Ruins Terlingua Desert Hotel Retreat Listed for $1.2M

A 12-room boutique hotel known as Ruins Terlingua is now on the market for $1.2 million. Located at 421 Kempf Rd in the historic Terlingua Ghost Town, the 7,000-square-foot property sits on a 5-acre lot with no current zoning restrictions.

The property features a uniquely curated desert retreat experience and is currently operating during the first quarter of the region’s high tourism season. Guest accommodations include 10 standard rooms and two suites, with daily rates of $100 and $130 respectively. Amenities include meeting and event space, public Wi-Fi, and a wedding venue.

Originally built in 2020 and renovated in 2021, the hotel offers exterior corridors and is positioned in what is considered the local central business district. The listing boasts a 15% cap rate with a reported net operating income of $99,999.

A seamless ownership transition is expected, and the property will be sold outright.

For more information, contact:

  • Marc Lishewski, Ruins Terlingua, (512) 993-0169

The listing (ID 34212688) was first posted on December 16, 2024, and last updated April 14, 2025.

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