Nonetheless, GoldenEye is more secluded than others, located about 15 miles east of Ocho Rios just past the town of Oracabessa (meaning “golden head”). The vibe at the bar is cool -- it's open-air, and features a blue bar crowned with a sculpture of driftwood and walls plastered with album covers (a shout-out to Radio Nova as much as Mr. Blackwell's Island Records label).The GoldenEye Resort doesn't have a fitness center, but offers outdoor activities that take place throughout its 52 acres.
Navigate forward to interact with the calendar and select a date. Forget swim-up bars, swim-out suites, and in-room pools. An expansive "wata sports" pavilion provides access to glass-bottom boats, paddle boards, jet skis, and snorkel gear. How to get there The nearest commercial airport is Montego Bay (10 hours direct), however Kingston Airport (10 hours direct) is an equally viable option. The resort's lush grounds are also a haven for bird watching.GoldenEye Resort is a celebrity magnet. Every year, the scribe spent several months in his ocean-side villa, writing all 14 of his famous tales of the sleek and sophisticated spy.
Thus, car rentals (for the daring) or taxi hires (for the less adventurous) are the only way to get around. But then, for many couples or notable guests, the level of privacy this property offers is one of its main attractions.GoldenEye’s cottages and villas are hip and stylish without seeming out of place in Jamaica.
Named after one of Ian Fleming’s World War II missions, Operation GoldenEye, this Island Outpost property is owned by Chris Blackwell, Jamaica-raised founder of Island Records. We’ve all been there: Opening our hotel room curtains expecting clear skies over blue water, only to be met with downpours. So to say that GoldenEye Resort is isolated is hardly to put it in a category all of its own. A devoted beach staff is happy to set up lounge chairs throughout the day. Bond #5 himself, Pierce Brosnan. The vibe at the bar is cool -- it's open-air, and features a blue bar crowned with a sculpture of driftwood and walls plastered with album covers (a shout-out to Radio Nova as much as Mr. Blackwell's Island Records label).The GoldenEye Resort doesn't have a fitness center, but offers outdoor activities that take place throughout its 52 acres. The resort, reopened in 2010, honors its past as home to one of the greatest spy writers ever -- Fleming's Villa has been beautifully preserved (including his original writing desk), and the overall property is so luxurious that 007 himself would surely feel at home.
A mindset. Throughout the grounds, guests can wander a garden filled with flora planted by celebrities, from a Royal Palm Tree planted by Bill and Hillary Clinton, to fittingly, a Julie Mango planted by Pierce Brosnan.GoldenEye was first purchased by Ian Fleming in 1946, and the writer eventually penned all 14 of his James Bond novels here. All treatments use natural ingredients sourced from Pantrepant, the resort's 2,500-acre farm. Even then, there’s little nearby.
Today, the massive Fleming Villa remains intact, featuring its own private pool and even the writer’s original desk over which he slaved year after year.But the Bond similarities aren't taken too far, and guests shouldn't expect tuxedos and opulence; the resort embodies laidback luxury. Called, what else, but the GoldenEye, the resort's welcome drink is a blend of Blackwell Rum (GoldenEye owner Chris Blackwell's own label) and a secret fruit mix that definitely features pineapple juice and perhaps orange juice.At the oceanfront Bizot Bar, named for the French DJ that founded Radio Nova and introduced reggae to the world, an array of rum-based cocktails tops the menu, though skilled bartenders can fulfill virtually any request. Called, what else, but the GoldenEye, the resort's welcome drink is a blend of Blackwell Rum (GoldenEye owner Chris Blackwell's own label) and a secret fruit mix that definitely features pineapple juice and perhaps orange juice.At the oceanfront Bizot Bar, named for the French DJ that founded Radio Nova and introduced reggae to the world, an array of rum-based cocktails tops the menu, though skilled bartenders can fulfill virtually any request. For more privacy, guests can opt for the GoldenEye pool, which sits on an outcropping just above the ocean and features a graphic eye at its bottom.
Additional venue options include Low Cay Beach, Bizot Bar and one of the property's villas or lawn areas.GoldenEye has several venues for couples looking to tie the knot. We’ve all been there: Opening our hotel room curtains expecting clear skies over blue water, only to be met with downpours. On an island filled with all-inclusive megaresorts hermetically sealed from the nature and culture that lies just beyond their cement parking lots, GoldenEye is a rare gem, taking advantage of its 52 acres of lush vegetation, rocky oceanfront outcroppings, and serene lagoon.