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Four-star Half Moon, Montego Bay, Montego Bay

Eclipse at Half Moon

Fifty-seven rooms on the beach at Half Moon, every one facing the sea, set around a long infinity pool and open again since April 2026.

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Forbes
Four stars, 2026
Rooms
57, all facing the sea
Opened
March 2020, reopened April 2026
From the airport
About 10 minutes from MBJ

The hotel

The newest wing of an old resort.

Half Moon has stood at Rose Hall since 1954. In March 2020 it opened Eclipse, a new beachfront wing of 57 rooms designed by the architects Hart Howerton, with seven new places to eat and drink and an infinity pool at the centre. The doors and much of the art were made by craftsmen in Kingston, and old photographs from the owning families hang on the walls.

Hurricane Melissa closed the whole resort in October 2025. Eclipse was the first part to come back, reopening on 2 April 2026 together with the Villas, the spa, the golf course and five of the restaurants and bars. Forbes Travel Guide rates it Four-Star in its own right. Guests share the rest of the estate, some 400 acres: the Robert Trent Jones Sr. golf course, the equestrian centre, the tennis courts and a swimming lagoon.

  • The infinity pool A long infinity-edge pool on the beach is the centre of Eclipse, with a natural swimming cove beside it.
  • Fern Tree spa Two treatment bungalows stand over the water, used for massages and yoga.
  • All of Half Moon Guests use the estate's golf course, tennis courts, equestrian centre and swimming lagoon.

Rooms & suites

A balcony and the sea from every room.

All 57 rooms look out to the sea, and almost all have a furnished balcony or patio. They are done in blue and sand tones with local art.

  • Cottages Prestige Ocean Room The most numerous type: 32 rooms set in cottages, each with a sea view.
  • Two bedrooms Great House Ocean Suite Two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a living room, a kitchenette and a balcony that wraps around the corner.
  • Up to four bedrooms Estate Homes Houses of up to four bedrooms, each with its own entrance, for families or friends travelling together.

Dining

Seafood, Jamaican plates and rum.

Venues as listed by the resort and Forbes Travel Guide; five reopened in April 2026, the others follow in later phases. Shown for information.

  • Delmare Italian seafood The signature restaurant
  • Hayward's Jamaican-inspired Open-air chef stations
  • Spice Beach grill Jamaican food by the sand
  • North Pointe Bar and grill Opened with Eclipse in 2020
  • Hammock Bar Drinks On the beach
  • Lester's Bar Rum In the Great House

Recognition

Ratings.

  • Forbes Travel Guide Four stars, 2026

Good to know

Before you go.

  • Arrival Check-in from 3 pm, check-out by noon. Private transfers from Sangster are booked in advance.
  • Children Welcome, with children's activities, cots and a nanny service. The beach also has an area kept for adults.
  • Reopening Some of Half Moon's restaurants and services are still closed after the hurricane. Ask the resort what is open for your dates.

Getting there

Flying to Montego Bay.

Sangster International is about five and a half miles away, roughly ten minutes by car. Private jets land at the same airport, where Signature and IAM Jet Centre handle business aircraft.

Business & First Class Scheduled flights Sangster is an airport of entry with customs and immigration on site, and has a single runway of about 8,700 feet. Traffic peaks between November and April, and again at Christmas, New Year and spring break. Request a fare Private Jet Private aviation Two handlers serve business aircraft, which park on a general-aviation apron away from the passenger terminal: Signature, and IAM Jet Centre, with its VIP terminal at the eastern end of the field. In peak weeks the ramp fills and slots may be required, so arrangements are best made well ahead. Request a jet
Approximate flying time by midsize jet to Montego Bay
  • Kingston 30 min
  • Grand Cayman 50 min
  • Miami 1 h 25
  • New York 3 h 35
  • London 10 h 20 long-range jet

Questions

What guests ask first.

Is Eclipse at Half Moon open?
Yes. It reopened on 2 April 2026 after the closure that followed Hurricane Melissa.
What is the difference between Eclipse and Half Moon?
Eclipse is the beachfront wing that opened in 2020 inside the Half Moon estate. Its guests share the resort's golf, spa, tennis and riding.
How far is Eclipse from Montego Bay airport?
About five and a half miles, or ten minutes by car from Sangster International.
Can SkyCourtage arrange the flight to Montego Bay?
Yes. We arrange Business and First Class seats on scheduled airlines and private jet charter to Montego Bay, with one final price, our margin included. The hotel is booked with the hotel or through our booking partner.

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Staying at Eclipse at Half Moon?

Book the room, then the flight.

Rates and availability come from the hotel itself. For the journey to Montego Bay, a Business or First Class seat or an aircraft of your own: tell us the date and we come back with one final price, our margin included.

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