SJH Hospitality adopts a strategy, when possible, of obtaining interests in the land on which hotel and hospitality businesses are conducted to maximise the level of control it has over the operation of the business, along with the potential for capital growth on the underlying property.

These interests are acquired via special purpose vehicles (Hotel Trusts), by SJH Hospitality Fund Pty Ltd (the Investment Manager), and Wholesale Investors can access these hotel real estate and businesses assets (the Portfolio), via the SJH Hotel Fund, an open-ended unlisted unregistered managed investment scheme structured as a unit trust, (the Fund).

SJH Hospitality’s investment criteria of any prospective purchase includes:

• Investing in establishments which amalgamate food and beverage, gaming and accommodation or ensuring the portfolio of the Fund is spread across a sufficiently broad range of establishments, exposing it to each of the above streams of revenue.
• Ensuring the interests in the businesses it acquires are in areas which it thinks are amenable to drawing patronage for entertainment or other purposes, including but not limited to thoroughfares in Australian metropolitan or rural hubs.

SJH Hospitality, as the Investment Manager, anticipates generating future capital growth for the Fund through further the targeted acquisition of new hotels or the sale and development of existing Hotel Assets.

The Investment Manager will also continuously look for operational improvements.

The Investment Manager will consider a range of factors in determining their future investment strategy, including the Fund’s existing structural position, competition, future growth opportunities, customer demographics, development applications/planning permission lodged in the suburbs, town planning, and existing operational opportunities.

Capital for future acquisitions is expected to be raised through a blend of means, including additional investment into the Fund by existing Investors, new Investors, and the sale of existing Hotel Assets and bank loans.

The Investment Manager will consider selling existing Hotel Assets where it considers the appropriate opportunity to do so to be in the best interest of the Fund, at its discretion, to realise expected capital gains or manage underperforming assets.

The Investment Manager through the Hotel manager Hunt Hospitality International is heavily invested in the local community. Sponsoring and hosting a variety of community and sporting teams and events including but not limited to Rugby Union, Hockey, Cricket, Soccer, Mothers groups, probus groups, charities, chamber of commerce, Confucian institute just to name a few. This is the base approach SJH Hospitality Fund enters a locale getting involved within the heart of the community.

THE KENT HOTEL

“The Kent” as it’s affectionately known has been at the heart of the Hamilton community since 1924 and one of the first hospitality venues within the bustle of Beaumont Street. Its 90-year anniversary restoration has brought it back to its days of glory. This iconic pub is Hunt Hospitality’s flagship for environmental and sustainable standards, with the education of staff, patrons, and choice of suppliers. The Bistro is Locavore – real and sustainable food sourced on its local geographic origins including a wide range of menu and beverage items for our Vegan patrons.

• Venue features include a public bar, TAB, gaming room, smoking solutions, bistro, bistro kitchen, office, storeroom, male, female, and disabled amenities. Second story bar, courtyard, and balcony
• Attached to a council car park for over 50 cars.
• Adjacent to a suburban shopping precinct, close to the train station, entertainment centre and horse racing track and football stadium
• 24 poker machine entitlements
• Multiple AHA Award for Excellence Nominee and winner

SEABREEZE HOTEL

The breeze just sweeps you away at this exclusive bayside venue. Perfect for family get-togethers, coffee dates, casual dining, or a catch up with friends. “The Seabreeze” is only minutes away from Nelson Bay’s Marina, pristine beaches, and central to the shopping precinct and boasts an inviting modern chic beach style design. Nelson Bay is the ultimate tourist getaway and Hunt Hospitality has transformed the Seabreeze Hotel into a must-go destination, with beautifully appointed boutique boathouse accommodation.

