Where to Stay: The Ultimate Travel Guide to Grand Cayman

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A haute favorite, Palm Heights is Grand Cayman’s first all-suite boutique hotel, offering a luxurious beachfront experience on Seven Mile Beach. With a focus on art, design, and wellness, it combines vibrant Caribbean culture with sophisticated amenities, including a renowned restaurant, spa, and curated activities. And, if you’re looking for a total wellness escape, Palm Heights has a state-of-the-art spa — Palm Heights’ Garden Club Spa and Athletics offer a holistic wellness experience, blending Caribbean healing traditions with modern rituals in facilities like an outdoor hammam, infrared sauna, and plunge pools, while providing performance training through classes, workshops, and retreats led by top athletes for mindful, restorative well-being.

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KIMPTON SEAFIRE RESORT + SPA 

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The Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa, Grand Cayman’s premier lifestyle resort, is nestled along the iconic Seven Mile Beach, offering stunning open-air architecture with panoramic Caribbean Sea views and lush winding gardens that capture breathtaking sunsets. This AAA Five Diamond property boasts pristine pools, secret relaxation sanctuaries, three diverse dining venues, and a world-class spa, blending Kimpton’s vibrant hospitality with local Caymanian charm for unforgettable stays suitable for families or groups.

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MS. PIPER’S KITCHEN + GARDEN

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Ms. Piper’s restaurant and bar, nestled in a backyard along Grand Cayman’s Seven Mile Beach, features a secret garden, poolside bar, and a passage to the Caribbean Sea, with its globally inspired dishes, cocktails, and décor reflecting the mythical Ms. Piper’s travels and celebrating free-spirited feminine energy. The signature cocktail menu honors trailblazing women like Yoko Ono and Audrey Hepburn, while the food menu, led by Argentinian Chef Ayelen Esquef, showcases comforting, wood-fired dishes crafted with local female entrepreneurs, evolving from daytime snacks to shareable evening plates. The charming cottage-style venue, complete with a show kitchen and lush garden, creates an inviting space for connection and celebration.

BONNY MOON

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Bonny Moon, a vibrant beach club on Grand Cayman’s Seven Mile Beach, draws inspiration from the legendary female pirate Anne Bonny, her Celtic heritage, and the moon’s mystique, offering a retro-bohemian vibe with curated pescatarian menus, local ingredients, and a lively bar featuring playful cocktails and holistic café drinks. The beachfront venue, blending 1970s design with Joan Miró’s artistry, serves as a Cayman icon where locals and visitors connect over fresh dishes like Tuna Nikkei Ceviche, artisanal honey-infused offerings, and a community-driven atmosphere. Set along the water, it features a restaurant, bar, and walk-up café, fostering a shared love for music, food, and island culture.

BÀCARO

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Since its opening in 2017, Bàcaro has infused Grand Cayman with authentic Venetian cuisine, blending Italian charm with island hospitality. Founded by Federico Destro and Barney Bako, the restaurant reflects their passion for food and friendship, using fresh, local ingredients to craft memorable dining experiences. The dedicated team ensures every guest feels at home, with each dish telling a unique story of culinary artistry.

BLUE BY ERIC RIPERT

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Blue by Eric Ripert, situated in The Ritz-Carlton on Grand Cayman’s Seven Mile Beach, is the Caribbean’s first and only Forbes Five-Star restaurant, celebrated for Chef Eric Ripert’s exquisite seafood dishes, blending local flavors like conch with innovative culinary artistry.