The Gleneagle

What The Gleneagle does

The Gleneagle is a privately held, four-star family-breaks and entertainment hotel complex in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland, operated by the family-managed Gleneagle Group under co-Managing Directors Patrick and Eileen O'Donoghue. The property was founded in 1957, sits on Muckross Road beside Killarney National Park, and has 501-1,000 employees. Following a €7.2 million refurbishment completed in 2021, the main hotel holds 277 guestrooms; the adjacent Hotel 67 boutique adds 32 rooms, and self-catering apartments and family rooms further expand capacity. The integrated Gleneagle Group also encompasses the INEC Arena, Killarney Convention Centre, The Maritime Hotel, and Destination Killarney, creating a multi-asset hospitality and entertainment platform.

The core offering is an all-under-one-roof resort: accommodation, food and beverage (Fiadh Restaurant, Backstage Bar, O'Ds, Green Room, room service), the Gleneagle Arena hosting ticketed concerts and festivals (Ireland BikeFest, Summerfest, The Gathering), conference and MICE facilities (Auditorium, MoD breakout suites, ballroom for 20-700+ delegates), weddings (50-700 guests), leisure and wellness (25m pool, gym, tennis, skin and beauty), and gift vouchers. Technology is operational rather than differentiating: the Bookassist platform powers online reservations and dynamic pricing, supplemented by over €500,000 of recent investment in audio-visual, lighting, and sound systems, plus state-of-the-art hybrid conferencing. The property holds world-first ENAT accessibility accreditation, ISO 9001/14001/45001/20121 certifications, and Fáilte Ireland four-star and Employer Excellence Gold status.

Commercial mechanics are a mix of transactional and bundled revenue: room nights, F&B covers, ticket sales (€15-€65 range), venue hire, wedding packages, leisure memberships, and advance-purchase discounts (5-10%) drive direct-to-consumer bookings via Bookassist, the company website (available in four languages), phone reservations, GDS, and tour operator partnerships (IGTOA, IAGTO, Ensemble Travel), with cross-promotion across the Gleneagle Group portfolio. The customer base is diversified across families, social dancers, corporate MICE, weddings, festival attendees, and solo travelers, with no disclosed anchor enterprise accounts.

Name

The Gleneagle

Legal name

Gleneagle Group

Website

https://gleneaglehotel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Gleneagle is a four-star family-breaks and entertainment hotel in Killarney, Ireland, operating 277 guestrooms plus the 32-room Hotel 67 boutique, with integrated food and beverage, the Gleneagle Arena, MICE and wedding facilities, and leisure amenities, serving leisure travelers, families, social dancers, corporate events, and weddings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality and Entertainment Services

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAGALAC

Resort Convention Hotels

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Convention & Conference Hotels

Keywords

• Hotel accommodation
• Entertainment venue
• Conference facilities
• Wedding venue
• Leisure wellness

Headquarters

HQ city

Killarney

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Accommodation: Hotel rooms, family rooms, apartments, and Hotel67 boutique rooms. Main revenue driver with 277 guestrooms plus Hotel67's 32 rooms and self-catering apartments.
2. Food & Beverage: Fiadh Restaurant, Backstage Bar, O'Ds Restaurant, Green Room bar, room service, and special occasion dining including weddings.
3. Entertainment & Ticketed Events: Gleneagle Arena hosts major concerts and events with ticket sales. Ticketed shows include Pete Tong, Nathan Carter, Riverdance, Billy Ocean. Residents receive free or reduced-rate entry to select entertainment.
4. Conference & Events: MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) venue hire with Gleneagle Auditorium, MoD Suites, and ballroom spaces for events from 20 to 700+ guests.
5. Weddings & Celebrations: Wedding packages and venues accommodating 50-700 guests with full event planning and execution.
6. Leisure & Wellness: Gleneagle Leisure with 25m swimming pool, gym, tennis, squash, pitch and putt, plus Skin & Beauty treatments. Membership packages available for residents and day visitors.
7. Gift Vouchers: Hotel gift vouchers sold for accommodations, dining, and experiences as perfect gift occasions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Gleneagle is a four-star family hotel and entertainment complex in Killarney, Ireland, offering 277 guestrooms plus the 32-room Hotel 67 boutique property, multiple restaurants and bars, ticketed entertainment at the Gleneagle Arena, MICE conference facilities, weddings for 50-700 guests, leisure and wellness amenities, and bundled package breaks combining accommodation with events and experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hotel 67: A boutique 32-room hotel within the Gleneagle complex featuring industrial-chic design with music magic themes.

