Name: Golden Clouds
Address: Highway A3, Oracabessa, Oracabessa, Oracabessa, 1150, Jamaica
Rating: 10

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Golden Clouds

Oracabessa

We just returned from Golden Clouds and it was spectacular. Every year, our family goes on a trip together, including parents, in-laws, siblings, nieces and nephews. And everyone agreed the highlight here is the staff. So, first, I want to shout out each and every one:

Jamoya, the property manager went above and beyond to take care of us. She even went to the grocery store daily, and helped coordinated vans to and from places (TRAVELER TIP: don't prepay for trips. Get there and then decide when you want to leave, as the property is so stunning, you may decide you don't want to leave, except for maybe one night away, which was what we did).

The all-day staff, Horace and David. They were there when the family got up every day (the kids started in the pool pretty early and then we had the kitchen staff make breakfast for us at 10am daily) and we usually played cards and smoked cigars until 1am or after. They stayed the entire time! They are some of the best bartenders I've come across (and I'm in the alcohol business, so I have the pleasure of having cocktails made for me around the world). They made my nieces and nephews nonstop virgin pina coladas that were so good, many of the adults got in on them, as well  (thanks, guys!). I ordered my fair share of pina coladas (with rum, of course), my husband enjoyed classic rum daiquiris (served up versus frozen) and the mojitos and strawberry frozen daiquiris were also a crowd favorite. (TRAVELER TIP: Let them help you figure out where to get your booze for them to add to your drinks as there are a lot of hustlers in the city. They'll help you navigate that. We picked up a few bottles of rum on the way to the villa and then they helped us get the rest as the week went on.)

Chef Wayne and Chef Pauline are awesome! We weren't sure if we were going to enjoy their food, so we didn't commit to more than two meals ahead of time. But they were SO good that we ended up having them make breakfast, lunch and dinner for us daily. Our breakfast favorites were their chicken & waffles and their meat and cheese scramble. And for dinner, the favorite hands down, was the Jamaican Chinese ("Jamaicanese" is what they nicknamed it :)) dinner. Oh my goodness, it was some of the best Chinese food we've ever had. The egg drop soup, vegetable eggrolls, sweet & sour chicken, and on and on. SO good!

TRAVELER TIP: For food, a few suggestions: 1) You MUST have Kentucky Fried Chicken as a meal one of the days you are there. Everyone there gets KFC at least one day, and for good reason...it's delish! Locals said it's made with different spices than what we use in the States and fresh chicken, which is what makes it so food. I'm not sure about the different spices though, as it reminds me of what KFC used to taste like in the states 15 years ago. I think the difference is the Jamaican KFCs have stuck to the original recipe with no shortcuts. We actually had this twice, as it was that good; 2) The grocery stores HUSTLE Americans. They only pay an exchange rate of $130 (even though, when we were there, the exchange rate was $155). Either go to the store and grocery shop yourself OR make sure you give Jamoya Jamaican dollars to get your food. The store tried to charge us $700 USD more than what the grocery bill was at the end of the week, just because of the exchange rate they were using.

The cleaning and maintenance staff was phenomenal. Thank you, Lacy, Kerry, Ken, Ziggy, Colin, and Jackson.

Okay, now on to the actual property. It has 7 beautiful ocean view rooms. They could all use a bit of a refresh, but my sister reminded me that it's the Caribbean and that's how most rooms are in the Caribbean. There is one room that is off the bar (so, that person will be inconvenienced if they don't like noise). There are two rooms with no view, that worked for my mom and her nurse, as they had the fewest steps, but they don't have an ocean view, so just be mindful of that. Then there is a two bedroom cottage, that is pristine and beautiful and comes with its own pool, kitchen and full living room with a pull out sofa.

There are no rooms with double beds. All kings. So, we had 22 people, and it only fit as some of the kids shared the king beds.

