Hotels in Cayman Islands

Hotels in Cayman Islands offer wonderful accommodations in a destination also known as “The Caymans”. Known for its 7-mile beach, turquoise waters, white sand, parks, ponds, bays, points, waterfront restaurants, snorkeling, scuba diving, sport fishing, endangered iguanas, seabirds, red-footed boobies, sea turtles and stingrays, Cayman Islands is located 272 miles westerly of both Cuba and Jamaica. A British Overseas Territory, the Cayman Islands consist of 3 islands, Grand Cayman (largest), Cayman Brac and Little Cayman (smallest). Grand Cayman main attractions include Cayman Turtle Centre (wildlife park), Camana Bay (retail/entertainment district), Peppers Bar and Grill (Caribbean restaurant), Stingray City Cayman Islands (tour operator), Tukka East End (restaurant), Cracked Conch Restaurant & Macabuca Tiki Bar, Casanova Restaurant (Italian restaurant), Cayman Crystal Caves (tourist attraction), Seven Mile Beach (coral-sand, snorkeling, swimming, resorts, bars), Smith’s Barcadere (sandy cove, snorkeling, picnic tables, showers, restrooms), Coccoloba Bar (Mexican restaurant), Governors Beach (white-sand, snorkeling, picnicking), Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park (wildlife park), Lobster Pot (seafood restaurant), Pedro St James (tourist attraction), Cayman Spirits Co. (brewery), Czech Inn Grill (restaurant), Tillies (restaurant), Bàcaro (restaurant), Calypso Grill Cayman (seafood restaurant), Spotts Public Beach, Ristorante Pappagallo (restaurant), Cayman Islands National Museum (museum), Starfish Point (tourist attraction), The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (art museum), Cemetery Beach (long-sandy, snorkeling, beach glass, picnics, shady trees) and Cayman Islands Brewery Ltd (brewery). Cayman Brac places of interest are Pioneer Bakery, Brac Scuba Shack (dive shop), Cayman Brac Lighthouse (tourist attraction), Bat Cave (tourist attraction) and Great Cave (tourist attraction), while Little Cayman is home to Point Of Sand (beach pavilion), Hungry Iguana Restaurant and Seahorse Boutique & Coffee Shop. Cayman Islands’ main airport is Owen Roberts International Airport (ORIA). Cayman Airways is the only airline that operates between Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac, and there is no ferry service. Probably the best way to get around Grand Cayman is by rental car, with Budget of Grand Cayman, Europcar Grand Cayman and Firefly Rental Car Grand Cayman being the airport’s best car rental options. Named after rum barrels that once washed up along its shoreline, Rum Point is one of the Caribbean’s most picturesque beaches/snorkeling areas. A popular and secluded recreational spot, Stingray City is a series of shallow sandbars in Grand Cayman’s North Sound, where those brave enough may snorkel, and interactive, with southern stingrays. Starfish Point, home to shallow-water starfish, is in the vicinity of Rum Point. When visiting Grand Cayman, keep in mind that relative to other Caribbean getaways, The Caymans is a bit more expensive. If you are seeking an energetic nightlife scene, then Cayman Islands is probably not the best choice. However, if you are a family, a group looking for a more laid-back getaway, or one seeking an outstanding scuba diving adventure (examples), then The Caymans is right up your alley. Naturally, a nice pair of sandals, along with sunscreen, are good items to pack. In Cayman Islands, cars travel on the left-hand side of the road, currency is the Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD) and the drinking age is 18 years old. USDs are also accepted readily. Top events include Taste of Cayman, Cayman Cocktail Week, Pirates Week Festival, Little Cayman Mardi Gras, Cayman Islands Jazz Fest, Anchor & Den Express, Cayman Islands Orchid Show, Cayfest and Cayman Carnival Batabano. Hotels in Cayman Islands are some of the Caribbean’s best accommodations. Before we get to hotels in Cayman Islands, let’s take a look at some more background information on the area to help maximize your experience.

