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Children allowed

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Free Parking
Air conditioning
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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 Accommodations in Ian Fleming's Jamaican Retreat
Set in lush gardens, GoldenEye offers private beaches, hidden coves, and a saltwater lagoon. This tropical property was Ian Fleming’s Jamaican retreat, where all 14 James Bond novels were penned, adding a touch of literary history to your stay.

Diverse Dining Options and Relaxation
GoldenEye boasts 3 outdoor pools and a full spa for your relaxation. Indulge in a variety of accommodations ranging from villas to beach huts, all equipped with kitchen facilities. Experience culinary delights at the beachfront Bizot Bar bistro or enjoy fine dining at The Gazebo.

Convenient Location and Exclusive Airports
Located just a 20-minute drive east of Ocho Rios, GoldenEye is easily accessible. With a 90-minute drive from Montego Bay International Airport and an 8-minute drive from Ian Fleming Private Airport, your journey to luxury begins seamlessly.

Book your stay at GoldenEye now to experience the allure of this iconic retreat.

Important information:

Please note that the shuttle service have the following rates:
Norman Manley International Airport, Kingston: US $200 one way (2.5-hour car transfer)
Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay: US $165 one way (2-hour car transfer)

Rates are based on 1 - 4 people. Additional guest have to pay an extra fee of US$30.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM
Airport code: MBJ

Location

Guest 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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Susanne • solo_traveller • jm
10
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Pavandeep • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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JAK • couple • bs
10
2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Rianne • couple • gb
10
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Alex • couple • gb
8
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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thomas • couple • de
9
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Pros:

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Cons:

essen etwas eintönig sonst wunderbar

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Marie-Helene • extended_group • de
8
Pros:

Just back from a one-week stay at GoldenEye—after traveling all the way from Europe—we’d like to share a few reflections.

The true highlights of GoldenEye are undoubtedly its stunning location and many of its wonderful people. Standouts include Kalicia at Bizot Restaurant, who treated us like family and went above and beyond to fulfill every wish, and Pops, our driver, who brought Jamaican history and culture to life while pointing out celebrity homes—an absolute gem of a person. The bartenders and crew at Button Beach created a vibrant, joyful atmosphere, mixing excellent GoldenEye rum cocktails to a constant backdrop of reggae music. And finally, sunset at Shabeen—with drummers and dancing—was simply unforgettable.

That said, a few aspects fell short of our expectations. The food, in terms of quality, value for money, and variety, did not quite live up to the overall standard we had hoped for. The rooms feel a bit outdated, although they are fully functional, spacious, and comfortable. Additionally, the welcome desk team came across as somewhat passive and not particularly proactive.

Overall, GoldenEye is a place with a soul—perfect for easy, relaxed, and laid-back living. On our way back, we stopped for lunch at Half Moon Hotel; for those seeking a more polished, highly organized, and activity-driven holiday, that may be the better fit, offering excellent food at even more accessible prices. It is impeccably run—though distinctly American in style—and delivers a classic five-star experience as expected.

In conclusion, GoldenEye charms with its spirit, people, and setting, but could elevate the experience further by refining some of its core offerings.

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Max • couple • us
10
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Zoe • extended_group • gb
10
heavenly paradise with great people, creatures, delicious food drink and music and the water is so clear
Pros:

it's paradise. private. chilled. so many places to relax
incredible staff Treshana on front desk, Kevin Aitken Donette Simone Trevor Andrew Aldrick Glenn. they couldn't do enough for you to make you smile and so helpful and adorable

Cons:

loved everything

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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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