Commodore Resort

What Commodore Resort does

Commodore Resort is a privately held, family-owned 21+ adult resort and entertainment complex operating from 272 Delaware Avenue in downtown Put-In-Bay, Ohio, on South Bass Island in Lake Erie. The property functions as the only full-service resort located in the downtown entertainment district and combines hotel accommodations (King Jacuzzi suites, standard rooms for 2-8 guests, and pet-friendly exterior rooms) with four integrated on-site entertainment venues: Mr. Ed's Bar (Fitzgerald family-owned since 1997) with Cameo's Pizza, The Green Room Nightclub (the island's only second-story nightclub on the main strip), Mist Pool Bar (a 2,000 sq ft pool facility voted #1 on Put-In-Bay) with the connected Tree Bar, and an on-site Subway location. A sister property, Victory Station Hotel, also operates under the same family ownership, and the resort offers Put-in-Bay Golf Cart Depot rentals directly from the property.

The business model is consumer-direct hospitality with multiple revenue streams: hotel accommodations as the primary engine, pool cabana rentals with bottle service, bar and nightclub transactions, on-site food and beverage (Subway and Cameo's), group/event bookings (weddings, bachelor/bachelorette parties, corporate retreats) for 10+ room blocks at weekday discounts, and a $35/day pet fee. Booking distribution runs through the resort's own Booking Center online portal (book.bookingcenter.com), direct phone reservations (advertised as offering best rates versus third-party OTAs), and implicit OTA channels; marketing relies on Facebook organic presence. The technology stack is standard for hospitality: third-party property management and booking software, Roku Smart TVs in Jacuzzi rooms with consumer streaming access in Guest Mode, and conventional pool filtration infrastructure. The underlying technology is not proprietary and does not differentiate the business.

Access to Put-In-Bay is constrained seasonally — Miller Boat Line and Jet-Express ferries run from when Lake Erie ice clears until freeze-up, with Griffing Flying Service and Island Air Taxi providing air access via Erie-Ottawa International Airport at roughly $90/person round-trip — which makes the resort a destination-dependent, seasonally cash-generative business with limited operating months and inherent demand concentration on weekends and summer periods. No institutional investors, public listing, cap table disclosure, or recent leadership changes are documented in the input data.

Name

Commodore Resort

Legal name

Commodore Resort

Website

https://commodoreresort.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Commodore Resort is a privately held, family-owned 21+ adult resort and entertainment complex in downtown Put-In-Bay, Ohio, offering hotel accommodations integrated with four on-site venues (Mr. Ed's Bar, The Green Room Nightclub, Mist Pool Bar, Tree Bar) plus food, beverage, and golf cart rentals for adult leisure and group travelers visiting South Bass Island.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Island Resort Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211), Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH), Resort & Hotel Water Parks (On-Property Guest-Access Parks) (THAAABAC)

Keywords

• Resort hotel accommodations
• Pool bar entertainment
• Nightclub venue operations
• Island hospitality services
• Group event bookings

Headquarters

HQ city

Put-In-Bay

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

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 primary revenue from lodging across multiple room types including King Jacuzzi suites, standard rooms for 2-8 guests, and exterior budget rooms. Peak season requires guests to be 21+. Rooms feature amenities including refrigerators, microwaves, hair dryers, and TVs.
2. Mist Pool Bar & Cabana Rentals: Mist Pool Bar ('Island's Favorite Wet Spot') offers cabana rentals with bottle service and food delivery from Subway. Revenue from pool access, cabana reservations, and beverage sales. The pool features a swim-up bar, tiki bar, and two cascading waterfalls.
3. Mr. Ed's Bar & Green Room Nightclub: Mr. Ed's Bar (Fitzgerald family-owned) features live entertainment six nights a week, full bar service, and Cameo Pizza. The Green Room Nightclub upstairs operates Thursday-Saturday with DJ nights. Over 15 TVs for sports viewing including Ohio State Buckeye games.
4. Food & Beverage Operations: On-site Subway location in lobby and Cameo Pizza at Mr. Ed's. The 'Big O' drink container is sold with the empty container as a souvenir item.
5. Group Accommodations & Packages: Discounted group rates available during weekdays for 10+ rooms. Event booking services for weddings, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, and baby showers.
6. Pet-Friendly Accommodations: Pets allowed in exterior building for $35/day fee, providing additional revenue stream from budget-conscious travelers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Commodore Resort operates a 21+ adult resort hotel in downtown Put-In-Bay, Ohio, providing lodging accommodations across multiple room types (King Jacuzzi suites, standard rooms for 2-8 guests, exterior budget rooms). The core offering is bundled hospitality combining overnight stays with on-site entertainment venues including Mist Pool Bar (2,000 sq ft pool with swim-up bar and cabana rentals), Tree Bar, Mr. Ed's Bar (live entertainment, sports viewing, Cameo Pizza), and The Green Room Nightclub. Guests also access an on-site Subway and golf cart rentals.

