Sandals Announces Reopening of Three Jamaica Properties
by Marsha Mowers
Rendering of the new signature pool at Sandals Montego Bay.
Sandals has announced three of its Jamaica properties will re-open later this year following a $200M USD renovation in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.
Sandals South Coast will reopen on November 18, 2026, with Sandals Royal Caribbean and Sandals Montego Bay both set to reopen December 18, 2026. Following Hurricane Melissa last fall, Sandals Resorts International reopened five of its eight Jamaica properties in December 2025 with the three remaining closed for assessment.
“The opportunity to completely reimagine three resorts at this scale, with full focus and without compromising the guest experience, is extraordinarily rare.” stated Adam Stewart, Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International. “With our doors closed, we were given something we almost never have in hospitality, a true blank canvas and having that clarity changed everything. We spent time walking the properties, speaking with our team and thinking about our guests. At a pivotal moment, it became clear: we shouldn’t simply restore what was there. We should dream bigger. When we welcome our guests back, they’ll see the transformation and they’ll feel exactly why we chose to use this moment to create something worthy of their loyalty.”
This “reimagining” will involve new arrival views overlooking the Caribbean Sea, new accommodation categories, redesigned pools, and refreshed lounge and social spaces. Culinary offerings will also expand with the introduction of new dining concepts and bar experiences across each resort.
