If you’ve been holding onto memories of your favorite Jamaican getaway, waiting for the perfect moment to return to the place where it all began, the countdown is officially on.
For many of us, Sandals Montego Bay, Royal Caribbean and South Coast aren’t just resorts—they are the backdrops to our best anniversaries, our most relaxed girl trips, and those quiet moments of "One Love" that stay with you long after the tan fades.
Following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa last fall, the decision was made to keep these three specific doors closed a bit longer. But as restoration efforts progressed, the brand realized they had a rare gift: the chance to stop simply repairing the past and start dreaming about an even better future.
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Executive Chairman Adam Stewartshared that having these properties fully closed provided a "blank canvas" that changed everything for the team. As he walked the quiet grounds and thought about the guests who have remained loyal for decades, it became clear that a simple restoration wouldn't be enough for a comeback of this scale.
“We shouldn’t simply restore what was there. We should dream bigger,” Stewart said. “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.”
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This means that when you step back onto the sand at Sandals South Coast on November 18, 2026, or arrive at the Montego Bay and Royal Caribbean resorts just in time for the holidays on December 18, 2026, the experience will feel both entirely new and comfortingly familiar.
At Sandals South Coast, which reopens November 18, 2026, the focus is on a deeper connection to its 500-acre nature reserve. The lobby is being completely opened up to the air, and the old pool tower is being removed to make way for a massive new "St. Vincent style" signature pool. If you’re a fan of a good slow-pour, you’ll be happy to see the addition of BLUM, the new Blue Mountain coffee concept, alongside four brand-new dining spots and a dedicated Rum Club for evening gatherings.
Just in time for the holidays, both Sandals Royal Caribbean and Sandals Montego Bay will return on December 18, 2026. At Royal Caribbean, the "arrival portal" is being leveled and rebuilt. It will feature a long, modern infinity-edge pool that stretches toward the sea—a direct nod to the architectural style of the newest 2.0 properties.
They are also moving away from the older garden-view blocks in favor of 100 more contemporary, airy suites and a communal dining spot called Suppa that focuses on shared Jamaican plates. Meanwhile, over at Montego Bay, the original flagship where it all began is getting a completely redesigned pool and the debut of Buccan—the open-hearth, wood-fired restaurant that became an instant favorite at the new St. Vincent property.
For those of us who have stayed at these three resorts a dozen times, the most important detail is that the "Stay at 1, Play at All" exchange between Montego Bay and Royal Caribbean is staying intact. You’ll be able to hop on the shuttle and experience the new Buccan at MoBay for dinner, then head back to the new Suppa at Royal Caribbean for a late-night drink—all while checking out the biggest physical transformation these properties have seen in 30 years.
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