James Bond author Ian Fleming’s Jamaica pad is a posh hotel fit for 007. The new GoldenEye Hotel & Resort, nestled in the village of Oracabessa Bay on Jamaica’s North Coast, will open this December (on 12/12/10, to be exact). GoldenEye was the Jamaica home of author Ian Fleming and the location where he wrote all 14 James Bond novels. Fleming’s original desk still stands in his former villa today.

For decades, this hideaway has played host to writers, musicians, and heads of state. Through careful preservation, current owner Chris Blackwell, the Jamaica-raised founder of Island Records, has ensured that the relaxed allure of Fleming’s GoldenEye endures. Set along a pristine coast with secluded beaches, among lush tropical gardens and around the calm waters of the property’s lagoon, the 52-acre estate now comprises 23 units: 11 new Beach Cottages, six new Lagoon Suites, Fleming’s original villa, and the five villas built by Blackwell.

The Fleming Villa, which accommodates up to 10 guests, features the original three-bedroom home plus two new poolside cottages, a private swimming pool, a media room and bar, a sunken garden, and direct access to the private Fleming Beach. The five original villas built by Blackwell, which range from one- to three-bedroom units, have also been artfully refitted and updated. The Lagoon Suites extend four feet out over the resort’s signature lagoon and appear to be floating. Each Lagoon Suite provides guests with direct access to the water from a private dock and also features a secluded garden with outdoor lounge. The barefoot-chic one- and two-bedroom Beach Cottages, situated on Low Cay Beach, open directly onto the sand.

Rack rates start at $560 per night during low season and $840 during high season and include breakfast. Limited-time introductory rates will be available and will feature special discounts and unique complimentary experiences. goldeneye.com