Best Hotels in Seven Mile Beach, Cayman Islands

At The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, you might have a hard time deciding whether to start along the resort's coral sands or inside your comfy lodgings. Recent visitors praised the guest rooms, which are outfitted with private balconies or terraces, soaking tubs, Asprey toiletries and minifridges. However, some lamented the pricey daily resort fee. You can reserve a tee time at the nine-hole, Greg Norman-designed golf course, schedule a treatment at the spa or make use of the resort's kayaks, rafts and snorkel gear. Or, park yourself on a lounge chair and enjoy the sun and the sand. The resort offers a prime Cayman Islands location, extending 144 acres across the Caribbean to the North Sound, facing Seven Mile Beach's shoreline. When you're ready to refuel, head to Blue by Eric Ripert, or try one of the property's five other restaurants or bars. What's more, this Ritz-Carlton outpost falls under the Marriott banner, meaning Marriott Bonvoy members can collect and redeem points here.

Offering 37 one-, two- and three-bedroom suites and villas overlooking Grand Cayman's famous Seven Mile Beach, the Caribbean Club is ideal for vacationers looking for more space than a typical resort can provide. Along with the extra square footage, suites and villas come equipped with kitchens, washers and dryers, living rooms and furnished balconies. Aside from the well-appointed accommodations, the hotel's oceanfront pool and beach cabanas (free for guests) also impressed past lodgers. However, a few former patrons cautioned that the pool can feel crowded at times due to its limited seating. If you're not in the mood to make meals in your own kitchen, head to traveler-approved Luca, the hotel's Italian eatery. Or, explore the restaurants in the surrounding neighborhood – an easy feat thanks to the property's prime location. Other on-site amenities include a fitness center, free parking and in-room massage services (for a fee).

Boasting enviable beach access and vistas from its Seven Mile Beach perch, The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa earns high marks from recent visitors – and not just because of its location. For some travelers, the award-winning (albeit pricey) dishes at the Beach House restaurant made their stays memorable. For others, the spacious guest rooms, furnished with Westin Heavenly Beds, minifridges and flat-screen TVs, were key ingredients for a pleasant stay. The daily resort fee covers additional services, such as internet access, beach yoga and use of beach chairs and towels. The Westin Grand Cayman – like its sister properties across the globe – caters to families with its Westin Kids Club. Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, you're sure to recuperate with a replenishing spa treatment or a round of golf at the nearby North Sound Club (not included in your room rate). And because this Westin property is part of the Marriott hotel family, Marriott Bonvoy members can earn or use points here.

With its enviable location just minutes away from key Cayman Island attractions like Stingray City and Seven Mile Beach, the Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort attracts travelers looking for stylish accommodations with prime beach access. When you're not Jet Skiing, sailing, kayaking or lazing by the pool, take a snooze in your guest room or suite, outfitted with its own private balcony, minifridge, coffee maker and flat-screen TV – amenities previous guests said made their stays particularly enjoyable. When hunger sets in, grab a bite at one of the resort's four restaurants. The Marriott's only drawbacks: Past visitors said the resort's beach area is extremely eroded and that the restaurants' dishes are expensive. As part of the Marriott clan, the Grand Cayman Marriott participates in the Marriott Bonvoy program, meaning guests can accrue or redeem points while staying here.