A lack of archaeological evidence suggests that prior to European arrival, Cayman Islands was uninhabited. During his final voyage to the Americas, Christopher Columbus is thought to have been the first European to sight the islands on May 10, 1503. Columbus named the new islands “Las Tortugas” in honor of the large turtle population discovered there. In turn, the turtles were hunted to near-extinction. Also present on the islands were caimans, a type of alligatoroid. Thus, the islands were referred to as “Caimanas” or “Caymanes”, and eventually were so-named. Following Columbus, no immediate colonization ensued. However, a variety of settlers arrived on the islands such as pirates, Cromwell deserters and shipwrecked sailors. Legendary pirate Blackbeard, whose real name was Edward Teach, was known to operate in Cayman Islands waters. As legend goes, treasure buried by Blackbeard still rests somewhere in a Cayman Brac cave. In 1586, Sir Francis Drake visited the islands briefly. Grand Cayman’s first permanent inhabitant, Isaac Bodden, was born on the island sometime around 1661. Bodden was the grandson of an original settler, who is thought to be one of Cromwell’s deserters involved in the British capture of Jamaica from Spain circa 1655. The 1670 Treaty of Madrid resulted in England’s formal control of Cayman Islands and Jamaica. During the 1730s, a permanent English-speaking population, along with the introduction of slaves by way of Scottish colonial administrator and governor of Jamaica Robert Hunter, appeared. A famous event in Cayman Islands’ history was the Wreck of the Ten Sail, an East End shipwreck that occurred on February 8, 1794. During the shipwreck, Caymanians rescued crews from ten merchant ships to include HMS Convert. In 1802, the islands’ first census tallied a total population of 933 on Grand Cayman, with 545 being slaves. The British Parliament’s Slavery Abolition Act in 1833 abolished slavery in the Cayman Islands. A dependency of the Crown Colony of Jamaica, Cayman Islands was officially declared on June 22, 1863. Cayman Islands became a separate Crown colony following Jamaica’s independence as a Commonwealth realm. In 1952, Owen Roberts International Airport opened, and a tourism boom ensued. Following Jamaica’s Independence in 1962, Cayman Islands came under direct British rule, though the islands historically have been a tax-exempt destination. In 1972, a new constitution was written, and Cayman Islands was granted a large degree of internal autonomy. Hurricane Ivan caused 2 deaths and $4.61 billion in damages on Cayman Islands in 2004.

Home to around 88,000 “Caymanians”, Cayman Islands is the largest (by population) self-governing British Overseas Territory. Over 100 square miles in total area, the territory is part of the Western Caribbean zone and Greater Antilles. The Cayman Islands’ government is a Parliamentary dependency under a constitutional monarchy, meaning that is does not possess full political independence or sovereignty as a sovereign state. Cayman Islands’ capital, George Town, has a population of around 40,000. Around 70% of the islands’ population identifies as Christian. Naturally, English is the territory’s official language. In 2019, The Caymans’ GDP totaled around $4.78 billion. Caymanians, as well as Cayman Islands companies, enjoy zero direct taxation. Apart from tourism, shipping is also a key economic contributor. Home to a tropical wet and dry climate, The Caymans’ average high temperature remains in the 80s degrees Fahrenheit throughout the year. The islands’ rainiest months are September and October. Although rare, hurricane landfall is entirely possible, with Ivan being the last hurricane to hit land in 2004. Hurricane season occurs from June to November. Additional points of interest  are George Town, Heroes Square , Mastic Trail, Pedro St. James Castle, East End Light, Hell and Truman Bodden Sports Complex. Local foods include seafood, coconut shrimp, jerk chicken, turtle soup and stew. The Caymans’ unofficial national dish is cassava (heavy cake, margarine, vanilla, boiled coconut milk, brown sugar, spices, grated cassava). Fun drinks are rum punch, daiquiris, piña coladas, bikini martinis and the seven mile breeze (local vodka, cranberry / grapefruit juices, over ice, garnished with lime). The Mudslide frozen drink (vodka, coffee liqueur, Irish cream, vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup) originates from Rum Point circa the 1970s. With some background information on the area, we’re ready for hotels in Cayman Islands that will help make for an outstanding experience.

 

 

 

The Locale Hotel 

455 West Bay Rd, KY1-1209 George Town

Peppers Bar & Grill

The Locale Hotel features a restaurant, a bar, à la carte, continental or American breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool, air conditioning, free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, safety deposit boxes, tea/coffee makers, hairdryers, a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage space, a shared lounge, free parking and facilities for disabled guests. Nearby you may find Craft Food & Beverage Co. (gastropub), Bonfire Urban Kitchen, Cimboco (restaurant), Focus Hair and Beauty Salon, Cafe del Sol (coffee shop), The Burger Shack, Al La Kebab, Bliss Yoga, Cayman Scents (gift shop), Divers Supply, Caribos 7 Sausasian (restaurant), Chelsea’s Bar (pool billiard club), Kennedy Gallery (art gallery), Seven Mile Beach Post Office, Be Well Pharmacy, Little Havana Cigar Bar, Tortuga Liquors, Chicken! Chicken! (restaurant), Mariposa Cabaret, Treats Restaurant and more.

