Settlers Hospitality

What Settlers Hospitality does

Settlers Hospitality Group is a privately held, family-owned hospitality management company founded in 1978 and headquartered in Hawley, Pennsylvania. The company operates a vertically integrated portfolio of six historic boutique hotels (The Settlers Inn, Ledges Hotel, Hotel Anthracite, Silver Birches Resort, The Sayre Mansion, and The Chestnut Inn) spanning Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains, Bethlehem, and central New York, alongside nearly nine owned-and-operated food and beverage outlets ranging from farm-to-table fine dining and a craft brewery (Runaway Train Brewery) to a coffee house and wine bar, five vacation rental properties, and eight dedicated wedding venues plus meeting spaces across the portfolio.

The company monetizes through four interconnected revenue streams: nightly lodging and long-term vacation rental stays (transaction and subscription-style recurring revenue), on-site food and beverage, full-service catering and events through Blu Stone Caterers and in-house teams, and lifestyle/experiential revenue from a private social club (Vault 240), a 24/7 fitness center (Lake Region Fitness), and a retail floral shop (Gorgeous Floral). Pricing is unit-based, varying by property, season, and event scale, with a 3 percent surcharge on credit card payments at most venues.

Distribution is direct-to-consumer: bookings occur through the company's website and reservation system, by phone, or in-person at each venue. The company does not use resellers or external distributors. Marketing runs through its owned website, email newsletters, social media channels, an events calendar, gift cards, and a long-term partnership with Tambourine covering nine redesigned websites for unified direct-booking and storytelling. Target segments are leisure travelers, wedding and event clients, and corporate retreat and meeting groups drawn to historic properties in scenic northeastern US locations.

Name

Settlers Hospitality

Legal name

Settlers Hospitality Group

Website

https://settlershospitality.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Settlers Hospitality is a family-owned hospitality management company operating six historic boutique hotels, multiple restaurants, catering, vacation rentals, and lifestyle venues across Pennsylvania and New York's Pocono Mountains region, serving leisure travelers, wedding clients, and corporate retreat groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Hospitality Services

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Accommodation (721), Food Service Contractors (722310), Other Traveler Accommodation (72119)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH), Resort Convention Hotels (THAGALAC), Eco-Lodges (Sustainable/Nature-Based) (THAGAIAC)

Keywords

• Boutique hotel management
• Historic lodging properties
• Wedding event venues
• Farm-to-table restaurants
• Vacation rental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hawley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Lodging/Hotel Accommodations: Revenue from overnight stays across six boutique historic hotels offering various room types, long-term rentals (30+ days), and vacation rental properties including The Big House, The Sunset House, Singer Lane Homes, The Paupack Lodge, and The House at High Falls.
2. Food & Beverage: Revenue from owned and operated restaurants including farm-to-table fine dining, casual lake front dining, craft brewery, coffee house, wine bar, and private dining experiences across the portfolio.
3. Catering & Events: Full-service catering for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations through Blu Stone Caterers, Cocoon Catering Company, and in-house catering teams. Eight dedicated wedding venues and multiple meeting spaces.
4. Retail & Lifestyle Experiences: Revenue from Gorgeous Floral (floral arrangements, home decor), Lake Region Fitness (24/7 gym membership), and Vault 240 (private social club membership).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Settlers Hospitality is a family-owned hospitality management company that owns and operates six historic boutique hotels, multiple restaurants (farm-to-table fine dining, casual, brewery, coffee house, wine bar), eight wedding venues, full-service catering operations, vacation rental properties, and lifestyle experiences in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains and northeastern U.S. The company serves leisure travelers, couples, wedding clients, corporate groups, and vacation rental guests through direct property bookings, on-site dining, and event hosting.

