Durrant Pate/Contributor

Iconic Jamaican luxury resort, Half Moon in Montego Bay will officially re-open its Eclipse wing on April 2, marking a significant milestone in Jamaica’s post-Hurricane Melissa recovery.

Half Moon was temporarily closed following Hurricane Melissa’s passage last October, allowing time not only to thoughtfully restore and renovate, but to also place equal focus on the well-being and recovery of more than 850 team members, many of whom were directly affected by the storm. 

 The resort will also reopen its newly reimagined villas, which offer six- and seven-bedroom accommodations. Additional legacy accommodation options will reopen later this year. 

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.

Powerful signal of national recovery

“The reopening of Eclipse at Half Moon is a powerful signal of confidence in Jamaica’s tourism sector and our national recovery, explains Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett, who went on to say, “as one of the Caribbean’s most iconic resorts, Half Moon has long set the standard for excellence, innovation, and authentic Jamaican hospitality. 

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.”

The luxurious Eclipse at Half Moon resort features 57 beachfront accommodations, an infinity-edge pool, swimming coves, and multiplebars and restaurants. To celebrate the reopening, which comes in time for Easter, Half Moon is presenting a special “Welcome Back Home offer.” The Welcome Back Home to Half Moon Offer provides four-nights accommodations for the price of three. 

The package also features daily breakfast at the seaside restaurant, Hayward’s and complimentary dining throughout the entire stay for children five and under. The offer is valid for stays through December 19, 2026 with reservations made by December 14. 

Located along a two-mile stretch of pristine coastline, Half Moon is just ten minutes away from Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, and is managed by Salamander Collection and is a member of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Legend Collection.

The property remains a cornerstone of Jamaica’s tourism landscape. For Guy Steuart III, chairman of Half Moon and third-generation owner, “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. 

“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.”

Returning iconic features

At Eclipse at Half Moon, guests will enjoy the resort’s contemporary expression, where open-air architecture, intuitive service, and a sense of ease define the experience. Eclipse also features the resort’s vibrant reception area, award-winning Lester’s Bar, and numerous gathering spaces tucked on the nexus between the lush Palmyra Hills and the beautiful Caribbean Sea. Signature dining and wellness experiences will return to the property.

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. Highlighting Half Moon’s long-standing sporting tradition, 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. General Manager, Shernette Crichton, remarks, “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. Our evolution will continue, but the spirit of care and belonging that defines Half Moon will always remain.”