Three Delta Hotels by Marriott golf and country clubs in the UK have been acquired by Select Group, the Dubai-based real estate developer and hospitality company.
The clubs comprise Breadsall Priory in Derbyshire, St Pierre Country Club in Wales, and Tudor Park Country Club in Kent. All three properties were rebranded to Delta Hotels by Marriott in 2023.
The acquisition follows Select Group’s purchase of The Mere Golf Resort & Spa in Cheshire in 2022, and Old Thorns Hotel & Resort in Hampshire in May last year, bringing the group’s UK golf resort portfolio to five properties.
Israr Liaqat, chief executive of Select Group, said: “This acquisition reflects our conviction in the UK golf resort sector as a compelling long-term asset class. These are three properties with strong underlying fundamentals: established brands, quality locations, extensive grounds and loyal guest bases. We see clear opportunity to enhance their operational performance and elevate the guest experience through focused investment over the coming years.”
He added: “The UK continues to be an important market for Select Group, and we are committed to building a portfolio of hospitality assets that combine strong locations, enduring appeal and genuine potential for long-term value creation.”
Paul Thomas, vice president for development at Marriott International, said: “We are delighted to work with Select Group as new owners of these three UK Delta Hotels by Marriott distinctive country clubs and golf resorts. Select Group has built a strong international reputation for investing in high-quality hospitality assets, and we look forward to working together to strengthen the long-term success of Delta Breadsall Priory Country Club, Delta St. Pierre Country Club and Delta Tudor Park Country Club.”
Select Group intends to build on the existing strengths of the three properties through a considered programme of operational enhancement. There will be a focus on guest experience, leisure facilities, golf operations, events, wellness and long-term asset performance.