Sandals and Beaches’ All-Inclusive Resorts in Negril, Jamaica Have Reopened

There’s a particular stretch of Seven Mile Beach where the sand flattens out, the water stays shallow longer than you expect, and the days tend to move at the same unhurried pace they always have. That part of Negril is back in full view now. Sandals Negril and Beaches Negril have both reopened, restoring two of the most recognizable all-inclusive anchors on Jamaica’s western coast (and part of a broader reopening of Sandals properties).

After a temporary closure following late-season storms, the return of these resorts brings something familiar back online — not just rooms and restaurants, but a very specific version of Negril that’s hard to replicate elsewhere on the island. This is the part of Jamaica where the beach is wide and usable all day, where distances feel short, and where the experience still revolves around the shoreline rather than what’s stacked behind it.

Sandals Negril: Adults-Only, Right on the Sand

At Sandals Negril, the reopening feels less like a relaunch and more like a reset. You walk back into a resort that still sits unusually close to the water, where the main paths run parallel to the beach and most days unfold without shoes, schedules, or much separation between room and sea.

The resort has 226 rooms and suites, spread across a low-rise layout that keeps sight lines open and the beach central. This is one of the most beach-forward properties in the Sandals portfolio — fewer buildings, less verticality, and a layout that keeps you oriented toward the Caribbean at almost all times.

Room categories range from entry-level rooms set slightly inland to swim-up Crystal Lagoon suites that open directly onto the resort’s pools, with the beach just beyond. If you’re booking at the higher end, butler-level suites add private patios, soaking tubs, and personalized service, but the real differentiator here is still location. Even standard rooms feel close to the action.

Dining follows the same beachfront logic. Barefoot by the Sea remains the most literal expression of the resort’s appeal — toes-in-the-sand dining with grilled seafood and Caribbean classics, steps from the water. Cucina Romana handles Italian favorites in a more traditional sit-down setting, while Kimonos brings teppanyaki theatrics for nights when you want something livelier. The resort’s casual beach grill and café options make it easy to eat on your own schedule rather than around reservations.

If you’re here for the water, it’s all right in front of you. Watersports launch directly off the beach, not from a distant marina. Paddleboarding, sailing, and snorkeling are part of the daily rhythm rather than excursions you need to plan around.

If you’ve stayed here before, the pace will feel immediately familiar. If you haven’t, this is the Sandals experience that feels least insulated from its surroundings — quieter, flatter, and more about access than spectacle.

Beaches Negril: A Family Resort That Still Feels Like Negril

Just up the same stretch of Seven Mile Beach, Beaches Negril has reopened as well, bringing back one of the Caribbean’s most established family all-inclusive resorts. With about 185 rooms and suites, the property manages to feel substantial without tipping into sprawl.

The layout remains open and intuitive, with long sight lines to the water and a footprint that makes it easy to move between rooms, pools, dining, and the beach without crossing internal roads or isolated zones. Even when the resort is busy, it rarely feels confusing or overwhelming.

Room options are designed with families in mind. Standard rooms work well for smaller groups, while larger family suites add separate sleeping areas and living space that allow parents and kids to share the same base without being on top of one another. Some categories are positioned closer to the beach, making it easy to structure the day around the shoreline rather than scheduled activities.

Dining is varied enough to keep different age groups happy. Mario’s gives you Italian favorites that work just as well for kids as adults. The resort’s pizzeria is a reliable midday stop between beach sessions, while casual beachfront grills keep meals flexible and informal. For parents, the ability to eat well without overplanning is part of the appeal.

The beach itself does much of the work. The water here stays shallow and calm for a long distance, making it one of the most forgiving stretches of sand in Jamaica for younger swimmers. Kids’ programming and shared spaces are present but not segregated, allowing families to move fluidly between activities and downtime.

The reopening restores a resort that works across generations — one where you can settle into a chair near the water while the rest of the day organizes itself around the same strip of sand.

Why This Reopening Matters for Jamaica Right Now

The return of Sandals Negril and Beaches Negril isn’t just about two resorts turning the lights back on. Together, they bring meaningful room inventory back to Negril at a moment when travelers are prioritizing destinations that feel stable, familiar, and ready.

Negril’s tourism economy is concentrated along a relatively small coastal corridor. When anchor resorts reopen, restaurants, drivers, watersports operators, and nearby businesses follow quickly.

Flights into Jamaica are running normally, resort infrastructure has stabilized across the island, and Negril has seen one of the fastest recoveries of any region. For travelers planning winter and early spring trips, that sense of readiness matters as much as the resort itself.

How to Get There

Both resorts are accessed via Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, Jamaica’s primary international gateway. From the airport, Negril is about a ninety-minute drive along the coast.

Transfers can be arranged directly through Sandals and Beaches, with private and shared options available. The route has improved significantly in recent years, making the journey more comfortable and predictable than it once was. With frequent nonstop flights into Montego Bay from major North American cities, getting here remains straightforward.

Planning a Stay

Both resorts are now fully open and accepting new reservations, with dining, pools, watersports, and on-property programming back in operation.

If you’re traveling without kids and want a resort where the beach sets the tone for the entire stay, Sandals Negril is once again one of the most direct ways to experience Seven Mile Beach. If you’re traveling with family and want an all-inclusive that still feels genuinely beach-first, Beaches Negril has returned to the role it’s played for years.

Negril hasn’t changed its pace. These two resorts have simply slipped back into it.

Prices at the Resorts

You can book rooms at Sandals Negril for about $902 per night night now. At Beaches Negril, rates start at about $1,334 per night, all-inclusive.