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James Bond fans may be on the look-out for the beaches that appeared in the 1963 film Dr. No. Pearly Beach and adjacent Laughing Waters served as Crab Cay, the fictitious island that was home to villainous Dr. No, where the first “Bond girl” Ursula Andress famously emerged from the sea to meet 007. Both beaches are privately managed by the St. Ann Development Corporation (SADCo) and aren’t accessible unless rented exclusively.
Moxons Beach Club (US$85–225) is a boutique property perched atop the cliffs in Stewart Town, between Tower Isle and Boscobel about 12 kilometers east of Ocho Rios. The four-level property descends to a private beach. Rooms face the sea or a courtyard and have queen- or king-size beds and en suite bathrooms. Wi-Fi is complimentary. A restaurant serves a mix of Jamaican and international dishes (US$8–28). This is a smart, well managed hotel ideal for couples or families with mature children.
Kling Kling Beach House (US$122 nightly) is a beachfront property in Richmond, St. Ann that can sleep up to six guests in three bedrooms.
Silver Palms is a homely property made up of one- two- and three-bedroom units situated in the gated community of Old Fort Bay, 10 minutes west of Ocho Rios. The property has a centrally located swimming pool and jacuzzi in the common area and has access to the beach via a footpath alongside sister property Cannon Villas.
Couples Sans Souci (from US$ 502 dbl) is a sprawling gem of the well-managed Couples Resorts Jamaican family-owned all-inclusive group located just across the White River east of Ocho Rios and a five-minute drive west of the Couples Tower Isle sister property. The property has two large beaches, the west-facing one reserved for nudists with a large pool and bar on the lawn. The larger north-facing beach is at the center of the resort. On the western side of the property, the pool and spa sit atop low limestone cliffs in front of room blocks facing the large cove.
Te Moana (from US$105) is a lovely seaside cottage conveniently located somewhere in Ocho Rios....
Chillin’ (US$310-560 low season, US$352-600 high season) at Old Fort Bay is a 12-unit townhouse complex near the beach in Old Fort Bay set on a 0.6-hectare (1.5-acre) property with a pool and a whirlpool. Units have two or four bedrooms each. A housekeeper is assigned to each unit, all of which have cable, Wi-Fi, stereos, air-conditioning, ceiling fans, full kitchens, and balconies.
Harmony lives here…the house keeps you in touch with the surrounding elements in such subtle ways that you wonder why you feel so good . A spacious verandah waits to accommodate your drifting moods and a large green cushion of a lawn extends down to your own private beach cove. Here, you can decide whether to launch off in to the crystal blue seas using the kayaks perched by your side, or just melt gently into the warm Caribbean sea.
Frankfort on the Beach (USD 21,262/25,123 weekly, low/high) is a six-bedroom, seven bath property located five minutes east of Ocho Rios center sleeping 14 with a staff of six. Amenities include AC, wireless internet, a Jacuzzi, kayaks, ping pong and a piano. The private beach is one of the most beautiful in Jamaica with fine, white sand and gentle lapping waves, making it an ideal property for children. Wedding parties are welcome (USD 3,000) with a minimum two-night stay.
