Hotels in Cayman Islands offer enchanting accommodations in a destination referred to as the “Caymans”. Crystal-clear, turquoise waters await in places like Rum Point, Seven Mile Beach and Cemetery Reef. Named for rum barrels that once washed up along its shoreline, Rum Point is one of the most picturesque Caribbean destinations. When traveling to the Cayman Islands, keep in mind that the Cayman Islands dollar is this British Overseas Territory’s official currency, though USDs are readily accepted. Cars travel on the left-hand side of the road, the islands’ rainiest months are September and October, and 18 years is the legal drinking age. One of the most iconic Cayman Islands adventures takes place at a pellucid sand bar named Stingray City, where you may swim with stingrays in the open ocean. Generally offering a more laid-back experience, Cayman Islands is home to soft, white beaches. As such, try not to forget your best pair of sandals. Island 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. Before we get you to hotels in Cayman Islands, let’s take a look at some more background information on the area to help you along the way.
As no archaeological evidence exists to suggest that the Cayman Islands had been inhabited prior to European exploration, it is thought that the islands were first discovered by Christopher Columbus during his 1503 voyage to the Americas. Columbus originally named the islands “Las Tortugas” due to the areas’ large turtle population; though the islands were later renamed to the “Cayman Islands” after its equally large crocodile population. Thereafter, the islands became inhabited mostly by pirates, shipwrecked sailors and army deserters from Jamaica. Blackbeard, whose real name was Edward Teach, arguably the most notorious pirate of all time, operated in the waters around Cayman Islands. Legend has it that treasure buried by Blackbeard still rests somewhere in a Cayman Brac cave. In 1670, England took formal control of the Cayman Islands by way of the Treaty of Madrid, and by the 1730s a permanent English-speaking population had been established. Enslaved Africans accounted for over half the population in the first 1802 census. Slavery having been abolished in 1833, the Cayman Islands in 1863 declared itself independent from the Crown Colony of Jamaica. It wasn’t until 1972, when a new constitution was written, that the islands were granted a large degree of internal autonomy. Historically, the Cayman Islands have never levied income tax, capital gains tax, or wealth tax, which make them an attractive tax haven for financial institutions, namely hedge funds.
Roughly 270 miles south of Cuba and west of Jamaica, the Cayman Islands is a British overseas territory located in the Caribbean Sea. Home to around 70,000 Caymanians today, the Cayman Islands benefit from little temperature changes throughout the year. Hurricane season occurs from June to November. The Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD) is the islands’ official currency, with tourism contributing significantly to GDP. Grand Cayman is home to a number of popular attractions that include Seven Mile Beach, George Town, Pedro St. James Castle, Stingray City, Hell, Cayman Turtle Centre, Mastic Trail, East End Light and Truman Bodden Sports Complex. Popular cuisine includes various seafoods, coconut shrimp, jerk chicken, turtle soup and stew, while the unofficial national dish is cassava (heavy cake), made with margarine, vanilla, boiled coconut milk, brown sugar, spices and grated cassava. Drinks include rum punch, daiquiris, piña coladas, bikini martinis and the “seven mile breeze”, made from local vodka, cranberry and grapefruit juices, poured over ice and garnished with lime. The Mudslide frozen drink, made with vodka, coffee liqueur, Irish cream, vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup, was created at Rum Point during the 1970s. Now that we’ve covered a little background information on the area, it’s time for hotels in Cayman Islands that will help make for an unforgettable experience.
Regal Beach Club
West Bay Road 431
Seven Mile Beach
Regal Beach Club offers free WiFi, a patio, a seating area with flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully-equipped kitchen, a coffee machine, a whirlpool and grocery delivery. Nearby you’ll find Peppers Bar & Grill, 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.
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- Seven Mile Beach
- The Wharf Restaurant & Bar
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- Kirk Market and Fosters Food Fair IGA Market
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- Copper Falls Steakhouse
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Regal Beach Club is 2.3 miles from Owen Roberts International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (three-bedroom apartment): $606
Cost per person (seven people): $87
Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa
60 Tanager Way
West Bay
Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa offers a spa center, a fitness center, an outdoor pool, a sun terrace, 3 restaurants, a bar, flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations, seating areas, a 24-hour front desk, a private beach and free use of bicycles. In the area you may visit 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 and more.
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- West Bay
- Seven Mile Beach
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Within 2.3 miles:
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- Laguna Del Mar
- Scholars Park
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Within 2.8 miles:
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- West Bay Beach
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Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa is 4.2 miles from Owen Roberts International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (ocean front two-bedroom suite): $2,037
Cost per person (eight people): $255
The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman
Seven Mile Beach
George Town
Featuring WiFi, an outdoor pool, a tennis court, a spa, a wellness center, on-site shops, a restaurant, a bar, a hot tub, concierge services, air conditioning, terraces, work desks and seating areas, The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman stands near 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), Man Cave (hair salon) and more.
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- Seven Mile Beach
- Laguna Del Mar
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- George Town
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- Water Cay Park
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The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman is 2.7 miles from Owen Roberts International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (queen room ocean front): $928
Cost per person (four people): $232
The Retreat at Rum Point
Sand Point Road 16
Rum Point Beach
The Retreat at Rum Point provides free WiFi, air conditioning, an outdoor swimming pool, a private beach area, a flat-screen TV, a fully-equipped kitchen and a balcony with sea views. Rum Point Dock, Cayman Kayaks (canoe and kayak tour agency), Red Sail Sports, Bio-luminescent Bay and more are in the vicinity.
