Princess Hotels & Resorts officially opened the doors of its two newest luxury all-inclusive properties, Princess Senses The Mangrove and Princess Grand Jamaica, on Friday (November 1), over a month before the winter tourist season begins.

Both properties, located in Green Island, Hanover, marked the first openings in Jamaica by the Spain-based hotel and resort chain.

The resorts are 34 miles from the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, offering guests an enjoyable, scenic drive through the island and a unique perspective of what Jamaica has to offer. Along with “ocean-front views” of the tranquil Caribbean Sea, guests of the resorts can experience state-of-the-art culturally accurate restaurants, luxurious spa treatments and endless activities to keep themselves entertained.

“As we celebrate this grand opening, we look forward to establishing Princess Hotels and Resorts Jamaica as a premier destination in the Caribbean,” said Marc Pelfort, regional director of sales and marketing at Jamaica Princess Hotels & Resorts.

In addition to the two resorts, Princess Hotels & Resorts is building staff facilities that will accommodate up to 450 team members. Once occupancy levels are around 1,600 employees, Princess Hotels & Resorts foresee one-third to live on the property, creating a great incentive programme to motivate and retain staffers.

“Our team is the heart of Princess Hotels and Resorts Jamaica, and we are proud to employ local talent who bring their unique perspectives and warmth to our service. We are not just building a resort; we are cultivating a culture of luxury and personalised service that elevates every guest experience to new heights,” he added.

Both resorts cater to different guest experiences.

For guests looking for an intimate respite, Princess Senses The Mangrove is an adult-only, all-inclusive resort, with 401 ocean suites and 14 spectacular overwater villas with partial glass floors and infinity pools. Each villa is adorned with thoughtfully crafted details, finished balconies and terraces with swim-out pool options.

Pleasure Suites are available to adults who want a more intimate experience with a private ambience. The Platinum Club suites offer exclusive Platinum Club areas, upgraded amenities and butler service. The experience is completed with 14 restaurants, 15 bars and a rejuvenating spa.

For an all-inclusive, family-friendly experience, the Princess Grand Jamaica resort offers an aquatic park, kids club, teens centre, nanny service and robust activities like tennis and water sports to keep everyone fully entertained. Families can choose to stay in 590 spacious ocean-view suites or, depending on size, enjoy the Family and Master suites.

Platinum suites are also available for upgraded amenities and a butler service. Families can make lasting memories with access to three pools with thrilling water slides, eight bars, and nine restaurants serving local and international cuisine, including Mexican, Italian, Jamaican and Asian delights.

“Jamaica is the perfect place for Princess Hotels & Resorts to expand its offerings. Not only are the resorts beautiful, but they are built with intentional infrastructure to be as sustainable as possible. We have committed to local environmentalists to preserve the precious mangroves that are resorts are built around and will provide educational programs for children about how the mangroves function,” General Manager, Enrico Pezzoli said.

“Additionally, we are completely self-sufficient with electricity, natural gas and water that we produce through wells, which provides a more consistent quality and ability to self-sustain in case of bad storms.”

In celebration of the hotel’s opening, Princess Senses The Mangrove and Princess Grand Jamaica have announced an exclusive promotional offer of 50 per cent off bookings, accompanied by complimentary roundtrip airport transfers, with a minimum stay of three nights.