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Maya Hotels acquires Courtyard in NC

The company plans a multi-million-dollar renovation to begin in Q4

The Courtyard Charlotte Gastonia, a 130-room hotel acquired by Maya Hotels in 2025, featuring a covered entrance and well-maintained landscaping, set for a multi-million-dollar renovation in Q4.

Maya Hotels recently acquired the 130-room Courtyard Charlotte Gastonia in Gastonia, North Carolina.

Maya Hotels Expands with Courtyard Charlotte Gastonia Acquisition in 2025

MAYA HOTELS RECENTLY acquired the Courtyard Charlotte Gastonia in Gastonia, North Carolina. This makes the third hotel Maya currently owns in Gaston County and one of eight it has operated hotels in the region over the past 30 years, serving more than 2 million guests.

The 130-room hotel is near Caramont Health, a regional healthcare provider, as well as the Schiele Museum of Natural History, Lineberger Park and Xtreme Xcapes escape room. Amenities include an indoor pool, a marketplace, a fitness center and more than 2,800 square feet of meeting space.


Maya is planning a multi-million-dollar renovation to begin in the fourth quarter that will included the hotel’s public spaces, guest rooms and amenities.

“I grew up in Gastonia, and our family has been operating hotels in this market for over three decades. We’ve grown in lockstep with the city, witnessing its growth and diversification from its textile roots to a dynamic economy,” said Krishna Deva, Maya’s CEO. “This hotel holds great potential, and we’re excited to apply our hands-on management approach, position ourselves as an employer of choice, and invest in its renovation. We’re also proud to strengthen our partnership with Marriott International and deliver on the Courtyard brand’s promise of quality service. As part of our long-term strategy, we’re dedicated to continued investment in the region and providing exceptional guest experiences.”

The acquisition of the Gastonia Courtyard is part of Maya’s long-term plan to expand strategically while maintaining its commitment to the communities it serves, the company said.

“We look forward to beginning a transformative, multi-million-dollar renovation of the property during the fourth quarter of 2025, which will enhance every aspect of the guest experience. This renovation will elevate the hotel, from modernized public spaces to refreshed guest rooms, to reflect the high standards for which Maya Hotels is known,” said Parimal Thakor, president of Maya. “We’re focused on maximizing the impact of this property, and we’re confident that the improvements will provide a welcoming and upgraded experience for both our guests and the local community. We’re proud to be to creating a space where visiting and local guests can come together and engage, making this hotel not just a place to stay, but a gathering hub for the community.”

Last year, Maya celebrated the 25th anniversary of its first ground-up hotel, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Belmont in Belmont, North Carolina. The event marked the hotel's evolution from a 65-room establishment in 1999 to a modern 92-key hotel, while showcasing original site plans, franchise approval letters, snapshots from the 1999 grand opening and earned awards over the years.

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