Developer behind multi-million pound Abersoch hotel rejects 'gone bust' claim
There were major delays between planning being secured nearly a decade ago and work getting underway. The scheme was later taken on by Providence Gate Group Holdings and work started in 2024.
It includes 42 hotel rooms and 18 apartments, with Bespoke Hotels brought in as operator. The scheme has divided opinions as it has started to take shape and was due to be completed in September.
But work on the project has slowed down in recent weeks - which has triggered speculation over the scheme. Today a person posted "gone bust" on a popular local Facebook page for Abersoch next to a picture of the half built hotel.
The post this afternoon by an anonymous user triggered over 100 responses. It has since been taken down.
North Wales Live contacted the developer. They refuted that there were any financial difficulties at all with the project.
Charles Openshaw, development director at Providence Gate, said there had been delays with commissioning the electrical substation, which in turn has had a knock on impact on the work phases.
He added that there had also been some design specification changes to the internal scheme. Mr Openshaw said they were on track for a soft opening in October and a full launch in January 2026.
He said: "There have been delays due to commissioning of items mainly the mains permanent power connection with the utility provider which has caused a delay in programme and works phasing. The next phase of major work is due to start on the internals, and external cladding will be re commencing imminently. In a couple of weeks people will see activity ramp up again."
He reiterated that this was a well funded development.
Until its demolition in 2016 the site was occupied by the Whitehouse Hotel, which closed its doors in 2004. Planning consent for a hotel and apartments was approved at the second attempt in 2015 following an online petition set up by supportive locals.
In early 2020 Providence Gate took on the site from Broomco Whitehouse Ltd with plans to start work that year. The pandemic intervened and more delays resulted as the developer needed updated permissions in the wake of the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire.
When finished, the hotel will have a 'destination restaurant' and bar with sea-view terraces, with function facilities, gym and a spa. The latter includes a swimming pool, treatment rooms and thermal suite.
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