Durrant Pate/Contributor

Mexican hotel chain, UNICO Hotel Collection has announced that reservations are now open for UNICO 18˚77˚ Montego Bay, marking the brand’s first expansion beyond Mexico and its first hotel in Jamaica. 

Set to open March 1, 2027, the adults-only, all-inclusive resort invites travellers to experience personalised service, thoughtful design, and immersive local experiences inspired by Jamaica. UNICO 18˚77˚ Montego Bay will feature 451 guest rooms and suites, nearly all offering ocean views and private outdoor spa tubs, along with nine restaurants and bars, four pools, and the largest Esencia Wellness Spa in the UNICO Hotel Collection portfolio. 

Designed to be ideal for couples, solo travellers, celebrations, and group gatherings alike, the resort also offers flexible indoor and outdoor venues for meetings, weddings, and special events, including flexible meeting and event space featuring a grand ballroom, breakout rooms, and prefunction space. Guests will also enjoy convenient access to Montego Bay’s renowned golf courses, outdoor attractions, and nearby cultural attractions, creating opportunities to explore the destination beyond the resort. 

Resort is distinctly Jamaican

Set along the coastline of Montego Bay, UNICO 18˚77˚ was thoughtfully designed to reflect a true sense of place. Inspired by the island’s artistic traditions, culinary heritage, natural beauty, and vibrant culture, the resort incorporates locally commissioned artwork, destination-inspired wellness, Jamaican flavours, thoughtfully crafted coffee experiences, live music, and curated cultural programming that invite guests to discover the island beyond the resort.

Known for its vibrant culture, celebrated culinary traditions, and unmistakable rhythm, Jamaica provides the ideal setting for the next chapter of UNICO Hotel Collection. Every aspect of the resort reflects the island’s unique character, creating experiences that encourage guests to connect with the destination through its people, flavours, artistry, and traditions.

This is in addition to the diverse natural beauty, from lush mountains and cascading waterfalls to rivers and the Caribbean coastline. “Expanding beyond Mexico marks an exciting milestone for UNICO Hotel Collection, but our philosophy remains the same,” explains Philipp Hofer, Managing Director of PAM Hotels and General Manager of UNICO 18˚77˚ Montego Bay.

Celebrating Jamaica’s culture

Noting, “every resort is shaped by the destination it calls home. Montego Bay gives us the opportunity to celebrate Jamaica’s culture, creativity, cuisine, and hospitality in a way that feels authentic to the island while staying true to the personalised experience that defines our brand,” Hofer says.

At the heart of every stay is UNICO’s signature Local Host service, providing personalised assistance before and throughout each visit. Whether arranging dinner reservations, spa treatments, golf outings, or off-property excursions, Local Hosts curate each stay, allowing guests to spend less time planning and more time experiencing Jamaica.

Dining, wellness, and cultural discovery are central to the guest experience. The resort’s collection of restaurants and bars showcases globally inspired cuisine alongside the flavours and ingredients of Jamaica, celebrating the island’s rich culinary heritage through locally inspired ingredients and regional specialities, while Esencia Wellness offers hydrotherapy, movement classes, beauty services, and restorative treatments inspired by the surrounding region.

Inspired by Jamaica’s outdoor lifestyle and celebrated sporting legacy, wellness experiences embrace well-being, movement, and meaningful connections with nature, encouraging guests to experience the destination in an authentic and restorative way.  

Beyond the resort’s restaurants and wellness offerings, guests can enjoy a rotating calendar of live music, local spirits tastings, artisanal workshops, chef-led culinary experiences, outdoor wellness experiences, and cultural programming that celebrates the vibrant spirit of Jamaica.

UNICO 18˚77˚ Montego Bay will become the third resort in the collection, joining UNICO 20°87° Riviera Maya and UNICO 20°105° Riviera Nayarit. While each property reflects the distinct culture and character of its destination, all three share the brand’s commitment to locally inspired experiences, personalised service, and an elevated adults-only, all-inclusive stay.