Suncadia

What Suncadia does

Suncadia is a privately held four-season mountain resort community operated as Suncadia Resort, LLC, situated on 6,400 acres in the Cascade Mountains near Cle Elum, Washington, approximately 90 minutes east of Seattle. Founded in 2001, the resort integrates lodging, residential real estate, recreation, dining, and retail into a single destination property.

The company's product portfolio spans multiple accommodation tiers — The Lodge (recently renovated in 2025), The Inn (18 rooms and suites), Trailhead Condos, and a managed portfolio of vacation rental homes across 13+ neighborhoods including Cabins at the Farm, Rope Rider, Black Nugget, Talisman, River Ridge, and Nelson Preserve — alongside three golf courses (Rope Rider, Prospector, and the private Tom Doak-designed Tumble Creek), the Glade Spring Spa, and six dining venues. The Lodge and Inn operate under Hyatt's reservation system as a Destination by Hyatt property, providing access to the World of Hyatt loyalty program and Hyatt.com booking infrastructure. Real estate operations span custom homes, the Suncadia Social rowhome and bungalow collection, the Sundream Collection, the Uplands 55+ active adult community, and developer land sales. The newest initiative is the June 2026 opening of Suncadia Social, an $18 million mixed-use retail village with 42 residential units, part of a broader $40 million investment cycle marking the resort's 25th anniversary.

Revenue is generated through nightly lodging bookings (with a 16% resort fee structure), vacation rental management with tiered cleaning fees ($150–$595), real estate sales (homesites starting at low $1M), golf operations and memberships, spa services, F&B across multiple concepts, and group/wedding events. The go-to-market model is primarily direct-to-consumer via suncadia.com and phone, supplemented by Hyatt's global distribution for hotel inventory and a dedicated developer land sales team for real estate. Marketing operates across email, SMS, paid social (Meta, Google, StackAdapt, OptiMonk), organic social, and PR channels, supported by Tealium-based tag management and standard analytics platforms. No AI/ML capabilities, proprietary technology products, or app-based offerings are evident; the technology footprint is commodity hospitality and marketing infrastructure.

Name

Suncadia

Legal name

Suncadia Resort, LLC

Website

https://suncadia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Suncadia is a privately held four-season mountain resort community on 6,400 acres near Cle Elum, Washington, offering lodging, vacation rentals, residential real estate, three golf courses, spa, dining, and the new Suncadia Social retail village, serving leisure tourists, second-home buyers, corporate groups, and event hosts primarily from the Pacific Northwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mountain Resort Hospitality

NAICS

Accommodation (721), Traveler Accommodation (7211), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Mountain & Ski Luxury Resorts (THAGACAB), Mountain & Alpine Lodges (THAGAIAE), Mountain & Ski Homes (THAMAAAG), Resort-Style Extended-Stay Properties (THAGAEAL), Resort Convention Hotels (THAGALAC)

Keywords

• Mountain resort lodging
• Vacation home rentals
• Resort real estate
• Golf course operations
• Spa and wellness services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cle Elum

