Grand Cayman: Kimpton Seafire Resort
Award-Winning Living on Seven Mile Beach
Kimpton Seafire has the accolades to back up the setting, a Forbes Five Star rating and the island's only AAA Five Diamond lifestyle resort distinction, right on the white sand of Seven Mile Beach. Everything about the property carries that same polish, without losing the easy, social energy Kimpton is known for.
Dining alone could fill a stay: Mexican favorites, Mediterranean fare, tapas served at communal tables, and a coveted seat at the chef's counter all live within a few steps of each other, whether you'd rather eat with your toes in the sand or above the treetops with sunset views. The spa matches that same ambition, with a lavish coed jacuzzi and the island's only Turkish hammam rounding out a genuinely restorative wellness offering.
Life at Kimpton Seafire
Forbes Five Star and the island's only AAA Five Diamond lifestyle resort
Multiple dining concepts, from Mexican and Mediterranean fare to authentic Spanish tapas
Rooftop dining above the treetops with sunset views, alongside beachfront tables in the sand
An award-winning spa with a coed jacuzzi and the island's only Turkish hammam
Why Kimpton Seafire, Why Grand Cayman
Among the highest-rated resorts on Seven Mile Beach, one of the Caribbean's best-known stretches of sand
A dining program strong enough to be a destination on its own
A spa offering, including a Turkish hammam, that's genuinely unique to the island
Ideal For: Food-focused travelers who want variety without leaving the resort, couples seeking a polished but social atmosphere, and anyone drawn to a serious spa experience alongside beach time.
Gold Coast Travel Perks
Unlock Virtuoso or IHG Destined amenities when you book with Gold Coast Travel:
Complimentary breakfast
$100 food and beverage or spa credit to be utilized during your stay
Priority room upgrade upon arrival, subject to availability
Early check-in and late check-out, subject to availability
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