GoldenEye

Hotels
Independent
9.2 (115 reviews)
Oracabessa, Oracabessa, St. Mary, 0000 , Oracabessa , JM

Facilities

Full-service spa
Fitness facilities
Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
Arcade/game room
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Concierge service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Excellent service
Cons:
Limited dining options
High food prices

Categories

Cleanliness
9.48
Pristine natural beauty in a well-maintained environment.
Service
9.95
Staff were excellent and friendly, providing great service.
Location
9.69
Beautiful and magical location, an oasis of calm.
Room Quality
9.44
The lagoon villa was stunning and well appointed.
Amenities
9.47
Thoughtfully designed spaces that blend luxury with nature.
Value for Money
8.43
Food is a bit expensive; shop prices deemed high.
Food and Beverage
7.48
Limited dining options and food deemed passable.
Overall Experience
9.65
An overall magical experience restored our souls.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 16:49

Property Description

Luxurious Spa

Indulge in massages, body treatments, and facials at our full-service spa to relax and rejuvenate.

Recreational Amenities

Take a dip in one of the three outdoor swimming pools or hit the fitness center for a workout.

Gourmet Dining

Savor delicious meals at the hotel restaurant or grab a snack at the onsite snack bar. End your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

When you stay at GoldenEye in Oracabessa, you'll experience beachfront luxury just minutes away from popular attractions. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: MBJ

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • General

    Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

  • Covid

    Property follows regional sanitization guidelines COVID-19 Health Protocol (Jamaica)

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 115 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.48
Service: 9.95
Location: 9.69
Room Quality: 9.44
Amenities: 9.47
Value for Money: 8.43
Food and Beverage: 7.48
Overall Experience: 9.65
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Monique couple us
1
Not worth the price
Pros:

Food was great. Location is cool.

Cons:

Hotel has not been maintained - it is dingy, old, and needs to be refreshed. There are mosquitoes everywhere including inside your room… bedding felt wet in the mornings and evenings … and rooms do not feel refreshed. Needs actual windows, and not shutters. James Bond theme is severely lacking - no books in gift shop, no pictures outside of check in area, themed furniture - a real missed opportunity. Hotel felt like any other old Jamaican hotel that needs to be updated.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Alexandre couple pa
5
So close yet so far! Absolutely unacceptable new policy of not offering tours of the Fleming villa even when it is not o
Pros:

Private beaches, lagoon, design.

Cons:

New policy of not allowing tours of the Fleming Villa even when unoccupied. Unworthy of the name Goldeneye since it is no longer part of the property.

2026-01-16 via Nuitee
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Luca solo_traveller it
8
2026-01-08 via Nuitee
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Cream extended_group jm
10
We will be back
Pros:

The Goldeneye property is one of the most beautiful and magical places I’ve come across in Jamaica. It restored not only our bodies but our souls.

Cons:

Pristine natural beauty. Thoughtfully designed spaces. A rare combination of luxury and nature that does not conflict with the natural environment.

2025-12-15 via Nuitee
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Simone friends
10
Pros:

Beautiful hotel, wonderful staff. Would stay again in a heart beat!

2025-09-26 via Nuitee
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Nicolas family_with_children fr
9
2025-09-14 via Nuitee
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Clare couple gb
8
Great but not perfect
Pros:

The lagoon villa we stayed in was stunning and well appointed. The resort is beautiful and the staff are very friendly and accommodating.

Cons:

Limited dining options when we stayed. Restaurants and bars were not open as advertised. There was little atmosphere, and made the overall experience lacklustre. A shame as so much was right

2025-09-13 via Nuitee
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Peter partner
10
Pros:

An oasis of calm and comfort

2025-09-11 via Nuitee
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Kimberly
10
Relaxing
Pros:

There's nothing my little family hates more than a vacation resort filled with concrete and loud music. Goldeneye was everything we love. Lush green spaces, lots of places to walk, pool and beach options that aren't overcrowded and extremely pleasant staff, who made our 10month old feel like a celebrity. Definitely saving for our next trip and trying to get friends on board. Food is a bit expensive.

