Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee

What Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee does

Meadowlands Hotel is a family-run, four-star hotel located in Oakpark, Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland, situated on the Wild Atlantic Way approximately 1km from Tralee town centre and 20km from Kerry Airport. The property operates 58 individually styled guestrooms across four tiers — Suites, Junior Suites, Executive Rooms, and Classic Rooms — supported by three dining venues (An Móinéar Restaurant, Johnny Frank's Bar, and a seasonal Outdoor Terrace), the Meadow Beauty spa (using Dermalogica products), a conference centre accommodating 2–220 delegates, and event hosting facilities including the An Meitheal Ballroom and Lios Beag private dining room. Ancillary revenue streams include the Festive Whiskey Experience (€79/person), corporate team-building packages, golf packages, quilting/sewing breaks in partnership with The Sewing Shed, and gift vouchers. The hotel is Kerry's first B Corp certified hotel and the second in all of Ireland, sourcing seafood directly from the owners' family-run fish company, Iasc Uí Mhathúna Teo, in Dingle. The hotel operates from a 18-employee base and is privately held with no parent company, no external funding, and no disclosed revenue figures.

The business serves leisure travellers on the Wild Atlantic Way, corporate and business clients (including proximity-driven demand from University Hospital Kerry and Munster Technological University), event hosts for private celebrations, mature travellers (55+), and craft/hobby groups. Go-to-market is primarily direct-to-consumer via the official website (built on the Net Affinity booking engine), phone reservations, email, and walk-ins, supplemented by a corporate code (CORP) and promotional codes (SHOW, FEST1). Distribution is regional and direct, with no third-party travel agency or OTA depth disclosed. Marketing channels centre on the website, email newsletters, social media, promotional offers, and high-profile sponsorship of the Rose of Tralee International Festival 2026, where the hotel serves as the accommodation host for Roses, judges, RTÉ, and VIP guests. Notable technical components are limited to standard 4-star hospitality infrastructure — booking engine, in-room WiFi and TV, and Sony Full HD laser projectors for hybrid meetings — with no proprietary AI, automation, or data platform.

The business model combines accommodation (primary), transaction-based F&B across three venues, professional-services revenue from events and conferences, and ancillary transaction revenue from spa, whiskey experiences, and team building. Pricing is largely quote-based and seasonal; published tariffs include the Festive Whiskey Experience at €79/person, a 20% Show Special on B&B, and the Over 55s 'Stay 4 Pay for 3' offer (Oct 2025 – Mar 2026). The hotel distinguishes itself through B Corp certification, direct family sourcing, the Rose of Tralee sponsorship, and the curated ecosystem of local activity partners (Dingle Bay Charters, Irish Adventures, Kerry Climbing, Tralee Equestrian Centre, Siamsa Tíre, among others).

Name

Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee

Legal name

Meadowlands Hotel

Website

https://meadowlandshotel.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Meadowlands Hotel is a family-run, four-star, 58-room hotel in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland, serving leisure travellers, corporate clients, and event hosts on the Wild Atlantic Way with on-site dining, conference facilities, spa, and whiskey experiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hotel Hospitality Services

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110), Accommodation (721)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Conference Retreat Hotels (THAGALAG)

Keywords

• Four-star hotel accommodation
• Conference meeting facilities
• Wedding event hosting
• Restaurant bar dining
• Wild atlantic way hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Tralee

