Montego Bay’s Eclipse at Half Moon to reopen April 2

Half Moon in Jamaica will officially reopen its Eclipse at Half Moon resort on April 2, marking a significant milestone in the country’s post–Hurricane Melissa recovery.

Half Moon is managed by Salamander Collection and is located ten minutes from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay.

The property is a member of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Legend Collection and Jamaica’s highest-rated resort by Forbes Travel Guide. 

“The reopening of Eclipse at Half Moon is a powerful signal of confidence in Jamaica’s tourism sector and our national recovery. As one of the Caribbean’s most iconic resorts, Half Moon has long set the standard for excellence, innovation, and authentic Jamaican hospitality,” stated Edmund Bartlett, Jamaica's Minister of Tourism, in a press release.

"The resort's return not only restores hundreds of jobs but also strengthens our tourism value chain, benefiting communities and the wider economy. I commend the Half Moon team for their continued investment and unwavering commitment to Jamaica."

Overlooking the Caribbean Sea, the Eclipse at Half Moon features 57 beachfront accommodations, an infinity-edge pool, swimming coves, and multiple bars and restaurants.

To celebrate the reopening, which comes in time for Easter, Half Moon presents a special “Welcome Back Home” offer, and will also reopen its newly reimagined Villas, which offer six- and seven-bedroom accommodations.

Additional legacy accommodation options will reopen later this year.

Following the passage of Hurricane Melissa in October 2025, Half Moon temporarily closed,

allowing time not only to restore and renovate, but to also place equal focus on the wellbeing and recovery of more than 850 team members, many of whom were directly affected by the storm.

“As we prepare to welcome back our team members and guests, an emphasis is on the path of recovery we walk together and the renewal opportunities that lie ahead,” said Guy Steuart III, Chairman of Half Moon and third-generation owner, in a statement. “At Half Moon, care has always been at the centre of what we do — care for our people, and care for our guests, many of whom have returned to us time and time again over generations. Reopening would not have been possible without the patience of our guests and the unwavering resilience of our team. We are deeply grateful to both.”

Welcome back offer

Half Moon invites guests to linger longer with a complimentary fourth night when reserving three.

Additionally, the package features:

● Luxurious accommodations at Eclipse at Half Moon

● Daily breakfast at the seaside restaurant, Hayward’s

● Children five and under dine complimentary throughout the entire stay

● Offer valid for stays through December 19, 2026, with reservations made by December 14, 2026.

Blackout dates may apply.

The guest experience

The Villas at Half Moon recently underwent a multi-million-dollar reimagination.

They feature a dedicated staff including a personal cook, housekeeper and butler, and offer expansive indoor-outdoor layouts, private pools, dining cabanas, and a renewed design sensibility reflecting Half Moon’s heritage.

Signature dining and wellness experiences will return. The top-ranked Delmare, North Pointe, Hayward’s and Spice, with its new beach barbecue offering, will welcome guests once again, alongside the relaxed rhythms of the Hammock Bar.

Fern Tree, A Salamander Spa, will also reopen, offering a serene retreat rooted in nature and restoration.

The resort’s Robert Trent Jones Sr.-designed golf course will also reopen for play, along with the fitness centre, tennis courts, equestrian center, watersports, swimming lagoon, and expansive outdoor spaces designed for both activity and repose.

Family-friendly experiences will resume with outdoor areas creating space for discovery and imagination.

“As we reopen, we’re once again bringing together everything guests cherish about Half Moon – from our beautiful location to our contemporary resort experience and the warm and welcoming embrace from our staff who have helped create generations of memories,” said General Manager Shernette Crichton in a statement. “Our evolution will continue, but the spirit of care and belonging that defines Half Moon will always remain.”

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