Dalata sells Maldron Hotel Wexford to Neville Park Hotel Group

Hotel operator is also in exclusive talks with a preferred bidder for the sale of the Clayton Hotel Whites Wexford

Dalata CEO, Dermot Crowley

Ireland's largest hotel operator Dalata has sold its Maldron Hotel in Wexford to the Neville Park Hotel Group for an undisclosed amount.

The transaction is expected to be completed by November 5, with the group also in exclusive talks with a preferred bidder for the sale of the Clayton Hotel Whites Wexford, however, Dalata said there was no certainty on when that transaction will be completed, with further details to be announced in due course. 

Owned by Colm Neville, the Neville Park Hotel Group own two properties in Wexford, the Riverside Park Hotel, Crown Quarter and the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise.

Dalata said it remains committed to the Irish market and its portfolio where it is the leading hotel operator through its Clayton and Maldron brands.

“I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of Dalata to sincerely thank the team at Maldron Hotel Wexford, who have been an important part of the Group’s journey," said Dermot Crowley.

"This is an excellent, well-run hotel, with a strong team in place, and I have no doubt it will continue to perform strongly as part of The Neville Park Hotel Group. Our immediate priority, is to continue engaging with our employees as we assist them with the transition."

Colm Neville, Owner of The Neville Park Hotel Group commented:"I am extremely happy to have been able to purchase such an esteemed property in my home county of Wexford. 

The potential the Maldron Hotel has is immense, and I am very excited to add it to our portfolio. "We hope to continue their long-standing service and see great potential to grow the bar and restaurant business within the local market."