Kimpton Seafire Resort

The AAA Five Diamond resort in Grand Cayman offering a chic, luxury design with a beachfront setting. Amazing, intuitive service coupled with chic design and sublime culinary and cocktail programs. After 10 years of no new built on the island, Seafire opens as the ultra-luxury setting. Grand Cayman’s first-ever lifestyle resort is a state-of-the-art wonder on world-famous Seven Mile Beach, bringing sea and sand into view the moment you arrive.

The open-air design stays with you indoors and out, with water vistas at every turn and winding gardens that lead to secret sanctuaries, social gathering places, pristine pools, and of course, the Caribbean Sea. Enjoy front-row seats to glorious sunsets that seem to set the ocean ablaze. Thus the name, Seafire. Grand Cayman, brimming with natural beauty and clear blue waters, hadn’t welcomed a new resort in 10 long years. Enter Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa, an elegant answer to a craving for something extraordinary.

As Kimpton’s first hotel beyond the continental U.S., this destination resort on Seven Mile Beach is thoughtfully designed to be an effortless escape for couples, families, and groups. The elevated perch 24 feet above sea level treats you to pinch-me-I’m-dreaming views of turquoise waters and sun-bleached sands even from the first-floor living room. Each of the 266 guestrooms and suites has its own private balcony, nearly all featuring water vistas. You’ll also find three distinct dining destinations, boundless beach activities, two seaside pools, gorgeous gardens, and perhaps most importantly - a warm spirit from those lucky enough to welcome you to the Grand Cayman resort.

Ocean vistas from the Grand Cayman island resort rooms - The Kimpton Stay Human Project - The allure of the Caribbean Sea is unmatched, and the accommodations revolve around this truth. No wonder most of the 266 guestrooms and suites at Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa offer ocean views through floor-to-ceiling windows, and all have private balconies. Inside, calming neutrals and bursts of tropical color surround you, along with triple-sheeted Frette linens, extravagant baths, and other contemporary luxuries. Prefer a bit more privacy? Consider the free-standing beachfront Beach House and bungalows.

Grand Cayman Restaurants at the Resort - Julia Child once said, “People who love to eat are always the best people.” Adding that people who love to eat are always happy guests at Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa, where an impressive selection of fresh, local cuisine is dished up morning, noon, and night. From casual family dining to exclusive tapas-style tastings to beach and poolside noshing, you’ll make delicious discoveries each day of your stay.

Ave Restaurant - The simple, vibrant cuisine of the Mediterranean meets the bounty of Grand Cayman’s land and waters at the main restaurant. Bring the whole family to savor breakfast, dinner, or Sunday brunch, inside or outdoors. Complementing your meal is your choice of hand-mixed cocktails, liqueurs, local and import beers, and an extensive wine list. "The Avecita" - Your place at the exhibition-style “restaurant within a restaurant” is coveted. A fortunate few will have reserved seats at the dining counter, where a nightly tasting menu is a culinary tour de force. Communal seating is available for additional guests who are treated to a modern Spanish tapas-style menu. "The Coccoloba" - Part Mexican street taco joint, part beach hut, the on-the-beach restaurant places you mango-throwing distance from the water. A creative menu, happy hour, and ocean views conspire to keep you hanging out at this open-air oasis all day long. "The Pantry at Seafire" - Kickstart your day with specialty coffee drinks and fruit smoothies, plus pastries, croissants, and other fresh baked goods. Heading over to Rum Point for a picnic? There are Café-style sandwiches, salads, and more to grab and go or enjoy within.

The SPA - Happiness is hard to measure, but at 8,500 square feet, this spa is bound to account for a fair amount of euphoria. Seven treatment rooms offer a full array of soothing services: massage therapy, body treatments, facials, manicures, pedicures, and steam. And for weddings and bridal parties, full hair and makeup. Designed to bring Grand Cayman's natural beauty inside, aquatic touches are everywhere, including a grand soaking tub worthy of its own airy enclave, complete with streaming natural light and botanical adornments.

Location - A modern sanctuary among Grand Cayman hotels - Southwest of Cuba and northwest of Jamaica is a tiny Caribbean jewel known as Grand Cayman. As part of the British West Indies, Grand Cayman beguiles you in many ways, beginning with Seven Mile Beach, named by U.S. News & World Report, the “best beach in the world.” Which is where you will find Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa. With temperatures ranging from 77°F to 85°F (25°to 29°C) in Grand Cayman, outdoor delights are easy to experience year-round. The top four favorite al fresco hotspots are listed below.

In addition to the list, more than 200 pristine dive sites circle Grand Cayman, including wreck, wall, and shore dives. There’s a turtle farm, a botanic garden, a forested trail, underground caves, even an ocean “blowhole.” Dining that dazzles, abundant shopping, museums, farmers markets, and craft bazaars round out the pleasures of this magical place. One of Grand Cayman’s intangible assets is “Caymankind,” a welcoming attitude of warmth, acceptance, and personal interaction that pervades the local culture amid a montage of more than 130 nationalities. You’ll feel it at the resort and all over the island, no matter where you roam.