The Lodge Hotel

What The Lodge Hotel does

The Lodge Hotel is a 56-bedroom, 3-star hotel located on Lodge Road, Coleraine, Northern Ireland, operating as part of the McKeever Hotels group since September 2024. Founded in 1984 and marking its 40th anniversary, the property offers five guest-room categories — Classic, Family Bunkbed, Executive, Accessible, and Dog-Friendly — alongside four on-site dining operations: Elliot's Bistro, Sunday Carvery, Vibes Bar, and a Coffee Lounge. The hotel also runs an event and banqueting business across seven conference and function suites (capacities ranging from 25 to 450 delegates), dedicated wedding venues (Allen Suite up to 300 guests, Rathlin Suite for civil ceremonies up to 120 guests), and a programmed entertainment calendar of live music, tribute acts, and comedy nights.

The hotel serves leisure tourists visiting the Causeway Coast (Giant's Causeway, Game of Thrones filming locations, Dunluce Castle, Mussenden Temple), golf visitors to seven regional courses within a 20-minute radius including Royal Portrush and Portstewart, families on North Coast breaks, corporate and conference clients, and wedding and celebration parties. Accreditations include Tourism NI's Golf Welcome Scheme and Green Tourism silver/gold status, with the business winning Employer of the Year at the 2022 NI Family Business Awards.

The Lodge operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market predominantly through its own website booking engine (Bookin1), phone reservations, and walk-in demand, supplemented by TablePath for restaurant bookings and Eventbrite/Universe for entertainment tickets. Revenue is generated across four streams: accommodation (including multi-night full-board, half-board, and B&B packages priced from £151–£370pps), food and beverage (à la carte, Sunday carvery at £30 adult, Christmas and NYE packages), events and weddings (conference, civil ceremonies, gala dinners), and entertainment (ticketed tribute, comedy, and country music nights). Pricing varies seasonally with promotional codes (e.g., NEW20) and group rates on request for golf and conference bookings. Back-office technology is limited to standard PMS and booking integrations rather than proprietary platforms.

Name

The Lodge Hotel

Legal name

The Lodge Hotel

Website

https://thelodgehotel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Lodge Hotel is a 56-bedroom, 3-star hotel in Coleraine, Northern Ireland, offering accommodation, dining, weddings, and conference facilities to leisure tourists, golf visitors, families, corporate groups, and event clients across the Causeway Coast region as part of the McKeever Hotels group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hotel & Hospitality Services

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Resort Convention Hotels (THAGALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lounge Bars & Hotel Bars (THAFAEAI), Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH)

Keywords

• Hotel accommodation
• Conference banqueting
• Wedding venue
• Restaurant dining
• Golf tourism

Headquarters

HQ city

Coleraine

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Accommodation: Room rentals across 56 guest rooms including Classic Rooms, Family Bunkbed Rooms, Executive Rooms, Accessible Rooms, and Dog-Friendly Rooms. Revenue generated through nightly stays with various packages including bed & breakfast, half-board, and full-board options.
2. Food & Beverage: On-site dining at Elliot's Bistro, Vibes Bar, Coffee Lounge, and Sunday Carvery. Revenue from à la carte menus, set menus, buffet services, and private dining events. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner service daily.
3. Events & Weddings: Conference and banqueting services with 7 versatile suites accommodating 25 to 450 delegates. Wedding packages including civil ceremonies in Rathlin Suite and receptions in Allen Suite for up to 300 guests.
4. Entertainment: Live music events in Vibes Bar including tribute nights, comedy shows, and country music events. Ticket sales for entertainment packages combined with accommodation and dining.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Lodge Hotel is a 56-bedroom 3-star hotel in Coleraine, Northern Ireland offering guest accommodation across five room categories, on-site dining at Elliot's Bistro, Sunday Carvery, Vibes Bar and Coffee Lounge, conference and banqueting facilities in seven suites for 25–450 delegates, and wedding hosting with civil ceremonies and receptions up to 300 guests.