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. Accommodation: The hotel generates primary revenue from 58 individually styled guestrooms across four categories: Suites, Junior Suites, Executive Rooms, and Classic Rooms. Room rates vary by room type with standard amenities included. Check-in from 3:00 PM, check-out by 12:00 Noon.
2. Food and Beverage - An Móinéar Restaurant: Full-service restaurant serving breakfast daily (buffet and cooked to order). Available for group lunch and dinner bookings on request. Uses locally sourced ingredients including fish from family-owned company in Dingle.
3. Food and Beverage - Johnny Frank's Bar & Lounge: Bar and lounge offering full bar menu from 12:00 noon to 9:00 PM daily, featuring snacks, light meals, and dinner specials. Supports local sourcing theme with seafood from Iasc Uí Mhathuna in Dingle and pies from Pióg Pies.
4. Food and Beverage - Outdoor Terrace: Seasonally open outdoor covered and heated terrace adjacent to Johnny Frank's Bar and An Móinéar Restaurant, serving terrace menus with local seafood and pies.
5. Events and Private Dining: The hotel generates revenue from hosting private events including corporate events, Christmas parties, special occasions, anniversaries, birthdays, conferences, team building activities, and quilting breaks. Venue options include Lios Beag Private Dining Room and An Meitheal Ballroom.
6. Whiskey Experience: Guided whiskey tasting experience featuring 4 local Kerry whiskeys (4 x 2.5cl samples) with history and production information, followed by a 3-course dinner. Priced at €79.00 per person.
7. Meadow Beauty Spa Services: On-site spa providing various treatments from head to toe including facial treatments and luxury pedicures. Uses Dermalogica skincare products.
8. Corporate Team Building Activities: The hotel organizes and facilitates team building activities including corporate challenges, Irish dance workshops, guided hikes, mountain biking, sea kayaking, and Mount Brandon climbs. Revenue generated through package bookings.
9. Gift Vouchers: The hotel sells gift vouchers for various occasions, available for purchase through the website booking engine.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Meadowlands Hotel is a four-star, family-run hotel in Tralee, County Kerry, offering 58 individually styled guestrooms across Suites, Junior Suites, Executive Rooms, and Classic Rooms. The property operates three dining venues (An Móinéar Restaurant, Johnny Frank's Bar, and Outdoor Terrace), conference facilities for 2-220 participants, Meadow Beauty spa, event hosting for celebrations and corporate functions, whiskey tasting experiences, and team building activities, supported by locally sourced ingredients including seafood from the owners' family fish company in Dingle.

Product overview

Meadowlands Hotel is a four-star, family-run hotel offering accommodation across four room tiers (Suites, Junior Suites, Executive Rooms, and Classic Rooms) totaling 58 individually styled guestrooms. The hotel operates three dining venues: An Móinéar Restaurant (breakfast service), Johnny Frank's Bar (full bar and dining), and an Outdoor Terrace (seasonal). Supporting services include conference and meeting facilities (accommodating 2-220 participants), Meadow Beauty spa, whiskey tasting experiences, corporate team building activities, and golf packages. The hotel's booking engine (Net Affinity) enables online reservations across accommodation and package offerings. The hotel positions itself as Kerry's first B Corp certified property with a focus on local sourcing from its own fish company in Dingle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Johnny Frank's Bar: Traditional Irish bar with warm ambiance featuring comfort and style combined, offering drinks, cocktails, and bar food menus
• An Móinéar Restaurant
• Outdoor Terrace
• Meadow Beauty
• The Meadowlands Whiskey Experience
• Meadowlands Festive Whiskey Experience
• Home of the Roses
• Quilting Breaks

Products and services

• Accommodation - Suites Luxurious top-tier rooms with separate sitting room, steam shower and bath, electric fireplace, CD player, and king bed (6 foot), designed for special occasions, honeymoons, and anniversaries.
• Accommodation - Junior Suites Individually designed romantic suites featuring four-poster beds, bathrobes, slippers, and balconies, designed for special occasions and romantic getaways.
• Accommodation - Executive Rooms Spacious rooms larger than standard with two queen-sized beds, walk-in showers, bathrobes and slippers, and seating area with chaise lounge for leisure and business guests.
• Accommodation - Classic Rooms Affordable elegant rooms available as double for single occupancy, double/twin, family rooms, and triple rooms, all featuring air conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi, multi-channel TV, tea/coffee facilities, and en-suite bathrooms.
• An Móinéar Restaurant Full-service hotel restaurant serving breakfast daily with continental buffet and cooked-to-order hot breakfast, also available for group lunch and dinner bookings on request, featuring locally sourced ingredients.
• Johnny Frank's Bar Traditional Irish bar with fireplace, balcony, library, and comfortable seating offering cocktails, drinks, snacks, and bar food menus featuring locally sourced seafood from the owners' family fish company in Dingle.
• Outdoor Terrace