Within feet:

• • • Peppers Bar & Grill
    • Seven Mile Beach

Within 2.7 miles:

• • • Dart Family Park

Within 7 miles:

• • • Water Cay Park

The Locale Hotel is 2.3 miles from Owen Roberts International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Family Suite): $683

Cost per person (six people): $113

 

 

 

Regal Beach Club

West Bay Road 431, KY1-1202 George Town

Seven Mile Beach | The Wharf Restaurant & Bar

Regal Beach Club offers an outdoor swimming pool, a whirlpool, a fitness center, a patio, sea views, air conditioning, free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, fully-equipped kitchens, coffee machines and free on-site parking. Also in the area is The Locale Hotel.

Within feet:

• • • Seven Mile Beach
    • The Wharf Restaurant & Bar

Within 1.1 miles:

• • • Kirk Market and Fosters Food Fair IGA Market

Within 1.6 miles:

• • • Copper Falls Steakhouse

Regal Beach Club is 2.3 miles from Owen Roberts International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Penthouse Apartment): $1,794

Cost per person (seven people): $256

 

 

 

Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa

60 Tanager Way, KY1-9008 West Bay

West Bay

Boasting a restaurant, a bar, a beachside bar & grill, a private beach area, a year-round outdoor pool, a spa center, a fitness center, a sun terrace, sea views, air conditioning, free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations, tea/coffee makers, a 24-hour front desk, free bicycle usage, free on-site parking and facilities for disabled guests, Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa is found near Coccoloba (Mexican restaurant), Calico Jacks Bar & Grill, Cayman Turtle Divers, Jungle Bar & Lounge, GC’s Liquor Depot, KAABOO Cayman (festival), Morgan’s Seafood Restaurant, Bacaro (restaurant), Dexter’s FantaSea Tours, Acquarius Sea Tours, Six Senses Cayman Adventures, George’s Watersports, Sail with Friends, Island Splash Water Sports, Cobalt Custom Charters, Bonny Moon Beach Club (restaurant), Pom Pom (bar) and more.

Within feet:

• • • West Bay
    • Seven Mile Beach

Within 2.3 miles:

• • • Laguna Del Mar
    • Scholars Park

Within 2.8 miles:

• • • West Bay Beach

Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa is 4.2 miles from Owen Roberts International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Two-Bedroom Presidential Suite): $1,779

Cost per person (six people): $296

 

 

 

 

The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman

Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman, KY1-1209 George Town

The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club Grand Cayman

Beachfront, The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman boasts 6 restaurants, a bar, a snack bar, an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a spa, terraces, balconies, sea views, air conditioning, free WiFi, desks, concierge services, a tennis court, on-site shops, free on-site parking and facilities for disabled guests. Blue by Eric Ripert (restaurant), Andiamo (restaurant), Glamorous Hair Studio, Seven (restaurant), Bar Jack, Living The Dream Divers, Yoshi Sushi, Legendz Bar and Grille, St. Matthew’s University, Governors Beach, Governors Square (shopping mall), Tortuga Liquors, Cost-U-Less (supermarket), The Funky Monkey (clothing store), Sunshine Grill, The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Island Naturals Cafe, Edoardo’s (Italian restaurant), Barolo Bar, Good Mood Food Co. (restaurant), The Falls Steakhouse, Foster’s Supermarket, Kirk Freeport (duty-free store), NKY Fashion, Luca Restaurant (Italian restaurant), Man Cave (hair salon), Ageless Body Cayman (wellness center), Karv Gym, Beautiful Nails & Day Spa (nail salon), The Da Vinci Wellness Centre, and more are in proximity.

Within feet:

• • • The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club Grand Cayman
    • Seven Mile Beach
    • Laguna Del Mar

Within 1.9 miles:

• • • George Town

Within 7 miles:

• • • Water Cay Park

The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman is 2.7 miles from Owen Roberts International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Three-Bedroom Suite): $6,605

Cost per person (eight people): $825

 

 

 

Bodden Town Beach House

Bodden Town Road 588, KY1-1102 Bodden Town

Bodden Town

Beachfront, Bodden Town Beach House comes with 3 bedrooms, a garden, a barbecue, a patio, sea views, air conditioning, free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, a fully-equipped kitchen, tea/coffee makers, a washing machine, a tumble dryer and free on-site parking, Blissful Touch (massage therapist), Czech Inn Grill (restaurant) and Everglo Bar & Restaurant are in the area.

