A legendary au naturel resort returns
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon
CJ Travel Editor
Grand Lido is back!
Blue Diamond Resorts announced today that the clothing-optional hotel brand first conceived in the 1990s in Negril, Jamaica, will be revived in that same spot with the opening of Grand Lido Negril, a boutique hotel scheduled to open in February 2017. Billed as a luxury au naturel resort, the 26-suite property will feature butler service and full access to neighboring Royalton Negril and the adults-only Hideaway at Royalton Negril, both of which debut in 2017.
“We’re delighted to offer a top-of-the-line luxurious clothing-optional vacation experience for adults,” said Jordi Pelfort, Blue Diamond Resorts’ Managing Director. “We’re confident that fans of this legendary naturist beach brand will be impressed with the modern and stylish resort experience we’ve created.”
In addition to butler service, all 26 suites will come with 24-hour room service; a mini-bar replenished daily; free high-speed resort-wide Wi-Fi; in-room Bluetooth speakers and USB recharge stations; and complimentary calls to North America and most of Europe. Guests will also have exclusive use of a secluded au naturel pool and the Reggae Bar & Grill.
“Guests who love au naturel vacation experiences don’t have to forego their preference for an elegant first-class resort,” said Enrico Pezzoli, General Manager, Jamaica. “It’s a new offering for us in Jamaica, a unique experience fusing luxury accommodations and lavish amenities.”
Blue Diamond Resorts operates 33 hotels with more than 13,500 rooms in seven countries under the Royalton, CHIC by Royalton, Hideaway at Royalton and Memories Resorts brands.