Jamaica's Exquisite Villas

by ELAINE ZLOTKOWSKI

GoldenEye, ORACABESSA, JAMAICA

Images courtesy of Jamaica Tourist Board

Jamaica is known for its one-of-a-kind accommodations, which provide a welcome refuge for visitors and a luxurious backdrop to the island’s natural beauty. Private villas are mainstays in Jamaica, as they give vacationers that peace and relaxation that they seek. Unique in their offerings, no two villas are the same. In just about every nook and cranny of the island are exquisite villa options to suit every taste.

Below is a sample of Jamaica’s diverse villa offerings from Portland to St. James.

FLEMING VILLA, GOLDENEYE, ORACABESSA, ST. MARY

Images courtesy of GoldenEye Fleming Villa

While on vacation at this exclusive private villa that he built in Oracabessa, British author and WWII veteran Ian Fleming was inspired to create one of the most iconic characters in literary and cinematic history – James Bond. For decades, Fleming’s hide-away along a beach bearing his name and the mysterious Blue Lagoon has welcomed countless celebrities.

Images courtesy of GoldenEye Fleming Villa

Situated on a private enclave within the Golden Eye resort, Fleming Villa has its own private beach, pool and gardens. The Villa comprises a three-bedroom main house annexed by two, one-bedroom cottages and together sleeps 10 adults comfortably. Both guesthouses are built into the natural landscape, and boast views of the pool and Caribbean Sea respectively. The master bedroom in the main villa still contains Fleming’s original writing desk where he penned his classic James Bond. Each of the three rooms in the main villa is completed with a spacious outdoor tropical bathroom and shower. Your stay at Fleming Villa comes with a butler, housekeeper, cook and access to all the amenities of the award winning Golden Eye resort, including its spa, restaurant and bar just steps away. The villa is a 20-minute drive from Ocho Rios, 10 minutes from the Ian Fleming Airport and a 90-minute hop on the new highway from the international airport in Kingston or Montego Bay.

https://www.goldeneye.com/

Rates: Weekly rates range from US$50,000 – US$70,500 and peak at US$91,000 for stays during Christmas and New Year’s.

Capacity: Sleeps 10

ROUND HILL HOTEL AND VILLAS, MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA

Images courtesy of Jamaica Tourist Board

Images courtesy of Jamaica Tourist Board

This award-winning property boasts 27 private, luxury accommodations, each with their own character and charm. Distinct villa features include ocean views, private or semi-private pools in a tropical setting, and open-air living rooms or verandas. Each villa has on-site staff that caters to the needs of guests, such as serving made-to-order breakfast on the terrace every morning if that’s what you desire. Round Hill offers two to six-bedroom villa options under four categories: Luxury Villas, Deluxe Villas, Classic Villas, and Premium Villas.

https://www.roundhill.com

Rates and occupancy details are available on their website.

AQUA BAY AT THE TRYALL CLUB, MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA

Images courtesy of Aqua Bay at Tryall Club

Images courtesy of Aqua Bay at Tryall Club

Images courtesy of Aqua Bay at Tryall Club

Renovated and refurbished in 2017, this 8500 sq. ft, four-bedroom 5.5 bath contemporary beachfront villa is one of the newest luxury properties at The Tryall Club. Aqua Bay’s special accommodation features include a heated swimming pool with a spa and sundeck that faces the ocean. The en-suite bathrooms contain walk-in showers and bathtubs, a number of which are in the open air. A private garden accentuates the villa, along with a covered veranda with a dining area for 12 people. Guests can enjoy the services of an on-site chef, butler, gardener, and housekeeper. The villa comes with two four-seater golf carts for getting around. Golfing is available at the Tryall Club or at Half Moon, Cinnamon Hill or White Witch. You can also play a game of table tennis, work out at the gym or kayak along the coast.

The Tryall Club is known for its world-class golf course and first-class athletic amenities, which villa-goers are welcome to try.

https://www.tryallclub.com/villa/aqua-bay/overview

Rates: US $18,000 – US $22,000 per week with higher rates for stays during the week of Christmas and New Year’s holiday.

Capacity: Sleeps 10 adults