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Key facts
Counted staff
14
self-reported band not used
Founded
2001
25 years
Legal entities
None matched
Office countries
1
1 address
Funding rounds
None on record
Company type
Partnership
self-reported
Description
The Dean Group of Hotels is a family owned and operated group of five hotels, having purchased the London Tavern in Jan 2001, the Walkers Arms Hotel July 2002, the Largs Pier Hotel Nov 2004, the Mac’s Hotel in May 2010 and Peninsula Hotel Motel in 2020.
Director Timothy Dean has more than 23 years’ experience in the South Australian hotel industry, having previously owned a number of large hotels and accommodation venues across Adelaide. Director and Group General Manager Peter Johnson, who has been with the Dean Group for 20 years, comes from a hotel industry background of some 30+ years. Peter manages the day-to-day operations of the business and has vast experience having worked in and ultimately managed some of Adelaide’s finest pubs and restaurants.
Over 200+ staff are employed by the Dean Group and management pride themselves that all senior management and departmental heads have been employed for many years. We attribute this to being an employer of choice from within the industry, by paying above award wages and offering superior benefits to continually attract and retain the best in the business ensuring the Dean Group experience is enjoyable for all.
The company has received several Australia Hotels Association awards over the years. Some include:
Peninsula Hotel
- Best Bar Presentation & Experience Metro Australia 2022
- Best Bar Presentation & Experience Metro SA 2022
- Best Marketed & Promotion in SA 2021
Largs Pier Hotel
- Best Mid-Range Accommodation in Australia 2018 & 2009
- Best Mid-Range Accommodation in SA in 2018, 2014 & 2010
Macs Hotel
- Best Regional Bar Presentation in SA 2020 & 2013
- Best Regional Redeveloped in SA 2013
- Best Regional Gaming Room in SA 2013 & 2012
Walkers Arms Hotel
- Best Marketed Hotel in SA 2012
- Best Environmental Practice in Australia & SA 2011
- Best Outdoor Facility in Australia & SA in 2011
- Best Overall Hotel in SA 2011
- Best Redeveloped Hotel in SA 2011
- Best Mid-range Accommodation in SA 2011
Specialties
- marketing strategy
- bar
- craft beer
- cocktails
- hospitality
- food & beverage
- live music
- accommodation
- entertainment
All 16 specialties
- Food & Beverage
- Functions & Events
- Accommodation
- Live Music
- Bar
- Cocktails
- Craft Beer
- Hospitality
- Hallmark Events
- Hotel Operations
- Marketing Strategy
- Entertainment
- Redevelopment
- Launches
- Outdoor Dining
- Staff Management & Development
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Show as table · Offices in 1 country
| Countries | 1 |
|---|---|
| Primary country | AU |
All codes: AU
Addresses
- AU36 N East Rd; Walkerville, South Australia 5081Primary
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People & contacts
4 employee profiles on record · names withheld.
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FAQ
How many people work at Dean Group of Hotels?
The record holds 14 counted staff profiles at January 2026. Its self-reported band sits above that count and is not published as a headcount.
Where does Dean Group of Hotels have offices?
One address on record, Australia only. Primary: 36 N East Rd, Walkerville, South Australia 5081.
Has Dean Group of Hotels raised funding?
None linked to this brand.
What does Dean Group of Hotels list as its specialties?
16 tags on the brand's own list, among them marketing strategy, bar and craft beer.
Which companies are listed alongside Dean Group of Hotels?
15 profiles list Dean Group of Hotels as a peer — 96th percentile in Hospitality. It lists ten peers of its own. O'Hara Group Hotel Management and Consulting and Matthews Hospitality Group list it back.