Goldeneye (estate)

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Goldeneye estate

Goldeneye is the original name of novelist Ian Fleming's estate on Oracabessa Bay on the northern coastline of Jamaica. He bought 15 acres (6.1 ha) adjacent to the Golden Clouds estate in 1946 and built his home on the edge of a cliff overlooking a private beach. The three-bedroom structure was constructed from Fleming's sketch, fitted with wooden jalousie windows and a swimming pool.[1] Fleming's visitors at Goldeneye included actors, musicians, and filmmakers, among others.[2]

As of 2010, the property operates as Goldeneye Hotel and Resort, consisting of Fleming's main house and several cottages, and it continues to host celebrities as resort guests. The Goldeneye resort is ranked as one of the most exclusive hotels in Jamaica.[3][4]

The estate is located in the Oracabessa Bay Fish Sanctuary, established in 2011 to protect the area's marine ecosystem.[5] It is adjacent to James Bond Beach, which has served as a concert venue.

  1. ^ Ianfleming.com Archived 2011-08-07 at the Wayback Machine Description of house
  2. ^ The New York Times Archived 2013-02-05 at the Wayback Machine Fleming's celebrity guests
  3. ^ Ward, Terry. "The 10 Best Jamaican Resorts". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
  4. ^ Staff, Caribbean Journal (2024-08-28). "The 10 Best Hotels in Jamaica, From Half Moon to Goldeneye". Caribbean Journal. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
  5. ^ "Oracabessa Fish Sanctuary". Oracabessa Foundation. Archived from the original on 2012-05-26.