For decades, it is been one particular of the most beloved — and one of a kind — places to stay in Jamaica: Geejam, the Port Antonio signature which is equal areas boutique resort and audio and cultural hub, a sought-following lodge and recording studio tucked where by the rainforest satisfies the seashore.
And now what’s almost unquestionably the coolest hotel in Jamaica is back — and greater.
The lodge just reopened just after a home-vast growth and enhance, headlined by the addition of 12 new “Rumba Rooms,” all created by award-winning architects Atelier Vidal.
Every single space is named right after a Jamaican tunes legend, from Augustus Pablo to the famous Jolly Boys, the latter the famous Mento band that is extended referred to as Geejam dwelling.
The growth also bundled a revamp for Geejam’s open-air Bushbar, which has added a new location phase for stay audio events and the popular guest who frequently regular the property’s Geejam Studios.
Bushbar’s acquired a new menu, way too, with “local classics and flavors wit ha contemporary twist.”
That is together with a new Beach front Bar and Grill termed “Bentley’s Yaad,” established on Geejam’s personal seashore.
And then there’s the centerpiece: a sparkling new infinity pool that is “perched in the rainforest overlooking the Caribbean Sea,” according to the house.
The end result of the undertaking will be the relaunch of the new Geejam Studios, which is in the midst of its initial comprehensive renovation given that opening back in 1998 the new Geejam Studios will reopen later this yr, the house said.
“It’s been 30 several years considering the fact that buying a compact getaway villa in what I consider to be the most attractive region in the entire world, Portland, Jamaica,” claims GeeJam co-owner Jon Baker. “I never ever imagined in that time, proudly owning this house that would finally become Geejam in 2008, would be the catalyst for our mission to inspire the Port Antonio renaissance.”
Jamaica has been open for tourism due to the fact previous summertime. You can obtain more on how to go to listed here.
For far more, visit GeeJam.
— CJ
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