MONTEGO BAY — Construction on the adults-only Excellence Oyster Bay is now underway and scheduled to wrap up in the first half of 2018.

The resort is being billed as the first adults-only resort of its kind in tranquil Montego Bay, with a convenient location in Oyster Bay, about 30 minutes from the airport.

Excellence Oyster Bay will feature 325 suites, including 800-square-feet junior suites and 2,000-square-feet upper suites featuring expansive living spaces, panoramic ocean views and direct beach access.

The property will also offer eight restaurants and seven bars onsite, from upscale martini lounges to high-energy sports bars.

“We are excited to create a unique, world-class destination for Montego Bay Jamaica and its community, thereby laying foundations for new opportunities for Jamaica and its people,” said Excellence Group’s CO-CEO, Monserrate Amengual. “Oyster Bay is a visionary resort designed to provide exceptional experiences in travel, hospitality, and luxury service.”