In Brief: 52-Key Best Western on 4.80 Acres of Prime US Highway 24 Frontage — Opportunity Zone-Designated, Recently Renovated, and Positioned in One of Colorado’s Fastest-Growing Outdoor Recreation Markets
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Prime Investment Properties LLC, a leading hospitality brokerage firm and member of Hotel Brokers International, is pleased to announce that the Best Western Vista Inn, a well-maintained 52-key franchise hotel located at 733 US Highway 24 N in Buena Vista, Colorado, is now officially available for acquisition. This is a rare opportunity to own a stabilized, nationally branded lodging asset at the gateway to the Collegiate Peaks — one of the Colorado Rockies’ most sought-after year-round adventure destinations.
Mountain views across 4.80 acres with prime frontage on US Highway 24 — the primary corridor through the heart of Buena Vista — the Best Western Vista Inn enjoys exceptional visibility along a route carrying more than 13,000 vehicles per day. The two-story, 36,678-square-foot interior-corridor property was originally built in 1995 and thoughtfully renovated over the past three years, delivering a modern, immaculate asset backed by the strength and reservation power of the Best Western brand and its parent, BWH Hotels.
“The Best Western Vista Inn is exactly the kind of asset serious hospitality investors look for — a nationally branded, recently renovated hotel on an irreplaceable highway-front parcel in a market with genuine growth momentum. Buena Vista has become one of Colorado’s premier basecamps for rafting, climbing, and mountain adventure, and this property is perfectly positioned to capture that demand. Add all of the expansion and development options on nearly five acres of land, and you have a rare combination of stable, in-place cash flow and meaningful long-term upside.” —Dan Emert, Managing Principal, Prime Investment Properties LLC
Buena Vista sits at the center of Colorado’s Arkansas River Valley — the most-rafted stretch of whitewater in the United States — and serves as a launch point for the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness, home to more than a dozen fourteeners. The town’s thriving outdoor economy draws anglers, climbers, hikers, and off-road enthusiasts through all four seasons, while nearby Monarch Mountain and the surrounding San Isabel National Forest extend demand well into the winter. This diversified, year-round visitor base underpins the Vista Inn’s occupancy and gives incoming ownership multiple levers to drive revenue.
Investment Highlights
- Nationally Branded Franchise: 52-key Best Western (BWH Hotels) — a proven midscale flag with global distribution, loyalty program, and reservation infrastructure.
- Recently Renovated: Built in 1995 and constantly maintained and renovated at the highest level— a modern, interior-corridor asset requiring no immediate capital catch-up.
- Irreplaceable Land Position: 4.80 acres— significant excess land offering expansion, or outdoor hospitality development
- Opportunity Zone Designated: Eligible for federal capital gains tax advantages — a powerful incentive for qualified investors.
- Prime Highway 24 Frontage: Exceptional visibility on Buena Vista’s primary corridor, with traffic counts exceeding 13,000 vehicles per day.
- Guest-Ready Amenities: Outdoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, business center, ~1,000 SF of meeting/event space, and on-site food & beverage via The View Cafe.
- Ample Parking: 78 surface spaces (1.50 per room) — comfortably above brand and market standards.
- Four-Season Demand: Whitewater rafting, fourteener access, fishing, climbing, off-roading, and winter recreation drive year-round occupancy.
Property Snapshot
- Property: Best Western Vista Inn
- Address: 733 US Highway 24 N, Buena Vista, CO 81211
- Keys: 52 Rooms | 2 Stories | 36,678 SF GBA
- Land: 4.80 Acres | Zoned Commercial
- Brand / Flag: Best Western Franchise (BWH Hotels)
- Classification: Midscale | Interior Corridor
- Year Built / Renovated: 1995 / 2025
- Parking: 78 Surface Spaces (1.50 per Room)
- Market: Colorado Southwest Area Submarket | Chaffee County
- Broker: Dan Emert, Managing Principal — Prime Investment Properties LLC
Prime Investment Properties invites qualified buyers and investors to contact the firm for a full confidential offering memorandum, detailed financials, and to arrange property tours.
Contact Prime Investment Properties directly at 970.658.8098 | Dan@primeinvestmentprops.com
About Prime Investment Properties
Prime Investment Properties LLC, based in Steamboat Springs, CO, is a leading hospitality brokerage firm and a proud member of Hotel Brokers International, specializing in the acquisition and disposition of hotels, motels, and lodging properties across Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, Georgia, Oklahoma, Missouri, South Dakota, and international resort markets. Led by Dan Emert, Managing Principal, the firm delivers personalized, results-driven service for hotel owners and investors at every level.
About Hotel Brokers International
Hotel Brokers International (HBI), founded in 1959, is the hospitality real estate industry’s most established network of professional brokers, with over 11,000 successful hotel transactions. HBI’s website features an extensive selection of hotels for sale, attracting global investors and industry professionals. HBI is the founder and administrator of the Certified Hotel Broker (CHB) Program, the only professional designation recognizing expertise in hotel brokerage. The organization also provides affiliate memberships to professionals in related fields such as franchising, lending, appraisals, and investment services, fostering a comprehensive network of hospitality specialists. Visit www.hbihotels.com.
For more information, please contact:
Dan Emert, Hotel Broker
Prime Investment Properties LLC
Steamboat Springs, CO
970.658.8098
Dan@primeinvestmentprops.com
www.primeinvestmentprops.com
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