Sandals dreaming big with massive investment in three Jamaican resorts

Sandals Resorts International (SRI) will be investing US$200 million to reimagine three of its iconic Jamaican resorts: Sandals Montego Bay, Sandals Royal Caribbean, and Sandals South Coast.

Following Hurricane Melissa last fall, Sandals Resorts International reopened five of its eight Jamaica properties in December 2025 with Sandals Montego Bay, Sandals Royal Caribbean, and Sandals South Coast remaining closed for assessment.

As restoration efforts have advanced on the three resorts, the company has identified an opportunity to undertake a more comprehensive transformation aligned with its Sandals 2.0 vision. As a result, Sandals South Coast will reopen on November 18, 2026, followed by both Sandals Royal Caribbean and Sandals Montego Bay on Dec. 18, 2026.

Adam Stewart, Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International, observed that: “The opportunity to completely reimagine three resorts at this scale, with full focus and without compromising the guest experience, is extraordinarily rare.”

Stewart continued: “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.”

And he said: “We should dream bigger. 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.”

This reimagining will unfold across many aspects of the guest experience, from striking new arrival moments overlooking the Caribbean Sea to new accommodation categories, redesigned pools, and refreshed lounge and social spaces — all while preserving the sense of place and unmistakable spirit guests have come to know and love about these iconic properties. Culinary offerings will also expand with the introduction of new dining concepts and bar experiences across each resort.

SRI further emphasized that all other resorts in Jamaica continue to operate and welcome guests, including Sandals Royal Plantation, Sandals Ochi, Sandals Dunn’s River, Sandals Negril, and Beaches Negril, ensuring guests can continue to experience the beauty of Jamaica while this exciting new chapter unfolds.

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Rendering of the new signature pool at Sandals Montego Bay, featuring seamless beach connectivity, and new oceanfront, swim up suites along the shoreline.

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Rendering of the new linear pool at Sandals Royal Caribbean, designed to draw the eye directly towards the ocean.

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Aerial rendering of the main pool at Sandals South Coast, where lush palms and meandering walkways frame a serene poolside retreat.