Lahinch Coast Hotel

What Lahinch Coast Hotel does

Lahinch Coast Hotel is a privately held four-star resort hotel operating on Station Road in the coastal village of Lahinch, County Clare, Ireland, under the ownership of John and Brid O'Meara. The property sits on the former site of The Aberdeen Arms Hotel and was previously branded as Lahinch Golf & Leisure Hotel before adopting its current name. The hotel offers 120 to 144 guest rooms across Standard Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, and one- and two-bedroom Family Suites equipped with kitchenettes and separate living areas.

The hotel's core offering is accommodation complemented by an on-site Aberdeen Bar & Restaurant serving a gastro-style menu with local seafood under Head Chef David Gouman, a leisure centre with a 17-metre swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi, and ancillary amenities including four EasyGo.ie EV charging points and a children's program branded Coast Kids Club. Distribution is anchored on direct booking through the hotel's own secure website with a best-rate guarantee and free cancellation policy, supplemented by phone reservations, email, social media, and dedicated US and UK visitor landing pages that emphasize Shannon Airport access. Revenue streams span room revenue (including bed-and-breakfast packages), food and beverage, leisure-centre access, and group/event bookings.

The business model is direct-to-consumer hospitality, targeting four distinct guest segments — families (primary), couples, golf enthusiasts, and surf or beach activity seekers — and exploiting its location on the Wild Atlantic Way within walking distance of Lahinch Blue Flag beach and championship Lahinch Golf Club. Future demand is partially anchored on the Walker Cup 2026 scheduled at the adjacent golf course. Operational certifications include Fáilte Ireland four-star rating, Fáilte Ireland Safety Charter, TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice (2022), and Georgina Campbell Family Friendly Hotel of the Year (2025), alongside the Winner designation at the Clare Business Excellence Awards 2025.

Name

Lahinch Coast Hotel

Legal name

Lahinch Coast Hotel

Website

https://lahinchcoasthotel.ie

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lahinch Coast Hotel is a privately owned four-star resort hotel in Lahinch, County Clare, Ireland, offering 120–144 rooms, Family Suites, the Aberdeen Bar & Restaurant, and a leisure centre with pool, gym and spa, primarily serving families, couples and golfers visiting 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)

akta.pro primary industry

Beachfront & Coastal Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAI)

Keywords

• Hotel accommodation services
• Family friendly hotel
• Wild atlantic way tourism
• Coastal dining leisure
• Golf resort breaks

Headquarters

HQ city

Lahinch

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Room Revenue: Primary revenue from hotel room bookings including standard rooms, deluxe rooms, and family suites with nightly rates and bed & breakfast packages.
2. Food & Beverage: Revenue from Aberdeen Bar & Restaurant dining services including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and beverages. Breakfast served buffet style 7:30AM-10:30AM, with evening dining featuring local seafood and seasonal menus.
3. Leisure Centre Access: Complimentary access to Leisure Centre for guests including pool, gym, sauna, steam room, and jacuzzi. Membership enquiries also processed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lahinch Coast Hotel is a four-star coastal hotel in Lahinch, County Clare, Ireland, offering guest accommodation across Standard Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, and one- and two-bedroom Family Suites with private lounges and kitchenettes. The property also operates the on-site Aberdeen Bar & Restaurant serving gastro-style menus and a Leisure Centre with a 17-metre swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam room, and jacuzzi. It packages these as staycation, family, couples, and golf-oriented break deals for guests exploring the Wild Atlantic Way, Cliffs of Moher, and Lahinch Golf Club.

Product overview

Lahinch Coast Hotel is a single four-star property offering integrated hospitality services. The core offering is accommodation (120-144 rooms including Standard, Deluxe, and Family Suites), supplemented by the Aberdeen Bar & Restaurant for dining, a Leisure Centre with 17m swimming pool, and seasonal break packages. Family Suites function as a premium add-on with kitchenettes and separate living areas. The hotel positions itself as a family-friendly base for exploring County Clare along the Wild Atlantic Way, with proximity to Lahinch Golf Club and the Cliffs of Moher.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aberdeen Bar & Restaurant: On-site gastro-style restaurant and bar serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with seasonal menus featuring local seafood and produce
• Breakers Café
• Coast Kids Club

