Half Moon Previews $75 Million Transformation

Half Moon, a popular luxury resort in Jamaica, is investing $75 million in massive upgrades in celebration of its upcoming 65th anniversary. The project is expected to be completed by November 2018.

“Since opening our doors in 1954, Half Moon has been known for its warm Jamaican hospitality infused with superlative comfort and luxury, and now it is time for our legacy to be reborn,” said Guy Steuart III, chairman of Half Moon, in a written release. “It’s time to build anew and to continue to express ourselves in ways that are elegant in the 21st century.”

The facility has been renovated and relocated to be completely out of sight with new backroad service routes covering the 400 acres of property, avoiding all interference with guest activities. 

When the fully-completed project debuts in November, new additions will include an elegant entry and The Great House, 57 accommodations, an expanded beachfront with a natural swimming cove, adults-only swimming pool, two restaurants, a market cafe, a vegan cafe located at the Fern Tree Spa and three bars.

“The resort is evolving so that the best of Half Moon will remain, and this constant evolution is the key to a luxury hospitality experience,” said Sandro Fabris, general manager at Half Moon. “Half Moon’s new additions along with its architecture, landscape and design will reward a sense of discovery that elevates the resort experience and enables guests to rediscover our intimate paradise and singular hospitality.”

The new resort arrival path will be relocated from the west end to the middle of the property to enhance symmetry. Upon arrival, guests will enter The Great House, the new resort lobby and concierge, which unlike the existing lobby, offers guest accommodations.

The Great House will additionally feature a signature Lester’s Bar—built around a vibrant mural from renowned artist Michael Lester—and Marketplace & Cafe, offering takeaway snacks, pastries and beverages as well as local crafts. New pathways will be added to connect and enhance pedestrian access throughout the property, such as walkways from the focal point of The Great House to Fern Tree Spa, which will feature a new entry and new accommodations.

The 57 new guest rooms and suites include Prestige Ocean rooms, Estate Ocean rooms, Estate Ocean suites and a Great House Ocean Suite.

Half Moon will debut two new dining venues, both offering a unique gastronomic experience. A new three-meal restaurant will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and features intimate dining areas all within one spacious setting. 

Lester’s Bar will join a new Pool Bar, which features design accents such as driftwood-inspired architecture and locally-sourced, theatrical hanging lanterns that resemble fishing baskets. Half Moon will additionally introduce a beachside bar and grill with traditional Jamaican cuisine venue on Sunset Beach and offering open-air and scenic outdoor seating.

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