Within feet:

• • • Bodden Town

Within 5 miles:

• • • Spotts Beach

Within 6 miles:

• • • Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park

Bodden Town Beach House is 8 miles from Owen Roberts International Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $1,588

Cost per person (twelve people): $132

 

 

 

 

Palm Heights

747 West Bay Road, KY1-1110 George Town

Tillies | Ragazzi

Providing a restaurant, a bar, Full English/Irish, American or vegetarian breakfast, a nightclub, a private beach area, water sports facilities, 2 swimming pools, a hot tub, a fitness center, a garden, a terrace, sea views, air conditioning, free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, mini-bars, tea/coffee makers, a 24-hour front desk with English, Spanish, French and Italian-speaking staff, free bike usage, free private parking and table tennis, Palm Heights is near The Grand Pavilion (business center), Lauren’s (Italian restaurant), Big Daddy’s Liquor Store, Wok-n-Roll (Asian restaurant), Blue Cilantro (restaurant), Saltwater Grill (restaurant), Waterman Cayman Surf Co, Buy Smart (discount store), Fresh Kitchen & Coffee, PD’s Sports Bar & Grill, The Wine Cellar, Smoothie King and more.

Within feet:

• • • Tillies
    • Ragazzi
    • Kirk’s Supermarket

Within 2.2 miles:

• • • Heroes Square

Within 3.3 miles:

• • • Dart Family Park

Palm Heights is 2.7 miles from Owen Roberts International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Superior Suite): $7,463

Cost per person (four people): $1,865

 

 

 

Lime Tree Villa

6 Accent Quay, Canal Point, KY1-9006 Upper Land

Man O War Cay

You’ll have 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer, a pool with a view, a barbecue, outdoor seating, a terrace, a patio, a garden, garden, river and pool views, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a mini-bar, a fully-equipped kitchen, a washing machine, soundproofed walls and a private entrance at Lime Tree Villa. Nearby is The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman.

Within feet:

• • • Man O War Cay

Within 1.3 miles:

• • • Barkers National Park

Within 2.4 miles:

• • • Walters Road Community Park

Lime Tree Villa is 3.8 miles from Owen Roberts International Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $2,074

Cost per person (ten people): $207

 

 

 

 

Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman

32 Seafire Way, KY1-1301

Governors Creek

Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman boasts 5 restaurants, a bar, continental or American breakfast, a private beach area, an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center, balconies, free WiFi, desks, flat-screen TVs, a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, private parking, currency exchange, an ATM, shuttle service and facilitates for disabled guests. Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa shares the area.

Within feet:

• • • Governors Creek
    • Seven Mile Beach

Within 2.5 miles:

• • • Jacksons Pond

Within 4.5 miles:

• • • Boatswains Beach

Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman is 5 miles from Owen Roberts International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (One-Bedroom Suite with Two Queen Beds and Ocean View): $1,521

Cost per person (six people): $253

 

 

 

 

Le Soleil D’or

2147 South Side Road , KY2-2001 Cayman Brac

Cayman Brac

Located on Cayman Brac, Le Soleil D’or features a restaurant, a bar, à la carte or American breakfast, a private beach area, 3 swimming pools, a fitness center, a garden, terraces, balconies, sea views, air conditioning, desks, safety deposit boxes, flat-screen TVs, coffee machines, electric tea pots, free shuttle service and a tennis court. The Farm Restaurant is close by.

Within feet:

• • • Cayman Brac

Within 7 miles:

• • • The Bluff Mountain

Within 18 miles:

• • • Hungry Iguana Restaurant & Bar

 Le Soleil D’or is 4.9 miles from Charles Kirkconnell International Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $547

 

 

 

One Canal Point Villas

Canal Point Drive, KY1-1206 Upper Land

Casa 43 | Luca | Lloyd’s Smokehouse

A private beach area, a pool with a view, a hot tub, a fitness center, a garden, a terrace, balconies, sea and garden views, air conditioning, free WiFi, fully-equipped kitchens, coffee machines, kettles, washing machines, hairdryers, free private parking and a picnic area are featured at One Canal Point Villas. Also in the area are The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman and Lime Tree Villa.

Within feet:

• • • Casa 43
    • Luca
    • Lloyd’s Smokehouse

Within 5 miles:

• • • Scholars Park

One Canal Point Villas is 3.6 miles from Owen Roberts International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Two-Bedroom Villa): $543

Cost per person (four people): $135

 

 

 

 

Rum Point Holiday Home

1252 Rum Point Drive 031, KY1-1700 Brinkleys

Brinkleys

Included at Rum Point Holiday Home are 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a hairdryer, a private beach area, a private swimming pool, BBQ facilities, an outdoor dining area, sea views, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a fully-equipped kitchen, a washing machine, tea/coffee makers and free private parking. Chisholm’s Grocery (grocery store) and Coco Kai (beach) are up the road.

