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601 W San Antonio St
Marfa, TX 79843
Thunderbird Hotel · Hospitality Property For Sale
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24 Rooms
Investment Highlights
- Mid-century hotel reimagined by Lake | Flato Architects.
- Outdoor pool, lounge areas, and fire pit courtyard for guest experiences.
- Walking distance to art galleries, dining, and downtown Marfa attractions.
- 24 unique guestrooms paired with modern amenities.
- Onsite management office, gift shop, and warehouse with revenue potential.
- ±20 miles to Alpine and ±98 miles to Big Bend National Park.
Executive Summary
Opportunity to acquire the Thunderbird Hotel, a contemporary boutique property in the heart of Marfa, Texas—recognized worldwide for its thriving art and cultural scene. This 24-key hotel blends minimalist design with Southwest character, the result of an acclaimed redesign by Lake | Flato Architects.
Sitting on 1.27 acres at the city’s main corridor, the hotel features an outdoor pool, fire pit lounge, office/gift shop, and onsite management quarters. A warehouse structure offers additional revenue potential for events, storage, or creative use. The property includes private outdoor seating areas that complement the desert landscape, ideal for guests seeking relaxation or experiential travel.
The Thunderbird provides proximity to a wide range of art galleries, local dining, and the destinations that have made Marfa a global attraction—from the Chinati Foundation to eclectic music and film festivals. With traffic counts around 3,600 VPD and nearby draws like the Marfa Lights Observation Area, Big Bend National Park, and McDonald Observatory, this property offers steady year-round demand.
Priced at $4,750,000, the Thunderbird represents a rare chance to own an operating hospitality asset in one of Texas’ most iconic cultural destinations.
Sitting on 1.27 acres at the city’s main corridor, the hotel features an outdoor pool, fire pit lounge, office/gift shop, and onsite management quarters. A warehouse structure offers additional revenue potential for events, storage, or creative use. The property includes private outdoor seating areas that complement the desert landscape, ideal for guests seeking relaxation or experiential travel.
The Thunderbird provides proximity to a wide range of art galleries, local dining, and the destinations that have made Marfa a global attraction—from the Chinati Foundation to eclectic music and film festivals. With traffic counts around 3,600 VPD and nearby draws like the Marfa Lights Observation Area, Big Bend National Park, and McDonald Observatory, this property offers steady year-round demand.
Priced at $4,750,000, the Thunderbird represents a rare chance to own an operating hospitality asset in one of Texas’ most iconic cultural destinations.
Property Facts
| Price Per Room | $197,917 | Building Size | 24,503 SF |
| Sale Type | Investment | No. Rooms | 24 |
| Property Type | Hospitality | No. Stories | 2 |
| Property Subtype | Hotel | Year Built/Renovated | 1959/2005 |
| Building Class | B | Parking Ratio | 1.2/1,000 SF |
| Lot Size | 2.04 AC | Corridor | Exterior |
| Zoning | CM | ||
| Price Per Room | $197,917 |
| Sale Type | Investment |
| Property Type | Hospitality |
| Property Subtype | Hotel |
| Building Class | B |
| Lot Size | 2.04 AC |
| Building Size | 24,503 SF |
| No. Rooms | 24 |
| No. Stories | 2 |
| Year Built/Renovated | 1959/2005 |
| Parking Ratio | 1.2/1,000 SF |
| Corridor | Exterior |
| Zoning | CM |
Amenities
- Pool
- High Speed Internet Access
- Patio
- Boutique/Lifestyle Hotel
- Public Access Wifi
- Smoke-Free
Room Mix Information
| Description | No. Rooms | Daily Rate | SF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suite | 2 | $290.00 | - |
| Guest Room | 22 | $179.00 | - |
Property Taxes
| Parcel Number | 10999 | Improvements Assessment | $2,070,000 |
| Land Assessment | $0 | Total Assessment | $2,070,000 |
Property Taxes
Parcel Number
10999
Land Assessment
$0
Improvements Assessment
$2,070,000
Total Assessment
$2,070,000
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