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Rose Hall (Little River, St. James), Jamaica
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Sandals Montego Bay
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Adults only 18+Opening soon
Status: Closed since Hurricane Melissa in October 2025 for a full rebuild; the official page says it reopens December 18, 2026.
The short version
A full rebuild has kept Sandals Montego Bay closed since Hurricane Melissa in October 2025, and the official page now gives December 18, 2026 for its return, with bookings open. Expect a redesigned pool and new dining, including a restaurant called Buccan. The page lists nine restaurants, six bars, seven pools and three whirlpools, with water skiing and wakeboarding included. It's adults-only, on the beach and about 10 minutes from the airport.
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Good to know
- The official page gives December 18, 2026 as the reopening date and says bookings are open now.
- The reopened resort gets a fully redesigned pool and new dining, including a restaurant named Buccan.
- Listed on the page: nine restaurants, six bars (one is a swim-up bar), seven pools and three whirlpools. Water skiing and wakeboarding are included.
- Shuttles run to nearby Sandals Caribbean Cay on select days and hours.
- Sandals' comparison data shows 264 rooms and suites, about 10 minutes from the airport.
Before you book
The reopening date has already moved once. In December 2025 the plan was May 30, 2026; it was later pushed to December 18, 2026. Ask me and I'll confirm the current date before you book flights.
Quick answers
Questions about Sandals Montego Bay
When does Sandals Montego Bay reopen?
The official page says December 18, 2026, and bookings are open. An earlier plan was May 30, 2026 and that date moved, so ask me to confirm it before you commit.
Can I visit Sandals Caribbean Cay during my stay?
Yes. Guests get shuttles to nearby Sandals Caribbean Cay on select days and hours. That resort is due to reopen on the same date.
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