Lodging
Sunshine Suites Resort offers the best in affordable boutique lodging.
Passenger pick for the best beach front with expansive rooms that are gorgeous and private.
Northern Exposure offers an upscale relaxed atmosphere on the quiet northern coast.
These luxurious Caribbean-style condominiums are centrally located on the world famous Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman.
Christopher Columbus Condo features beautifully landscaped surroundings and luxury beachfront accommodations.
Located on Seven Mile Beach near George Town, Sunset Cove features spacious accommodations and a breathtaking setting.
Located on the Northwest shore of Grand Cayman in a secluded tranquil setting with spectacular views of the inviting waters of the Caribbean Sea.
Cayman Chillin’ is a favorite passenger pick for those seeking to get off of Seven Mile Beach to enjoy the quiet beauty on the East End of the island.
Relax on land, relax on the beach or in a hammock, enjoy the view of the crystal blue Caribbean Sea from your own private balcony. This is the perfect place to get away from it all.
Situated on a private beach in Seven Mile Beach, this property focus is on excellence, everything is top notch!
Best Hotels
Sunshine Suites Resort
Sunshine Suites Resort offers the best in affordable boutique lodging. They are short walk from the sparkling ocean waters and white sand of Grand Cayman’s famous Seven Mile Beach. Enjoy the convenience of their prime location next to the Ritz Carlton, down the road from the 18-hole North Sound Golf Course and near dozens of shops and restaurants. Many passengers have appreciated the FREE continental breakfast, wireless Internet service. Guests are entitled to unlimited use of the World Gym facilities free of charge for the duration of their stay. Most all of my traveling families brag about their awesome Grill that serves the "best burgers" and fish taco's on the island. They offer all of their guests great accommodations, excellent services and convenience at affordable prices. Many of my diving passengers feel they give the best diving package on the island.
The Ritz
www.ritzcarlton.com Reservations
Passenger Pick for the plushest experience on the island! They have beautiful rooms that are immaculate, peaceful, and very comfortable. They are noted for having the best Spa on the island! Their Sunday Brunch is spectacular.
The Westin
www.westingrandcayman.com Reservations
Passenger pick for the best beach front with expansive rooms that are gorgeous and private. They have great crowd control and the snorkeling opportunity right off their beach is fantastic. Many people like to snorkel Governors Beach/Reef which adjacent to their property. Sunday Champagne brunch is a must if you are looking to indulge.
The Marriot
Passenger Pick for Best location - They have large spacious rooms and a friendly staff. The snorkeling is awesome right in front of the hotel, the artificial reef is insane, with tons of fish that follow you around, some bigger than 3 feet. You can see lobster and lots of huge parrot fish. Their outdoor restaurant facing the beach is awesome.
Best Condo's
Northern Exposure
www.grandcaymansnorthernexposure.com Reservations
Northern Exposure offers an upscale relaxed atmosphere on the quiet northern coast. Avoid the traffic and congestion of Georgetown, while having fine dining, grocery stores, post office and water sport rentals just minutes away.
The interior is spacious with an airy, open feel. The entire seaside wall, both downstairs off the living room, and on the second level master suite are wall to wall sliding glass doors offering breathtaking views of the ocean, pool and grounds. Through these doors are an open lanai downstairs and a screened lanai upstairs. The perfect place to sip a cool tropical drink as you enjoy the beautiful Cayman sunset or perhaps an afternoon nap in the comfy hammock!
The living room decor, in keeping with the tropical surroundings, features overstuffed furniture in beautiful island pastels. The room contains a sofa, loveseat, glasstop coffee and end tables and an entertainment center with cable, flat screen TVs, Blu-ray, VCR, DVD, and playstation. A collection of movies and reading materials are furnished for those restful periods after a long day of fun in the sun! The adjacent dining room with large table and six chairs also offers a breakfast bar with four stools for casual dining.
Villas Of The Galleon
www.villasofthegalleon.com Reservations
Villas Of The Galleon has been a passenger favorite for years. These luxurious Caribbean-style condominiums are centrally located on the world famous Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman. They are in an enviable location between The Ritz-Carlton and the Westin Casuarina Hotels, adjoining the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean. They offer a perfect setting for your Cayman holiday vacation, wedding, or honeymoon. A selection of one, two and three bedroom villas are available, fully equipped and richly appointed with a tropical flare. Each condo has its own private balcony or patio on which to enjoy year-round tropical temperatures and beautiful Cayman sunsets. Many folks love Lisa (the manager), a true treasure of the island. She makes you feel like family for your entire stay. Call toll free 866-665-4696
Christopher Columbus Condos
www.christophercolumbuscondos.com
Located on the NW end of Grand Cayman's renowned Seven Mile Beach, Christopher Columbus Condo features beautifully landscaped surroundings and luxury beachfront accommodations. Better than a hotel, different from a resort, and ideally situated, Christopher Columbus is an intimate 30-unit beachfront condominium, offering beautifully appointed two and three bedroom rental units with either oceanfront or garden views. All condominium rental units offer central air conditioning, fully equipped kitchens, cable TV, telephones, and maid service. Other amenities offered include private lighted tennis courts, barbecue grills, laundry facilities, and a full concierge service. Play with the fish and turtles at the snorkeling reef right in front of their beach as you warm up to scuba diving on a sunken wreck. Enjoy a game of tennis on their private lighted courts. When you are done, come back and relax in the turquoise brilliance and tranquility of the Christopher Columbus Condo, enjoying balmy oceanfront breezes under their thatched huts on the beach. 866-311-5231, 345-945-4354
Sunset Cove
Located on Seven Mile Beach near George Town, Sunset Cove features spacious accommodations and a breathtaking setting. These one, two, and three bedroom beachfront condominiums offer oceanfront, ocean view, poolside, or standard view options. The units are less than 100 feet from the crystal clear Caribbean waters. Each condominium rental unit offers two full bathrooms, central a/c, ceiling fans, fully-equipped kitchen (including a microwave and dishwasher), a washer/dryer, cable TV, and telephone. Internet access is available in most units or outside by the pool.
