Cayman Guest Houses

If you're planning a vacation in the Cayman Islands, you're likely wondering which resorts and hotels offer the best rates, rooms and amenities. While these types of establishments have their benefits, Cayman guest houses offer charming accommodations and personalized services that are second to none. Small beachfront condos, secluded bed and breakfasts and inclusive apartments offer an authentic taste of life in Grand Cayman, Little Cayman and Cayman Brac. The following are the best guest houses in the islands and what they have to offer.

 

 

Annie's Place

 

Annie's Place is a two-bedroom guest house located in Snug Harbour, a popular residential area in Grand Cayman. Situated across from Seven Mile Beach, a top tourist attraction, it accommodates up to 4 guests and is also nearby many great shopping and dining opportunities. Annie's Place offers a stunning variety of amenities, including air conditioning, a refrigerator, a safe, daily maid service and laundry facilities. Each bedroom has a private bathroom and guests have access to sitting rooms, as well as a television, VCR and library. Guests are provided with beach towels and chairs and, for the more athletic, there are tennis and volleyball courts on-site. Annie's Place requires a minimum booking of 3 nights, with a 50% deposit required for stays of 7 nights and more. Daily summer and winter rates are reasonable and a 7-nights booking gets 1 night free. All major credit cards are accepted and Annie's Place is only 3 miles from George Town, the capital of Grand Cayman.

 

 

Walton's Mango Manor Bed and Breakfast

 

Cayman Brac's only bed and breakfast, Walton's Mango Manor is not unique in name only. A restored West Indian home, this property houses a wide variety of antique furnishings and decor. Walton's Mango Manor is the ideal location for an intimate destination wedding ceremony followed by a secluded honeymoon, as it boasts its very own chapel and is surrounded by over 500 feet of gardens leading to the Caribbean Sea. Situated on the northern shore, guests are sure to enjoy the abundance of mango trees, birds, parrots and flowers that Walton's Mango Manor is home to. Visitors are encouraged to enjoy the bed and breakfast's private beach and activities like snorkeling, fishing and diving. 5 deluxe 2-person rooms are available, each with a private bathroom. Wedding packages and special rates for occasions such as anniversaries are offered and wireless internet access, breakfast and daily maid service is included. Walton's Mango Manor's "Worry-Free Hurricane Guarantee" allows guests to cancel reservations up to 48 hours before check-in if they are concerned about inclement weather.

 

 

Shangri-La Bed & Breakfast

 

Grand Cayman's Shangri-La is a luxury guest house located in West Bay. Voted the best bed and breakfast in the islands in both 2006 and 2007, the 6-bedroom property has a pool and jacuzzi and is only minutes from Seven Mile Beach. Guests at the Shangri-La are offered a delicious homemade breakfast every morning and amenities include wireless internet, ironing and laundry services, bicycles and beach supplies. Spa services like massage, aromatherapy, waxing, facials, hair cutting and bridal packages are available in-room. Shangri-La's guest houses are truly luxurious; each has an en-suite, private bathroom and its own main features, from a full kitchen and rooftop terrace to a king-size, four poster bed, private entrance, television, DVD player, French doors, balcony and bistro set. The entire guest house can also be rented for up to 16 people for a nightly fee.

 

 

Turtle Nest Inn

The quaintly-named Turtle Nest Inn is one of Grand Cayman's top guest houses. Exotic and affordable, these accommodations offer the perfect alternative to large resorts and chain hotels. The Turtle Nest Inn offers an intimate setting with 8 full apartments for rent. Highlights include full kitchens, Spanish-style architecture, an outdoor terrace, private beach and close proximity to George Town, the island's shopping and dining hub. Located in Bodden Town, the Turtle Nest Inn opened in 1999 to rave reviews and, more often than not, full bookings. Making reservations far in advance is recommended and “Stay, Dive and Drive” packages are available, which include lodging, a number of dives and the use of a rental car. The Turtle Nest Inn offers a variety of wonderful amenities to guests, including mini-fridges, microwaves, toasters, high speed wireless internet, gas barbecues, balconies, central air conditioning, dishwashers and more.

 

 

Eldemire's Tropical Island Inn

 

Eldemire's Tropical Island Inn is a guest house located on Grand Cayman's west side, a mere 10 minute drive from Seven Mile Beach. This establishment offers guests a true taste of island life with a choice of 4 rooms, each with air conditioning, an en-suite bathroom, free wireless internet access and cable television. There is a lounge, dining room and kitchen on the main floor for guests to use at their leisure for meal preparation and mingling. Additionally, Eldemire's Tropical Island Inn offers a pair of one-bedroom suites, each with their own private entrance, bathroom, fully-equipped kitchen, air conditioning, free wireless internet and cable television. The 4 bedrooms, which are located on the upper floor of the inn, can be rented out together as an apartment for families and friends. Discounted group rates are available.

 

 

Southern Cross Club

 

The Southern Cross Club is a little slice of Heaven in Little Cayman. Stunning bungalows are situated alongside 900 feet of private, natural beach, nearby South Hole Sound and Owen Island. Though it is not a swimming beach, it is home to a Cayman Islands Department of Environment-protected Seagrass Bed, which acts as a coral reef nursery. The Southern Cross Club's 14 beach cottages overlook the water and feature a lovely porch from which to enjoy the view. Half of the cottages boast a private outdoor shower and the Honeymoon Suite, which is located on the property's eastern side, also has an outdoor commode. When it comes to cusine, the Southern Cross Club offers buffet-style breakfast and lunch, and satisfying dinners of international and Caribbean fare. Dinner can be taken in the dining room or on the screened outdoor patio, pool deck or beach, and there is also an on-site bar. For guests looking to truly relax, palm-thatched gazebos and shady hammocks offer the perfect retreat, and the activities available include diving, snorkeling and fishing. The Southern Cross Club also offers free beach towel, bicycle and kayak rentals, a-la-carte rates and the highest staff-to-guest ration in all of the islands.

 

 

Castaways Cayman Beach Resort

 

Castaways Cayman offers beautiful, privately-owned beachfront guest houses. A sister resort of the award-winning Reef, Castaways is located along Grand Cayman's longest East End beach, away from the hustle and bustle of George Town. Guests have the option of staying in a studio luxury suite, one-bedroom luxury condo or two-bedroom luxury condo, which range in size from 450 to 1,300 square feet. While the suite is ideal for couples, the condos sleep 4 and 6 individuals respectively. The amenities offered include fully-equipped kitchenettes, cable television, central air conditioning, DVD players, in-room safes, hair dryers and more. The resort itself offers concierge service, car rentals, high-speed wireless internet, pools, jacuzzis, dining, and an on-site fitness centre, spa and bar. If you're looking to get active, beachfront yoga, pool aerobics, tennis and volleyball are a few of Castaways' popular activities.

Paradise Villas

 

Grand Cayman's Paradise Villas are guest houses like you've never seen before. These Caribbean—style rental villas are located in East End, a calm, quiet and scenic area. Paradise Villas is home to the island's only 5-tier swimming pool, complete with 3 waterfalls and a relaxing whirlpool. In addition to a number of detached guest houses, oceanfront villas can be found across the road alongside a beautiful 300-foot beach. Situated nearby a number of eateries, dive operators and attractions, Paradise Villas' guest houses include full kitchens, bedrooms, ensuite bathrooms, patios, living and dining areas, balconies and laundry facilities. While many of the villas are 2 floors, the Cayman Calypso boasts a loft with a media room, office and kitchenette and the Cayman Ocean Mist is 4 storeys and 3,000 square feet. Rates are reasonable and vary depending upon the size and location of the villa, the number of guests and the season.