Product overview

The Lodge Hotel is a 56-bedroom 3-star hotel in Coleraine, Northern Ireland, operating as part of the McKeever Hotels group since September 2024. The property offers accommodation across five room types (Classic, Family Bunkbed, Executive, Accessible, and Dog-Friendly), complemented by award-winning dining at Elliot's Bistro, Sunday Carvery, Vibes Bar, and a Coffee Lounge. The hotel provides event and conference facilities with seven versatile suites accommodating 25 to 450 delegates, plus wedding services featuring the Allen Suite (up to 300 guests) and Rathlin Suite for civil ceremonies (up to 120 guests). The product portfolio is unified under McKeever Hotels' hospitality platform, offering stays, dining, conferences, weddings, and live entertainment as integrated service offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Classic Rooms Standard guest accommodation with king-size beds, complimentary Wi-Fi, flatscreen TV, and tea/coffee facilities for single or couple stays.
• Family Bunkbed Rooms Spacious family accommodation with loft bunk beds for families travelling with children.
• Executive Rooms Luxurious rooms with Super King bed, 42-inch LCD television, bathrobe and slippers, Dolce Gusto coffee machine, in-room safe and walk-in shower.
• Dog-Friendly Rooms Guest rooms accommodating well-behaved pets with direct patio access onto a grassed area, charged at £15 per dog per night.
• Accessible Rooms Step-free accommodation with wet-room style bathrooms providing spacious, level-access bathing areas for guests with mobility needs.
• Elliot's Bistro Award-winning in-house restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with locally sourced produce, bistro menu, carvery and dietary options including gluten-free.
• Sunday Carvery Five-course Sunday carvery served from 12:30pm to 3:00pm with roast meats, seasonal vegetables, starters and homemade desserts.
• Vibes Bar Lively bar with colourful décor offering cocktails, local gins, whiskeys, draught and craft beers, with live music every Saturday night.
• Coffee Lounge Hotel foyer coffee bar serving freshly baked scones, homemade treats, gluten-free options and McKeever Blend coffee, open Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm.
• Conference & Meetings Seven versatile conference and banqueting suites accommodating 25 to 450 delegates, with air conditioning, natural light, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi and audio-visual equipment.
• Private Dining Function rooms for intimate gatherings to large celebrations including birthdays, christenings, anniversaries and family reunions with bespoke menu options.
• Gala Dinners Elegant gala dinner hosting with bespoke menus crafted by the Head Chef and a dedicated event team in versatile function rooms.
• Weddings Wedding reception venue featuring the Allen Suite (up to 300 guests) with gold décor and crystal lighting, plus the Rathlin Suite for civil ceremonies (up to 120 guests).
• Hotel Entertainment Weekend live entertainment in Vibes Bar featuring local musicians and tribute nights, plus seasonal comedy and music events throughout the year.

Quantifiable outcome

• One of the most popular hotels on the Causeway Coast
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• McKeever HotelscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Lodge Hotel joined the McKeever Hotels family in 2024. McKeever Hotels is an award-winning family business founded in 1986, operating 7 unique hotels across the island of Ireland. The partnership brings The Lodge Hotel under the McKeever brand promise of 'We Do More' while maintaining its independent character.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Corr's Corner Hotel: Another McKeever Hotels property serving Northern Ireland with comparable mid-scale accommodation, conference facilities, and on-site dining. Operates under the same group brand and 'We Do More' service promise.
• Dunsilly Hotel: McKeever Hotels property in County Antrim providing accommodation, weddings, conferences, and dining. Closely comparable as a sibling property within the same group operating model.
• Dunadry Hotel & Gardens: A McKeever Hotels property offering similar 4-star accommodation, conference and wedding venues, and F&B outlets in Northern Ireland. Direct portfolio comparable with shared brand standards and operating model.
• Adelphi Portrush: Hotel in Portrush on the Causeway Coast catering to leisure tourists, families, and golf visitors with on-site dining. Directly comparable in geography, target market, and service offering.
• The Bushmills Inn: Causeway Coast hotel located in Bushmills within the same tourism catchment as The Lodge. Targets leisure and golf tourists with on-site restaurant and bars, offering a comparable boutique mid-scale guest experience.

Broad incumbents

• Galgorm Resort: Larger Northern Ireland resort hotel with extensive spa, dining, and event facilities. Targets a similar Causeway Coast leisure and corporate client base but operates at an upscale 4-star tier.
• Slieve Donard Resort: Major Northern Ireland coastal resort with conference, wedding, and leisure amenities. Overlaps with The Lodge on the corporate events and tourism segments but at a significantly larger upscale scale.
• Premier Inn: UK's largest mid-market hotel chain with locations across Northern Ireland including Coleraine. Competes for the same budget-conscious leisure and corporate travellers, with standardised quality and aggressive pricing.
• Travelodge UK: UK budget hotel chain operating multiple Northern Ireland properties. Provides direct price-based competition to The Lodge for cost-sensitive travellers in the same regions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TheLodgeHotel
• Instagraminstagram.com/thelodgehotelcoleraine/?hl=en

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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