Property amenities include the largest swimming pool on Seven Mile Beach with a swim-up snack and cocktail bar, a whirlpool, a separate knee deep children’s wading pool, and a sandy beach with a protected swimming cove. This beautiful cove in front of the complex offers a relaxing wading area with easy access to a colorful snorkeling reef just a few feet away. Take in lunch, dinner, or drinks at the swim-up restaurant and bar at the pool. Sunset Cove is close to a variety of restaurants, shopping, water sports, and much more! At the end of the day, relax and enjoy from the beach or your unit's outdoor patio or balcony while watching the sunset behind the cove with the most beautiful view on the island, Sunset Cove. 800-999-1338 (641-435-2001)
The Grandview Condos
Many of my passengers love the Grandview. This property focus' on excellence, everything is top notch! Situated on a private beach in Seven Mile Beach, The Grandview Condos Cayman Islands is within easy reach of Galleria Plaza, Fort George, and Georgetown Museum. Also nearby are Governors Square and North Sound Golf Course. Recreational amenities at The Grandview Condos Cayman Islands include a private beach and an outdoor pool. Other amenities include complimentary high-speed Internet access. Guestrooms open to balconies with ocean views, and feature beds with Select Comfort mattresses. Other amenities include high-definition televisions with cable channels and kitchens. (345) 945-4511.
Dive Resorts
Cobalt Coast Resort & Suites
www.cobaltcoast.comReservations
Passenger Picks favorite Dive Resort and vacation getaway is Cobalt Coast, located on the Northwest shore of Grand Cayman in a secluded tranquil setting with spectacular views of the inviting waters of the Caribbean Sea. Enjoy your meals at their oceanfront restaurant serving American-style breakfast, lunch and continental style 3-course dinners and linger until sunset. Located off the beaten track, Cobalt Coast Resort is unique in that it is conveniently located with spectacular snorkeling and shore diving accessible just a few steps from your oceanfront suite. Cobalt Coast Resort and Divetech, their award-winning dive operator, are very proud to have been voted the #1 scuba diving resort in the Caribbean by Rodale's Scuba Diving Magazine readers. Readers voted their resort and dive staff as the #1 in the world! Stay and dive or just relax and you too will see why so many guests return.
1 888 946 5656 - toll free, or info@cobaltcoast.com
Compass Point Dive Resort
Compass Point Dive Resort is located on the untouched, pristine East End of the Island, approximately 21 miles east of Grand Cayman's international airport and approximately 1 mile past the sleepy village of East End. Compass Point consists of 28 luxurious one, two and three bedroom oceanfront and poolside condominiums, each with their own private patio or balcony. Each condominium is beautifully appointed with stylish island décor and fully equipped with all of the comforts of home. Kick back, relax and unwind and escape the hustle and bustle this dive trip. The East End of Grand Cayman offers world class scuba diving, being renowned for pristine reefs and breathtaking wall diving, coupled with custom-built dive boats awaiting at the end of the dock, just a step away from your room. The award winning dive staff, brought to by onsite operators Ocean Frontiers, offers the perfect combination for your diving vacation. Their full "Dive Valet" service offers freedom, safety and adventure by making gear storing, handling, rinsing and set up hassle free. Enjoy a dive service style you have never experienced before..."The Green Short Service". Ocean Frontiers is rated the best dive shop in the Cayman Islands in the 2012 Annual Top 100 and Gold List by Scuba Diving Magazine. Compass Point Dive Resort took the top spots as best dive resort in the Cayman Islands. Relax on land, relax on the beach or in a hammock, have a BBQ or enjoy the view of the crystal blue Caribbean Sea from your own private balcony. This is the perfect place to get away from it all and enjoy your vacation. (800) 348-6096.
Best Villas
Cayman Chillin' Villa
Cayman Chillin’ is a favorite passenger pick for those seeking to get off of Seven Mile Beach to enjoy the quiet beauty on the East End of the island. It is a 3,000 square foot, 3 bedroom, Caribbean villa available for rent. Just recently been remodeled, it’s just 2 miles from the district of East End, and a short scenic drive to the North Side. No traffic jams, no crowds, no crowded beaches. Enjoy a quiet evening sitting on the ocean screen porch, or enjoying 200 channels on Satellite TV. Or, why not a game of pool on our full size pool table, or a swim in the new solar heated pool? Snorkeling awaits you just 50 feet from the house. Safe swimming as the slope of the beach is very slight to a maximum of 23 feet inside the reef. If you are really adventurous for a good swim, a reef awaits you during low tides, or one mile out to explore "The Wreck of the Ridgefield", or just a walk on the sand bar.
Owner - Val Kegel
