Beach and Lagoon Villas at GoldenEye

EAT
Our menus feature a bounty of local specialties, from Jamaican-style ackee and saltfish to spicy jerk chicken with rice and peas as well as glorious seasonal fruits and sumptuous desserts.

Bizot Bar
On the beach or by the sea!

On the western arm of Low Cay Beach, Bizot Bar is the spot for stylish low key dining. Located just steps from the sea and our fresh water swimming pool, Bizot Bar serves breakfast and lunch that includes fresh salads, yummy burgers and tasty pastas, as well as famously authentic and delicious Jamaican specialties.
The Bizot Bar is named for French counter-culture connoisseur, Jean-Francois Bizot (1944 - 2007). A journalist and music tastemaker, Bizot founded Radio Nova in Paris and introduced World Music to French audiences. At Bizot Bar, we introduce you to the sounds of Radio Nova, broadcast from France.

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The Gazebo
In the trees

Built in an aerie, tree house-style, the newly designed Gazebo (with lounge and restaurant) serves up dishes with an international flavor. Overlooking both Low Cay Beach and The Lagoon, the Gazebo is the sexy, open-air spot to enjoy cocktails while watching fiery Caribbean sunsets. Dishes range from grilled lobster tail to seasoned rack of lamb, complemented with an international wine list.


In Room Dining

For a really delicious treat, try our in-room dining! We’ll deliver breakfast on the veranda of your Lagoon Villa or set a romantic dinner on the porch of your Beach Villa. You decide, we’ll make it happen!

Outdoor Dining

Private dining by candlelight on the far edge of the Peninsula? Torch-lit beach BBQ with all the Jamaican fixings? Use your imagination and we’ll keep it cooking!

PLAY

The four-acre Lagoon, the centerpiece of GoldenEye, was created when Oracabessa was a banana port. Today it forms a peaceful ring around Santa Maria Island and extends under the GoldenEye bridge and into the Bay. GoldenEye’s main beach, Low Cay, is 500 feet of smooth sand that’s ideal for sunning, relaxing and swimming. Our fun, fitness-focused experiences include lagoon rafting, stand-up paddleboarding and core balance and strength instruction. Guests can also mountain bike to Firefly, play tennis, or simply jog along the coast. Other uniquely inspirational and experiential activities are available, including sunset yoga, and coral restoration.

Water Sports at GoldenEye

Kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, snorkeling, freshand saltwater pool, lagoon and sea swimming, jet skiing. For all our water activities visit Wata Sport Beach. Located just below the Gazebo it is headquarters where you'll find our water sports guides and instructors who will arrange everything for you.

Tennis
Flood lit tennis court for day or night play.
Tennis Pro available upon request.

Core Training
Stabilize the body’s core with exercises to strengthen the abs, lower back, and gluteal muscles. The practical and educational workout is part of the “FieldSpa FieldWork” series.

Team Morning Run
The FieldSpa Team’s morning run is a favorite daily activity, staffed by friendly and enthusiastic local runners proud of Jamaica’s sport heritage. A low elevation loop along the coast is one of several routes. All fitness levels welcome.

Mountain Biking
For those who love a challenge: take a two-hour adventure riding through the charming fishing village of Oracabessa, up rugged trails overlooking the ocean, and arriving at majestic Firefly.

Morning Fishing Trip
Join one of the local Oracabessa Bay fishermen for their morning catch. Pull traps set by fishermen or drop a line yourself and bring your catch back to have it cooked by our chef at GoldenEye.

Sunset Yoga
Improve circulation and restore energy while watching the sunset. Fundamental yoga poses are practiced in all sessions, allowing beginner through advanced students to deepen their practices.

GoldenEye Glass Bottom Boat
Take a ride on our glass bottom boat to check out over 700 species of fish in Oracabessa Bay.

Bird Watching
Jamaica has more than 255 bird species, of which 26 species and 21 subspecies are endemic to the island.

Garden Walk
GoldenEye’s garden is dense with exotic trees and numerous tropical fruits.

And... Backgammon
There are plenty of backgammon fans at GoldenEye. If you need a board, just ask at the front desk.

Kids Activities
Families with children of all ages are welcome at GoldenEye! There are more than 30 acres of gardens, woods,lagoons, caves and beaches for them to explore. Note: For after dinner fun,
there is a huge selection of DVDs in the front office. Kids love watching
the James Bond movies over and over (and over) again.

