HANOVER, Jamaica — Riu Negril resumed operations last weekend following the completion of a four-month renovation exercise at the property, located on the beachfront in Bloody Bay, Negril.

The 5-star hotel, which was opened in 2004, now boasts 600 fully refurbished rooms.

In addition to the renovated rooms and suites, the hotel now has 28 swim-up rooms for guests who want to enjoy a private pool during their holiday. The hotel’s new bright and simple interior features furniture with simple lines and a selection of natural and soft colours.

“Guests will be surprised by the brand-new lobby with a tropical and welcoming design, including vegetation and wood and stone elements that evoke the nature and warmth of Jamaica,” said the company’s media release.

Riu Negril now has a total of eight restaurants, three of which are new: the “American Country” themed restaurant, “Pepe’s food” and the “Tiki Taco” taco station for lovers of delicious Mexican cuisine. The hotel has also added two new spaces for events and conferences.

“As for entertainment, the hotel now has five refitted swimming pools: one for water activities, a quiet pool, one for general use, one especially for children and one with a new water bar, which brings the hotel’s total number of bars to six. What’s more, the hotel has installed three pickleball courts, where our active guests can enjoy this increasingly popular sport. Guests will also be able to have the time of their lives with the arrival of the RIU Party events,” a release from the hotel stated.

Every Thursday, as of December 19, guests of all ages at the Riu Negril and Riu Palace Tropical Bay will be able to enjoy the acclaimed Neon Party or White Party events in the hotel’s theatre.

RIU opened its first Jamaican hotel in 2001, Riu Palace Tropical Bay in Negril. This resort was followed by the Riu Negril and three more destinations: the tourism capital, Montego Bay with the Riu Montego Bay, Riu Palace Jamaica and Riu Reggae; Ocho Rios with the Riu Ocho Rios; and Falmouth with the Riu Palace Aquarelle.

RIU currently has a total of 4,274 rooms in its seven hotels in Jamaica, consolidating its position as one of the leading international chains in the country.