Products and services

• Lahinch Coast Hotel Accommodation (Standard and Deluxe Rooms) Four-star guest accommodation comprising Standard Rooms and refurbished Deluxe Rooms with modern design, multi-channel flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, and complimentary Leisure Centre access, intended for leisure travellers visiting County Clare.
• Family Suites One- and two-bedroom Family Suites sleeping up to six guests, featuring a separate kitchenette with microwave, fridge, and Nespresso machine plus a separate living area with a 43-inch flat-screen TV, designed for families seeking extra space.
• Aberdeen Bar & Restaurant On-site gastro-style dining venue serving buffet breakfast (7:30AM-10:30AM), lunch, and dinner with seasonal menus featuring local seafood from Doolin and Carrigaholt, cheese from St Tolas goats cheese farm, and award-winning black pudding, led by Head Chef David Gouman.
• Leisure Centre & Swimming Pool On-site leisure facility featuring a 17-metre swimming pool, steam room, sauna, jacuzzi, and fully equipped gym with cardiovascular and resistance equipment, offering complimentary guest access plus paid memberships, with adult and children's hours.
• Staycation Break Packages Bundled multi-night break offers combining accommodation with breakfast and leisure access, including Summer Family Breaks, Summer Couples Breaks, Girls Getaway Breaks, Autumn Breaks, Halloween Family Breaks, and a Wild Atlantic Way Special, available with promotional pricing and free cancellation.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Four EV charging points available to guests in the hotel car park, operated in partnership with EasyGo.ie for guest convenience.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dubai Duty Free Irish Open hosted at nearby Lahinch Golf Club in 2019
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lahinch Golf ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProximity partnership with championship links course. Hosted Dubai Duty Free Irish Open 2019 and scheduled to host Walker Cup 2026. Short walk from hotel.
• Lahinch Surf SchoolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal surf school recommended for guests. Part of the hotel's activity recommendations for visitors.
• Ben's Surf ClinicminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal surf clinic partner for guests interested in surfing activities at Lahinch beach.
• Visit ClareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial tourism partner for County Clare promoting local attractions and tourism.
• Wild Atlantic WaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated along the Wild Atlantic Way coastal tourism route. Hotel promotes regional attractions and local experiences as part of this initiative.
• Shane Connelly Walking ToursminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecommended guided walking guide for Burren region tours. Native farmer and knowledgeable walking guide recommended for hotel guests.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bunratty Castle Hotel: Three-star heritage hotel in Bunratty, Co. Clare. Comparable Irish 4-star-equivalent mid-market family tourism product in the same county, sharing the Wild Atlantic Way inbound flow.
• Galway Bay Hotel: Four-star family hotel on Galway Bay with leisure facilities and conference space. Comparable 4-star west-of-Ireland family-tourism product with similar direct-booking approach.
• Hotel Doolin: Award-winning boutique hotel in Doolin, Co. Clare, focused on live music, food, and coastal tourism. Comparable Clare-based 4-star-ish family tourism brand competing for the same Wild Atlantic Way drive market.
• Dingle Skellig Hotel: Four-star coastal family hotel in Dingle, Co. Kerry with leisure centre, F&B and family suites. Closely comparable scale, product mix and coastal-tourism thesis on the Wild Atlantic Way.
• Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa: Four-star resort hotel near Killarney with leisure facilities and family-tourism positioning. Comparable Irish 4-star full-service resort structure and seasonal demand profile.
• Falls Hotel & Spa: Three-star family-run hotel in Ennistymon, Co. Clare, a short drive from Lahinch. Direct regional peer along the same Clare tourism corridor with comparable scale and owner-operator economics.
• Connemara Coast Hotel: Four-star resort-style hotel in Galway's Connemara coast with leisure centre and F&B. Comparable west-of-Ireland full-service 4-star with overlapping family and leisure positioning.
• Armada Hotel: Four-star coastal County Clare hotel in Spanish Point with similar family-friendly and surf/golf positioning. Most directly comparable 4-star peer in the same county and Wild Atlantic Way context as Lahinch Coast Hotel.

Regional players

• Sheen Falls Lodge: Five-star lodge resort in Kenmare, Co. Kerry. Comparable seasonal coastal/wild-Atlantic luxury family and leisure operation but trading at a higher tier outside the Clare/Clare-Galway catchment.

Broad incumbents

• Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Doonbeg: Five-star links golf resort in Co. Clare, near Lahinch. Larger/incumbent premium operator competing for the same golf-tourism and Wild Atlantic Way demand at a higher price tier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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