2025-08-20 via Nuitee
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Emilie couple fr
8
2025-08-15 via Nuitee
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carole couple fr
6
Pas mal mais peu mieux faire
Pros:

Le cadre
Les différents secteurs isolés ou non

Cons:

La nourriture d’un niveau très passable et très chère

2025-08-11 via Nuitee
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DUNCAN
8
Pros:

a beautiful resort in a tranquil setting, staff were excellent and friendly. Wifi reception was bit mixed across the resort.
The shop was expensive in my opinion. 50usd for a cotton printed t-shirt - hot price.

2025-07-21 via Nuitee
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juliana family_with_children br
10
2025-07-06 via Nuitee
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Nicholas family
10
Pros:

My wife and I just had the most incredible 4 night stay at GoldenEye for our anniversary. We stayed in one of the Lagoon Cottages which was very roomy and comfortable. We loved being directly on the lagoon where we could swim, kayak or just sit and watch the turtles go by. We enjoyed the beaches and pools on the property as well. All of the staff (front desk, restaurants, grounds, water sports, spa, etc.) were wonderful. And, every meal we had at Bizot Bar and Bamboo Bar was delicious and featured the freshest local ingredients and bright Jamaican flavors in a good variety of traditional dishes. I cannot think of a single negative. We cannot wait to go back next year.

2025-07-03 via Nuitee
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Kirsty
8
Beautiful property with rich history
Pros:



We had a wonderful stay at GoldenEye — it’s a truly stunning property. We loved our beach hut; it was charming, comfortable, and perfectly in keeping with the laid-back vibe of the resort. The grounds are incredible — the beach and especially the lagoon are absolutely magical. We stayed on the beach, but in hindsight, we’d have preferred a lagoon hut if one had been available.

The restaurants were good — casual and relaxed, which suited the atmosphere, though on the pricey side (as expected for a place like this). While the overall service felt a bit hands-off and self-service at times, the restaurant staff were amazing — warm, friendly, and genuinely went out of their way to make the experience special. Special thanks to Kevin, who really stood out!

There were a few service hiccups — we had breakfast delivered once and it arrived cold with a few things missing, so we didn’t repeat that. We also asked several times for the mini bar fridge to be emptied so we could use it for our own water, but it was never done.

GoldenEye is undeniably beautiful and unique, with a one-of-a-kind setting. That said, for the price point, we felt it lacked a bit of the personal touch and polish you'd expect. Still, it's a special place that offers something truly different — peaceful, naturally stunning, and full of character.

2025-06-03 via Nuitee
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Gabriela young couple gb
5
Passable
2025-05-24 via Nuitee
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Tahira young couple us
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Stunning. Peaceful. Feels like an island, away from noise

Cons:

Nothing to hate here! Perhaps the food was a bit pricey but it was good

2025-05-12 via Nuitee
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Evan partner
10
Pros:

A must stay destination if you're looking to truly sit back and relax on vacation.

2025-05-11 via Nuitee
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Suzanne partner
6
Pros:

We selected GoldenEye because my husband is a James Bond scholar. The property was beautiful and the beaches were calm, magnificent, and shallow, although I think it does get deeper as you go out further. My 3 star rating comes because of two reasons. Firstly, the food was ok, nothing memorable, just OK. My problem with this is that at that cost, I expect magnificent. We had an expensive buffet dinner (this includes two drinks and tip) and were expecting memorable.

This is a beautiful resort. It is a lot like an all inclusive without the inclusive. It is very secluded (and I get that this is their intention, which is to give their guests privacy.) So if you like all inclusive, this is your type of place.

My 3 star rating comes from a personal experience. Before arriving I write to ask if I could invite my cousin for lunch. My first answer was a bit nebulous and strange, so I wrote again and was told that I could not because the property was full and they could not accommodate two extras. We were there for three days and each night me and my husband sat at a table for four with two empty seats. My point here is that I prefer to be spoken to truthfully. If the protocol is that folks in the beach huts are not allowed guests, then just say so because I am sure if Adele asks to have two guests for lunch, she will not get a "sorry, we are full," when that is clearly not the case.

But as I said, if you like upscale all-inclusives, this is your place (without the inclusives).

2025-03-26 via Nuitee
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Plazola young couple us
10
Exceptional
2025-03-26 via Nuitee