• Prominent 3,181sqm retail site with corner positioning in the built-up waterfront township of Nelson Bay – a strong permanent population that swells during the spring and summer months.
• 50 on-site carparks
• 18 poker machine entitlements
• Latest gaming software and hardware
• Midnight liquor licence
• 17 motel rooms with en-suites
• 2 executive suites with water views
• 100 seat restaurant
• Public Bar
• Tab
• Drive Through Bottleshop
• Veranda overlooking Nelson Bay and Marina

THE IMPERIAL

In the town centre of Maitland, you’ll find The Imperial Hotel – affectionately known by locals and fans as The Impy. This historic heritage listed building emulates traditional Australian pub with a twist of today.

Perfect for parties of every sort. The Impy aims to ensure you have the perfect space for celebrating every win no matter how small. With a function room, a private bar & kitchen service available for every occasion, The Impy’s Function packages are Maitland’s best kept secret.

Combine the heart of this country pub’s sparkling smiles & great service, you’re guaranteed to feel at home at Maitland’s favourite local – The Impy.

• Venue features: Public bar, TAB, gaming room, smoking solutions, bistro, bistro kitchen, office, store room, male/female and disabled amenities, second story bar and function room.
• Adjacent to Council car park with parking for over 60 cars. Connected to a suburban shopping precinct.
• 18 poker machine entitlements
• 14 Accommodation rooms

HARRINGTON HOTEL

In the heart of the mid-coast, Harrington Hotel looks over the beautiful Manning River and is the perfect waterside destination.

With Sunday afternoon Pelican Feedings and a great range of live music offerings, Harrington Hotel emulates the perfect family friendly pub.

Watch sunsets that’ll drop jaws and enjoy a menu guaranteed to put a smile on your face, we encourage you to sit amongst the serenity! Accompanied by a friendly family of pelicans and wonderful water views, whether you’re a local, tourist, or you’re simply passing through, be sure to stop into Harrington Hotel.

• Carpark 20 + Council Parking for 20
• Bistro seating for 200
• Rear Beer Garden with seating for 100 people
• Front beer garden seating for 70
• Rooms 6 accommodation rooms, 3 bedroom family residential accommodation
• 22 EGMS
• TAB
• Keno

SJH Hotel Fund is partnered with Hunt Hospitality to also manage venues and together they have created digital processes to provide cost comparatives across all sectors within a venue.

It’s the simplicity of one touch management to provide answers for team leaders.

STEPHEN HUNT

Stephen Hunt (Business NSW’s Business Leader of the Year for 2021) has forged a career in the Hospitality industry for over 20 years, he has owned and operated Hunt Hospitality International since 2009. Stephen has also been a keynote speaker at numerous international industry events.

He has experience in multi-venue management which includes working for some of the worlds largest breweries. Stephen has a proven track record in maximising a venue’s potential – something that is evident in the transformations he’s achieved for previous establishments.

Venues managed by Stephen have received multiple AHA NSW Awards for Excellence over the past few years.

Stephen completed his Master’s degree in 2013, as well as executive education courses at Harvard in 2014 and 2017 before receiving his Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance in 2017.

Stephen has extensive international board role experience (including chairperson) in no less than five companies.

ANNETTE PULBROOK

Over 20 years ago, Annette joined an accounting practice in Newcastle, working her way to becoming the first female partner out of 13 partners. During this time, Annette had a speciality with clients in the hospitality sector.

Annette established FinBiz Advisers to incorporate financial and business advice to her clients in a way that suits the hardworking ethos of her and her team. Her experience in providing management advice to various successful hotels and restaurants throughout the state puts her in a prime position to provide financial guidance to the board.

TIM WEARNE

Tim began his career as an Accountant at KPMG before making the move into the financial services world. For over 15 years Tim has been working in senior executive positions at some of Australia’s largest financial services companies with roles including National Manager, CEO and most recently COO of Australia’s largest asset finance business.

Tim founded and grew his own leasing business which was eventually acquired by an ASX listed group and is currently an Executive Director of Keeping Company Pty Ltd, a leading full-service Accounting and Advisory firm.

Investment in the SJH Hotel Fund requires the issuance of the Investment Memorandum and Application Form. If you are interested in investment, please complete the below form and one of our team will contact you to discuss your potential investment and issue this document.