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Sandals Resorts Reopen After 2025 Jamaica Hurricane Damage

Multiple Sandals and Beaches properties in Jamaica have resumed operations following closures caused by Hurricane Melissa in October 2025. Three resorts remain closed while undergoing repairs funded by a $200 million investment.

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Sandals Dunn's River and Sandals Ochi in Ocho Rios welcomed guests back in December. Sandals Negril on Seven Mile Beach also resumed operations with its restaurants and swim-up bars available.

Sandals properties remain closed.

Sandals South Coast is scheduled to reopen November 18 with a new restaurant and coffee outlet. Sandals Montego Bay plans to reopen December 18 with a new dining concept. Sandals Royal Caribbean will reopen the week before Christmas with an expanded pool and beach club.

Sandals Resorts International stated it partnered with World Central Kitchen and Team Rubicon to distribute meals and supplies after the storm. The company also committed $200 million toward repairs across affected sites.

International opened a $150 million expansion called Treasure Beach Village at its Beaches resort on Turks and Caicos. The 100-acre addition includes a 15,000-square-foot pool, food hall, and movie theater. "With more than four decades of experience operating across the Caribbean, natural events including hurricanes are something we have extensive experience preparing for," Adam Stewart, executive chairman of Sandals Resorts International, said.

Key Facts

Seven Sandals properties
Located in Jamaica before the storm
$200 million
Investment committed for repairs
Three resorts
Still closed as of May 2026
$150 million
Cost of new Treasure Beach Village expansion

Story Timeline

4 events
  1. October 2025

    Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica and closed multiple Sandals resorts.

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  2. December 2025

    Sandals Dunn's River, Sandals Ochi, and Sandals Negril reopened.

    1 sourcenypost.com
  3. November 18 2026

    Sandals South Coast scheduled to reopen with new restaurant.

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  4. December 18 2026

    Sandals Montego Bay scheduled to reopen with new dining concept.

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Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Reopened resorts can resume hosting guests and generating revenue.

  2. 02

    Remaining closures may limit room availability in Jamaica through late 2026.

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