GoldenEyevsFranklyn D. Resort & Spa
Both properties are rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, GoldenEye scores significantly better than Franklyn D. Resort & Spa. GoldenEye has a TripExpert Score of 94 with approval from 13 sources like Oyster, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.
GoldenEye Show All Reviews
Oracabessa, St, Mary, Oracabessa, Jamaica
From $715/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Few hotels in the world manage to be so luxurious and yet so appealingly informal as this intimate retreat." Full review
Concierge
"There's no better place to channel the spirit of Agent 007 than this stunning, three-bedroom clifftop house, where Ian Fleming wrote the bulk of his James Bond novels."
Fodor's
"Whether you're a James Bond buff or just a fan of luxury getaways, this exclusive address 20 minutes east of Ocho Rios holds special appeal." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Jet-set bohemians and creative types have flocked to GoldenEye since the mid 20th century, when it was the cliff-top retreat of Ian Fleming." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Built around the Jamaican home of James bond author lan Fleming, this exclusive hotel oozes style, with a collection of unique villas set around a headland."
Star Service
"GoldenEye, the definition of tasteful living for the well-to-do, is situated above a private cove 1,500 meters east of Oracabessa on Jamaica's north coast." Full review
Gayot
"Whether you prefer your history shaken or stirred, this Caribbean paradise is sure to appeal."
The Telegraph
7.0
"GoldenEye is the former home of James Bond’s creator, Ian Fleming." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A stylish resort, with a selection of gorgeous beach huts and villas sprinkled across expansive grounds on a quaint cove. Staff are pampering yet discreet." Full review
Jetsetter
"Creole cottages and beachside villas make up this funky wonderland on Jamaica’s north coast, the former writing retreat of James Bond creator Ian Fleming." Full review
Franklyn D. Resort & Spa
Main Street, Runaway Bay 99999, Jamaica
From $640/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"FDR is an all-inclusive that's the number-one choice if you're traveling with children." Full review
Fodor's
"A favorite for families with very young children, this relaxed resort goes a step beyond the usual supervised kids' programs."
Travel + Leisure
"This decidedly un-fancy resort enjoys great popularity with families because its daily rate includes a "vacation nanny" who tidies the room and entertains the kids all day long." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The mid-range Franklyn D is geared towards families on vacation." Full review
Lonely Planet
"At this Spanish hacienda-style, all-inclusive family resort, there are kid-friendly facilities and a personal nanny assigned to each child." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"A resort where your own personal nanny is included from 8:30 a.m. until 4:40 p.m. daily...children staying at the Franklyn D. Resort & Spa are unlikely to get bored: There's a 100-foot-long waterslide"
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