🌪️ The Bigger Picture: After the Hurricane
When Hurricane Melissa roared through Jamaica as a powerful Category 5 storm, it left its mark: flooding, debris, and damage in several coastal communities.
But the island isn’t staying down — Jamaicans are rolling up their sleeves and help is pouring in from around the globe.
Volunteers are flying in from across the world, foreign engineers and technical teams are helping rebuild and locals are leading the cleanup and reconstruction efforts.
The hurricane’s economic hit is real — the tourism trade, a backbone of Jamaica’s economy, has felt the shock. But this nation is nothing if not resilient.
As debris is cleared and roofs patched, communities are rallying.
The Jamaican people’s resourcefulness and warm hospitality are shining through as they rebuild “better, stronger, greener,” according to local leaders.
✈️ What This Means for Travellers
If you already have a trip booked:
Check with your hotel — many reopening dates are confirmed, but things are still fluid and many hotels are offering rebooking options or waived cancellation fees.
If your resort is reopening in December, double-check directly with them for your dates — and ask which parts of the property are fully back online.
For those eyeing Montego Bay resorts still under repair, consider booking for later in 2026 or exploring alternatives on the north coast, where recovery has been quicker.
Be prepared: while many resorts are back online, some areas still have ongoing repairs or limited services.
If you’re thinking of booking for next year (or late 2025):
December 2025 is looking strong for many big-name resorts, making it a great time to return.
For properties reopening later (2026), talk to your travel provider about rebooking options now — you can often lock in a rate before demand spikes.
Consider staying in already-open hotels if you want a more “steady” experience in the short-term — or support those still rebuilding.
💪 Why Jamaica Will Bounce Back
This recovery story isn’t just about hotels. It’s about communities, livelihoods, and the soul of the island.
The rebuilding isn’t just structural — it’s deeply human. By returning, tourists aren’t just taking a vacation: they’re helping Jamaica heal.
The locals’ warmth, determination and creativity mean that when these doors reopen, they’ll open stronger than before.
🌴 What’s Open (or Opening Soon) – Some highlights:
Negril:
Azul Beach Resort — reopening 1st December 2025
Beaches Negril — reopening 6th December 2025
Couples Negril — reopening 1st December 2025
Swept Away — reopening 1st December 2025
The Caves and Rockhouse are already open
Montego Bay:
Grand Decameron Cornwall Beach — reopening 1st December 2025
Montego Beach reopen — reopening 1st December 2025
Half Moon, Montego Bay — phased reopening 1st December 2025
Round Hill Hotel & Villas — reopening 8th December 2025
Sandals & Beaches:
Sandals Negril — reopening 6th December 2025
Dunn’s River — reopening 6th December 2025
Ocho Rios, Royal Plantation — reopening 6th December 2025
Beaches Negril — reopening 6th December 2025
RIU Resorts:
Riu Negril — reopening 15th November 2025
Riu Montego Bay — reopening 23rd November 2025
Riu Palace Jamaica — reopening 30th November 2025
Riu Reggae Montego Bay — reopening 15th November 2025
Excellence Oyster Bay (Falmouth) — reopening 28th November 2025
Royalton properties:
Royalton Negril — reopening 25th August 2026
Hideaway Negril — reopening 25th August 2026
Grand Lido Negril — reopening 25th August 2026
Royalton Blue Waters — reopening 15th September 2026
Hyatt Resorts:
Ziva — reopening 31st January 2026
Zilara — reopening 31st January 2026
Breathless — reopening 31st January 2026
Secrets — reopening 31st January 2026
Jewel Grande — reopening 31st January 2026
Zoëtry — reopening 31st January 2026
Bahia Principe Grand Jamaica reopening 1st December 2026
