Where to Stay: New Hotels in Jamaica

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If one thing is certain about Jamaica, it’s that you can find a diverse selection of accommodations across the island that not only fulfil your needs but exceed expectations. Within the past two years, hoteliers have added to Jamaica’s esteemed collection of resorts as well as renovated and re-branded to provide guests with an even better holiday experience.

Royalton White Sands: Formerly Breezes Trelawny, Royalton White Sands is a recently opened hotel with 352 rooms, situated in the Montego Bay resort area. With your choice of a stunning ocean or luscious garden view, enjoy luxurious amenities including the Dreambed™ designed exclusively for Royalton Resorts, unlimited reservation-free luxury dining in first-class venues, 24-hour room service, and the unique ‘All-In Connectivity’ features including Free WiFi throughout the resort. With a full waterpark and an innovative kids’ club and teens lounge, The Royal White Sands is a family’s haven. Guests can relax at the resort’s spa equipped with a hydrotherapy circuit and comprehensive treatment menu, or take advantage of the beauty and fitness center. There is also a convention center available to host banquets, meetings, and events.

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RIU Palace Montego Bay: RIU Palace in Montego Bay became the fifth RIU property to be opened in Jamaica. The smallest of the RIU collection, the 238 all-inclusive guest rooms were exclusively opened to adults over 18 years old in December 2013. Guests can choose between junior suites, standard suites or jacuzzi suites, all of which feature 24-hour room service, full size bottle liquor dispenser, separate shower and hydromassage bath tubs, bathrobe and a 42’’ flat screen TV.There are five restaurants, three bars, two swimming pools including a fresh water pool with chill-out areas, a gym and wellness center, one conference room and free WIFI throughout the property as well. Guests can unwind in the whirlpool, sauna, or the ‘Renova Spa’ with different treatments and massages. RIU Palace also offers a wide range of leisure activities, such as, beach volleyball, tennis,water sports, horseback riding and golf.

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Azul Sensatori Negril: The first AZUL Sensatori Hotel in the English-speaking Caribbean is nestled on Jamaica’s world famous 7 Mile Beach in Negril. With 136 ocean view rooms, AZUL Sensatori Hotel caters for both families and couples who are seeking a relaxing vacation. There is an Adults-Only section with romantic honeymoon suites located on the right side of the main building with 4 luxurious suite categories to choose from.The property also features a separate area with accommodations specially designed for families including two story loft suites.There are four special cuisine restaurants, a gourmet corner, coffee shop and two general bars. Guests 18 years and over can also utilize three adult only lounges and bars. Non-motorized sports, a splash park and playhouse for children, fitness centre and several sporting activities are also available to guests.

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 Jewel Paradise Cove: The newly redesigned property Jewel Paradise Cove Hotel opened in Runaway Bay, St Ann in December 2013.With 225 rooms, the adult-only hotel offers guests the option of premier guest rooms, pool and ocean view, ocean front and junior suites that have been totally refurbished to provide guests with more luxurious accommodations. Guests can get pampered at the contemporary spa, dive into an array of water sports, play a game of tennis or golf or work up a sweat in the fitness centre. They can also indulge at one of the property’s 6 bars, 4 special cuisine restaurants, grill, pizzeria or at the café.

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