New hotels in Montego Bay: recent and announced openings

Eclipse and the villas at Half Moon have returned after restoration. Two Sandals resorts prepare to reopen in December; UNICO announces its 2027 debut and The Pinnacle a new hotel.

Official image: eclipse at Half Moon, the beach and gardens seen from the sea · Half Moon

Updated 31 October 20262 min readHow we write the guide

Reopenings after Melissa

UNICO announces 4 pools and Esencia Wellness Spa.³

Opened since April 2026

Half Moon – Eclipse & Villas

north coast, 10 minutes from the airport · open since 2 April 2026.¹ Following Hurricane Melissa, Eclipse and the villas at Half Moon have returned; Founders Cove is reserved for a later phase.¹

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UNICO 18°77° Montego Bay

Jamaica’s north coast · opening: 1 March 2027.³ The first UNICO outside Mexico is planned as an adults-only all-inclusive with 451 rooms and suites.³

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The Montego Bay calendar

«To be confirmed» means the hotel hasn’t given the date itself yet.

18 December 2026

Sandals Caribbean Cay

The former Sandals Royal Caribbean returns under a new name following a resort transformation.⁴

18 December 2026

Sandals Montego Bay

The 255-room resort is preparing to reopen with a redesigned main pool and new swim-up accommodation.²

Opening date to be announced, to be confirmed

The Pinnacle Jamaica – hotel

One of The Pinnacle’s 4 towers is planned as a 240-room hotel; the others will be residential.⁵

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