“Exquisite 5* beach front hotel. Villas, cottages and stilted beach huts have mahogany beds, shutters and direct beach access. On site restaurants serve up traditional Jamaican styles with a twist, from their organic garden. Historic and luxurious with the emphasis on privacy. Honeymoon heaven!”

Hotel review

This is truly a unique experience. A charming and wonderfully private stretch of beach on the north Jamaican coast. This was the spot that Ian Fleming chose to settle down and write his famed Bond books, and who could blame him. These days there are a few more souls on the beach and a lot more activities. The accommodations range from Fleming's own ten man villa complete with private chef, butlers, barmen, a private pool and a private beach, to the newest edition of rainbow painted stilted huts with a much more beach shack feel - and everything in between. The atmosphere somehow manages to marry chilled out beach vibe with glamorous cocktail party.

Recommended for

  • Groups

    • The enormous villas have kitchen facilities, living room area, hammocks and private terraces
  • Wildlife Area

    • Watch turtles hatching and being released into the sea with conservationist Mel Tennant.
  • Child friendly

    • Great selection on site activities from coconut carving to snorkelling to art classes
  • Hotel boats for hire

    • Complimentary glass bottom boats are avaialble for viewing the sea floor.
  • Snorkelling

    • Complimentary equppiment is avaialble at the hotel, explore the bay.
  • Historic

    • Ian Fleming's former home where he penned all the James Bond novels
  • Birdwatching

    • 255 bird species can be viewed from the surrounding area.
  • Yoga

    • Daily yoga and meditation classes are avialable.
  • Riding

    • Horse riding along the beautiful sandy beaches.
  • Fishing

    • Join local Oracabessa Bay fishermen
  • Tennis Court

    • Floodlit tennis courts on site
  • Restaurant

    • Serving Jamaican specialities
  • Secluded setting

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Luxury

  • Colonial

  • Barefoot Luxury

  • Theme hotel

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Full of character

  • Beach nearby

  • Spa

  • On the beach

  • Artworks

  • Chic

  • Self catering

  • 5* Luxury

  • Views

  • Contemporary

  • Air conditioning

  • Four poster beds

  • Romantic

Facilities

  • Rooms

    47 rooms in this hotel
  • Child friendly

    Great selection on site activities from coconut carving to snorkelling to art classes
  • Swimming Pool

    Freshwater outdoor infinity pool, plus four acre private lagoon
  • Garden

    Set amid 30 acres of gardens and woodland
  • Tennis Court

    Floodlit tennis courts on site
  • Restaurant

    Serving Jamaican specialities
  • Bath robes

  • Parking

  • Concierge

  • Bar

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Outdoor dining

  • Sauna/Steam

  • No pets

  • Library

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Spa

  • Sitting Room

  • Room service

  • Suites

  • Private villas

  • Hot Tub

  • Air conditioning

  • Four poster beds

  • Wifi

Activities

  • Wildlife Area

    • Watch turtles hatching and being released into the sea with conservationist Mel Tennant.
  • Hotel boats for hire

    • Complimentary glass bottom boats are avaialble for viewing the sea floor.
  • Snorkelling

    • Complimentary equppiment is avaialble at the hotel, explore the bay.
  • Birdwatching

    • 255 bird species can be viewed from the surrounding area.
  • Yoga

    • Daily yoga and meditation classes are avialable.
  • Riding

    • Horse riding along the beautiful sandy beaches.
  • Fishing

    • Join local Oracabessa Bay fishermen

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Imagine sipping vodka martinis while taking in a glorious Caribbean sunset at the very spot where the world's most famous super spy was born.
The lavish Goldeneye resort in Jamaica is where James Bond creator Ian Fleming dreamt up his most famous creation.

Originally published by The Daily Mail

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