Children: Welcome. Kid's jet ski excursions (6+) to enjoy the coastline and coral reefs. Adventure lessons by the sea with trained lifeguards and skilled sailors. Children are supervised and taught water safety, snorkelling and kayaking.
Distance from the airport: GoldenEye is located 20 minutes' drive east of Ocho Rios, so the transfer time is approximately 90 minutes from both Kingston and Montego Bay airports.
Watersports: Swimming, scuba diving, snorkelling, wading, water aerobics, water polo (non motorised water sports are complimentary). Deep sea fishing for blue and white marlin, barracuda, sailfish and spearfish from a 26ft fishing boat. Access to jet skis; tours on a glass bottom boat.
Tours and Activities: Garden walks - GoldenEye's garden is dense with exotic trees, giant banyans, canon ball trees, African tulips, Barringtonia and numerous tropical fruits. Bird Watching - look out for Parakeets - Jamaica has more that 255 bird species, some of which are not found anywhere else in the world. Flower Farm Hike and Picnic. Golf, art and crafts classes, horse riding.
Amenities: Restaurant and bar. Swimming pool. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in rooms.
Board basis: Guests can stay on a bed and breakfast basis which includes daily breakfast, Wi-Fi, a nightly turndown service, all non-motorised water sports, a flask of Blackwell Rum and 15 minutes added to any spa treatment booked within 24 hours of arrival. Half board and all-inclusive are also available - there is no tray charge for room service.
ACCOMMODATION
Goldeneye has three types of accommodation to offer its guests – cottages, beach huts and the unique lagoon hut. .
Beach Huts
These 26 colourful beach huts are freestanding buildings with high ceilings, sitting at either 3, 5 or 10 feet above the sand to ensure sublime views over Snorkeler’s Cove or Oracabessa Bay. The large, louvered windows allow sea breezes to keep the beach huts cool so there’s no need for air conditioning.
The interiors are decorated in calm colours with locally made furniture designed to enhance the beach hut vibe. Each has a king size bed, an interior wet room with double rain-shower heads, local toiletries, bathrobes, towels, Apple TV, a Sonos wireless speaker, a mini bar/fridge, coffee maker, a hairdryer, an iron and ironing board and a safe. Many have a garden, an outdoor shower and bath and all have a furnished veranda.
One Bedroom Beach Hut: 425 sq. ft. of living space and raised either 3 ft. or 5 ft. above the sand. Features include those listed above, with some beach huts also having an outdoor shower. There is a choice of view – either Snorkeler’s Cove or towards Ocho Rios.
One Bedroom Tall Beach Hut: 425 sq. ft. of living space and raised 10 ft. above the sand.
One Bedroom Beach Hut with Open-Air Dune Room: 1,020 sq. feet of living space. At ground floor level with sandy floors, these huts have an oversized sofa bed, dining area, fridge and toaster. They also feature an outdoor shower and bathtub.
Two Bedroom Beach Hut: Two-storey beach huts where each floor has a king bed and private bathroom, with separate entrances as well as an indoor ladder. These rooms have indoor wet rooms, an outdoor shower and bathtub and private terrace.
One Bedroom Lagoon Hut: Spanish Elm is the only One Bedroom Lagoon Hut, set within a tropical garden beside the lagoon. There is a private deck with direct access to the water, a bedroom with king size bed, writing desk, book shelves, flat screen television, air-conditioning, fan and mosquito net, and a bathroom with a bath tub and rainfall shower plus a walk-in closet.
Cottages
Cottages on the waterfront are surrounded by tropical gardens of palm and mangrove on the GoldenEye lagoon. French doors open from the bedroom to a shaded porch overlooking a private dock in a quiet and private setting just steps away from Low Cay Beach. All Beach Cottage kitchens feature polished concrete countertops and the latest Smeg appliances including Smeg 50's style retro fridge, Italian designed oven and stove top. Additional amenities include motion sensitive Panasonic E-ion air conditioning, LED television, Logitech Squeezebox sound system and Wi-Fi. Private outdoor showers surrounded by lemongrass, heliconia flowers and pimento trees.
Lagoon Cottage: With a private furnished deck extending over the water’s edge, guests can relax and watch the sun rise over the glistening water. Inside, guests can enjoy a king size bed, an indoor/outdoor bathroom and a range of amenities. There is also your own kayak for exploring the Caribbean waters.
One Bedroom Oceanfront Villa: Nestled under a Banyan tree guests can enjoy a spacious villa complete with a queen size bed, an indoor/outdoor bathroom, a living room and a kitchen. Outside, guests can enjoy views over the ocean from the outdoor dining and lounging area.
One Bedroom Beach Villa: Located on the beachfront, these villas open directly onto Low Cay beach. Guests can enjoy a spacious bedroom, living room, terrace and an indoor/outdoor bathroom. Outside there are private loungers, tables and umbrellas.
One Bedroom Lagoon Villa: These rooms have the same features and facilities as the One Bedroom Beach Villa but are located on the edge of the lagoon.
Two Bedroom Beach Villa: These two storey villas feature large porches (both upstairs and downstairs), two spacious bedrooms, a large living room, two bathrooms, walk in wardrobe, a full kitchen and an extensive outside space complete with a dining area, loungers, umbrellas and hammock.
Two Bedroom Lagoon Villa: These villas have the same features and facilities as the Two Bedroom Beach Villa but are located on the water’s edge of the lagoon.
Three Bedroom Ocean Front Villa: Stone steps, descending from the lush, tropical garden lead to a private swimming patio with direct access into the lagoon. The villa itself consists of a small compound. One structure is a master bedroom with living room. Two additional structures have one bedroom each. Yet another houses the kitchen.
* Price given as a guide only. Departure date, exchange rate, flight class, board basis and room type can affect prices considerably.