The Geneva Inn and The Grandview Restaurant and Lounge

What The Geneva Inn and The Grandview Restaurant and Lounge does

The Geneva Inn is a privately held, single-property luxury waterfront hotel located at N2009 S. Lake Shore Drive in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, operating continuously since its Grand Opening on June 15, 1990. The property is family-owned (by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence W. Schawk through the Geneva Waterfront Company) and employs 27 staff across hotel, restaurant, and event operations. It is the only hotel and restaurant situated directly on the shores of Geneva Lake, with 37 guest rooms and suites (including Deluxe Non-Lake View, Luxury Lake View, and Luxury Lake View Suites), a seasonal cafe, and lake-facing event spaces.

The business operates a diversified hospitality stack spanning accommodations, F&B, events, retail, and recreation. Lodging is sold directly via the Synxis-powered hotel website and phone, with package add-ons (INNtimate, Wisconsin, Sweets). The on-site restaurant, rebranded in 2024 from The Grandview Restaurant to Oak & Oar Restaurant & Bar, runs on SevenRooms reservations and Toast Tab takeout, offering Wisconsin-inspired cuisine, craft cocktails, and bourbon flights. Event revenue is generated from weddings (lakeside patio, lobby atrium, Port Room, Starboard Room), corporate retreats, and group/private events supported by custom catering. Ancillary streams include the seasonal Lake House Café, private boat dock slip rentals (vessels 24 feet and under), an on-site gift shop, and gift cards. The technology layer is conventional hospitality SaaS — Synxis, SevenRooms, Toast Tab, with Vizergy for the website — with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities. Marketing is direct-to-consumer via the website, email newsletter, Facebook, Instagram, TripAdvisor, and OTA presence, supplemented by dedicated event coordinators handling corporate and wedding inquiries.

Name

The Geneva Inn and The Grandview Restaurant and Lounge

Legal name

The Geneva Inn

Website

https://genevainn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Geneva Inn is a family-owned, 37-room luxury waterfront hotel on Geneva Lake in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, operating since 1990. It serves leisure travelers, couples, wedding parties, corporate groups, and local diners through lodging, the Oak & Oar restaurant, events, and ancillary amenities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waterfront Hotel and Restaurant Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAGAAAK

Marina & Waterfront Full-Service Hotels

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Hotels (Full-Service)

SECONDARYTHAGACAA

Beachfront & Island Luxury Resorts

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Luxury Hotels & Resorts

SECONDARYTHAFACAH

Hotel & Resort Restaurants

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Full-Service Restaurants (Casual & Fine Dining)

SECONDARYTHAGALAC

Resort Convention Hotels

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

Keywords

• Luxury waterfront hotel
• Lakeside restaurant dining
• Wedding and event venue
• Corporate retreat hospitality
• Boating and lodging services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Geneva

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodations: Revenue from 37 luxuriously appointed guest rooms and suites including Deluxe Non-Lake View, Luxury Lake View Rooms, and Luxury Lake View Suites. Guests can book directly through the hotel website or via phone. The hotel offers various packages including INNtimate Package, Wisconsin Package, and Sweets Package.
2. Restaurant Dining (Oak & Oar): The Oak & Oar restaurant and bar generates revenue from dine-in service, with a menu featuring upscale bar food, Wisconsin-inspired cuisine, craft cocktails, bourbon flights, and local Wisconsin beers. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner with weekend brunch, including signature Friday Fish Fry. Takeout and room service options are also available.
3. Event and Wedding Hosting: Revenue from hosting private events, corporate retreats, weddings, rehearsal dinners, and group bookings. The property features multiple event spaces including the Starboard Room, Port Room, and lakeside patio, with custom catering menus prepared by the Oak & Oar kitchen.
4. Cafe and Breakfast Service: The Lake House Cafe offers grab-and-go breakfast items, espresso drinks, pastries, and light bites. It operates seasonally from 7am-10am, with complimentary coffee and light breakfast items available from lobby vending during off-season.
5. Boat Dock Rentals: Seasonal boat slip rentals for boats measuring 24 feet and under, allowing guests private access to Geneva Lake.
6. Gift Shop and Souvenirs: On-site gift shop selling logo merchandise including shirts, hoodies, hats, and local-themed souvenirs.
7. Gift Cards: Gift cards available in any denomination for hotel stays and restaurant dining.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Geneva Inn operates a luxury 37-room waterfront hotel directly on the shores of Geneva Lake in Wisconsin, complemented by the on-site Oak & Oar Restaurant & Bar serving Wisconsin-inspired cuisine. The property also hosts weddings, corporate retreats, and private group events in multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces, with boat dock rentals, a seasonal grab-and-go cafe, and a gift shop rounding out the offerings.

Product overview

The Geneva Inn is a luxury waterfront hotel and resort complex offering a unified hospitality experience centered on its lakeside location on Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The core offering consists of 37 hotel guest rooms and suites (Deluxe Non-Lake View, Luxury Lake View rooms, and Luxury Lake View suites) complemented by the Oak & Oar Restaurant & Bar as the primary dining venue, with the Lake House Café as a supplementary breakfast service. Additional revenue streams include boat dock rentals, comprehensive event services (weddings, corporate retreats, private events), and retail operations (gift shop and gift cards). The property also offers optional add-on packages (INNtimate, Wisconsin, Sweets) to enhance guest stays.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Oak & Oar: The on-site lakeside restaurant and bar offering upscale bar food with casual vibes, featuring Wisconsin's culinary flavors and traditions. Offers a curated selection of wines, bourbons, and beer. Located directly on the Lake Geneva shore path with sunset views.
• The Lake House Café

