The Westin Casuarina Resort and Spa
If you were to close your eyes and imagine your perfect Caribbean beach hotel, The Westin Casuarina Resort and Spa would be it. It’s ideally located right on Seven Mile Beach, literally a stone’s throw from rooms. The Westin is a resort in the true sense of the word, in that its in-house facilities tempt you to remain there and not move too far. There is a swim up bar, large pool areas, Jacuzzi and a full service spa for top-to-toe pampering.

Diners are treated to an excellent selection, with a selection of bars and cafes as well as the lovely Ferdinand’s restaurant where they serve one of the island’s best Sunday brunches which you will not want to miss. For sophisticated dining, Casa Havana’s four diamond restaurant blends Cuban and Caribbean cuisine in an elegant fusion.  Room rates are quite reasonable, from around US$280 – US$500 for a double room in low season; US$400 to US$600 for the same in high season.

The resort’s La Mer Spa features YonKa therapy with a wide range of treatments on offer. The spa is a favourite among local residents as well as guests which goes to show how highly it is regarded.

Diners are treated to some excellent Caribbean/international cuisine at Solana’s oceanfront restaurant. Enjoy a panoramic view of Cayman’s Seven Mile beach as the sun sets majestically over the horizon, while you sip your pre dinner cocktail. It really doesn’t get any better than this!

Rates vary according to the room – expect to pay around US$400 for a standard double room in high season, rising to around US$1200 for the Presidential Suite. These rates drop to around US$200 a night in low season for a standard room, to just over US$1000 for the Presidential Suite.

A bedroom for two to four people will cost you from $145 a night in summer (from $205 in winter) or a suite for two to six people costs from $175 a night in summer (from $235 to $335 in winter). Guests are also treated to a complimentary breakfast that’s included in the room rate, and a sizeable feast it is. This hotel is award winning and enjoys a high percentage of repeat customers in the main due to the friendly and helpful staff who always make an effort and ensure your stay is memorable.

The Hotel’s two main restaurants are Hemingways and Bamboo. The former is a colonial-type establishment with genteel service, great food (don’t miss their excellent breakfast buffets – the omelettes are to die for) and a perfect location with an outdoor patio overlooking the beach or indoors in the light and airy restaurant. Bamboo is a first class Asia-inspired dining experience where experts in the art roll sushi in front of guests, much to their delight.  Also on site is a 4800-square-foot health club which overlooks the pools on the beach.

Prices are on the higher end of the scale – around US$675 for a beach view suite, rising to US$2,425 for a tw0-bed ocean front suite in high season. These reduce down to US$450 and US$1200 respectively during low season.

All rooms offer full kitchens with cook top, toaster, microwave, full size refrigerator, complete cookware and dishes and guests can also enjoy a full complimentary breakfast daily by the pool.  The Sunshine Suites produces consistently excellent and award-winning Caribbean cuisine at its restaurant, boasting the best burgers in town.

Budget conscious Guest Houses, Resorts & Inns

Many of the resorts dotted around the island cater for dive enthusiasts, offering special packages that include daily two-tank boat dives and shore diving, dive shops and everything you need to enjoy your sport.

Sunset House Dive Resort
Located on South Church Street, just a mile out from George Town heading towards South Sound, a seven night dive package in a double room in winter costs from $1,566 a night per person to $2,175 for an apartment. This includes six days diving.

Eldemire’s Tropical Island Inn
Quite possible one of the oldest Bed & Breakfasts (B&Bs) on the island. Opened more than 30 years ago it offers budget accommodation ranging from $85 a night for a room in summer to $109 in winter. This economy accommodation is situation in George Town, off Walkers Road, approximately 1 mile from the main shopping centers.

Shangri-La Bed & Breakfast
At the other end of the island, nestled overlooking a man-made lake in Batabano, West Bay, is the Shangri-La B&B/Guesthouse. Shangri-La's newly built lakeside luxury bed & breakfast with pool and jacuzzi, is your perfect holiday retreat at very affordable prices. Eileen and George Davidson ensure that all their guests receive a warm welcome at this oasis away from the hustle and bustle of tourist areas such as Seven Mile Beach.

Relax and unwind with a delicious breakfast, chill out n the jacuzzi or enjoy one or two of the superb beauty treatments available, such as a relaxing massage right in your room or poolside (choose from a Swedish, Aromatherapy. Reflexology or Deep Tissue massage).? All six rooms are individually priced and start at $140 a night in high season and $129.00 a night in low season.