The Tidewater Inn

What The Tidewater Inn does

The Tidewater Inn is a privately held full-service hospitality company headquartered in downtown Easton, Maryland, operating a 92-key historic resort property (86 rooms at the main inn plus 6 themed suites at the adjacent Tidewater House) alongside the Hunters' Tavern restaurant, the four-treatment-room Terrasse Spa, and multiple event venues including the 2,950 sq ft Gold Ballroom and the 2,278 sq ft Crystal Room. The company monetizes through overnight accommodations (quote-based with a Best Rate Guarantee program to incentivize direct booking), a full F&B operation spanning breakfast through dinner and Sunday brunch, spa services and a $125/month AVON Membership Program, and event rentals for weddings, corporate meetings, and private celebrations, with a dedicated wedding coordinator and Director of Sales driving group bookings. Technology is built on standard hospitality SaaS — SpaceCraft for the website/CMS, Toast Tab for online food ordering, and SpaTime for spa scheduling — with no proprietary platform or AI capabilities disclosed. The customer base is segmented across leisure couples, wedding parties, corporate groups, and local/regional visitors drawn from the Mid-Atlantic (DC, Baltimore, Wilmington, Philadelphia within a 2-hour drive), and the company has held WeddingWire Couples' Choice recognition three consecutive years (2022-2024). The business is owned by John Wilson and Coastal South, who acquired it in 2009 and have executed a 15-year renovation culminating in the 75th anniversary in 2024.

Name

The Tidewater Inn

Legal name

Tidewater Inn, LLC

Website

https://tidewaterinn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Tidewater Inn is a privately held, 75-year-old full-service hospitality company in Easton, Maryland, operating 92 guest rooms, Hunters' Tavern restaurant, Terrasse Spa, and event/wedding venues serving leisure, wedding, and corporate guests from the Mid-Atlantic region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Hotels & Resorts

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Luxury hotel lodging
• Wedding event venues
• Full-service spa
• Restaurant dining services
• Corporate meeting facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Easton

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. Hotel Accommodations: Overnight stays in 86 well-appointed guest rooms and suites at the Tidewater Inn and 6 uniquely designed rooms at Tidewater House. Revenue generated per room per night with varying rates based on room type, season, and package inclusions.
2. Food & Beverage - Hunters' Tavern: Full-service restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, Sunday Brunch, and happy hour specials. Features award-winning Eastern Shore-inspired American cuisine including signature snapping turtle soup. Online ordering for takeout via Toast Tab platform.
3. Spa Services - Terrasse Spa: Full-service luxury spa with four treatment rooms offering massage, facials, body treatments, and waxing services. Also includes AVON Membership Program at $125/month for 12 months with monthly services and discounts.
4. Event Venue Rentals: Wedding ceremonies and receptions, rehearsal dinners, corporate meetings, and private events. Multiple venues including Gold Ballroom (2950 sq ft), Crystal Room (2278 sq ft), Oxford Room (510 sq ft), Carriage House, and Tidewater House. Catering and full-service event planning included.
5. Hotel Packages & Specials: Curated packages including Culinary Escape (15% off + $100 F&B credit), Terrasse Spa Package (overnight + $100 spa credit), Discover Easton (overnight + $25 F&B credit), Suite Retreat (15% off suites), and seasonal Plein Air and Stay Longer packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Tidewater Inn operates a luxury bed & breakfast hotel with 86 guest rooms and suites in historic downtown Easton, Maryland. Its offerings include overnight accommodations at the main inn and the adjacent Tidewater House (six themed suites), on-site fine dining at Hunters' Tavern, full-service wellness at Terrasse Spa, and multiple event venues for weddings and corporate meetings, supported by a dedicated sales team and a Best Rate Guarantee for direct bookings.

Product overview

The Tidewater Inn is a luxury bed & breakfast hotel offering a unified hospitality experience centered around its main property with 86 renovated guest rooms and suites. The portfolio includes three primary sub-brands: Hunters' Tavern restaurant serving Eastern Shore-inspired cuisine, Terrasse Spa providing full-service wellness treatments, and Tidewater House—a historic Victorian mansion with six themed suites and intimate event venues. Additional offerings encompass diverse event spaces (ballrooms, boardrooms, gardens), wedding coordination services, meeting venues, and seasonal hotel packages including culinary experiences, spa retreats, and local exploration packages. The property also offers an AVON spa membership program for repeat guests.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Tidewater Inn (Hotel Accommodations)

Quantifiable outcome

• WeddingWire Couples' Choice Award recipient (2022, 2023, 2024)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and moderate.

• NaturopathicaminorOthersNatural skincare and wellness brand used for spa treatments at Terrasse Spa. Provides botanical-based massage and facial products.
• Waxing KaraminorOthersHoney-based skincare line used in Farm to Body treatment and body wraps at Terrasse Spa. Known for antioxidant-rich, moisturizing products.
• Cause + MedicminorOthersAll-natural CBD skincare line (100% THC free) used in CBD Hemp Health treatments and enhancements at Terrasse Spa. Products promoted for anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant benefits.
• The Studio SalonminorOthersRecommended salon partner located next door to Terrasse Spa for hair and makeup services. Contact: 410-822-4247, Instagram: thestudio_at_twi.
• Avalon TheatrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric theater adjacent to hotel featuring theater, symphony orchestras, national acts, and local talent. Multiple shows monthly create demand for hotel bookings and dining. Hotel promotes Avalon shows and offers combined packages.
• Discover Easton / Avalon FoundationmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal destination marketing organization and Summer Concert Series organizer. Hotel participates in town events and festivals. Website links to discovereaston.com for local attractions.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TheTidewaterInn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-tidewater-inn

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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