Products and services

• The Geneva Inn Hotel Accommodations Luxury waterfront hotel offering 37 guest rooms and suites including Deluxe Non-Lake View rooms, Luxury Lake View Rooms, and Luxury Lake View Suites (including four lakeside suites with private balconies). Targets leisure couples, wedding parties, and corporate groups seeking panoramic Lake Geneva views and modern amenities.
• Oak & Oar Restaurant & Bar On-site lakeside restaurant and bar serving Wisconsin-inspired upscale bar food, craft cocktails, bourbon flights, local Wisconsin beers, weekend brunch, and a signature Friday Fish Fry. Serves hotel guests and the general public via dine-in, takeout (Toast Tab), and room service.
• Lake House Cafe Grab-and-go breakfast cafe in the hotel lobby offering espresso drinks, pastries, breakfast sandwiches, fruit, and coffee. Open daily in season from 7am to 10am; complimentary coffee and light breakfast items available from lobby vending during off-season.
• Boat Dock Rentals Seasonal private boat slip rentals for boats 24 feet and under, providing guests direct access to Geneva Lake from the hotel's waterfront.
• Wedding Services Full-service wedding venue with lakeside patio and lobby atrium for ceremonies and cocktails, the Port Room (up to 60 guests) for rehearsal dinners and larger receptions, and the Starboard Room (up to 50 guests) for intimate receptions, including on-site catering and guest accommodations.
• Corporate Retreats and Meeting Spaces Corporate meeting and retreat services using the Starboard Room (up to 50 reception-style), Port Room (up to 60 reception-style), and lakeside patio, with free Wi-Fi, complimentary parking, podium and meeting equipment, and custom catering from Oak & Oar.
• Group and Private Events Private event hosting services for showers, birthdays, team building, and other group occasions, with customized catering and menu selections from Oak & Oar across indoor and outdoor venue options.
• Gift Cards Gift cards available in any denomination redeemable for hotel stays and at Oak & Oar Restaurant & Bar (purchased via the Toast Tab platform). Note: gift cards bearing The Grandview Restaurant logo will no longer be accepted at Oak & Oar after January 1, 2027.
• Gift Shop On-site gift shop offering souvenirs including shirts, hoodies, and hats with the hotel logo, plus local items depicting the beauty of Lake Geneva and the surrounding countryside.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SevenRoomscoreTechnology or IntegrationRestaurant reservation management platform used for accepting and managing table reservations at Oak & Oar restaurant. Guests can book tables through the SevenRooms platform linked on the hotel website.
• Toast TabcoreTechnology or IntegrationRestaurant point-of-sale and online ordering platform used for gift card sales and takeout order management at Oak & Oar.
• Synxis (Shiji Group)coreTechnology or IntegrationHotel property management and booking engine used for direct hotel reservations on the hotel website.
• Lake Geneva Cruise LineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal tour operator offering boat tours of Lake Geneva, featured in the hotel's area guide for guest activities.
• Black Point EstateminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric estate and tour attraction located 5.0 miles from the hotel, featured in the area guide for guest recommendations.
• Lake Geneva Canopy ToursminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdventure activity provider offering canopy tours, featured in area guide 3.9 miles from property.
• Local Area Shops and RestaurantsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local businesses including Clear Water Outdoor, Cornerstone Shop & Gallery, Gilbertson's Stained Glass Studio, Kilwin's, Hannah's by the Lake, and various other local shops and spas featured in the area guide for guest recommendations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Lake Lawn Resort: Historic lakeside resort on Delavan Lake near Lake Geneva with 271 rooms, multiple restaurants, golf course, and conference facilities. Competes for regional Midwest leisure, wedding, and corporate retreat business.
• Bella Vista Suites: Lakeside all-suite hotel on Geneva Lake in Lake Geneva, WI with lake-view rooms and event spaces. Direct waterfront competitor for leisure travelers and small weddings.
• Grand Geneva Resort & Spa: Largest full-service resort in the Lake Geneva, WI market with 355 rooms, multiple restaurants, spa, golf, and ski hill. Directly competes with The Geneva Inn for leisure travelers, weddings, and corporate retreats in the same local market.
• Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark: Family-oriented resort in Lake Geneva with 225 suites and indoor/outdoor waterpark. Competes with The Geneva Inn for family leisure stays and group bookings in the Lake Geneva market.
• The Abbey Resort & Spa: Lakeside resort on Geneva Lake in Fontana, WI offering 334 rooms, full-service spa, and event venues. Competes head-to-head with The Geneva Inn for waterfront weddings, corporate retreats, and weekend leisure stays.
• Cove of Lake Geneva: All-suite resort located one block from Geneva Lake offering residential-style units and event spaces. Competes with The Geneva Inn for weddings, family getaways, and group stays in Lake Geneva.
• Hotel Indigo Lake Geneva: Boutique-style branded hotel in downtown Lake Geneva offering upscale rooms and F&B. Competes with The Geneva Inn for boutique leisure travelers and small group events in the same market.

Regional players

• Pier 290: Waterfront restaurant and event venue on Geneva Lake in Williams Bay, WI with similar lakeside dining and private event positioning. Comparable as a regional dining/event competitor near Geneva Lake but not a hotel.

Others

• Destination Geneva Waterfront: Lake Geneva tourism organization promoting the destination's hotels, restaurants, and attractions. Functions as an industry consortium and area-guide aggregator referenced by The Geneva Inn.
• Lake Geneva Cruise Line: Local tour boat operator offering scenic cruises and lunch/dinner cruises on Geneva Lake. Listed as a mutual partner in The Geneva Inn's area guide; comparable as a complementary Geneva Lake hospitality ecosystem player rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/thegenevainn
• Instagraminstagram.com/thegenevainn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-geneva-inn-and-the-grandview-restaurant-and-lounge

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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