Beaches® Resorts is in the middle of the biggest expansion in its history — and this page is where our team keeps the whole picture honest: every resort you can book today, the three new resorts coming between now and 2028, and the planning guides we’ve written after staying at every open Beaches resort ourselves.
Last verified July 12, 2026 by the Pixie Vacations team — Sandals Chairman’s Royal Club Platinum Elite, the top tier of Beaches & Sandals specialists.
The 60-second version:
🏝️ Open today: Beaches Turks & Caicos (the big one — Grace Bay + waterpark, plus the new Treasure Beach Village side) and Beaches Negril (the laid-back one on Seven Mile Beach).
🏗️ Coming: Beaches Runaway Bay, Jamaica (targeting late 2026) · Beaches Exuma, Bahamas (targeting end of 2027) · Beaches Barbados (reported ~$600M project behind it).
? No exact opening dates exist yet — anyone quoting you one is guessing. When booking windows open, our free planning group hears it first.
Beaches resorts you can book today
| Resort | Where | Best for | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaches Turks & Caicos | Grace Bay, Providenciales | Big family energy: Pirates Island waterpark, Sesame Street® characters, kids camps, 20+ restaurants — plus the quieter new Treasure Beach Village side (opened 2026) | Our honest take · Book direct |
| Beaches Negril | Seven Mile Beach, Jamaica | Barefoot-chill families: the best swimming beach in the brand, smaller footprint, sunset-facing, easygoing pace | Our honest take · Book direct |
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The three NEW Beaches resorts (2026–2028)
| Resort | Target opening | What’s actually confirmed so far |
|---|---|---|
| Beaches Runaway Bay Jamaica |
Late 2026 (target — no exact date announced) | First all-new Beaches build in decades; roughly 400–450 suites reported; brand-new waterpark; golf next door. Anyone quoting a specific month is guessing. |
| Beaches Exuma Bahamas |
~End of 2027 (target) | The ~$100M transformation of the former Sandals Emerald Bay — agreement with the Bahamian government signed November 2025; the Greg Norman golf course stays; first Beaches in the Bahamas. |
| Beaches Barbados | Behind Exuma (no target announced) | A reported ~$600 million project — early days; we track every official announcement. |
? Want the booking window the day it opens? That’s the whole job of our free Beaches Resorts Planning & Tips group — expansion news first, rumors called out, honest answers daily.
Our Beaches planning guides
- Which Beaches resort is best? The honest 2026 ranking — every resort ranked by advisors who’ve stayed at them all, including which to skip.
- Beaches vs Sandals: what’s the difference? — same company, very different vacations. Families vs couples, explained in plain English.
- The best ages to take kids to Beaches — toddlers to teens: what actually works at each age.
- Nanny service & kids camps guide — how the certified nannies, camps, and Sesame Street programs really work.
- Multi-generational trips at Beaches — grandparents to babies in one villa: room setups, dining, and pacing that keep everyone happy.
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Beaches questions we answer most
Which Beaches resort is best in 2026?
It depends on your crew: Beaches Turks & Caicos for maximum everything (waterpark, restaurants, kids programs), Beaches Negril for a calmer beach-first trip. Our honest ranking breaks down both — including which rooms are worth it.
When will Beaches Runaway Bay open?
Sandals Resorts International is targeting late 2026. No exact opening date or booking window has been announced — when it is, our free planning group hears it the same day.
What happened to Sandals Emerald Bay?
It closed in August 2024 and is being transformed into Beaches Exuma — the first Beaches resort in the Bahamas, targeted for the end of 2027 in a reported $100 million conversion. Same famous bay, same golf course, rebuilt for families.
Is there an adults-only Beaches resort?
No — Beaches welcomes everyone, and the adults-only side of the family is Sandals. If your trip is couples-only, start with our Sandals match quiz instead.
This guide is maintained by the Pixie Vacations advisor team — Sandals Chairman’s Royal Club Platinum Elite — and updated whenever Sandals Resorts International confirms new details. Facts are date-stamped; targets are labeled as targets. Booking links use our advisor referral at no cost to you.