by Brian Major
Last updated: 4:20 PM ET, Wed February 11, 2026
Iconic Jamaican luxury resort Half Moon will officially re-open
its Eclipse at Half Moon wing on April 2. The resort’s reopening will mark a
significant milestone in Jamaica’s post-Hurricane Melissa recovery.
Located along a two-mile stretch of pristine coastline, Half
Moon is just ten minutes away from Sangster International Airport in Montego
Bay. Managed by Salamander Collection, it is a member of the Preferred Hotels
& Resorts Legend Collection. The property remains a cornerstone of Jamaica’s
tourism landscape.
“The reopening of Eclipse at Half Moon is a powerful signal
of confidence in Jamaica’s tourism sector and our national recovery, said
Edmund Bartlett, Jamaica's minister of Tourism. “As one of the Caribbean’s most
iconic resorts, Half Moon has long set the standard for excellence, innovation,
and authentic Jamaican hospitality”.
Bartlett continued: "The resort's return not only
restores hundreds of jobs but also strengthens our tourism value chain,
benefiting communities and the wider economy. I commend the Half Moon team for
their continued investment and unwavering commitment to Jamaica."
The luxurious Eclipse at Half Moon resort features 57
beachfront accommodations, an infinity-edge pool, swimming coves, and multiplebars and restaurants. To celebrate the reopening, which comes in time for
Easter, Half Moon is presenting a special “Welcome Back Home offer. The resort will
also reopen its newly reimagined villas, which offer six- and seven-bedroom
accommodations. Additional legacy accommodation options will reopen later this
year.
Half Moon temporarily closed following Hurricane Melissa’s
passage in October, allowing time not
only to thoughtfully restore and renovate, but to also place equal focus on the
well-being and recovery of more than 850 team members, many of whom were
directly affected by the storm.
“As we prepare to welcome back our team members and guests,
an emphasis is on the path of recovery we walk together and the renewal
opportunities that lie ahead,” said Guy Steuart III, chairman of Half Moon and
third-generation owner. “At Half Moon, care has always been at the centre of
what we do — care for our people, and care for our guests, many of whom have
returned to us time and time again over generations. Reopening would not have
been possible without the patience of our guests and the unwavering resilience
of our team. We are deeply grateful to both.”
The Welcome Back Home to Half Moon Offer provides four nights
accommodations for the price of three. The package also features daily
breakfast at the seaside restaurant, Hayward’s and complimentary dining throughout the
entire stay for children five and under. The offer is valid for stays through
December 19, 2026 with reservations made by December 14.
At Eclipse
at Half Moon, guests will enjoy the resort’s contemporary expression, where
open-air architecture, intuitive service, and a sense of ease define the
experience. Eclipse also features the resort’s vibrant reception area,
award-winning Lester’s Bar, and numerous gathering spaces tucked on the nexus
between the lush Palmyra Hills and the beautiful Caribbean Sea.
The Villas at Half Moon recently underwent a
multi-million-dollar reimagination. They feature a dedicated staff including a
personal cook, housekeeper and butler, and offer expansive indoor-outdoor
layouts, private pools, dining cabanas, and a renewed design sensibility
reflecting Half Moon’s heritage.
Signature dining and wellness experiences will return. The
top-ranked Delmare, North Pointe, Hayward’s and Spice, with its new beach
barbecue offering, will welcome guests once again, alongside the relaxed
rhythms of the Hammock Bar. Fern Tree, A Salamander Spa, will also reopen,
offering a serene retreat rooted in nature and restoration.
Highlighting Half Moon’s long-standing sporting tradition,
the resort’s Robert Trent Jones Sr.-designed golf course will also reopen for
play, along with the fitness centre, tennis courts, equestrian center,
watersports, swimming lagoon, and expansive outdoor spaces designed for both
activity and repose. Family-friendly experiences will resume with outdoor areas
creating space for discovery and imagination.
“As we reopen, we’re once again bringing together everything
guests cherish about Half Moon – from our beautiful location to our
contemporary resort experience and the warm and welcoming embrace from our
staff who have helped create generations of memories,” said General Manager
Shernette Crichton. “Our evolution will continue, but the spirit of care and
belonging that defines Half Moon will always remain.”
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