If you are there for a week, you really don't need to leave. The kayaking is wonderful as the property has its own wake, so you don't have to go out into the waves to kayak. You can just stay close to the property. There is a beautiful volleyball court in the middle of the water, so be prepared to have someone go get the ball from in the water quite a few times. The kids loved every time the ball went into the water, as they got to go swim or kayak to retrieve it. There's a tennis court and a half basketball court, shuffle board, a game room, a gym. 

I would post pictures, but I'm doing this review from my computer and pictures are on my phone. But it's okay because the place looks identical to the photos online. And some of my other family members have posted some of their pictures, so if you see any other reviews from this week, that's likely my fam.

Overall, it's one of the nicest places we've enjoyed as a family, and we'll undoubtedly be back.

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! AND THE STAFF IS A HIGHLIGHT!

The photos really don't do justice to the sheer beauty of this property! The meticulously manicured grounds are absolutely enchanting. The array of top-notch activities, including kayaking, volleyball, basketball, horseshoes, tennis, and serene spots for relaxation, exceeded our expectations. What made our stay truly memorable was the exceptional staff, their unwavering attention to detail, and their dedication to creating a delightful experience for our extended family of 20+. The service was outstanding, and the food was not only delicious but also served with genuine warmth. Every moment of our stay was a joy, and we relished the overall experience. We'll be back! 

Had a fabulous time there!

My family of 21 people (5 of them being children) just visited this place and we had so much fun! 

The staff was absolutely incredible. So accommodating, hospitable, helpful and service oriented. The food and drinks were amazing. The space was full service. 

All of the different activists available on the property were perfect to keep our large family entertained and the view is absolutely stunning. 

Special thanks to:

Support staff:
Chef Wayne
Chef Pauline
Housecleaners - Lacy & Kerry
Breakfast server -  Ken
Watersports - Ziggy
Maintenance - Colin
Gardner - Jackson
Manager - Jamoya

And our new family members …

Late night staff:
Horace
David

We most definitely would return just for this place. Certainly a home away from home for our family! 

Amazing Trip in Paradise 

We enjoyed every minute of our stay at Golden Clouds! The staff was so warm and helpful! Chevanese and Wayne cooked the most delicious food – came home a few pounds too heavy but it was worth it! Everything was just wonderful, a magical property where we all made great memories!  Thank you!

Golden Clouds Villa Estate - A great trip!

We returned to Georgia yesterday, and I am already missing our friends in Jamaica!  This villa and staff is amazing! Jamoya, the manager, is super helpful, and they had locals come in for us to sell souvenirs! The chefs were PHENOMENAL! We had a few picky eaters, a beef allergy, and a birthday, and they were accommodating to all of it! Food is spectacular! David and Horace, your bartenders, butlers,  servers, and  friends, were always fun and energetic! Ken, who served breakfast and lunch, was always smiling and just super nice to work with. Ziggy went and got coconuts 🥥 so my mom-in-law could try one. I can go on and on about the staff, as they were all capable of handling any requests or problems! Although, there were no problems for us. 

You will not be disappointed if you come here! You will relax, feel like family, and feel at home! 

There were 15 of us ages 12-75, and we did all the villa had to offer! Snorkeling, swimming, eating 😋,  relaxed, excercised, read, made friends, had quality time, kayaking, and so many other things! 

Our driver for the week, Uton, was awesome, too! Had to fill up the tank a few times, but it was worth it to have a local drive us the 2 hours from the airport and to shop some. 

Had a fishing trip planned and massages all through the reps, as well as through Jamoya. 

Don't think,  just book! Best trip ever! 
PS.  Don't forget to bring bug spray!

Best Family trip and week! Ever!!! Said all 15 of us!

We have been home for 4 days and I still don't know where to start.  The experience at Golden Clouds was top tier.  A group of 14, we utilized 10 of the 12 rooms available.

From day to night the staff is attentive to providing customized needs. Most of our contact being with Ken, David, Ziggy, housekeeping, and Chef C, there was someone available at all times. Ken and David have excellent interpersonal skills being the two that "managed" us during meals either in the morning (Ken), afternoon (Ken/David), or evening (David). They have a high level of professionalism but they will relax as much as the group will allow.  By the end of the week, they are part of the family.