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Resort Accommodations: Suncadia generates revenue through hotel-style accommodations including The Lodge (newly renovated in 2025), The Inn (18 rooms and suites), Trailhead Condos, and vacation rental homes. Rooms are booked through Hyatt systems with resort fees of 16% of nightly rate plus taxes.
2. Vacation Home Rentals: The company manages a portfolio of vacation rental homes across multiple neighborhoods (Cabins at the Farm, Rope Rider, Black Nugget, Talisman, River Ridge, Nelson Preserve, Legacy, Prospector, Prospector's Reach, Cascade Reach) available for short-term rental to resort guests. Deposits of 50% at booking, remaining balance 30 days prior.
3. Real Estate Sales: Suncadia sells residential homesites and homes through its developer land sales team. The company offers various neighborhoods including Suncadia Social (rowhomes and bungalows), Sundream Collection, Uplands 55+ Collection, Mountain Home Collection, and custom homebuilder connections.
4. Food & Beverage: Multiple dining venues including The Source Plates & Pours (Pacific Northwest cuisine), The Stovehouse, The Source Mercantile, Mulligan's, Suncadia Street Eats, and The River Bar. Dining options range from casual to upscale.
5. Golf Operations: Three golf courses: Rope Rider (championship course), Prospector, and Tumble Creek Club (private). Also includes Rope Rider Golf Park (3-hole short course), golf simulator, lessons, club fittings, and pro shop.
6. Glade Spring Spa & Wellness: Full-service spa offering body treatments, facial treatments, massage, and nail services. Spa packages and wellness offerings are available for resort guests.
7. Suncadia Social Retail Village: New $18 million mixed-use retail village spanning 11 acres with 42 residential bungalows and rowhomes, curated retail, dining, and community spaces. Anchored by Roslyn Grocery's second location.
8. Club Memberships: Suncadia Club and Tumble Creek Club memberships provide access to amenities and exclusive privileges for members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Suncadia sells overnight resort accommodations, vacation home rentals, and residential real estate on a 6,400-acre mountain property, supported by on-site amenities including three golf courses, Glade Spring Spa, multiple dining venues, and event facilities. Rooms at The Lodge and The Inn are also distributed through Hyatt's reservation system under the Destination by Hyatt brand, with a resort fee equal to 16% of the nightly rate covering pools, fitness, shuttle, Wi-Fi, and trail access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Lodge at Suncadia Newly renovated hotel-style accommodations ranging from 450 sq ft Two Queens rooms to a 2,500 sq ft Presidential Penthouse, with suites and studios featuring full kitchens; booked nightly through Hyatt and directly, subject to resort fee, sales tax, and occupancy tax.
• The Inn at Suncadia 18 rooms and suites with mountain and golf course views, including Inn Two Doubles, Inn King Room, and 570 sq ft Inn Corner Suite with vaulted ceilings; booked nightly via Hyatt and direct channels.
• Trailhead Condos 1-2 bedroom condominium rentals in two buildings with full kitchens, washer/dryer, and living areas; nightly bookings with cleaning fees of $150 for 1 bedroom and $185 for 2 bedroom.
• Vacation Home Rentals Short-term rental of 2-7 bedroom vacation homes across 13+ neighborhoods including Cabins at the Farm (39 Scandinavian-influenced modern cabins), Rope Rider, Black Nugget, Talisman, River Ridge, Nelson Preserve, Legacy, Prospector, Prospector's Reach, Cascade Reach, and Suncadia Social; cleaning fees range from $200 (2BR) to $595 (7BR), with 50% deposit at booking and balance 30 days prior.
• Real Estate Sales Developer land sales of homesites and homes across multiple collections including Suncadia Social rowhomes and bungalows, Sundream Collection, Uplands 55+ active-adult Collection, Mountain Home Collection, Tumble Creek Club private community, and custom homebuilder connections; homes start from the low $1 millions, handled by a dedicated Developer Land Sales Team.
• Golf Operations Three golf courses—Rope Rider (championship), Prospector, and Tumble Creek Club (private, Tom Doak-designed)—plus Rope Rider Golf Park 3-hole short course, golf simulator, lessons, club fittings, pro shop, and tournament hosting.
• Glade Spring Spa & Wellness Full-service spa adjacent to Suncadia Social offering body treatments, facial treatments, massage, and nail services, with spa packages and seasonal specials available to resort guests.
• Food & Beverage Venues Multiple on-site dining options ranging from casual to upscale, including The Source Plates & Pours (Pacific Northwest cuisine), The Stovehouse, The Source Mercantile, Mulligan's, Suncadia Street Eats, and The River Bar.
• Suncadia Club and Tumble Creek Club Memberships Recurring club memberships granting access to resort amenities and exclusive privileges, including Tumble Creek Club's private Tom Doak-designed golf course.
