Clew Bay Hotel

What Clew Bay Hotel does

Clew Bay Hotel (legal entity: The Clew Bay Hotel) is a family-owned three-star hotel located on James Street in the centre of Westport, County Mayo, Ireland, with 18 employees. The property has operated continuously since 1963 when Brian and Brid Ruddy expanded from a 1959 fish and chip shop into a hotel; since 1995 it has been run by the second-generation owners Maria and Darren Madden, who redeveloped the property into its current award-winning form. The hotel offers five room categories (Classic Double, Classic Twin, Cosy Double, Riverview, and Wheelchair Accessible) supported by an in-house F&B operation comprising Madden's Restaurant & Bar (breakfast, lunch, dinner), a cocktail bar, and private celebration hosting including dedicated Communion and Confirmation packages.

Revenue is generated through nightly room rates supplemented by F&B, gift vouchers, and curated activity break packages that bundle accommodation with bike hire, golf, cruises, equestrian, paddleboarding, or yoga via a network of reciprocal local partners. Distribution runs through the hotel's direct website (with an explicit best-rate guarantee), phone reservations, and third-party online travel agencies, primarily the Net Affinity platform accessed via the Original Irish Hotels association. Target customers are leisure travellers visiting the Wild Atlantic Way, Great Western Greenway, Croagh Patrick, and Achill Island, segmented into activity seekers, families, couples, and over-50s.

The underlying technology is standard: a Net Affinity booking engine, SSL-secured web transactions, and conventional property management tooling. There is no proprietary platform, mobile app, or AI/ML capability; the principal differentiators are the irreplaceable town-centre location, multi-generational family brand equity, and a curated activity-partner ecosystem that competitors without local incumbency would struggle to assemble.

Name

Clew Bay Hotel

Legal name

The Clew Bay Hotel

Website

https://clewbayhotel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Family-owned three-star hotel in Westport, County Mayo, Ireland, operating since 1963 under multi-generational Madden family ownership. Serves leisure travellers with accommodation, Madden's Restaurant & Bar, cocktail bar, activity break packages, and family celebration services on the Wild Atlantic Way.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hotel Accommodation

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

Keywords

• Hotel accommodation
• Restaurant and bar
• Activity break packages
• Cycle friendly lodging
• Private celebrations hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Westport

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodation: Room rental for overnight stays with various room types including classic doubles, twins, cosy doubles, riverview rooms, and wheelchair accessible rooms. Revenue generated through nightly rates with supplements for river view rooms.
2. Food & Beverage - Maddens Restaurant & Bar: On-site restaurant and bar serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Menu celebrates fresh local produce from the Mayo region. Includes special occasion celebrations, communion and confirmation packages.
3. Cocktail Bar: Madden's cocktail bar offering crafted cocktails, Irish gins, whiskeys, artisan beers. Trendy cocktail venue attracting both hotel guests and local residents.
4. Gift Vouchers: Gift vouchers sold for hotel stays and dining experiences, providing upfront revenue and customer acquisition.
5. Activity Packages: Curated activity break packages including cycling breaks with bike hire, walking breaks, and leisure packages combining accommodation with activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Clew Bay Hotel is a three-star, family-owned hotel in Westport town centre, County Mayo, providing overnight accommodation in five room types alongside Maddens Restaurant & Bar (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and a cocktail bar. Beyond rooms, the hotel sells curated activity break packages (cycling, walking, spring/summer specials), hosts private celebrations and communion/confirmation events, and offers gift vouchers. All guests receive complimentary access to Westport Leisure Park, and the property operates as a base for guests exploring the Wild Atlantic Way.

