GoldenEye
St. Mary, Saint Mary, Jamaica · Virtuoso · 2026 benefits
Located on a stunning 52-acre site, GoldenEye is the former home of world-renowned author Ian Fleming & the birthplace of his character James Bond. GoldenEye stands apart from the crowd. It holds a rich history of diverse guests, influencers, artists, writers & visionaries. Today, GoldenEye is owned by Island Records founder, Chris Blackwell, & continues to offer a unique escape from the noise, distractions, & tourist traps of the world around – much like it once did for Mr. Fleming. It’s a peaceful oasis that welcomes creativity & authenticity, with a minimum regard for convention. It’s a home away from home that allows one to reconnect with themselves & the beautiful natural world around.…
Once the Jamaican home of renowned author Ian Fleming, GoldenEye was made into a hotel in 2011 by Chris Blackwell. The 52-acre seafront estate is home to secret coves, lagoons, and private beaches. Stay in the villa where 14 James Bond novels were written – or in the 1- and 2-bedroom Beach and Lagoon Villas, Lagoon Cottages, or Beach Huts. Dining and activities include The Gazebo and Bizot Bar restaurants, the Shabeen rooftop bar, the Bamboo Bar & Grill, weekly barbecues and cocktail parties, a spa with yoga and meditation, three pools, paddleboarding, snorkeling, glass-bottom boat tours, turtle hatching, tree planting, and tennis.
What you get booking it through us (2026 benefits)
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily Full breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant
- $100 USD equivalent Food & Beverage credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
- Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
These are the Virtuoso benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.
In the know
Stay in a Lagoon Cottage, with direct lagoon access from your deck, and kayak over to the FieldSpa for a massage. –Denese Senno New York, New York
The property, in facts
| Where | Race Course, St. Mary, Saint Mary, Jamaica |
|---|---|
| Category | Beach Resort |
| Property type | Hotel or Resort |
| Rooms | 49 |
| Room types | 7 |
| Nearest airport | Boscobel (OCJ) · 1 miles |
| Advisor programme | Virtuoso |
| Style | Hip |
| Known for | Beach, Seclusion, Wellness |
Rooms and suites
- Fleming Villa - 5 Bedrooms — Fleming Villa is like an island unto itself. Looking for privacy? Fleming Villa (along with its satellite cottages, Pool House and Sweet Spot) is all about…
- Lagoon Cottages — These 720 sq ft (67 sq m) one bedroom lagoon cottages are located on the water with direct lagoon access from your private verandah. They feature a king size…
- One Bedroom Villas — Five One Bedroom Beach Villas open directly onto Low Cay Beach. The One Bedroom Lagoon Villa sits directly on GoldenEye’s four-acre signature lagoon. All…
- Two Bedroom Villas — Four of the Two Bedroom villas are located directly on Low Cay Beach and one is located on the lagoon. With their large porches (upstairs and downstairs),…
- One Bedroom Beach Hut — One Bedroom Beach Huts are raised to 3 feet or 5 feet off the sand. Each is free-standing and has been designed to promote indoor/outdoor living—enhancing the…
- One Bedroom Tall Beach Hut — Tall Beach Huts are raised 10 feet off the sand. Each is free-standing and has been designed to promote indoor/outdoor living—enhancing the sexy beach vibe and…
In the room
Air Conditioning · Balcony/Lanai/Terrace · Bathrobe · Butler Service · Ceiling Fan · Coffee/Tea Maker · Hair Dryer · Internet Access · Iron/Ironing Board · Kitchen · Mini Bar · Private Pool · Safe · Shower Only · Sitting Area
What advisors say
100% of the 10 Virtuoso advisors who have filed a review of this property recommend it. Those reviews are collected by Virtuoso from advisors who have stayed, not by us and not from the public.
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