The rooms are spacious and cleaned daily with laundry service provided on Tuesday and Thursday.  The onsite amenities allowed for "rest" days while not on excursions throughout the week.  Take your pick, kayaks, volleyball, tennis, shuffleboard, game room, or exercise room just to name a few.  Extra services can be provided upon request.  Everybody knows somebody that can either come to the villa or they can tell you exactly where to go to get it done.  

Highly recommend ground transportation during your stay.   Our driver, Uton, carried us safely to and from destinations each and everyday.  Whether we were out all day or moved once, he was right there.  There were certain activities that we wanted to do but had no idea where to go.  No worries, Uton saved the day.   

After having a mediocre experience traveling out of the country many years ago, I am more than happy I gave it another try with friends and family at Golden Clouds Villa.  GCV saved and boosted my perception of traveling out of the country and I will definitely do it again.  When I return it will be my choice of stay. I could say alot more but  it is highly recommened that you have your own experience at GCV and formulate your own opinions.  

Golden Clouds, home away from home.  Perfect vacation for couples, families, and friends.  Customize your experience today!!

My stay at  Golden Clouds Villa was phenomenal, the website doesn't do it justice. The staff services were superior (detail oriented), from Chef to housekeeping (Ken, Ziggy, David, etc.).  Our butler David went above and beyond; his interpersonal skills are unmatched...he's definitely the best part of the villa.  I would definitely recommend this to others.

Fantabolus

We travelled to Jamaica with my husband's business partners, their staff and their spouses for a work retreat (a party of 17).  Golden Clouds was the perfect location for everyone to get to relax, enjoy the beach, go on some excursions and not have to worry about anything.  The staff was outstanding and took wonderful care of everyone.  I have numerous food allergies and always have difficulty eating when travelling but thank you to the amazing chef and Oksana who took the time to check in with me about what I could eat, I had no troubles all week and was able to enjoy meals with the group.  I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Golden Clouds and would definitely look to go back. If you are travelling with a large group, it is so nice to be able to have the entire place to yourselves to enjoy and not have to worry about dealing with other guests.  It was a home away from home.  I highly recommend it.  Thank you again for a wonderful vacation!

Beautiful relaxing villa right on the ocean!

Excellent villas and amenities at a great location on the ocean.  Dane, David, Ziggy and all the staff were very attentive and friendly.  Snorkeling, stand up paddle boards and kayaks were readily available and easy to launch out to the ocean.  Tennis, ping pong, shuffle board, horse shoes and the big swimming pool were amazing.   The food was excellent.  We hope to return soon!

Amazing Villa on the ocean!

We spent 10/29 – 11/5/22 at Golden Clouds.  We were a party of 19 celebrating many years of friendship and the majority of us turning 60.  Below is our combined review.

Thank you for a wonderful vacation at Golden Clouds. The property is beautiful,  and had all the amenities our group needed. Dane, David, and Dominic were outstanding and attentive. They were also very patient with us! Chef Chevanese prepared delicious meals and went the extra mile by making extra birthday desserts for two in our group, as well as a midday snack during our competitive "field day." She is a gem. The rest of the staff were so efficient with serving, gardening, tidying rooms, and laundering, which made our stay even more comfortable. Thank you again for a special experience! 

Lisa
 
 
I thought the attention to details like laundry, helping with (our fake) tattoos, and keeping a cooler filled for various events was great!  The food was really good! It was a perfect venue for a group such as ours,  
 
Barbi
  
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Outstanding place!
 
Jim
 
 Outstanding location, amenities, staff and best vacation EVER!!!

Bridget

Everything was outstanding from the facilities to the staff, daily maid service, laundry, etc.  
 
Brian
 

 
I agree with all the above.  I would add that the facilities felt very clean and well maintained. The place was very spacious with a variety of gathering places so you never felt boxed in. The food was great. The staff was very accommodating and engaging. They quickly just felt like part of our group. 
 
Brad

 
Same here plus bedding soft and comfortable.
 
Colleen

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