Products and services

• Hotel Accommodation Four-star guestroom accommodation at Gleneagle Hotel Killarney, including family rooms, interconnecting rooms, and accessible rooms, sold via direct booking with best-rate guarantee.
• Hotel 67 Boutique 32-room hotel within the Gleneagle complex featuring industrial-chic design with music-themed ambience, targeting guests seeking an alternative to the main hotel's family-friendly environment.
• Self-Catering Apartments Self-catering apartments on the Gleneagle campus, providing independent-stay accommodation option alongside hotel rooms for families and longer-staying guests.
• Fiadh Restaurant Signature dining restaurant at Gleneagle Hotel serving locally sourced Kerry produce, open to residents and non-residents with reservation booking.
• Backstage Bar & OD's Restaurant Casual dining and bar venue combining OD's Restaurant with the Backstage Bar, located in the Gleneagle entertainment complex.
• Gleneagle Arena Entertainment Ticketed concert and events venue hosting major national and international touring artists, with ticketed shows offered to the public and special resident access benefits.
• Conference and Events Facilities MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) venue hire including the Gleneagle Auditorium, MOD meeting suites, and ballroom spaces for corporate events from 20 to 700+ delegates, with state-of-the-art AV and hybrid conferencing capabilities.
• Weddings and Celebrations Wedding packages and venues accommodating 50-700 guests with full event planning, civil ceremonies, receptions, and milestone celebrations supported by on-site catering and accommodation.
• Gleneagle Leisure Centre Leisure facility including a 25m swimming pool, gym, tennis, squash, and pitch & putt, available to hotel residents and as paid membership to local members and day visitors.
• Gleneagle Skin & Beauty Spa and beauty treatment service offering skin and beauty therapies to hotel guests and day visitors.
• Festivals (Summerfest, Ireland BikeFest, The Gathering) Annual themed festivals (Gleneagle Summerfest, Ireland BikeFest, The Gathering Festival of Music & Arts, Country Music Festival, Lisdoonvarna Reunion Weekend) with dedicated accommodation and ticket bundles.
• Hotel Gift Vouchers Gift vouchers redeemable across Gleneagle Hotel accommodations, dining outlets, and leisure experiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• 277 guestrooms capacity after €7.2 million refurbishment
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Maritime HotelcoreOthersGleneagle Group affiliated property in Killarney, part of the integrated hospitality group including Gleneagle Hotel, INEC Arena, Killarney Convention Centre, and Destination Killarney
• INEC (Irish National Exhibition Centre)coreOthersGleneagle INEC Arena hosts world-class concerts and events. Part of the Gleneagle Group integrated hospitality and entertainment ecosystem
• Killarney Convention CentrecoreOthersConference and meetings venue part of the Gleneagle Group, complementing the hotel's MICE facilities with additional capacity
• Destination KillarneyminorOthersRegional tourism marketing organization promoting Killarney as a destination, affiliated with Gleneagle Group
• Fáilte IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIreland's national tourism development authority. Provided four-star accreditation, Employer Excellence Gold Certification, and operates Employer Excellence Programme that Gleneagle participates in
• Wild Atlantic WaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFáilte Ireland's tourism route initiative. Gleneagle is located along this renowned 2,500km coastal touring route, driving international visitors to the region
• IGTOA (Irish Golf Tour Operators Association)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAssociation of golf tour operators. Gleneagle offers Golf in Kerry packages for visitors
• IAGTO (International Association of Golf Tour Operators)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal association for golf tourism. Gleneagle's golf packages reach international market through IAGTO network
• Ensemble TravelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConsortium of independent travel agencies. Part of Gleneagle's distribution network for international leisure travellers
• ENAT (European Network for Accessible Tourism)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit association for accessible tourism. Gleneagle was first business in world accredited by ENAT for universal access standards
• Great Place to WorkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal people analytics firm. Certified Gleneagle as Great Place to Work for 2 consecutive years and Best Workplaces in Hospitality

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa: Boutique four-star resort overlooking Killarney lakes with spa, leisure, and wedding/conference space. Targets overlapping family leisure and corporate event segments in the same catchment.
• Randles Hotel Killarney: Boutique four-star hotel in Killarney town with wedding and event capability. Comparable mid-size independent competitor within the Killarney micro-market.
• The Brehon Hotel Killarney: Four-star hotel in Killarney with Angsana Spa, conference and wedding facilities. Directly comparable four-star family and MICE offering within the same Killarney market.
• Ballygarry Estate Hotel & Spa: Four-star hotel outside Tralee in County Kerry with leisure centre, spa, weddings, and conference facilities. Direct regional competitor for Kerry-based family leisure and MICE demand.
• Muckross Park Hotel & Spa: Four-star resort hotel in Killarney National Park with spa, dining, and event facilities. Comparable four-star family leisure offering targeting the same Killarney tourism demand.
• Parknasilla Resort & Spa: Established four-star resort in County Kerry offering leisure, dining, weddings, and conference facilities. Comparable family leisure and event-driven business model across the Kerry tourism region.
• The Europe Hotel & Resort: Four/five-star lakeside resort in Killarney with similar leisure facilities (spa, pool), conference/event capacity, and family positioning along the Wild Atlantic Way. Directly competes for the same tourism and MICE demand in the same micro-market.

Broad incumbents

• Adare Manor: Iconic five-star resort and golf destination in County Limerick. Larger broader luxury/hospitality incumbent competing for premium Irish tourism, weddings, and corporate incentive demand.
• Dromoland Castle: Five-star castle resort in County Clare with championship golf, spa, and conference facilities. Broader luxury Irish resort competitor targeting premium leisure and corporate incentive travel overlapping with Gleneagle's higher-end offerings.
• Carton House, Fairmont Hotel: Luxury resort in County Kildare with two championship golf courses, spa, and extensive conference/wedding facilities. Larger established competitor for Irish MICE, wedding, and leisure business throughout the country.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GleneagleHotel
• YouTubeyoutube.com/GleneagleHotel
• Facebookfacebook.com/gleneaglehotel
• Instagraminstagram.com/gleneaglekillarney
• TikToktiktok.com/@gleneaglekillarney
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/742696

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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