When Hurricane
Melissa tore through Jamaica
in late October 2025 as a catastrophic Category 5 storm—the strongest ever to
hit the island nation—the damage was cataclysmic. Entire communities were leveled,
infrastructure was severely impacted and the island’s vital tourism sector came
to a standstill. In the months since, however, Jamaica has accomplished one of
the Caribbean’s
most inspiring tourism recoveries—one that’s been characterized by a robust
vision, astonishing resilience and steady progress.
Today, the message
from Jamaica’s tourism leaders, hotel partners and major tour operators is
consistent. The island is open to visitors, airlift has fully resumed, and
resorts are restoring operations, although some are progressing more quickly
than others. From Montego Bay and Negril to Ocho Rios and beyond, room
inventory continues to rebound, with major brands like Sandals,
Hyatt,
Princess
and more having already reopened various properties and preparing to welcome
guests back to others throughout 2026.
For travel
advisors and travelers who are planning trips to this ever-popular destination,
staying on top of which properties are already fully functional and which are
still undergoing repairs or upgrades is essential. Below is a current snapshot
of key Jamaica hotels and resorts that have reopened or announced reopening
timelines following Hurricane Melissa.
Sandals Dunn's River Aerial view (Photo Credit: Sandals)
Sandals
Sandals Dunn’s
River – Open (12/6/25)
Sandals Royal
Plantation – Open (12/6/25)
Sandals Ochi – Open (12/6/25)
Sandals Negril – Open (12/6/25)
Beaches Negril – Open (12/6/25)
Sandals Montego
Bay – Opening 5/30/26
Sandals Royal
Caribbean – Opening 5/30/26
Sandals South
Coast – Opening 5/30/26
PHOTO: Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort & Spa. (photo via Playa Hotels & Resorts)
Hyatt Inclusive
Collection
Breathless Montego
Bay – Opening 11/01/26
Dreams Rose Hall –
Opening 11/01/26
Hyatt Zilara
Jamaica – Opening 11/01/26
Hyatt Ziva Jamaica
– Opening 11/01/26
Jewel Grande
Montego Bay – Opening 11/01/26
Secrets St. James
Montego Bay – Opening 11/01/26
Secrets Wild
Orchid Montego Bay – Opening 11/01/26
Zoetry Montego Bay
Jamaica – Opening 3/01/26
Princess Grand Jamaica. (Photo Credit: Princess Hotels & Resorts)
Princess
Resorts
Princess Senses
The Mangrove – Opening 2/01/26
Princess Grand
Jamaica – Opening 3/01/26
Riu Montego Bay. (photo via RIU Hotels & Resorts) (Photo Credit: RIU Hotels and Resorts)
RIU Hotels
& Resorts
Hotel Riu Negril –
Open (1/07/26)
Riu Montego Bay
Adults Only – Open
Riu Ocho Rios - Open
Riu Palace
Aquarelle Trelawny – Open (12/15/25)
Riu Palace Jamaica
Adults Only – Open
Riu Palace
Tropical Bay – Open (12/04/25)
Riu Reggae Adults
Only – Open (12/10/25)
JOIA Rose Hall by Iberostar in Jamaica (Photo Credit: Iberostar/Sunwing Vacations)
Iberostar
Hotels & Resorts
Iberostar
Selection Rose Hall Suites - Open
Iberostar Waves
Rose Hall Beach – Open (11/18/25)
JOIA Rose Hall by
Iberostar – Open
Aerial view of the Bahia Principe Luxury Runaway Bay. (photo via Bahia Principe) (Photo Credit: (photo via Bahia Principe))
Bahia Principe
Hotels & Resorts
Bahia Principe
Grand Jamaica – Opening 12/01/26
Bahia Principe
Luxury Runaway Bay – Opening 4/01/26
Royalton Hideaway Blue Waters, An Autograph Collection adults-only property in Montego Bay, Jamaica. (Photo Credit: Blue Diamond Resorts)
Royalton Hotels
& Resorts
Royalton Blue
Waters Montego Bay, An Autograph Collection – Opening 9/15/26
Royalton Hideaway
Blue Waters, An Autograph Collection - Adults Only – Opening 9/15/26
Royalton Hideaway
Negril, An Autograph Collection - Adults Only – Opening 8/25/26
Royalton Negril,
An Autograph Collection Resort – Opening 8/25/26
Couples Sans Souci. (photo courtesy Couples Resorts)
Couples
Resorts
Couples Negril – Opening
12/01/25
Couples Sans Souci
– Opening 12/01/25
Couples Swept Away – Opening 12/01/25
Couples Tower Isle
– Opening 12/01/25
Azul Beach Resort, Negril. (Photo via Karisma Hotels & Resorts)
Karisma Resorts
Azul Beach Resort
Negril – Opening 12/01/25
PHOTO: Eclipse at Half Moon. (photo via Half Moon)
Half Moon
Eclipse
at Half Moon – Opening
4/2/26
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