Within feet:

• • • Brinkleys
    • Rum Point Beach

Within 2.2 miles:

• • • Rum Point National Heritage Trail

Within 3.3 miles:

• • • Mastic Trail

Rum Point Holiday Home is 20 miles from Owen Roberts International Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $1,284

Cost per person (eight people): $160

 

 

 

 

Club Se7en

933 West Bay Rd, Seven Mile Beach, KY1-1003 Upper Land

Barkers National Park

Club Se7en at Beachcomber has an outdoor swimming pool, a terrace, balconies, sea and pool views, air conditioning, free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, fully-equipped kitchens, coffee machines, free private parking and a private entrance. The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, Lime Tree Villa and One Canal Point Villas are nearby.

Within feet:

• • • Barkers National Park
    • Seven Mile Beach

Within 2.1 miles:

• • • Walters Road Community Park

Club Se7en is 3.9 miles from Owen Roberts International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Three-Bedroom Suite): $1,583

Cost per person (eight people): $197

 

 

 

 

Driftwood Village Villa

2098 Rum Point Drive, KY1-1701 Driftwood Village

Rum Point Beach

Bells and whistles at Driftwood Village Villa include 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer, 2 on-site restaurants, a bar, a private beach area, a spa, a hot tub, a barbecue, a terrace, a patio, a balcony, an outdoor dining area, sea views, air conditioning, free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, a mini-bar, a fully-equipped kitchen, tea/coffee makers, a washing machine, luggage storage space, concierge and laundry services, free private parking and a private entrance. Rum Point Club (restaurant), Rum Point Dock (marina) and Cayman Kayaks (canoe & kayak tour agency) are in proximity.

Within feet:

• • • Rum Point Beach
    • Rum Point National Heritage Trail

Within 1.4 miles:

• • • Water Cay Public Beach

Within 6 miles:

• • • Old Man Bay Beach

Driftwood Village Villa is 26 miles from Owen Roberts International Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $1,593

Cost per person (twelve people): $132

 

 

 

 

Black Urchin Boutique Resort

1264 Bodden Town Road, KY1-1003 Belford Estates

Meagre Bay Pond

Featuring a private beach area, a bar, an infinity pool, a garden, yoga and fitness classes, barbecue facilities, a terrace, balconies, sea views, air conditioning, free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, fully-equipped kitchens, coffee machines, kettles, bathrobes, free private parking and shuttle service, Black Urchin Boutique Resort is close to Bodden Town Beach House.

Within feet:

• • • Meagre Bay Pond

Within 5 miles:

• • • Frank Sound Community Park

Within 12 miles:

• • • Dart Park

Black Urchin Boutique Resort is 9 miles from Owen Roberts International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Deluxe Suite with Sea View): $9,874

Cost per person (eighteen people): $548

 

 

 

 

Britannia Apartment

634 Britannia Drive 080, KY1-1110 Upper Land

Camana Bay

Britannia Apartment comes with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a hairdryer, an outdoor swimming pool, a balcony, an outdoor dining area, sea views, air conditioning, free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, a fully-equipped kitchen, tea/coffee makers, a washing machine and private parking. Also in the area is Palm Heights.

Within feet:

• • • Camana Bay

Within 1.2 miles:

• • • Barkers National Park

Within 4.5 miles:

• • • Jacksons Pond

Britannia Apartment is 3.7 miles from Owen Roberts International Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $935

Cost per person (eight people): $116

 

 

 

 

Rum Point Resort Penthouses – 501, 503 & 504

2166 Rum Point Drive, KY1-1202 Driftwood Village

Starfish Point

Rum Point Resort Penthouses (individual links) have multiple bedrooms and bathrooms with walk-in showers, an outdoor swimming pool, terraces, balconies, sea views, air conditioning, free WiFi, fully-equipped kitchens and free on-site parking. Driftwood Village Villa is close by.

Within feet:

• • • Starfish Point
    • Rum Point Beach

Within 6 miles:

• • • Mastic Trail
    • Old Man Bay Playfield

Within 9 miles:

• • • Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park

Rum Point Resort Penthouses are 26 miles from Owen Roberts International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Penthouse 501): $2,255

Cost per person (ten people): $225

Approximate cost per night (Penthouse 503): $1,407

Cost per person (eight people): $175

Approximate cost per night (Penthouse 504): $1,407

Cost per person (eight people): $175

 

 

 

 

 

 

So there they are, hotels in Cayman Islands that will help make for a memorable trip. We hope you have found this information valuable and most importantly, that you enjoy your time in Cayman Islands!