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GoldenEyevsSandals Negril
Both properties are praised by travel writers. On balance, GoldenEye is the choice of most professionals compared to Sandals Negril Beach Resort & Spa. GoldenEye is ranked #2 in Jamaica with positive reviews from 13 sources including Star Service, Oyster and Travel + Leisure.
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 Negril Frommer's Fodor's Star Service
Oyster The Telegraph Lonely Planet
Norman Manley Boulevard, Negril 167, Jamaica
From $538/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Sandals Negril is an all-inclusive, couples-only (straight and gay) resort that attracts a basically young, convivial, and unsophisticated audience." Full review
Fodor's "Couples looking for a sports-oriented getaway and a casually elegant atmosphere flock to this resort on one of the best stretches of Negril Beach." Full review
Star Service "At the north end of the beach, near the Grand Lido, this hotel lies on the best beach of any Sandals in Jamaica (the sands at the Sandals in Whitehouse are a possible contender)." Full review
OysterLuxury
"For travelers seeking a large all-inclusive with plenty of activities and amenities, and a laid-back, easygoing vibe, Sandals Negril Beach Resort & Spa is a great choice." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"For couples after an all-inclusive beach holiday with classic Caribbean scenery, Sandals Negril Beach Resort & Spa ticks almost every box." Full review
Lonely Planet "One of the more tasteful outposts of the Sandals empire, this couples-only resort sprawls over wide lawns trimmed to perfection." Full review
