Sandals Announces US$200 Million Reimagination of Three Jamaica Resorts
Sandals Resorts International says it will invest US$200 million to reimagine Sandals Montego Bay, Sandals Royal Caribbean and Sandals South Coast, with phased reopenings now targeted for late 2026.
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Sandals Resorts International has announced a US$200 million investment to reimagine three of its Jamaica properties: Sandals Montego Bay, Sandals Royal Caribbean, and Sandals South Coast. The project is being positioned as a wider reset of the guest experience rather than a limited restoration exercise.
The development follows the extended closure of the three resorts after Hurricane Melissa last year. Earlier reopening expectations have now given way to a broader design and operations rethink that includes public spaces, arrival areas, dining concepts, pools, and accommodation categories.
Updated reopening dates
Under the updated schedule, Sandals South Coast is expected to reopen on November 18, 2026, while Sandals Montego Bay and Sandals Royal Caribbean are both currently set to reopen on December 18, 2026. Those revised dates push all three returns toward the end of the year and will likely influence winter-season comparisons for Jamaica resort stays.
Why it matters for Jamaica travel
These three resorts sit in important tourism zones. Sandals Montego Bay and Sandals Royal Caribbean are closely linked to the Montego Bay airport corridor, while Sandals South Coast serves a different part of the island’s resort geography. Because of that, the story matters beyond one brand’s guest base alone.
The revised schedule touches room supply, airport activity, local employment, ground transport, and the wider visitor economy. For travelers, it also adds one more factor when comparing where and when to stay in Jamaica later in 2026.
