It was experience like no other. This place is so beautiful and thought through. Anywhere you look, there is just something extra that shows incredible care and appreciation for the beautiful nature. The staff is wonderful. The food is fresh and authentic. The huts are so well maintained and have the most comfortable beds out of any hotel I’ve ever been to. Its definitely a place of endless awe. Pure joy.
Golden Eye is such a magical place! Nestled between the sea & lagoon there's just so much to do with this resort! We spent a week at Golden Eye & it was nothing short of magical. It was such a unique & magical place, unlike any other luxury resort we have visited. We stayed in the 2bR beach villa with our 3 year old & it was the perfect location. Beautiful private beach area, amazing views of the ocean, sleep to the sound of the waves, sea turtles on the beach a night. It was incredible!!! The outdoor shower was sooo nice & the room was so spacious & private. We loved snorkelers cove & the lagoon too for snorkeling, lots of fish, found a live conch, lots of snails & hermit crabs. Our daughter loved every adventure every day. The 2 pools are great & often very quiet & relaxing with gorgeous ocean breeze & views. The sunsets are UNREAL!!! Pink & orange skies!!! The staff is remarkable!!! Everyone is soooo friendly & sweet & willing to help with anything u may need. Donald at button beach was the sweetest & Fiona the concierge was incredible. She set us up for a boat day to Duns River & snorkeling & we had a blast. The special dinners they put on were amazing! BBQ night & the buffet dinners left nothing to be desired. So yummy 😋 They had a DJ a few nights & a live reggae band & performance for Jamaica Independence Day which was so cool!!! We never wanted to leave! The only thing that could be improved are the lunch menus they were a bit repetitive. Food is pricey in the resort! So get ready for that! We went during covid so we couldn't venture out for any meals. My daughter has a gluten allergy so that makes it harder for us, so we always bring lots of snacks and food for her. They even cooked her some gluten-free pasta I had brought which was so nice. The highlight of the trip was the turtle release which is near by with Oracabessa Bay Sea turtle rescue, Mel Tennant is making a huge difference in the hawksbill sea turtle species. We loved every minute 🐢💞 We can not wait to return to Golden Eye!…
This resort is nothing like anything else we have ever experienced. Not only is it quaint and surrounded by gardens, the property is quite large including a couple of pools, a couple of beaches, the lagoon and much more. Shout-out to the staff at Button Beach, our favourite hang out. That would be Nardia & Conroy at the bar and grill and Donald for “wata” sports. Everyone at Golden Eye is approachable and friendly. I am especially touched by the efforts of ownership to give to the community through the Golden Eye Foundation and to restore the coral in the vicinity of the ocean shoreline. We hope to visit again soon!
Had a really beautiful stay here for two nights recently. The best parts was the incredible location, the great rooms and the plethora of activities! We particularly enjoyed snorkeling with Marlan who went above and beyond to show us around the coral reefs nearby and the great conservation efforts that are undergoing at Oracabessa. Our only quibble was that service wasn't quite as good as other Jamaican resorts we have stayed at but overall it was a fantastic stay!
