Sandals Resorts International has invested some $200 million to redevelop three of its Jamaica resorts following closures caused by hurricane-related damage last fall.
The three affected resorts include Sandals Montego Bay, Sandals Royal Caribbean and Sandals South Coast. The company’s restoration efforts ultimately evolved into a broader redevelopment strategy aligned with its “Sandals 2.0” initiative. Sandals South Coast is scheduled to reopen Nov. 18, while Sandals Royal Caribbean and Sandals Montego Bay are slated to reopen Dec. 18, 2026.
“The opportunity to completely reimagine three resorts at this scale—with full focus and without compromising the guest experience—is extraordinarily rare,” Adam Stewart, executive chairman of Sandals Resorts International, said in a statement. “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.”
The redevelopment plans include redesigned arrival experiences, new accommodation categories, updated pools and expanded social spaces, as well as additional dining and bar concepts. The upgrades are intended to modernize the resorts while maintaining their distinct Jamaican identity.
After Hurricane Melissa impacted operations, the company reopened five of its eight Jamaica properties in December. Other Jamaica properties within the Sandals portfolio—including Sandals Royal Plantation, Sandals Ochi, Sandals Dunn’s River, Sandals Negril and Beaches Negril—remain open.