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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Grand Cayman

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Grand Cayman

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If it's your first trip to Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Grand Cayman. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Grand Cayman. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Grand Cayman for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Grand Cayman beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Grand Cayman for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Palm Heights George Town

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $873 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool
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Located at 747 West Bay Road, Seven Mile Beach, Palm Heights George Town has great rooms from $873 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 9.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 3.1 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, hiking, child care, and laundry services at this relaxing hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
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  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room
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The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman

5-star Resort with prices starting at $935 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Grand Cayman
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman which has nice rooms starting at $935. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at P.O. Box 32348 Seven Mile Beach. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, rooms with kitchens, and child care which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4 km from the city center. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa

4-star Resort with prices starting at $728 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Beach
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We found The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $728. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Seven Mile Beach, P.O. Box 30620. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and a spa and wellness center which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 4.4 km from the center of town. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $578 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Grand Cayman
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
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With terrific rooms from $578, Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort, at 389 West Bay Road provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and a spa and wellness center. It's located just 2 km from the city center, too. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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Sunshine Suites Resort

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $333 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
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Sunshine Suites Resort has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. The great rooms here start at $333 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1465 Esterly Tibbetts Highway, PO Box 30095. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, golf, and pet-friendly rooms, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 4.3 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Seven Mile Beach Resort & Club

3-star Resort with prices starting at $384 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Grand Cayman
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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The great guest rating of Seven Mile Beach Resort & Club is 9.99 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, snorkeling, outdoor tennis, and rooms with kitchens. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $384, and it's located at 19 D Piper Way West Bay Road. We also love the child care, a hot tub, a child pool, free parking, and laundry facilities which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.8 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Villas of the Galleon

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $502 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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A cool place is Villas of the Galleon because it has great rooms that start at $502. It has room service, parking, rooms with kitchens, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.99 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 1083 Seven Mile Beach. Only 4.2 km from the city center, travelers will especially love amenities at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
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For more terrific hotel ideas in Grand Cayman, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Grand Cayman, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Grand Cayman, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Grand Cayman, Best Hotels for One Week in Grand Cayman, Best Hotels for One Night in Grand Cayman, or Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Grand Cayman.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Grand Cayman?

Grand Cayman Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$619

After analyzing 7 first time trip hotels in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $619. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Grand Cayman.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $935
  • 4-star hotels: $726
  • 3-star hotels: $406


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