• Suncadia Social Retail Village $18 million mixed-use retail village spanning 11 acres with curated retail, dining, and community spaces, anchored by Roslyn Grocery's second location, and including 42 residential bungalows and rowhomes as part of Suncadia's 25th anniversary $40 million investment initiative.
• Meetings, Weddings & Events Group event venue services including corporate meetings, team retreats, conferences, weddings, rehearsal dinners, and family reunions, supported by dedicated event spaces, Hyatt Menus and Experiences catering, and on-site accommodation for guests.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90-minute drive from Seattle metropolitan area
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• World of Hyatt / Hyatt Hotels CorporationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSuncadia operates as a Destination by Hyatt property, participating in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. Guests can earn and redeem Hyatt points, access Hyatt Member Rate, and book through Hyatt.com. This partnership provides global distribution and loyalty program integration.
• BabyQuipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBabyQuip provides baby gear rental services (Pack 'n Plays) for resort guests. Suncadia partners with BabyQuip to offer this amenity to families traveling with infants and young children.
• Roslyn GrocerycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRoslyn Grocery's second location anchors the new Suncadia Social retail village. This gourmet grocery concept brings food and convenience offerings to the Suncadia Social community.
• Glade Spring Spa & WellnesscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlade Spring Spa provides full-service spa and wellness services at Suncadia. Located adjacent to Suncadia Social, the spa offers treatments, wellness packages, and seasonal specials for resort guests.
• Swiftwater CellarsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiftwater Cellars is a winery located near the Rope Rider Golf Course. Neighboring vacation rental neighborhoods like Rope Rider and Black Nugget provide proximity to the winery.
• Tumble Creek ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTumble Creek Club is a private golf club at Suncadia with an exclusive Tom Doak-designed course. Suncadia Club membership provides access to Tumble Creek amenities.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Coeur d'Alene Resort: Idaho lake-and-mountain resort with full-service hotel, spa, golf, multiple dining outlets, and nearby residential real estate. Comparable four-season destination-resort offering targeting Pacific Northwest and Western U.S. visitors.
• Schweitzer Mountain Resort: Pacific Northwest mountain resort in Idaho offering ski operations, lodging, dining, and residential real estate. Comparable mixed-use mountain destination competing for the same Seattle/Spokane weekend drive market.
• Skamania Lodge: Columbia River Gorge resort in Washington offering full-service lodging, spa, golf, and event space. Targets a similar Pacific Northwest leisure and corporate event audience within a few hours of Seattle/Portland.
• The Resort at Paws Up: Montana luxury ranch resort offering high-end lodging, recreation, spa, and residential-style real estate on a large land base. Similar premium mountain/wilderness destination positioning.
• Sun Valley Resort: Iconic mountain resort in Idaho offering full-service lodging, golf, spa, dining, and residential real estate in a single destination. Closest analog to Suncadia in scale, mix, and destination-resort model.
• Black Butte Ranch: Central Oregon resort community with lodge and vacation-rental lodging, multiple golf courses, recreation, and significant residential real estate. Same integrated resort-plus-real-estate model serving Pacific Northwest residents.
• Salish Lodge & Spa: Washington-state luxury mountain resort affiliated with Snoqualmie Casino and Hyatt. Comparable Pacific Northwest resort experience with spa, dining, and event offerings, though without Suncadia's real estate vertical.

Broad incumbents

• Hyatt Regency Lake Washington: Hyatt-affiliated Pacific Northwest property offering full-service hotel, spa, and dining. Captures corporate and leisure demand near Seattle and illustrates the broader Hyatt portfolio positioning relative to the Destination by Hyatt Suncadia.
• Whistler Blackcomb: Largest North American ski resort with extensive lodging, golf, real estate, and dining. Larger-scale incumbent in the mountain-resort category competing for destination visitors from the same West Coast feeder markets.

Regional players

• Crystal Mountain Resort: Washington ski resort roughly 90 minutes from Seattle, the closest direct ski competitor for Suncadia's drive market. Provides ski-centric lodging and amenities that compete for winter weekend demand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCtgCTIPAzBq8FCR3hqNF1Jg
• Facebookfacebook.com/suncadiaresort
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/suncadia-resort
• Instagraminstagram.com/suncadia/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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