Chesapeake Beach Hotel & Spa

What Chesapeake Beach Hotel & Spa does

Rod 'N' Reel Resort (operating under the legacy name Chesapeake Beach Hotel & Spa) is a privately held, full-service waterfront resort established in 1946 on the Chesapeake Bay in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland. The resort operates from two adjacent addresses on Mears Avenue — the main resort complex at 4160 Mears Avenue containing over 130 guest rooms and the marina at 4140 Mears Avenue containing 166 slips — and has run continuously for nearly 80 years.

The resort's product portfolio spans lodging (130+ guest rooms), five distinct F&B outlets (1936 Bar & Grill, CBQ, Otto's Brew Bar, The Dock, Rod 'N' Reel Restaurant), gaming and bingo operations, a full-service marina with fuel dock and marina store, and a charter fishing fleet of five independent captains operating under service partnerships. Ancillary revenue lines include a salon and barber shop, a wedding and corporate events business, and a ticketed event programming business (Rock the Dock Summer Concert Series, DJ nights, trivia, seasonal holiday events).

The business model is a hybrid of transaction-based revenue (room nights, F&B covers, event tickets, charter fees, gaming play) and subscription/recurring revenue (annual and seasonal marina slip leases, loyalty lodging discounts for slip holders). Distribution is almost entirely direct: guests book lodging via the resort's proprietary booking engine, marina transient slips via Dockwa, and events via Eventbrite. Marketing runs through organic social (Facebook, Instagram), email newsletters, a branded mobile app, and a community-giving program (Rod 'N' Reel Gives Back). The company is privately held with no disclosed venture or private-equity sponsorship, and the only headcount figure available — 17 — clearly understates true labor (heavy seasonal/part-time staffing common in hospitality) and should not be used as a per-employee revenue proxy.

Name

Chesapeake Beach Hotel & Spa

Legal name

Rod 'N' Reel Resort

Website

https://chesapeakebeachresortspa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rod 'N' Reel Resort is a privately held waterfront resort in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, founded in 1946, operating 130+ guest rooms, five restaurants, a 166-slip marina, gaming/bingo, charter fishing, and event venues serving leisure travelers, boaters, wedding clients, and event-goers on the Chesapeake Bay.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waterfront Resort and Marina Hospitality

NAICS

Marinas (713930), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Coastal & Marine Nature Lodges (THAGAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fishing & Spearfishing Charters (recreational/eco-managed) (THAAAIAJ), Private Charters & Yacht Experiences (Crewed, Bareboat, Day Charters) (THAJAJAB), Hunting & Fishing Lodges (Sporting Lodges) (THAGAIAJ)

Keywords

• Waterfront hospitality services
• Hotel accommodations
• Marina dockage services
• Wedding event venues
• Waterfront dining entertainment

Headquarters

HQ city

Chesapeake Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodations: The resort generates revenue through hotel room stays with over 130 guest rooms available for booking.
2. Dining Operations: Five on-site dining restaurants including 1936 Bar & Grill, CBQ, The Dock, Rod 'N' Reel Restaurant, and Otto's Brew Bar generate food and beverage revenue.
3. Gaming and Bingo: Gaming operations including bingo nights and video pull-tab machines provide entertainment revenue with ticket sales and gameplay fees.
4. Marina Services: Marina with 166 slips offers annual and seasonal dockage, transient dockage, fuel dock, and marina store. Generates revenue through slip fees and service charges.
5. Charter Fishing: Partnership with independent charter captains offering fishing excursions on the Chesapeake Bay.
6. Events and Entertainment: Live concerts, DJ nights, and special events generate ticket revenue through Eventbrite ticketing.
7. Weddings and Celebrations: Wedding and event venue services including waterfront ceremony spaces and event planning.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rod 'N' Reel Resort is a comprehensive Chesapeake Bay waterfront destination offering over 130 hotel guest rooms, five on-site dining venues, a 166-slip full-service marina with charter fishing and watercraft rentals, gaming and bingo facilities, and dedicated wedding and event venues. Established in 1946 in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, the resort combines lodging, food and beverage, entertainment, and boating services at a single property targeting leisure travelers, wedding and corporate event clients, boaters, and local visitors.

Product overview

Rod 'N' Reel Resort is a waterfront destination resort complex offering a diverse portfolio of hospitality services. The resort features a core hotel accommodation product (130+ guest rooms) as well as five distinct dining venues (1936 Bar & Grill, CBQ, The Dock, Rod 'N' Reel Restaurant, and Otto's Brew Bar). Entertainment offerings include a gaming room with bingo and video pull-tab machines, plus a full calendar of concerts and events as part of the Rock the Dock Summer Concert Series. The marina division encompasses 166 boat slips, a charter fishing fleet with five captains, kayak/paddleboard rentals, and a marina store. Additional services include wedding and event venues, Serenity Salon, and Skills Barber Shop.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rod 'N' Reel Gives Back: Community support and charitable giving initiative including the Sunshine Club for team members, community outreach, donations and sponsorships, and environmental club efforts.
• Serenity Salon
• Skills Barber Shop
• Rod 'N' Reel App

Products and services

• Rod 'N' Reel Resort Accommodations Waterfront hotel offering with over 130 guest rooms featuring waterfront views, indoor and rooftop pools, and full resort amenities in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, available for booking directly through the resort.
• 1936 Bar & Grill

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Capt. Will Weston (Lisa Anne)coreOthersCapt. Will Weston operates Lisa Anne charters, offering live lining and light tackle fishing trips. A captain since 2007 and third season at Rod 'N' Reel, he is a longtime Southern Maryland local with extensive knowledge of local waters.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hawks Cay Resort: Florida Keys waterfront resort with full-service marina, charter fishing, multiple dining outlets, spa, and family programming — directly analogous marina + charter + dining + lodging concept.
• Mission Point Resort: Waterfront destination resort on Mackinac Island, MI with marina, multiple dining venues, events programming, and family leisure positioning — comparable multi-vertical resort model.
• Wild Dunes Resort: Coastal resort on Isle of Palms, SC with marina access, multiple dining venues, golf, and weddings — comparable coastal destination resort model serving drive-to leisure demand.
• The Sagamore Resort: Historic Lake George, NY waterfront resort with marina, multiple dining outlets, spa, weddings, and events — comparable historic destination-resort operating model with marina.
• The Tidewater Inn: Historic waterfront resort in Easton, MD offering dining, event venues, and marina access on the Eastern Shore — competes for the same Chesapeake Bay leisure and event demand.
• St. Michaels Harbour Inn, Marina & Spa: Waterfront hotel, marina, and spa in St. Michaels, MD on the Chesapeake Bay — overlapping Chesapeake Bay leisure traveler base with on-site marina and dining.
• The Tides Inn: Chesapeake Bay-region waterfront resort (Irvington, VA) with marina, multiple dining outlets, spa, and event venues targeting the same leisure and corporate event customer.
• Kingsmill Resort: Williamsburg, VA waterfront destination resort with marina, multiple dining options, golf, and extensive wedding/event business — comparable resort concept in the Mid-Atlantic drive market.
• Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina: Closest direct competitor — waterfront resort on the Chesapeake Bay (Cambridge, MD) with a marina, multiple dining venues, spa, golf, and event programming serving the same DC/Baltimore drive market.

Others

• Suntex Marinas: Large national marina operating platform — adjacent industry participant rather than direct resort competitor; relevant for marina benchmarking, transient slip dynamics, and capital deployment in waterfront recreation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/rodnreelresort
• Instagraminstagram.com/thedock
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chesapeake-beach-hotel-&-spa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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