GoldenEye Hotel & Resort in Jamaica has set its sights on an opening date of 10-10-10. The property, where Ian Fleming wrote all 14 of his James Bond novels, will capture the essence of the author and his books, including his original desk that still stands in his former villa. The restored 52-acres estate will now encompass 23 units.
The Fleming Villa accommodates groups of up to 10 guests, featuring the original three-bedroom home, plus two new poolside cottages, a private swimming pool, media room and bar, sunken garden, and direct access to the private Fleming Beach. The collection of five original villas built by Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records, is also undergoing updates.
Local architect Ann Hodges and interior designer Barbara Hulanicki are responsible for the new accommodations. The Lagoon Suites extend four feet out over the resort’s signature lagoon and appear to be floating. Each suite provides guests with direct access to the water from a private dock and also features a secluded garden with outdoor lounge. Meanwhile, the one- and two-bedroom Beach Cottages, situated on Low Cay Beach, open directly onto the sand. All villas, cottages, and suites are outfitted with custom-designed furniture, bath and beauty products made using local wild-grown botanicals, and Royal Hut’s handmade linens. With a nod to Blackwell’s illustrious history in the music industry, all accommodations feature a Logitech Squeezebox sound system stocked with a catalogue of Island Records-produced music. The resort will also have two new restaurants.
