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Resort Description

Refined oceanfront resort with a golf course, luxury spa, and tennis center – This premier property, on both the 2008 Conde Nast Traveler "Gold List" and Travel + Leisure "T+L 500," sets on 144 tropical acres stretching from the Caribbean Sea to the North Sound and offers many opportunities for recreation and pampering. It's a sure bet if you expect the best.
Refined oceanfront resort with a golf course, luxury spa, and tennis center – This premier property, on both the 2008 Conde Nast Traveler "Gold List" and Travel + Leisure "T+L 500," sets on 144 tropical acres stretching from the Caribbean Sea to the North Sound and offers many opportunities for recreation and pampering. It's a sure bet if you expect the best.

Accommodations: Settle into your room or suite with an ocean, beach, lagoon, pool, golf course, or resort view, a private terrace with a breakfast table and chairs, television, DVD and CD players, gourmet coffee and tea, a stocked refreshment bar with a refrigerator, an in-room safe, bathrobes, and twice daily housekeeping. The Blue Tip Suite has double doors separating the bedroom and full parlor, and the Ritz-Carlton Suite has a dining room, a butler's pantry, and a full bar setup and a personal butler upon request. Club Level accommodations mean personalized attention and access to 5 inspired food and beverage presentations daily. Guest quarters have a king-size bed, 2 queen-size beds, twin loveseat sofa bed, or some combination.

Dining & Entertainment: The casually elegant 7 restaurant has classic buffet and a la carte breakfast and delicious lunch offerings with a dash of West Indian spice. Seafood and grilled selections, homemade pastas, and the must-try Parmesan Truffle French Fries populate the menu at the family-friendly Periwinkle, which hosts nightly movies on a giant screen. Order a classic cocktail, an unusual wine, a Cuban cigar, and afternoon tea at Silver Palm. Bar Jack boasts a great sunset vantage point and makes a deliciously creamy pina colada. It serves light fare poolside and on the beach. Pair creative sushi dishes with delicate wines at the Sushi & Wine Lounge, and dine indoors or alfresco on sensational steaks seasoned with Cayman and international sea salts at 7 Prime Cuts & Sunsets. Be beguiled by true epicurean artistry at Blue by Eric Ripert, with a menu featuring locally caught seafood. There's 24-hour in-room dining.

Recreation: Swim in 2 outdoor pools, go sailing and snorkeling, and take an aerobics class at the fitness center. The Jacuzzi, sauna, and steam room are great places to unwind. Challenge yourself on the Greg Norman-designed Blue Tip golf course, and enroll in a custom tennis program created by Nick Bollettieri. At Silver Rain, the skin science of La Prairie Spa's Swiss heritage meets the sensual delights of the tropics. You and your kids can learn about the Cayman Islands' natural wonders through the Ambassadors of the Environment by Jean-Michel Cousteau program.

Facilities Description

329 Rooms 36 Suites~Concierge~Room Service~ Restaurant(s)~ Pool - Outdoor~Child~Spa

Restaurants

There are 6 Restaurants at The Ritz Carlton, Grand Cayman:

• Le Bernardin - Gourmet creations by the world's most renowned seafood chef Eric Ripert.
• The Pool Bar & Grill - Casual poolside tropical dining.
• Lagoon Bar & Grill - Inventive seafood in an alfresco ambience.
• The Golf Clubhouse and Grill - All-day dining with panoramic views of the course.
• The Cafe - Offering all-day dining overlooking the sea.
• The Wine & Raw Bar - Fine vintages and sea in an exclusive setting.

Rooms Description

• Standard Waterway View - Standard Rooms feature private balcony, telephone, cable TV, in-room safe, robes and oversized marble bathrooms. 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds Amenities:
  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony or Terrace
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • CD Player
  • Telephone
  • Television
  • Room Safe
  • Satellite
• Standard Oceanfront - Standard Rooms feature private balcony, telephone, cable TV, in-room safe, robes and oversized marble bathrooms. 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds Amenities:
  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony or Terrace
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • CD Player
  • Telephone
  • Television
  • Room Safe
  • Satellite

Watersports

• Fishing: Additional Charge
• Scuba: Additional Charge
• Snorkeling: Additional Charge
• Waterskiing: Additional Charge
• Wind Surf: Additional Charge