Product overview

Commodore Resort is a unified resort and entertainment complex operating as a 21+ adult establishment in downtown Put-In-Bay, Ohio. The portfolio consists of the core Commodore Resort hotel (offering various room types including King Jacuzzi rooms and multi-bed configurations) integrated with multiple food and beverage venues: Mr. Ed's Bar with Cameo's Pizza, The Green Room Nightclub, Mist Pool Bar (with Tree Bar), and an on-site Subway. The resort also operates Victory Station Hotel as a related property and offers golf cart rentals for island transportation. The complex functions as the island's destination headquarters combining lodging with nightlife entertainment and pool amenities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mist Pool Bar: The Island's favorite wet spot featuring a 2000 sq ft pool with two cascading waterfalls, swim-up bar, large tiki bar, and expansive upper deck. Voted #1 on Put-in-Bay.
• Tree Bar
• The Green Room
• Mr. Ed's Bar
• Victory Station Hotel

Products and services

• Commodore Resort Hotel Accommodations

Quantifiable outcome

• Mist Pool Bar voted #1 on Put-in-Bay

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Victory Station HotelminorOthersRelated property under same ownership/management. Victory Station Hotel is a separate hotel located in Put-in-Bay, Ohio, linked on the Commodore Resort website. Both properties appear to be under Fitzgerald family ownership.
• Booking CentercoreTechnology or IntegrationBooking Center provides the online reservation platform used for Commodore Resort bookings at book.bookingcenter.com. This is the primary booking engine for the resort's accommodations.
• Miller Boat LineminorOthersFerry service that transports vehicles, trailers, and passengers to South Bass Island from Port Clinton, OH. Recommended as the main transportation method to reach Put-in-Bay. Operates from when ice leaves the lake until winter.
• Jet-ExpressminorOthersPassenger-only ferry service offering scenic route to downtown Put-in-Bay. Runs later into the night than Miller Boat Line, making it convenient for guests arriving after work. Located at 49 Jackson St., Port Clinton, OH.
• Erie-Ottawa International AirportminorOthersRegional airport offering flights to South Bass Island via small aircraft (3-8 passengers). Round trip averages around $90 per person. This is the only means of transportation when Lake Erie freezes over.
• Griffing Flying ServiceminorOthersCharter airline service transporting guests to Put-in-Bay from Erie-Ottawa International Airport. Reservations required. Flights operate in aircraft ranging from 3 to 8 passengers.
• Island Air TaximinorOthersCharter airline service transporting guests to Put-in-Bay from Erie-Ottawa International Airport. Reservations required. Alternative to Griffing Flying Service.
• Put-in-Bay Golf Cart DepotminorOthersGolf cart rental service linked from the Commodore Resort website. Located at the resort, providing convenient island transportation for guests to explore South Bass Island.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Jet Express: High-speed passenger ferry to downtown Put-in-Bay referenced by the resort as the convenient arrival mode; a key distribution channel whose routes and late-night service affect Commodore's evening/weekend demand.
• Miller Boat Line: Primary vehicle-and-passenger ferry operator to Put-in-Bay; not a hotel competitor but an enabling transport partner whose schedule, pricing, and reliability directly shape Commodore's addressable demand.

Direct peers

• Hotel Victory Put-in-Bay: Boutique hotel on Put-in-Bay's main strip offering lodging and an on-site restaurant; competes with Commodore for downtown, walkable, adult-leisure stays on the island.
• Put-in-Bay Resort & Conference Center: Another major Put-in-Bay lodging property with rooms, pool, and on-site bars/restaurants; competes head-to-head with Commodore for group bookings, weddings, and nightlife-driven adult travelers.
• Bay Village Resort Put-in-Bay: Resort-style Put-in-Bay lodging with pool, villas, and group event space; competes with Commodore for leisure travelers, weddings, and group blocks.
• Park Hotel Put-in-Bay: Historic 1870s downtown Put-in-Bay hotel and the island's most iconic lodging property; directly competes with Commodore for adult leisure and group travelers on the main strip.
• The Islander Inn Put-in-Bay: Mid-size Put-in-Bay lodging property near the downtown waterfront; competes with Commodore for families and adult groups seeking convenient island accommodations.

Regional players

• Kelleys Island Venture Resort: Family-oriented resort on neighboring Kelleys Island in Lake Erie; comparable lake-island lodging, pool, and group amenities, but serves a different island geography and a more family-leaning customer mix.
• Cedar Point Resort (Hotel Breakers): Lakeside resort hotel at Sandusky's Cedar Point amusement park on Lake Erie; comparable Midwestern lakefront resort with integrated entertainment, dining, and lodging on a single campus.

Broad incumbents

• Kalahari Resorts (Sandusky, OH): Large Midwest indoor water park resort in Sandusky, OH with lodging, F&B, and entertainment venues; comparable integrated-resort model serving Ohio family and group travelers, though at much larger scale.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/commodore-resort

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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