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Jamaica Has a New Adults-Only Riu Resort

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - December 9, 2020

Riu Hotels and Resorts has debuted its newest adults-only resort in Jamaica, the product of a complete transformation of the Riu Montego Bay resort. 

The new adults-only Riu Montego Bay officially opened its doors this week, set on the beach in Montego Bay alongside the Riu Reggae and Riu Palace Jamaica resorts. 

The new-look, 800-room, all-inclusive property has a completely redesigned pool system, along with a new Splash Water World park on site. 

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In total, the property now has five pools, one of which comes with its own swim-up bar. 

The property has also launched da new wellness center, with spa treatments on offer and a new fitness facilities. 

The new-look Riu Montego Bay has five eateries, including the new “Kulinarium” international restaurant, along with a new casual poolside grill called Pepe’s Food. 

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One of the five pools at the resort.

It’s the latest effort in what has been a years-long push by Riu to transform its resorts in the wider Caribbean-Mexico region. 

Jamaica is currently open for tourism; you can find more on the country’s health protocols for entry here

For more, visit Riu Montego Bay

— CJ

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