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GoldenEyevsSandals Ochi Beach Resort
Both Goldeneye Resort and Sandals Ochi Beach Resort are highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Goldeneye Resort is preferred by most reviewers compared to Sandals Ochi Beach Resort. Goldeneye Resort comes in at #1 in Jamaica with accolades from 13 reviews including The Telegraph, Gayot and Fodor's.
GoldenEye
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Jetsetter 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 Telegraph7.0
"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
Sandals Ochi Beach Resort Frommer's Fodor's Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure Star Service
Main St, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
From $120/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "This all-inclusive resort is located 2km... southeast of town, set on 18 hectares... of tropical gardens on a private estate dotted with red-tile villas." Full review
Fodor's "This sprawling resort began years ago as two separate properties, and today it continues to have a split personality." Full review
Lonely Planet "This newly renovated confection... is conceived as an all-inclusive ‘Garden of Eden’ for couples."
Travel + Leisure "All-inclusive, couples-only Sandals Grande Riviera in Ocho Rios combines two resorts into one on a lush, 44-acre tropical landscape." Full review
Star Service "Dollar for dollar, this is one of the better couples-only resorts on the island, though its size—more than 500 rooms—puts it at odds for travelers in search of an intimate refuge. " Full review