Adventure by Sea
Our trained lifeguards and skilled instructors will supervise your child’s experience, teaching them water safety, snorkeling, and kayaking.

Coconut Carving with Ramsey
A project children adore – from finding the right coconut on the beach to having a souvenir from a trip they will never forget.

Art Classes with Tukula Ntama
Well known local artist and conservationist, Tukula Ntama, teaches how to paint Mosaics, Collages, and Fabric Printing. She is responsible for all of the beautiful driftwood creations that surround GoldenEye.

Jewelry and Doll Making with Mama Orah
Orah El is a master potter, jewelry maker, painter and Yoga teacher, but her greatest passion is working with children to inspire and empower them through the arts.

SPA
To spend time in our FieldSpa is to exist in a more mindful and peaceful tempo, a cadence that allows us to breathe more deeply, live more slowly and more fully when returning to work and home. With its lagoon's edge cottage and open-to-the air treatment rooms, our spa without walls is a sanctuary for massage, salt scrubs, skin brightening facials, herbal wraps, and energy work. So built into the natural landscape, guests can kayak or swim through the lagoon to arrive at the spa. In room treatments are also available. The fieldSpa shares an approach to living that enlivens with energy, happiness, and health.


NEARBY EXCURSIONS

Firefly
The view from Firefly is simply the finest in the whole Caribbean. Undisputed. From the island’s aboriginal people, the Taino, to the notorious pirate Henry Morgan, it is considered sacred. In 1948, Noel Coward rediscovered what was then called “lookout,” renamed it Firefly and spent the next 20 years there entertaining the most glamorous personalities of the day. Coward is buried on the lawn. (20-minute drive along the coast)

Cranbrook Flower Farm Hike and Picnic
A 150-acre botanical garden, crafted in a lush valley that curves up into the hills. This is a small treasure 20 minutes west of Ocho Rios. A beautiful 90-minute walk leads to a riverhead, an exquisite blue pool where visitors can swim.

Horseback Ride n Swim at Chukka Cove, St. Ann
Saddle up for the 2-hour ride n swim. Ride along Papillon Cove where the movie was shot in 1973. Ride the coastline to Chukka Beach for and a romp in the sea. The bareback ride in the sea is amazing.

Sandals Ocho Rios Golf & Country Club
700‘ up in the hills, 30 min from GoldenEye.

Wasi Art
Pottery studio off Fern Gully Road. The studio employs and nurtures many local artists and craftsmen and is environmentally friendly, processing its own clay and using clean paints and lazes.

Fern Gully
3 mile canyon on an old water course planted with hundreds of varieties of ferns around 1880.

Harmony Hall Art Gallery
Charming building C. 1886 when it was the Methodist Manse adjoining a pimento estate. Exhibition season mid-November through Easter. Features Jamaica’s most interesting contemporary artists.

Island Village
Cultural theme park next to the cruise ship pier in the heart of Ocho Rios. Duty-free shopping, crafts, coffee and cigars, jewelry, book stores, Margaritaville.

Dunn’s River Falls
Try the exhilarating experience of climbing 600 feet up a waterfall from the white sand beach where the river empties in the to sea. Lots of craft stalls. A natural wonder.

Dolphin Cove
Natural cove in 5 acres of lush rain forest. Just watch or swim with the dolphins and enjoy the thrill of this amazing adventure.

Mystic Mountain
100 acres of land stretching from the coast to 700’ above sea level. Jamaican bobsled ride and zip line.

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• Bedroom(s): 2 ( Sleeps 4 )
  2 Double with en-suite
• Bathroom(s): 2
  2 Baths, 2 Showers, 2 Wash basins, 2 Toilets
• General facilities: Balcony / Deck, Garden, Garden View, High Speed Internet, Panoramic Views, Private Location, Private Terrace, Security, Terrace, Wifi
• Indoor facilities: Air conditioning, All Bedrooms Air Conditioned, All Bedrooms En Suite, DVD Player, Luxury Finishes, TV
• Outdoor facilities: Beach Access, Beach Front, Communal Swimming Pool, Deck/Decking, Enclosed Garden, Helicopter Pad, Outdoor Shower, Patio, Private Beach, Private Terrace, Restaurants nearby, Sea Views, Sun Loungers, Sun Umbrellas, Swimming pool, Tennis court
• Services: Chef Included, Cleaning inclusive, Concierge Service, Gardener, Linen provided, Maid service, Towels provided