Playa Hotels Set to Open Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall and Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall in Montego Bay, Jamaica
Completing $80M Expansion, Renovation and Rebranding of Former Ritz-Carlton
Montego Bay, Jamaica - October 24, 2014 - Playa Hotels & Resorts B.V. ("Playa"), a leading owner, operator and developer of all inclusive resorts in prime beachfront locations, is proud to announce the upcoming opening of Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall, an adult-only all inclusive experience, and Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall, an all inclusive experience for all guests, in Montego Bay, marking the arrival of Jamaica's first Hyatt branded all inclusive resorts. The two new all inclusive hotels, which are expected to open November 23, 2014, at the former site of The Ritz-Carlton, are the culmination of an approximate $80 million expansion, renovation and repositioning that is intended to reinvent this storied destination in a way that brings effortless indulgence to the all inclusive vacation experience.
ABOUT HYATT ZILARA ROSE HALL AND HYATT ZIVA ROSE HALL
Spanning 1,200 feet of private, pristine coastline on the turquoise Caribbean, Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall and Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall will share the same resort grounds and will combine to form an unparalleled, all inclusive resort experience with 621 luxury suites that will afford ocean, pool and dramatic resort views. This re-imagined property is poised to be the gem of the Caribbean, by uniquely offering the seclusion of a beachfront hideaway with two separate beaches and a lush, green mountain backdrop, as well as a remarkable assortment of upscale amenities and personalized service.
Luxury services will begin upon touchdown at Montego Bay's Sangster International Airport, where guests will receive personal attention at a private arrivals lounge before being greeted by an exclusive complimentary transfer service that whisks them to Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall and Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall. Once on site, guests will enjoy unique resort features, such as several dramatic cascading pools, 24-hour suite service, breathtaking artful landscapes with cozy fire pits, a full-service spa and wellness center, enhanced luggage and beach butler service, and activities and entertainment, as well as nearly 50,000 square feet of interior and exterior meeting and special event space.
With an international culinary team led by renowned Executive Chef, Maximo Garcia Lopez, the resorts 18 restaurants, bars and lounges will meld the fresh flavors of the Caribbean into an unmatched dining experience. From the casual local favorites of Jamaican Jerk to an authentic Churrasco Brazilian Steak House, to a Moroccan style Fez Roof Top Lounge, guests will enjoy an explosion of tastes, cultures and fine dining all complemented with an excellent wine and spirit collection served by creative mixologists.
Celebrating Rose Hall's history as a world class golf destination, guests of Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall and Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall may enjoy a complimentary round of golf at their choice of the legendary White Witch or the renowned Cinnamon Hill golf courses. Only 10 minutes from Sangster International Airport, the resort will be perfectly positioned for romantic getaways, weddings, family vacations, and specialty meetings and incentives.
Sophisticated and stylish, Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall will be an indulgent escape focusing exclusively on adults. Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall will feature separate gourmet dining and lounges offering premium branded beverages. Concealed along the western edge of the estate, this exclusive adult oasis will boast 234 elegantly appointed guest suites, including 30 romantic swim-up suites, which will immediately transport vacationers to a serene environment rich with neutral tones, energized by subtle splashes of deep blues. Guests of Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall can enjoy adult-oriented amenities including, four chic and contemporary private pools, a pool bar and restaurant surrounded by chaise lounges and Bali Beds, in addition to an unrivaled, private beach.
Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall will cater to guests of all ages and is a paradise of rest, relaxation and recreation. The hotel's 387 plush suites, including 28 newly created premium swim-up suites, will boast oversized terraces with picturesque garden and ocean views. Sun seekers will be able to slip into any one of eight extraordinary pools, featuring five swim-up pools and three whirlpools, relax in luxurious lounge seating or linger poolside at a the swim-up bar with personalized service provided by the pool butler. From gourmet gastronomy to thrilling sports by land and sea, as well as an innovative children's program, Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall will be an experience every member of the family will enjoy.
For more information or to book an all inclusive vacation experience at Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall and Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall, contact your preferred travel professional or visit www.allinclusive.hyatt.com or call 800.233.1234.
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About Playa Hotels & Resorts
Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall and Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall are owned by Playa Hotels & Resorts, B.V. and managed by Playa Resorts Management, the operational management component of Playa Hotels & Resorts. Playa's portfolio consists of a collection of 14 premier hotels comprising 6,175-rooms that are located in prime beach locations in Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica. Playa owns and manages Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos, Hyatt Zilara Cancun, Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara in Rose Hall Jamaica, Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta and Hyatt Ziva Cancun. The company also owns and operates 3 resorts under Playa's brands, The ROYAL and Gran, as well as 5 resorts in Mexico and the Dominican Republic that are managed by a third party. Under an agreement with an affiliate of Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H), Playa will pursue the acquisition or development of new all inclusive resort opportunities under two new Hyatt all inclusive brands-Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara. Playa will also have certain rights to operate Hyatt-branded all inclusive resorts in five Latin American and Caribbean countries. For more information visit: www.playaresorts.com.
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