MONTEGO BAY — Bahia Principe Hotels has announced reopening and renovation plans for two of its Jamaica properties.

Upgrades in the wake of the Oct. 2025 hit from Hurricane Melissa span dining, public spaces, and guest facilities, says the hotel company.

Bahia Principe Luxury Runaway Bay will reopen April 1.

During the hotel’s closure, several renovations have taken place …

• Extension of the lobby terrace, as well as improvements and redecoration of the lobby bar.
• Completely refurbished restaurants: Main buffet Jazmín; Picasso restaurant (Mediterranean cuisine) and Thali restaurant (Indian cuisine).

Rendering of the upgraded Jazmin main buffet restaurant

Meanwhile the Bahia Principe Grand Jamaica is undergoing a comprehensive refurbishment and will reopen its doors on Dec. 1, offering updated facilities and enhanced experience for guests.

Rendering of the upgraded Thali restaurant

“We will provide further details about this renovation in due course,” says Bahia.

Lead image caption: Rendering of the upgraded Picasso restaurant at Bahia Principe Luxury Runaway