Hyatt extends closures at seven Jamaica resorts to late 2026

Hyatt has extended the suspension of operations at seven of its Jamaica resorts following damage sustained during Hurricane Melissa, pushing the reopening timeline for most of its all-inclusive portfolio on the island to Nov. 1, 2026.

In a letter sent to travel partners, Hyatt said it made the decision after completing a detailed assessment of physical damage at the affected properties. 

The extended closures apply to Breathless Montego Bay Resort & Spa, Dreams Rose Hall Resort & Spa, Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall, Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall, Secrets St. James Montego Bay, Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay and Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort & Spa.

Collectively, the seven resorts represent the bulk of Hyatt’s all-inclusive presence in Jamaica, with properties concentrated in Montego Bay and the Rose Hall area. 

The closures span both adults-only and family-friendly brands within Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection and account for the majority of the company’s resort inventory on the island.

Hyatt had previously suspended operations at eight Jamaica resorts in the immediate aftermath of the storm, initially indicating that closures would extend into early 2026 while damage assessments were underway. 

The latest update confirms that most of those properties will now remain closed considerably longer as repair and restoration work continues.

Hyatt’s eighth Jamaica property, Zoëtry Montego Bay Jamaica, was not included in the extended closure notice. 

The company has not yet stated whether the resort will reopen earlier, as previously anticipated.

Hyatt has not released additional details regarding the scope of the damage, the nature of the repair work or whether any phased reopenings could take place ahead of the Nov. 1, 2026 date.

In earlier communications, the company said it was working directly with impacted guests on cancellations and refunds.

The prolonged shutdown represents a significant disruption for Montego Bay’s resort market, where the affected Hyatt properties have long been among the region’s most prominent all-inclusive offerings.

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