Royalton's Jamaican portfolio is back. The resort group has reopened all five of its all-inclusive properties in Negril and Montego Bay, wrapping up a repair and improvement programme that followed extended closures after Hurricane Melissa.
On the Negril coast, three resorts are now taking guests: family-friendly Royalton Negril, the adults-only Royalton Hideaway Negril, and Grand Lido Negril, a smaller au naturel hideaway. Near Montego Bay, Royalton Blue Waters and the adjoining adults-only Royalton Hideaway Blue Waters have also resumed operations. All five sit in Marriott's Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resorts portfolio, which means Marriott Bonvoy members can earn and redeem points on these stays — a useful perk in a category where loyalty currency often doesn't apply.
The resorts didn't just reopen; they were refreshed. Guestrooms and suites across the collection have redesigned interiors blending contemporary style with Jamaican design touches. On the tech side, rooms come with interactive TVs, and high-speed Wi-Fi now reaches the beach. Each resort's app handles room service orders, concierge chats and daily schedules, with an AI concierge promised in the coming months. Royalton has also added online room selection and pre-check-in to cut down on arrival-day friction.
Rates are reasonable for the first weeks after reopening. A mid-September check found Royalton Negril from $302 per night including taxes and fees, Royalton Blue Waters from $333, and the adults-only Hideaway Negril from $392. Expect variation by date and room category, but early bookers have a window before pricing firms up.
Each property has a clear identity. Royalton Negril is the big family option — 407 suites, nine restaurants, seven bars, a kids' splash park, pickleball courts and an outdoor theatre. Hideaway Negril adds adults-only beach areas, swim-out suites and a Book 1, Enjoy 2 scheme giving guests access to Royalton Negril's venues next door. Grand Lido Negril is the quiet, clothing-optional pick. Over in Montego Bay, Blue Waters caters squarely to families with a lazy river, pirate-themed water park and teen disco nights, while Hideaway Blue Waters (352 suites) offers adults-only zones and a private islet; combined, the pair give guests 12 restaurants and 11 bars.
There's a sustainability note too: solar panels have been reinstalled at Negril and Blue Waters, expected to generate over 634,000 kilowatt-hours of renewable energy a year.
The expansion isn't finished. Royalton CHIC Jamaica Paradise Cove, an adults-only lifestyle resort and Jamaica's first Royalton CHIC, is scheduled to open in summer 2027, and bookings are already live.
For travellers, this is good news on two fronts: five proven all-inclusives are back online with upgraded rooms, and reopening rates are competitive. If you've had Jamaica on your list, the next few months are a sensible time to lock in a stay.