Quinn's Hot Springs Resort

What Quinn's Hot Springs Resort does

Quinn's Hot Springs Resort is a privately-held, heritage hospitality property located in Paradise, Montana, operating continuously since 1885. The resort is built around a 100% natural flow-through hot springs resource discovered in the early 1880s by Irish immigrant and miner Martin Quinn, and currently features seven soaking pools — five natural flow-through pools ranging from 100-106°F, a cold plunge at 55°F, and two salt-treated pools in the upper 90s-100°F for swimmers of all ages. The physical asset sits on the Clark Fork River along Highway 135 and includes 2 lodges plus over 25 canyon and river-side cabins (approximately 83 total keys), offering accommodations from rustic to luxury.

The business operates a diversified direct-to-consumer hospitality model across multiple revenue streams: overnight lodging reservations via a proprietary online booking system, day-use swimming sessions (three 4-hour blocks daily requiring advance credit card deposit), the Wine Spectator-recognized Harwood House fine dining restaurant, the casual Quinn's Tavern with gaming machines, Fannie's Gift Shop, gift cards, and event hosting including the Montana Baroque Music Festival. Distribution is primarily through the proprietary quinnshotsprings.com booking platform, phone reservations at (406) 826-3150, and a Resdiary widget for restaurant reservations.

The company serves leisure travelers, families, and couples seeking natural hot springs soaking, wellness experiences, and Montana scenic vacation getaways. The resort is privately held with no disclosed parent company, no venture capital or private equity involvement, and operates with a headcount of approximately 37 employees. Marketing relies on direct website traffic, organic social media (Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter), email newsletter, and earned media campaigns including the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards (ranked #6 nationally for Best Hot Springs in 2025).

Name

Quinn's Hot Springs Resort

Legal name

Quinn's Hot Springs Resort

Website

https://quinnshotsprings.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1885

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Quinn's Hot Springs Resort is a privately-held, heritage hospitality property in Paradise, Montana, operating since 1885 around natural flow-through hot springs, offering lodging in 2 lodges and 25+ cabins, seven soaking pools, fine dining and casual tavern restaurants, gift shop, and event hosting for leisure travelers, families, and couples.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hot Springs Resort Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAAAHAH

Hot Springs & Nature Wellness Lodges

Travel & Hospitality/Adventure, Amusement Parks & Ecotourism/Nature Lodges & Eco-Resorts

SECONDARYTHAGAMAA

Destination Spa Resorts

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Wellness, Spa & Health Retreats

SECONDARYTHAAAHAE

Mountain & Wilderness Lodges

Travel & Hospitality/Adventure, Amusement Parks & Ecotourism/Nature Lodges & Eco-Resorts

SECONDARYTHAGAIAG

River & Wetland Lodges (Delta/Okavango-style)

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Lodges (Nature, Safari, Wilderness)

Keywords

• Hot springs resort
• Resort lodging
• Mineral pool bathing
• Resort dining services
• Wellness hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Paradise

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Lodging Accommodations: Overnight stays in 2 lodges and over 25 canyon and river-side cabins ranging from rustic to luxury accommodations
2. Day Use Swimming: 4-hour swim session access with three daily sessions (Morning 8am-Noon, Midday Noon-4pm, Evening 4-8pm). Requires advance online reservation with credit card deposit.
3. Harwood House Restaurant: Fine dining with locally sourced steaks, fresh seasonal seafood, and organic produce. Hand-picked wine list recognized by Wine Spectator magazine. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.
4. Quinn's Tavern: Casual dining featuring buffalo burger, fish and chips, ribeye, prime rib. 12 beers on tap, over 30 bottled beers, specialty cocktails, wine. Gaming machines available.
5. Fannie's Gift Shop: Boutique retail offering Quinn's apparel, bath and body products, home decor, Montana-made items, logo merchandise, swimwear, jewelry, and novelties.
6. Gift Cards: E-gift cards and physical gift cards redeemable for merchandise and services including Gift Shop, Coffee Shop, Restaurant, Tavern, lodging, and day use swimming.
7. Events and Festivals: Musical events, Montana Baroque Music Festival hosting, and private event venue services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Quinn's Hot Springs Resort operates a historic Montana hospitality resort centered on natural flow-through mineral hot springs pools. It sells overnight lodging in two lodges and over 25 canyon/river-side cabins, day-use 4-hour swim sessions, fine and casual dining at Harwood House Restaurant and Quinn's Tavern, gift shop retail, gift cards, and event hosting including the Montana Baroque Music Festival. Founded in 1885, the property is located in Paradise, MT along the Clark Fork River.