Product overview

Settlers Hospitality is a hospitality management company operating a portfolio of boutique hotels, restaurants, experiences, and vacation rentals in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains region. The company operates six distinct hotel properties (The Settlers Inn, Silver Birches Resort, Ledges Hotel, Hotel Anthracite, The Sayre Mansion, The Chestnut Inn), multiple dining venues (fine dining, casual eateries, coffee house, brewery), event and catering services (The Undercroft, The Boiler Room, The Waterfront, Blu Stone Caterers), and lifestyle experiences (Hawley Silk Mill, Lake Region Fitness, Vault 240, Gorgeous Floral). Additionally, the company manages vacation rental properties including The House at High Falls, The Paupack Lodge, Singer Lane Homes, The Sunset House, and The Big House. The portfolio spans the four hospitality quadrants of hotels, restaurants, experiences, and catering, with a focus on historic preservation and farm-to-table dining.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Settlers Inn The flagship historic arts and crafts lodge and farm-to-table fine dining restaurant set on gardens along the Lackawaxen River; serves as the original property that founded Settlers Hospitality in 1978, offering overnight lodging and award-winning fine dining (AAA Four Diamond).
• Silver Birches Resort A vintage lakefront resort on the shores of Lake Wallenpaupack featuring sunset views, lodging, multiple dining outlets including The Dock restaurant, and event venues for up to 300 guests.
• Ledges Hotel A Peter Bohlin-designed industrial contemporary boutique hotel located directly inside the Wallenpaupack Gorge, featuring Glass-wine.bar.kitchen restaurant and proximity to Paupack High Falls.
• Hotel Anthracite A modern hotel in Carbondale, PA with historical immersion themes, featuring Köl Grill restaurant, Gravity Hall event space accommodating up to 350 guests, and a grand ballroom.
• The Sayre Mansion A historic boutique hotel in Bethlehem, PA offering luxurious accommodations, refined services, The Founder's Table six-course dining experience, and catering by Karen Hunter.
• The Chestnut Inn A bed and breakfast tradition since 1927 on the shores of Oquaga Lake in Central New York, offering French-inspired fine dining and casual tavern fare with Sunday brunch; inducted into Historic Hotels of America.
• Glass-wine.bar.kitchen A sophisticated yet casual small plates dining experience set in a towering waterfall gorge at Ledges Hotel, featuring a domestic wine and cocktail program with tapas-style cuisine.
• The Dock on Wallenpaupack A casual vintage eatery on the shores of Lake Wallenpaupack offering simple, time-proven classics in a waterfront setting accessible by car or boat.
• Köl Grill A casual bar and grill located in Hotel Anthracite featuring traditional and creative dishes with weekly specials and culinary events in a modern setting.
• Cocoon Coffee House & Bakery A peaceful coffee house at Hawley Silk Mill featuring handcrafted locally roasted coffee drinks, quick service breakfast and lunches with fresh baked bread and pastries, plus local produce.
• Runaway Train Brewery A craft brewery in Honesdale, PA celebrating the region's railroading legacy with elevated pub food, located in a historic building along the D&H Railroad tracks.
• The Undercroft Event Venue A traditional historic arts and crafts event venue at The Settlers Inn set on gardens along the Lackawaxen River, accommodating up to 150 guests with optional riverside or garden ceremonies.
• The Boiler Room Event Space An industrial contemporary event space at Hawley Silk Mill set alongside the Wallenpaupack Gorge accommodating up to 75 guests with tented ceremony space available on decks overlooking waterfalls.
• The Waterfront at Silver Birches A vintage waterfront venue at Silver Birches Resort with panoramic views of Lake Wallenpaupack accommodating up to 300 guests, featuring ceremony and cocktail options on waterfront lawns.
• Blu Stone Caterers A full-service catering operation delivering signature Settlers Hospitality cuisine, superior quality, and attention to detail, specializing in weddings, celebrations, corporate retreats, and private dinners with custom menus.
• The House at High Falls A vacation rental overlooking the Paupack High Falls gorge with four bedrooms, two and a half baths, located half a mile upstream from Ledges Hotel.
• The Paupack Lodge A cozy vacation lodge in the Paupack Hills Golf Club with four bedrooms and three and a half baths, located seven miles from Silver Birches Resort.
• The Sunset House A newly updated cottage with tranquil Lake Wallenpaupack views featuring three bedrooms plus den, two bathrooms, sleeping eight private or ten total, located half a mile from Silver Birches.
• The Big House A lakefront vacation home at Silver Birches Resort sleeping ten guests with three bedrooms and three bathrooms.
• Hawley Silk Mill A historic landmark in Hawley repurposed into a vibrant lifestyle center housing shops, fine art gallery, businesses, services, Lake Region Fitness center, event spaces, and Lackawanna College campus.
• Lake Region Fitness A state-of-the-art 24/7 gym located at Hawley Silk Mill equipped with cardio machines and free weights, offering membership-based access.
• Vault 240 A private social club in Hawley offering 'Roaring 2020s' lifestyle and refined services with membership access to dining, celebrations, meetings, wellness, and cultural experiences.
• Gorgeous Floral A boutique retail shop offering stunning floral arrangements, houseplants, unique vessels, terrariums, home and garden decor, and elegant centerpieces for all occasions.

