The Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links has been acquired by a Canadian hotel chain.
This will be the Sandman Hotel Group’s first property in Ireland in addition to the three existing ones in the UK.
The 134-room seaside hotel was the former home of the famous Jameson Family, founders of Jameson Irish Whiskey.
The luxury hotel boasts of gorgeous stretches of uninterrupted coastline of the Velvet Strand along with Bernhard Langer-designed championship links golf course, restaurants, meeting and banquet space, and an award-winning spa and fitness centre.
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The Sandman Hotel Group is owned by Northland Properties Limited.
Mitch Gaglardi, managing director, Northland Properties UK Limited, said: “We are thrilled to be expanding into Ireland. It’s such a stunning part of the world and this property is incredibly special.
“We have great respect for the existing team and the long-history of the hotel – combined with our own 50 plus years of experience, we see a winning formula.
“We’re passionate about guest experience and the goal of making each and every stay memorable. We’re absolutely thrilled about our future in Dublin as a fresh adventure begins on the Emerald Isle.”