Quantifiable outcome

• 58 individually styled guestrooms
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• The Sewing ShedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2026Partnership with The Sewing Shed for quilting/sewing breaks at Meadowlands Hotel. Quilting break scheduled for November 1st-9th, 2026 with workshops available throughout the year. Contact Nikki Foley at 0879924002.
• Rose of Tralee International Festival 2026flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 August 2026Meadowlands Hotel is a major sponsor of the Rose of Tralee International Festival 2026, providing exclusive use of accommodation, restaurant, meeting rooms, and full services from August 14th–18th, 2026. The hotel will host the Roses, Judges, RTÉ executives, Dáithí Ó Sé, Kathryn Thomas, the Rose team, and VIP guests. Rose Escorts and Rose Centres will also be accommodated.
• Iasc Uí Mhathúna Teo (Dingle Fish Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily-owned fish company in Dingle that provides fresh fish and seafood directly to the hotel daily. This is the hotel's own family-run fish company, ensuring fresh local sourcing for An Móinéar Restaurant and Johnny Frank's Bar.
• Pióg PiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal producer supplying delicious in-house pies featured on Johnny Frank's Bar and Outdoor Terrace menus as part of the 'Support Local' theme.
• Ireland Walk, Hike & BikeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended guided tour operator for cycling enthusiasts staying at the hotel, offering tours along the Wild Atlantic Way and Kingdom of Kerry.
• Chain Gang Cycling ClubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal cycling club sponsored by Meadowlands Hotel. The hotel recommends this club for group cycles and cycling recommendations.
• DermalogicaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSkincare brand used exclusively at Meadow Beauty spa. Recognized as the number one choice of skincare professionals and consumers worldwide for over 25 years.
• Siamsa Tíre (National Folk Theatre of Ireland)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe hotel offers Irish Dance Workshops in partnership with Siamsa Tíre's National Folk Theatre Training Academy. The hotel can arrange performances and tours for guests during their stay.
• Dingle Bay ChartersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended fishing tour operator for deep-sea fishing excursions in Dingle Bay. Operates three fully licensed angling boats for novice and experienced fishermen.
• Irish AdventuresminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended sea kayaking operator in Dingle offering experiences to see Fungi the Dolphin and explore sea caves.
• Outdoors IrelandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended operator for kayaking experiences on the Lakes of Killarney, offering exploration of hidden inlets, wooded islands, limestone caves, and local history.
• Tralee Equestrian CentreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended horse riding centre with access to 1000s of acres of mountains in the Slieve Mish Mountain range running from Tralee to Dingle.
• Dingle Horse RidingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended horse riding operator on the Dingle Peninsula offering memorable and challenging horse riding holidays on Ireland's south-westerly coastline.
• John (Seaweed Walks)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal operator providing coastal food tours including seaweed discovery and tasting walks along Derrynane Harbour on the Wild Atlantic Way. Duration from 1-2 hours.
• Tralee Bike RentalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBike rental service located by the Greenway starting point (750m from hotel) offering standard bikes, premium hybrid bikes, e-bikes, and road bikes.
• Kerry ClimbingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended guided hiking tour operator for challenging walks including Carrauntoohil (Ireland's highest mountain) and other Kerry peaks.
• Outdoors IrelandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended operator for hiking tours including the Gap of Dunloe and other Kerry walking routes.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Europe Hotel & Resort: Premier five-star resort in Killarney competing for the same Wild Atlantic Way leisure and corporate conference guests; overlaps substantially on conference capacity, F&B, and Kerry stay-and-play packages.
• Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa: Kerry four/five-star hotel with spa, leisure, and conference facilities; competes for premium leisure couples and corporate retreats along the same Ring of Kerry route.
• Ballygarry House Hotel & Spa: Family-run four-star property near Tralee with spa, dining, and event facilities targeting very similar leisure, wedding, and corporate clients in the same Kerry corridor.
• The Rose Hotel Tralee: Direct four-star competitor in Tralee town, offering comparable rooms, F&B, conference and wedding/event facilities to overlapping leisure and corporate clients in the same Kerry catchment.
• Ballyseede Castle Hotel: Boutique castle-style hotel near Tralee offering individually styled rooms, dining and weddings; closely comparable in scale, product mix and family-run positioning within Kerry.
• Hotel Doolin: Independent, sustainability-focused Irish four-star hotel on the Wild Atlantic Way; comparable as an owner-operated property combining rooms, F&B, local activity referrals and destination marketing.
• Brook Hotel & Spa: Four-star Tralee/Kerry hotel with conference facilities and leisure amenities; competes head-to-head for Tralee corporate bookings, weddings, and tour-group business.
• Hayfield Manor: Family-owned five-star hotel in Cork serving a similar independent, high-service leisure and corporate niche; relevant peer for owner-operated Irish hospitality positioning and pricing architecture.
• Parknasilla Resort & Spa: Established Kerry resort with spa, conference and activity offerings; targets similar self-contained leisure and corporate itineraries along the Wild Atlantic Way.
• The Dunloe Hotel & Gardens: Five-star Kerry resort with rooms, dining, spa and equestrian/activity partnerships; relevant comparable on premium Wild Atlantic Way leisure positioning and activity-led packaging.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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