graeme Clark said he had spoken to Mrs Cameron-Duncan about her decision, but referred further comment to her.

"Definitely, it's an opportunity for the right tenant,'' he said. "It is in the historic precinct; it is one of our cornerstone buildings.''

"We hope the best person comes along ... there's an opportunity there for someone.''

The trust was not involved in the sale, but was watching the process.

hamish.maclean@odt.co.nz

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