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- Rum Point Beach
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- Water Cay Park
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- Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park
- Airport Park
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The Retreat at Rum Point is 8 miles from Owen Roberts International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (one-bedroom apartment): $329
Palm Heights
747 West Bay Road
Kirk’s Supermarket
With a restaurant, a bar, free bike usage, a fitness center, a private beach area, water sports facilities, a garden, a terrace, an outdoor swimming pool, an indoor pool, evening entertainment, a 24-hour front desk, a continental or buffet breakfast and a hot tub, Palm Heights is near Tillie’s (restaurant), George’s Watersports, 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.
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- Kirk’s Supermarket
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- Heroes Square
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- Dart Family Park
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Palm Heights is 2.7 miles from Owen Roberts International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (two-bedroom suite): $811
Cost per person (six people): $135
Le Soleil D’or
2147 South Side Road East Le Soleil D’or
Cayman Brac
Providing a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center, a bar, a private beach area, a 24-hour front desk, a garden, a terrace, air conditioning, desks, electric tea pots, coffee machines, safety deposit boxes, flat-screen TVs, kitchens, continental breakfast and tennis courts, Le Soleil D’or is near Cayman Brac Public Pool, Christopher Columbus Gardens (tourist attraction), Foot’s Museum (art gallery), Radar Reef (tourist attraction), Kirkconnell’s Market (grocery store), Bat Cave (tourist attraction), Tigerbay Cafe (sports bar), Billy’s Supermarket, Star Island (restaurant), Scotts Dock (boat ramp), Crossroads General Store, Star Island Restaurant, Tipsy Turtle Bar, Sunset Place (park) and more.
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- Cayman Brac
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- The Bluff Mountain
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- Hungry Iguana Restaurant & Bar
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Le Soleil D’or is 4.9 miles from Charles Kirkconnell International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (three-bedroom villa): $2,233
Cost per person (six people): $372
Sprat Bay Luxury Villa
South Sound Road
Airport Park
Sprat Bay Luxury Villa offers 6 bedrooms, a hot tub, a private pool, a garden, grill facilities, free WiFi, free private parking, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully-equipped kitchen and a terrace with pool views. Cayman Islands Tennis Club, Willie’s Fresh Fruits and Juices, Grand Harbor Shopping Centre, Hurley’s (grocery store), Health Care Pharmacy, Black Pearl (skate park), The Prospect Playhouse (performing arts theater), Cayman Islands Brewery, Prospect Fort (historical landmark) and more are found within the vicinity.
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- Airport Park
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- Heroes Square
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- Laguna Del Mar
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Sprat Bay Luxury Villa is 1.5 miles from Owen Roberts International Airport.
Approximate cost per night: $1,750
Cost per person (twenty people): $88
Addison Lee Villa
24 Marbel Drive
Camana Bay Farmers Market
Providing 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, central air conditioning, free WiFi, a large living room, a kitchen, a breakfast room, a screened-in porch, a deck, an outdoor pool, smart key-less locks, ceiling fans, large closets, a flat-screen TV and a mini-fridge, Addison Lee Villa is close to Southern Spice Restaurant (Indian restaurant), The Wharf Restaurant & Bar, Tribe Tattoos, Thai Orchid (restaurant), Fidel Murphys Irish Pub & Restaurant, Cayman Segway Tours, Icoa Café (restaurant), XQ’S Pizza, Bar, Grill (restaurant), DNS Diving Grand Cayman (SCUBA tour agency) and more.
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- Seven Mile Beach
- Laguna Del Mar
- Camana Bay Farmers Market
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- Airport Park
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- Spotts Beach
- Boatswains Beach
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Addison Lee Villa is 2 miles from Owen Roberts International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (six-bedroom house): $1,243
Cost per person (thirteen people): $95
The Locale Hotel
455 West Bay Rd
Peppers Bar and Grill
With a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a bar, free WiFi, breakfast and a 24-hour front desk, The Locale Hotel sits close to Regal Beach Club.
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- Peppers Bar and Grill
- Seven Mile Beach
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- Dart Family Park
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- Water Cay Park
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The Locale Hotel is 2.3 miles from Owen Roberts International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (family suite): $598
Cost per person (six people): $99
Evolution
416 Bodden Town Road
Bodden Town
Providing 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, free WiFi, a flat-screen TV and a fully-equipped kitchen, Evolution is near Czech Inn Grill (restaurant) and Grape Tree Cafe in Bodden Town.
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- Bodden Town
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Within 4.7 miles:
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- Rum Point Beach
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- Fiddlers Park
- Heroes Square
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Evolution is 7.4 miles from Owen Roberts International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (seven-bedroom villa): $4,457
Cost per person (twenty people): $222
Rum Point Club Residences
2166 Rum Point Drive
Rum Point
With a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center, family rooms, seating areas, a barbecue, balconies with sea views, a terrace and free WiFi, Rum Point Club Residences is near Rum Point Beach, Rum Point Club Restaurant, Rum Point Dock (marina), Red Sail Sports (sporting goods store) and Bio-luminescent Bay.
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- Rum Point
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- Water Cay Public Beach
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- Scholars Park
- Heroes Square
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Rum Point Club Residences is 8 miles from Owen Roberts International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (presidential suite): $2,199
Cost per person (eight people): $274
So there they are, hotels in Cayman Islands that will help make for an amazing trip. We hope you have found this information valuable and most of all, that you enjoy your time in the Cayman Islands!