We stayed 4 nights in March. We had a Beach Hut. At first I wasn't sure walking up, thinking it was going to feel small. It was not. We had a lovely little balcony that would have been great to have an afternoon nap except that it was either too hot or the padding was too wet as it rained most nights we were there. There is not much of a breeze because we were surrounded by vegetation. The bed was sooooo comfortable. Definitely need bug spray, which they did provide around the resort. The ground were lovely and my husband enjoyed his daily walks around the resort. There are two pools. One by the main bar/restaurant and one near the beach huts. But again it was so hot at that pool with no breeze. I never saw anyone use it. The only complaint I would have is that the menu did not change at all while we were there. They did have a night where they served Jamaican food that was located on the grounds. The downfall of it was there was not enough lighting, I like to see what I am eating lol. My husband has always wanted to stay here and I am glad we did. I would return but not in a Beach Hut. Being a cat lover, I appreciated how well they take care of their resident cats.…
We are just back from a 7 night stay at Goldeneye and I can truly say it’s one of the most unique experiences I have ever had on vacation. Goldeneye is a tranquil, beautiful oasis with lovely beaches and beautiful coves to experience. The staff are exceptional - from Nicholas and Milton at the Bizot Bar, Lacey-Ann at Shabeen, to the numerous people looking after you at lunch and dinner, not to mention Romaine looking after in room dining. Everyone treats you like family, and you leave feeling like you’ve almost been staying with an extended bunch of friends, rather than at a resort. You’re well taken care of, nothing is too much of an ask for the staff at Goldeneye. We stayed in a beach hut with dune room which looked out onto the ocean (hut number 47), where you could sit on the veranda watching the sunset and watch the waves. It was a truly peaceful experience. All that said, Goldeneye has some things to be aware of: 1. Our trip was booked through a travel agent, who paid for our airport transfers up front. On checking my bill after departing, I notice that we’ve been charged for the transfers again. We’d also booked under the previous 2021 special rate where we got $100 a day credited to our room. When we checked out I saw that we were getting the 2022 rate where we were credited $500 for the entire stay ($200 less). Luckily we were able to at least fix that before paying the bill. 2. The food at the resort is expensive. I read on the website that it’s possible to arrange all-inclusive, but if you don’t you could easily be spending $400-$500 a day for a couple on meals and drinks. 3. The downside of the beauty of Goldeneye’s nature is that there are insects. The resort supplies mosquito repellant spray and cartridges for the room, but you will still get some mosquito bites. And you may also see other nature like cockroaches in your bathroom (we had a couple of encounters during our stay). It’s the price you pay for staying in the middle of such beautiful nature I guess. Our Beach Hut with Dune Room was great - the Dune Room is downstairs in the open air, but shaded to keep the sun out, it has space to eat meals as well as a fridge and sink, but the real star of the Dune Room is the outdoor shower and claw foot bathtub. Being able to shower or take a bath under a canopy of palm trees was an experience! Goldeneye is a resort like nothing else I’ve ever experienced, I hope we’ll be back again soon.…
My wife and I and our two teenagers just visited Goldeneye for a 5 day trip. Amazing trip. I was told by the resort it was at 80% capacity - but I have to tell you that it felt like there was hardly anyone there. We felt like we had the resort to ourselves. It's spacious and open and felt like there were all these little areas we could have to ourselves or hang out with a few folks. The staff is unbelievable. Genuinely caring and friendly. The staff shared the laid back Jamaicain vibe, but gave a level of professionalism and quality that was still 5 star without feeling too formal. The food was fantastic. There were different events on different nights that were fun and great to experience. They were well done - felt not too contrived, but were fun and the food was great. We worked with a gentleman by the name of Ricardo who drove us to and from the resort and then took us on a few excursions including Blue Hole and ATVing and local places to eat off the resort - which was really cool. All in all, I can't say enough about Goldeneye - it's a beautiful resort with a beautiful team that makes a beautiful experience. We'll be back!…
The resort was one of the best I’ve ever stayed in! We spent 4 nights there and didn’t want to ever leave! The staff was fabulous! Shout out to Pops, he was the absolute best driver/tour guide we have ever had!! The food on the resort was very, very good and every local restaurant Pops told us to try was breathtaking! I can’t wait to return to my island home
Was lucky enough to sneak away here for a few days and it exceeded my expectations. The staff was so thoughtful and nice, the water was gorgeous, and the rooms were airy and light. The highlight of the trip for me was actually the food! I had a bad food experience on a previous trip I took elsewhere this year so I was nervous it would happen again but it was really delicious and there was something for everyone. I was addicted to the coconut shrimp and I love the grain-bowl with halloumi. It was very clear everything was super considered and in season as the menu shifted daily. Also huge fan of the pina coladas. It felt very safe from a covid standpoint and made testing to leave incredibly easy. Don't forget to take a paddleboard through the magical lagoon – another favorite thing of the trip.…
Cannot wait to go back—it is paradise. The food is very good, especially compared to a couple other places I've gone in Jamaica specifically. The drinks are also delicious, they make a proper martini along with a ton of delicious blended drinks (my fav is the Goldeneye). The activities are all fun and easy, no stress and no hassle. The property team is wonderful, warm and relaxed, someone is always there when you need them but not breathing down your neck when you just want to chill. Genuine hospitality all the way around.
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