Product overview

Clew Bay Hotel is a three-star, family-owned hotel in Westport town centre, part of the Original Irish Hotels group. The property operates a single unified offering centered on hotel accommodation with five room types (Classic Double, Classic Twin, Cosy Double, Riverview Rooms, and Wheelchair Accessible), complemented by Maddens Restaurant & Bar serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Additional services include cocktail bar, private celebration hosting, communion/confirmation packages, cycle-friendly facilities with bike storage and hire partnerships, and seasonal special offers packages. All guests receive complimentary access to Westport Leisure Park. The hotel positions itself as a base for walking, cycling, and activity breaks on the Wild Atlantic Way.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hotel Accommodation Three-star hotel accommodation in Westport town centre offering five individually decorated room types: Classic Double, Classic Twin, Cosy Double, Riverview Rooms, and Wheelchair Accessible rooms. All rooms include free Wi-Fi, USB charging ports, and non-smoking environment. Targeted at leisure travelers visiting the Wild Atlantic Way.
• Maddens Restaurant & Bar Award-winning on-site restaurant and bar serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, celebrating fresh local produce from the Mayo region. Offers wines, Irish gins, whiskeys, artisan beers, and cocktails. Open to both hotel guests and walk-in local customers.
• Maddens Cocktail Bar Cocktail bar offering cocktails created by professional mixologists, including signature drinks like Mojito with fresh mint from the hotel's herb garden, Banoffee Martini, and Tiramisu Martini. Open to hotel guests and local residents.
• Private Celebrations Hosting Special occasion hosting service for christenings, birthdays, after-wedding parties, and social gatherings, offering gourmet dinner or party light bites options. Open to families and groups booking events.
• Communion & Confirmation Packages Family celebration packages for communions and confirmations, including 3-course dinner (2 Course €35pp, 3 Course €39pp), children's menu, kids activity room with games and music, and a gift for the celebrating child. Targeted at families marking these occasions.
• Special Offers & Packages Value-added bundled packages including Best Available Rate (B&B), Cycling Breaks (2 B&B plus 1 day bike hire), Summer Specials (2 B&B plus 1 dinner at €225 PPS), and seasonal Spring Break packages. Targeted at leisure travelers seeking packaged value.
• Gift Vouchers Gift vouchers available for purchase online for hotel stays or dining experiences at the Clew Bay Hotel. Suitable as Christmas gifts or special occasion presents.
• Cycle Friendly Facilities Cycle-friendly accommodation service offering secure indoor overnight bike storage with CCTV, bike maintenance stand and tools, emergency repair kits, laundry facilities, and bike hire partnerships. Targeted at cycling tourists on the Great Western Greenway.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Original Irish HotelscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMember of Original Irish Hotels association, operating under the 'Guaranteed Irish Hotel' designation. Association provides marketing support, booking platform (Net Affinity), and quality standards certification.
• Fifty Shades GreenercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainability partnership engaged in 2022 to develop Green Action Plan. Focus on reducing carbon footprint, water consumption, and waste production. Partnership developing environmental policies and monitoring systems.
• Clew Bay Bike HirecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRecommended bike hire partner with locations in Westport, Mulranny, and Achill. Hotel guests can collect bikes the evening before their booking. Partnership supports cycling break packages.
• Westport Bike HireminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocated beside the hotel with shuttle service to Achill daily. Partner for cycling break packages.
• Paddy and Nellie's Bike HireminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOffering Clew Bay Hotel guests a 10% discount on bike rentals.
• Westport CruisescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRecommended cruise operator for 90-minute trips through Clew Bay islands. All-weather vessel with live commentary and wildlife viewing.
• Yoga RootminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWellness partner at Westport Harbour offering yoga classes for beginners to dedicated practitioners. Recommended for post-activity relaxation.
• Westport Golf ClubcoreGTM or Marketing Partner18-hole championship parkland course 5 minutes from town. Hotel assists with booking full golf packages including transport to and from clubs.
• SUP Summer SUP SchoolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStand-up paddleboarding lessons, rentals, and tours recommended for hotel guests. Fastest growing water sport activity.
• Drumindoo StablesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-established family-run equestrian centre offering beach and mountain trekking. Qualified instructors for beginners to experienced riders.
• Westport Leisure ParkcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocated beside hotel with complimentary access for all hotel guests. Includes 25m pool, gym, sauna, and jacuzzi.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Randles Hotel: Independently-owned town centre hotel in Killarney, Co. Kerry, serving a similar activity-tourism and celebration segment along the Wild Atlantic Way as Clew Bay in Westport.
• Bush Hotel: Independently-owned heritage town centre hotel in Carrick-on-Shannon, comparable to Clew Bay as a family/independently-run Irish provincial hotel with F&B, celebration packages, and leisure positioning.
• Old Ground Hotel: Independently-owned heritage town centre hotel in Ennis (Co. Clare) on the Wild Atlantic Way, serving a comparable mix of leisure, activity-tourism, and celebration guests to Clew Bay.
• Wyatt Hotel: Independent town centre hotel in Westport serving similar leisure and activity-tourism segments as Clew Bay, with overlapping room and dining offerings for the Wild Atlantic Way visitor.
• Treacys West County Hotel: Independently-owned town centre hotel in Ennis (Co. Clare), competing in the same Wild Atlantic Way heritage-town segment as Clew Bay with comparable leisure and celebration packages.
• Lady Gregory Hotel: Independently-owned hotel in Gort, Co. Galway, comparable to Clew Bay as a family-run Irish heritage-town hotel with F&B, leisure breaks, and meeting/event facilities.
• Castlecourt Hotel: Family-owned town centre hotel on Castlebar Street in Westport, directly competing with Clew Bay for the same leisure and activity-tourism guests in Westport with comparable room counts and town centre positioning.
• Westport Plaza Hotel: Upscale 4-star town centre hotel in Westport under the same hospitality group as Castlecourt, competing head-to-head with Clew Bay for direct bookings, weddings, and corporate stays in the Westport catchment.
• Knockranny House Hotel & Spa: 4-star country house hotel on the outskirts of Westport offering upscale leisure, spa, and wedding accommodation in the same Westport catchment as Clew Bay, attracting overlapping activity and Wild Atlantic Way guests.

Regional players

• McWilliam Park Hotel: 4-star hotel in Claremorris, Co. Mayo (same county as Clew Bay), competing for regional leisure, conference, and wedding business in the Mayo market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/clewbayhotelwestport
• Instagraminstagram.com/clewbayhotel
• Pinterestpinterest.ie/clewbayhotel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clew-bay-hotel

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