Product overview

Quinn's Hot Springs Resort is a traditional hospitality resort offering a unified set of services centered around natural hot springs soaking. The resort provides five natural flow-through hot springs pools (100-106°F) plus two salt-treated pools, alongside lodging accommodations (2 lodges and 25+ cabins), two dining venues (the upscale Harwood House Restaurant and casual Quinn's Tavern), and Fannie's Gift Shop. Day use swimming sessions allow non-lodging guests access to the pools with advance online reservations. The product portfolio is best understood as an integrated resort experience combining natural thermal waters with hospitality, dining, and retail services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Natural Hot Springs Pools Five 100% natural flow-through hot springs pools with temperatures ranging from 100 to 106 degrees Fahrenheit plus a cold plunge at 55 degrees, and two additional salt-treated pools maintained in the upper 90s to 100 degrees for swimmers of all ages; sold as day-use swim sessions to non-lodging guests and as part of overnight stays.
• Day Use Swimming Advance online reservations for non-lodging guests to access the hot springs pools in structured 4-hour sessions: Morning (8am-Noon), Midday (Noon-4pm), and Evening (4-8pm), with credit card deposit required at booking.
• Lodging Accommodations Overnight accommodations comprising 2 lodges and over 25 canyon and river-side cabins ranging from rustic to luxury tiers, suited for families and couples, with check-in at 4pm and check-out at 11am.
• Harwood House Restaurant Fine dining restaurant featuring locally sourced steaks, fresh seasonal seafood, and organic produce with a Wine Spectator-recognized hand-picked wine list, serving breakfast (8am-11:30am), lunch (11:30am-2pm), and dinner (4pm-9pm).
• Quinn's Tavern Casual dining venue offering Buffalo Burger, Fish & Chips, Ribeye, and Prime Rib, with 12 beers on tap, over 30 bottled beers, specialty cocktails, and wine, plus gaming machines and pool tables; open 9am-Midnight daily.
• Fannie's Gift Shop Boutique retail outlet offering Quinn's apparel, bath and body products, home decor, Montana-made items, logo merchandise, swimwear, jewelry, and novelty gifts for resort guests and visitors.
• Gift Cards E-Gift Cards and Physical Gift Cards redeemable for merchandise and services including Gift Shop, Coffee Shop, Restaurant, Tavern, lodging, and day use swimming purchases.
• Musical Events and Festival Hosting On-property hosting of live musical performances and special events year-round, including serving as host venue for the Montana Baroque Music Festival.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Fairmont Hot Springs Resort: Montana's largest natural hot springs resort in Anaconda, MT with lodging, pools, dining, and waterpark — directly comparable as a Montana-based hot springs lodging and recreation destination competing for similar regional leisure demand.
• Chico Hot Springs Resort: Historic Montana hot springs resort in Pray, MT offering lodging, dining, and natural hot springs pools — the closest direct competitor to Quinn's in geography, product, and target guest (wellness/leisure travelers to Montana).
• Glenwood Hot Springs Resort: Historic Colorado hot springs resort (since 1888) with lodging, multiple pools, and athletic club — directly comparable as a long-running, mineral hot springs destination resort with diversified lodging, dining, and recreation revenue.
• Yellowstone Hot Springs: Day-use and overnight hot springs facility near Gardiner, MT — comparable as a Montana hot springs soak operator targeting Yellowstone-region tourists, overlapping with Quinn's leisure traveler segment.
• Dunton Hot Springs: Luxury restored ghost-town hot springs resort in Dolores, CO with cabins and dining — comparable natural hot springs + cabin lodging model targeting premium wellness and romance travelers.
• Astoria Hot Springs: Renovated hot springs resort in Jackson Hole, WY offering pools and lodging — comparable natural hot springs + lodging experience and overlapping tourist demographic, though operating in a different (higher-traffic) tourism market.

Regional players

• Triple Creek Ranch: Relais & Châteaux luxury ranch resort in Darby, MT with cabins and fine dining — comparable as an upscale Montana leisure property targeting romance and wellness guests with multi-revenue resort economics.
• The Resort at Paws Up: Luxury Montana destination resort in Greenough, MT offering cabins, dining, and outdoor activities — comparable as a high-end Montana leisure destination resort competing for similar vacation travelers, though without the hot springs anchor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/QuinnsHotSpring
• Facebookfacebook.com/quinnshotsprings
• Instagraminstagram.com/quinnshotsprings
• Pinterestpinterest.com/quinnshotsprings
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/quinns-hot-springs

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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