When Sandals Resorts International announced its $200 million investment to reimagine three flagship Jamaica properties following Hurricane Melissa, travel media focused on the headline: $200 million. Three resorts. November and December reopenings. Sandals 2.0.
But what does that transformation actually look like? What will guests find when they check in to a reimagined Sandals Montego Bay in December? The details are starting to emerge, and they are worth knowing before you book.
Sandals Montego Bay: Where It All Started
Sandals Montego Bay is the resort that started it all in 1981. The headline dining addition is Buccan, the open-hearth, wood-fired restaurant. Montego Bay is also adding Suppa, a communal dining concept with shared Jamaican plates. Reopening: December 18, 2026.
Sandals Royal Caribbean: Infinity Pool and 100 New Suites
Sandals Royal Caribbean’s arrival portal is being rebuilt. A long, modern infinity-edge pool stretching toward the sea is coming, and 100 new contemporary suites replace older garden-view blocks. Reopening: December 18, 2026.
Sandals South Coast: BLUM, a Rum Club, and Four New Restaurants
BLUM, Sandals’ Blue Mountain coffee concept, is coming to South Coast alongside four brand-new dining venues and a dedicated Rum Club. Reopening: November 18, 2026 — first of the three to reopen.
The Bigger Picture: Sandals 2.0
This is part of a broader Sandals 2.0 vision. The planned $500M Beaches resort in St. Vincent reflects the same philosophy: don’t just repair — elevate. Sandals Ochi, Dunn’s River, Negril, Royal Plantation, and Beaches Negril are all open right now.
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Related: Sandals $200M Jamaica Renovation Overview | Jamaica Tourism Rebounds | Sandals $500M Beaches in St. Vincent
