Jamaica Resorts Reopening After Hurricane Melissa: Updated 2025 Travel Guide
Posted November 12, 2025
As someone who covers travel and media—and with Thanksgiving plans in mind—my first question after Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica was simple: Which resorts are actually open, and is it safe to travel now?
The latest update is encouraging. Jamaica’s tourism sector is bouncing back fast. Both Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay and Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) in Kingston are fully operational. Jamaica aims for a full tourism reopening by December 15, 2025, just in time for the holiday season.
Resorts Already Open
Some hotels were lucky to avoid major hurricane damage and are fully welcoming guests:
- AC Hotel Kingston
- Courtyard by Marriott Kingston
- Goldeneye
- Jamaica Inn
- Moon Palace Jamaica
- ROK Hotel Kingston
- S Hotel Jamaica (Montego Bay)
- The Cliff Jamaica
- Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa
- RIU Ocho Rios (reopened Nov. 9, 2025)
November 2025 Reopenings
For travelers planning last-minute Thanksgiving trips, these resorts are reopening in phases:
- Nov 10: Azul Beach Resort Negril; Iberostar Selection Rose Hall Suites, Waves Rose Hall Beach, JOIA Rose Hall; Tensing Pen Hotel
- Nov 15: Riu Negril; Sunset at the Palms
- Nov 16: Ocean Coral Spring; Ocean Eden Bay
- Nov 20: Riu Montego Bay
- Nov 28: Excellence Oyster Bay
- Nov 30: Riu Palace Jamaica; Riu Reggae Montego Bay; Riu Palace Tropical Bay
December 2025 Reopenings
The major push for peak holiday travel includes:
- Dec 1: Couples Resorts (Negril, Sans Souci, Swept Away, Tower Isle); Grand Decameron properties; Princess Grand Jamaica; Princess Senses The Mangrove
- Dec 6: Beaches Negril; Sandals Dunn’s River, Negril, Ochi; Sandals Royal Plantation
- Dec 8: Round Hill Hotel and Villas
- Dec 13: The Tryall Club
- Dec 15: Half Moon (phased); Riu Palace Aquarelle; Royalton Blue Waters, White Sands, Negril
2026 Reopenings – Heavily Impacted Resorts
Travelers should note some Montego Bay resorts won’t reopen until 2026:
- Jan 31, 2026: Hyatt Ziva/Zilara Rose Hall; Breathless; Zoëtry; Secrets; Jewel Resorts
- May 30, 2026: Sandals Montego Bay; Sandals Royal Caribbean; Sandals South Coast
Key Takeaways for Travelers
- If your resort is on the Already Open or November reopening list, your trip is likely safe.
- December travelers should verify directly with resorts before finalizing plans.
- Trips to 2026 reopening properties require contacting airlines and travel providers to rebook or request a refund.
Jamaica Resort Reopening Dates Post-Hurricane Melissa (2025-2026)
| Resort Name | Location | Reopening Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC Hotel Kingston | Kingston | Already Open | Fully operational |
| Courtyard by Marriott Kingston | Kingston | Already Open | Fully operational |
| Goldeneye | Oracabessa | Already Open | Fully operational |
| Jamaica Inn | Ocho Rios | Already Open | Fully operational |
| Moon Palace Jamaica | Kingston | Already Open | Fully operational |
| ROK Hotel Kingston | Kingston | Already Open | Fully operational |
| S Hotel Jamaica | Montego Bay | Already Open | Fully operational |
| The Cliff Jamaica | Negril | Already Open | Fully operational |
| Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa | Lucea | Already Open | Fully operational |
| RIU Ocho Rios | Ocho Rios | Nov 9, 2025 | Recently reopened |
| Azul Beach Resort Negril | Negril | Nov 10, 2025 | Phase reopening |
| Iberostar Selection Rose Hall Suites | Montego Bay | Nov 10, 2025 | Phase reopening |
| Waves Rose Hall Beach | Montego Bay | Nov 10, 2025 | Phase reopening |
| JOIA Rose Hall | Montego Bay | Nov 10, 2025 | Phase reopening |
| Tensing Pen Hotel | Negril | Nov 10, 2025 | Phase reopening |
| Riu Negril | Negril | Nov 15, 2025 | Phase reopening |
| Sunset at the Palms | Negril | Nov 15, 2025 | Phase reopening |
| Ocean Coral Spring | Runaway Bay | Nov 16, 2025 | Phase reopening |
| Ocean Eden Bay | Runaway Bay | Nov 16, 2025 | Phase reopening |
| Riu Montego Bay | Montego Bay | Nov 20, 2025 | Phase reopening |
| Excellence Oyster Bay | Ocho Rios | Nov 28, 2025 | Phase reopening |
| Riu Palace Jamaica | Montego Bay | Nov 30, 2025 | Phase reopening |
| Riu Reggae Montego Bay | Montego Bay | Nov 30, 2025 | Phase reopening |
| Riu Palace Tropical Bay | Negril | Nov 30, 2025 | Phase reopening |
| Couples Resorts (Negril, Sans Souci, Swept Away, Tower Isle) | Various | Dec 1, 2025 | Fully reopening, community relief fund active |
| Grand Decameron properties | Montego Bay | Dec 1, 2025 | Fully reopening |
| Princess Grand Jamaica | Ocho Rios | Dec 1, 2025 | Fully reopening |
| Princess Senses The Mangrove | Ocho Rios | Dec 1, 2025 | Fully reopening |
| Beaches Negril | Negril | Dec 6, 2025 | Phase reopening |
| Sandals Dunn’s River | Ocho Rios | Dec 6, 2025 | Phase reopening |
| Sandals Negril | Negril | Dec 6, 2025 | Phase reopening |
| Sandals Ochi | Ocho Rios | Dec 6, 2025 | Phase reopening |
| Sandals Royal Plantation | Ocho Rios | Dec 6, 2025 | Phase reopening |
| Round Hill Hotel and Villas | Montego Bay | Dec 8, 2025 | Phase reopening |
| The Tryall Club | Montego Bay | Dec 13, 2025 | Phase reopening |
| Half Moon | Montego Bay | Dec 15, 2025 | Phased reopening |
| Riu Palace Aquarelle | Ocho Rios | Dec 15, 2025 | Phase reopening |
| Royalton Blue Waters | Negril | Dec 15, 2025 | Phase reopening |
| Royalton White Sands | Negril | Dec 15, 2025 | Phase reopening |
| Royalton Negril | Negril | Dec 15, 2025 | Phase reopening |
| Hyatt Ziva/Zilara Rose Hall | Montego Bay | Jan 31, 2026 | Heavily damaged |
| Breathless | Montego Bay | Jan 31, 2026 | Heavily damaged |
| Zoëtry | Montego Bay | Jan 31, 2026 | Heavily damaged |
| Secrets | Montego Bay | Jan 31, 2026 | Heavily damaged |
| Jewel Resorts | Montego Bay | Jan 31, 2026 | Heavily damaged |
| Sandals Montego Bay | Montego Bay | May 30, 2026 | Heavily damaged |
| Sandals Royal Caribbean | Montego Bay | May 30, 2026 | Heavily damaged |
| Sandals South Coast | South Coast | May 30, 2026 | Heavily damaged |










