GoldenEye

Jamaica was our honeymoon destination. Originally we had booked a Sandals resort and then changed when a friend suggested Goldeneye. It was perfect. First off, the staff is unmatched when it comes to service. Friendly faces greeted us everywhere we went and tended to our every need (or ridiculous want). Pops, Stephen and Kevin were absolute stand outs in that area. We stayed in Spanish Elm and it was a peaceful oasis. The first morning we had room service delivered to our outdoor dining area and it was spectacular. My husband and I cooked in the outdoor kitchen, enjoyed the outdoor shower and lounged in the lagoon. We asked for two single kayaks, instead of a tandem, and it was delivered quickly. A lot of time was spent paddling around the lagoon. The shower down on the lagoon landing is lovely as well. The air conditioning didn’t work well in the main bedroom so we stayed in the 2nd bedroom with no problem. Even though we were right on the lagoon, we spent most of our time at button beach (our favorite food too!) or at the pool. The drinks from the bar are fantastic (we loved the Goldeneye and the Lime in the Coconut) and the staff was quick to move our umbrellas to keep us in the shade when needed. The only time we left the resort was to go to Blue Hole, turtle release and then we asked Pops to take us into town for lunch. If you can request him for outings or a shuttle, do it. Pops made our trip complete. Loved him. I only wished we could have stayed longer!

Unspoilt paradise - with the most stunning views ! Snorkelling in waters that are protected and totally under developed it really feels like you have stepped back in time ! We have loved @goldeneye with a special thanks to the wonderful staff including Romain, Marlon and Glen

This was our third visit to Golden Eye within four years. We were concerned that it may have changed but it did not disappoint, it may all our expectations As previously, we stayed in a beach hut which is a wonderful experience.. The hexagonal room with en-suite bathroom and veranda is on stilts. As it is amongst the trees, the breeze comes through the wooden louvred windows making air conditioning , although provided , unnecessary. We enjoyed lazing on Button beach with the Bamboo bar and restaurant. The food at the beach is the best at Golden Eye. The jerk chicken, garlic prawns and curried snapper were all delicious. Breakfast and evening meals at the Bizot restaurant with wonderful views across the Caribbean Sea are also good. The food choices are a little confusing with room service being the option for 2 out of our 5 evenings. The Gazebo restaurant which was a fine dining restaurant on our first visit in 2020 is now under used. It is a pity as it is situated on a cliff overlooking the bay and with the wooden bridge over the lagoon lit up would make a great restaurant setting. The real strength of Golden Eye is its staff. They are all wonderful whether the driver meeting you at the airport, the gardeners happy to explain about the different trees, all the restaurant and bar staff, they are always cheerful, helpful and proud of working at Golden Eye. This is not a resort, although it has all the features such as accommodation, many swimming pools and sporting facilities, it is in a class of its own. Long before it became common to consider sustainability & eco friendly travel , Chris Blackwell had the vision to develop a very special and magical place. Golden Eye is simply a tropical hide away that will put you under its spell.

Visited for 5 nights with my family. The thing that stays with you about goldeneye is the grounds and sense of space. You are amongst around 40 other villas/huts and although it was virtually full when we stayed you always have space to yourself, be that one of the white sand beaches, the sea or one of the casual areas located around the resort. The grounds are impeccable, yet someone manage to look natural. Kudos to the ground staff that work there. We stayed in a 2 bedroom hut, which worked well for my wife and I and our 2 teenage children. The beds are ridiculously good (please tell us the mattress make?) and large (we are British so don’t get this size in the UK) and the rooms stay cool whether you use the Louvres or the AC. Food and drink is relaxed with a Jamaican accent on everything, we particularly enjoyed the beach bar at lunch and breakfast. There is only one main restaurant the Bizot for dinners but they do offer a feature cooking option elsewhere on most nights (steak, curry, bbq etc), however we found that these were overpriced for what you got ($90 a head for a basic bbq with 2 meat choices only of pork and jerk chicken needs a rethink in our opinion), so we left the hotel on occasion (local shacks are cheap and plentiful and the hotel provides a list for you to try). Food and drink is pricey ( it’s a top hotel) so we did make use of the odd supermarket (a drive away)although the hotel will provide plenty of water (water stations exist as well). Cleaners spend a huge amount of time cleaner your room everyday, which is fantastic. Do get the turn down service! Thank you to everyone at Goldeneye for a wonderful holiday.

As others have said this place is heaven on earth. A focus on natural beauty rather than gimmicks. I loved our authentic beach house nestled in trees with a stunning view. Pure Class. The menu is limited but that suited me well as often on vacation its easy to over eat! The ackee and saltfish at breakfast was just perfect. All the staff from the moment you enter the premises are wonderful, kind and welcoming. I always dreamed to stay here and I am so glad I experienced the beauty of this resort. Its easy to feel like your the only one’s here. Theres no rush for breakfast, no rush to get a lounger in your preferred spot as you generally can have a whole pool to yourself!!! This is what I call luxury!! I also like the authentic music played at bizot bar which adds to the ambience and is soothing, typically Jamaican and not trying to be American like some other Jamaican resorts!! Thank you #GoldenEye