Knights Inn Jacksonville at Dix Ellis Trail 8285 Dix Ellis Trl 109 Room Hotel Jacksonville, FL 32256 For Sale

OFFERING OVERVIEW:
DSH Hotel Advisors has been retained as the exclusive broker to market for sale the Knights Inn Jacksonville at Dix Ellis Trail, a Red Lion Hotel, located in Jacksonville, Florida. The 109-room exterior corridor hotel is located directly off of Interstate 95 (117,000 AADT) and Baymeadows Road (46,500 AADT) with high visibility. The prime location near I-95 in Jacksonville offers access to a high-demand Florida market fueled by tourism, logistics, and military sectors and positions the hotel for an opportunity for significant growth in the years ahead. Red Lion Hotels, under the Sonesta umbrella, delivers strong brand recognition and flexible conversion models that keep costs lower than larger chains.


PROPERTY OVERVIEW:
The subject property remains in good condition, supported by an ongoing capital improvement plan. A change-of-ownership Property Improvement Plan (PIP) is estimated to cost approximately $50,000+/-, though this figure is only a preliminary estimate. *The actual PIP requirements must be verified directly with Red Lion Hotels, as they are determined solely at the franchisor’s discretion and may vary in both scope and cost. This includes, without limitation, any franchisor requirements related to a change of ownership. The Recipient is solely responsible for independently verifying all such matters.
Recent Improvements Include:
20 New PTAC Units
Maintenance - 80 PTAC Units
40 New Samsung 40” Televisions
New Paint Exterior Door
New Locks (SecureLox) Throughout Whole Property
New Bathroom Fans, Bathroom Tub Drains, Sink Drains
New LED Flood Lights Throughout Whole Property
Solar Powered Flood Lights
New Guest Laundry Machines
New Pepsi / Snack Machine



MARKET OVERVIEW:
The Knights Inn Jacksonville at Dix Ellis Trail is situated in the Jacksonville Metropolitan Statistical Area, a dynamic market that attracts more than 22 million annual visitors through a mix of tourism, healthcare, military, logistics, and financial services. Located in Northeast Florida along the St. Johns River and the Atlantic Ocean, Jacksonville serves as a regional hub for commerce, military, and transportation. The metro area is home to major interstates including I-95 and I-10, with direct connectivity to Central Florida and the Southeast. Jacksonville is a key center for the U.S. Navy, with Naval Air Station Jacksonville and Naval Station Mayport among the area’s largest employers, alongside Blount Island Command—a major Marine Corps Logistics base. The city is also recognized for its port facilities, with JAXPORT serving as one of the nation’s leading seaports for container shipping and vehicle imports. Beyond its military and logistics presence, Jacksonville supports a diverse economic base with healthcare, finance, and insurance leading growth sectors. Major employers include Mayo Clinic, Baptist Health, Bank of America, Citi, CSX Corporation, and FIS Global. With over 22 miles of beaches, a strong tourism economy, and status as Florida’s most populous city north of Orlando, Jacksonville continues to attract both corporate investment and leisure visitors.


Property Highlights:
Knights Inn Jacksonville at Dix Ellis Trail
109 Rooms | 1 Story | 5 Buildings | Exterior Corridor
Year Built - 1982
Located in a High Growth Market Off I-95
Upward Trend in Revenue
Amenities Include: Outdoor Pool, Guest Laundry



Location Highlights:
0.4 Miles to Interstate 95 Exit
0.5 Miles to Prominence Office Park
8.9 Miles to The Mayo Clinic
9.2 Miles to Downtown Jacksonville
9.8 Miles to University of North Florida
10.1 Miles to UNF Arena
12.6 Miles to Jacksonville University
13.4 Miles to Jacksonville Port Authority
14.0 Miles to Craig Municipal Airport
5.8 Miles to Jacksonville Naval Air Station
17.4 Miles to Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens
18.9 Miles to Atlantic Beach
25.6 Miles to Jacksonville International Airport



Financial Highlights:
List Price of Market-Bid
T12 June 2025 ADR/RevPAR/OCC: $59.17 ADR / $19.55 RevPAR / 33.04% OCC
T12 June 2025 Room Revenue: $720,776
Year I Projected Room Revenue: $838,668