Quantifiable outcome

• AAA Four Diamond award achieved by flagship restaurant (The Settlers Inn)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TambourinecoreTechnology or Integration · 8 January 2026Tambourine, a global hotel marketing technology company, completed a comprehensive digital overhaul for Settlers Hospitality, redesigning nine websites across their portfolio of boutique hotels, restaurants, and retail businesses. The project unified Settlers Hospitality's online presence with consistent design, storytelling cohesion, and streamlined content management across all brand touchpoints. The collaboration marks a long-term partnership with Tambourine providing its marketing technology and services to enhance guest experience and commercial performance.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• 21c Museum Hotels: Boutique hotel brand combining contemporary art, historic adaptive reuse, and destination F&B. Highly comparable in marrying historic preservation with upscale F&B and event programming at boutique scale.
• Charlestowne Hotels: Third-party management company for soft-branded and independent lifestyle/historic hotels across the eastern US. Comparable in operating model (multi-property independent/historic management) and target guest profile.
• Salamander Hotels & Resorts: Operates a small portfolio of luxury and historic destination resorts and hotels with strong F&B and equestrian/event programming. Directly comparable in size (~6-10 properties), historic-luxury positioning, and integrated F&B/event strategy.
• Pineapple Hospitality: Hospitality management company focused on independent boutique hotels, inns, and resorts in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Most directly comparable in scale, region, and independent/portfolio management model.

Regional players

• The Valley Group of Hotels: Family-owned operator of boutique hotels and event venues in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains and Lehigh Valley. Direct regional competitor with overlapping wedding, lodging, and F&B offerings in the same market.
• Woodloch Resort: Family-owned destination resort in the Pocono Mountains with extensive F&B, events, and recreational programming. Direct regional competitor for leisure, wedding, and corporate retreat demand in NEPA.

Broad incumbents

• Hersha Hospitality Trust: Public REIT operating a portfolio of ~25 boutique and lifestyle hotels concentrated in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic US. Closest publicly-traded analog in terms of Northeast-centric upscale boutique hotel portfolio and asset-light management focus.
• KSL Resorts: Owner and operator of destination resorts and historic hotels with integrated F&B, spa, and event capabilities. Comparable in resort/destination model but materially larger (10+ properties, multiple brands).
• Davidson Hotels & Resorts: Large independent hotel management and investment company with a diverse portfolio of full-service and lifestyle properties. Comparable in operating philosophy (independent management across multiple upscale properties) but larger scale.

Emerging players

• Proper Hospitality: Luxury lifestyle hotel brand with a small portfolio of boutique properties emphasizing distinctive architecture, F&B, and destination experience. Comparable in size and historic/luxury positioning though more urban-coastal.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCuE6-eDvI4FNqc1PtLTWsqg
• Facebookfacebook.com/SettlersHospitality
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/settlers-hospitality
• Instagraminstagram.com/settlershospitality/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Subsidiaries20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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