Town Closes Deal on Future Home of Grove Motor Inn

On Monday, January 31, 2022, the Town of Essex closed the deal on the purchase and sale of the municipally-owned property at 96 County Road 50 West, the future home of the Grove Motor Inn. Town of Essex Administration began working with the developers over a year ago on site selection, rezoning, site plan control, and environmental remediation. Following the official sale of the property, the Town will continue to work with the developers on acquiring building permit approvals and community improvement grant opportunities.

Building on the success of the Grove Hotel, a boutique hotel in Kingsville, Ontario, The Grove Motor Inn will be located steps away from the Colchester Harbour, Colchester beach, local wineries, and the cycling network offering a unique experience for visitors near and far. The Town’s Agri-Tourism Development Strategy identifies specific objectives aimed at supporting more opportunities for short-term accommodations in the area. The Grove’s two-story, 28 room amenity will enhance tourism within the Town while boosting the local economy.

“We are thrilled to welcome the Grove Motor Inn to Colchester! The long-awaited development will offer a unique experience to local residents and tourists alike.” said Richard Meloche, Mayor of the Town of Essex. “This unique development will add tremendous value to our community and positively contribute to the local economy.”

There is currently no anticipated completion date for the development. To learn more about development opportunities in the Town of Essex, please visit the Town’s website.