The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman

Hotel Information: Opened in 2006, the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman spans 144 acres, from the white sands of Seven Mile Beach to the North Sound—a reef-protected lagoon that is home to Stingray City. The resort attracts guests seeking a luxury experience—including destination dining and a La Prairie Spa—combined with outdoor pleasures such as snorkeling and tennis.

Insider tip - Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, about a 30-minute ride from the resort, is the place to see rare Blue Iguanas, along with turtles, butterflies, and colorful birds. Occasionally, visitors may spot green Cayman parrots.

The seven-story Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman offers 365 spacious guestrooms and suites. All feature balconies with ocean or resort views. Beds are dressed with feather duvets, goose-down and nonallergenic pillows, and 400-thread-count Fili D'oro Italian linens. Marble-and-limestone bathrooms have separate showers and tubs, lighted makeup/shaving mirrors, dual-sink vanities, spa toiletries, bathrobes, and slippers. Other amenities include CD and DVD players, cordless telephones, laptop-sized safes, large desks, and fully stocked minibars. Housekeeping service is provided twice daily. Wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge.

All guestrooms are nonsmoking.

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Grand Cayman Resort

Adventure Guide to the Cayman Islands

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To the outsider, the Cayman Islands - Cayman Brac, Grand Cayman and Little Cayman - are almost always equated with watersports and glorious beaches, plus offshore banking opportunities.

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