My local take
Locals still call this the old Holiday Inn. It became Catalonia Montego Bay after Catalonia Hotels & Resorts bought it in 2024, closed after Hurricane Melissa in October 2025, and is now set to become Marriott’s first all-inclusive in Montego Bay. In July 2026, Marriott and Catalonia announced a 522-room Marriott all-inclusive with 13 places to eat, three pools and a lazy river, scheduled to open in 2028, according to the Gleaner and the Observer.
The dates don’t agree. On September 15, 2026, the Jamaica Information Service listed “Catalonia, formerly Holiday Inn” among the properties scheduled to reopen in the first quarter of 2027. That may mean a reopening under the Catalonia name before the conversion, or the list may be out of date; neither company has said which in anything we’ve seen. The Jamaica Tourist Board lists it as closed. My take: plan around 2028 as a Marriott, not early 2027, and don’t book until either company opens reservations.
For an all-inclusive near the airport that’s open now, look at Riu Montego Bay (adults only) or, for families, Iberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach. More options: the best all-inclusive resorts in Montego Bay.
At a glance
- Status
- Closed, according to the Jamaica Tourist Board's list
- Marriott's plan
- Converting into a 522-room all-inclusive under Marriott's flagship brand, scheduled to open in 2028; the plan was announced on July 23, 2026
- JIS reopening list
- The September 15, 2026 list still names "Catalonia, formerly Holiday Inn" among properties scheduled to reopen in the first quarter of 2027
- History
- Formerly the Holiday Inn SunSpree; Catalonia Hotels & Resorts bought it in May 2024
- Planned facilities
- 13 dining outlets, three pools, a lazy river, spa, fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, meeting space and more than 2,100 feet of beachfront
- Area
- Beachfront, near Sangster International Airport
Checked October 2026 against the sources below. See sources. Something changed? Tell me.
What to know before booking
- Closed: the Jamaica Tourist Board lists it as closed as of October 2026.
- Conflicting dates: Marriott says 2028, while JIS lists a first-quarter 2027 reopening as Catalonia.
- Catalonia's website still showed the old hotel's room pages on October 8, 2026, and some booking sites may too.
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Location
The resort is on the beach near Sangster International Airport, so transfers will be short. For open resorts nearby, see where to stay in Montego Bay.
Questions people ask
Is Catalonia Montego Bay open?
No. The Jamaica Tourist Board lists it as closed as of October 2026.
Is Catalonia Montego Bay becoming a Marriott?
Yes. In July 2026, Marriott and Catalonia announced the hotel will be converted into a 522-room all-inclusive under Marriott’s flagship brand, scheduled to open in 2028.
When will the Marriott all-inclusive in Montego Bay open?
Marriott says 2028. The Jamaica Information Service listed the Catalonia for a first-quarter 2027 reopening, so check with the hotel before you plan around either date.
Was Catalonia Montego Bay the Holiday Inn?
Yes. It was the Holiday Inn SunSpree before Catalonia bought it in May 2024, according to the Jamaica Observer.
Where can I stay near Montego Bay airport instead?
Riu Montego Bay is an open adults-only all-inclusive near the airport, and Iberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach suits families.
Sources & updates
- Jamaica Gleaner: Marriott taking over former Catalonia property in Montego Bay (Jul 2026) · checked
- Jamaica Observer: Marriott all-inclusive coming to Montego Bay (Jul 2026) · checked
- Jamaica Information Service: more than 11,000 hotel rooms to return to inventory (Sep 2026) · checked
- Catalonia Hotels & Resorts: Catalonia Montego Bay page · checked
- Jamaica Tourist Board: hotel reopening schedule · checked
Update log
- — New status page covering Catalonia Montego Bay and its conversion to a Marriott all-inclusive; reports the conflict between Marriott (2028) and JIS (Q1 2027).
- — Link refresh: Status page: linked the Montego Bay best-of list in place of the island-wide list.
- — Moved source citations out of the text
- — Removed repeated advice
- — Trimmed hurricane references to where they change the advice
Spotted something out of date? Tell me and I’ll check it.
