For easygoing elegance in the Caribbean, check in to The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, whose elegant suites, reimagined culinary experiences and memorable activities take quiet luxury to a whole new level

Set on picture-perfect Seven Mile Beach and spread across 144 acres, The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman delivers award-winning, timeless luxury but also feels intimate and relaxed, making it the perfect paradise for both couples and families seeking an elegant and unostentatious stay. From its unparalleled, personalised service to celeb-backed culinary experiences, there’s good reason why it’s the only triple-five-star resort in the Caribbean, and just one of 15 in the world. Here’s the highlight reel.

Awesome accommodation
Not many properties could match the splendour of Seven Mile Beach, but The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman has perfected perfection. The half-moon-shaped building looks west over the sparkling Caribbean Sea, so you can take in surreal sunrise and sunset views from the top. Cream exteriors match the white sands of one of the longest beaches in the Caribbean – only barefoot steps away – while spacious residential suites combine coastal chic with mid-century British Caribbean charm. 

Expect sandy beach-like and ocean-blue palettes, plus splashes of rich citrus, a fully equipped kitchen that would delight even a Michelin-starred chef and beds so blissful and baths so beautiful that no one would judge you if you played holiday hooky. There’s plenty of privacy, too, with sprawling living areas for family hangouts and an all-yours terrace that offers serene sights of either the shimmering sea, gorgeous gardens or the red-carpet-worthy resort itself. 

For next-level brilliance, treat yourself to the Seven South Penthouse, which features more than 8,000sqft of indoor-outdoor oceanfront living. Enjoy kitchen and dining room space for up to 16 guests, a private library, screening room, private beachfront cabana, personal butler service and more.

Exclusive experiences
If there’s one way to roll into The Ritz-Carlton, it’s by being greeted by your own Club ambassador, and enjoying a dedicated check-in. Club Lounge guests will feel particularly pampered by a personalised concierge service, access to private events and daily decadent breakfasts, lunches, afternoon teas, hors d’oeuvres and cordials, just for them – all, naturally, in ultra-luxurious (and ultra-comfortable) surroundings.

But you don’t need to be a Club member to experience curated excellence – toast your good luck at a poolside soirée or perfect your swing on the Greg Norman-designed nine-hole course, where a golf simulator Trackman measures your impact and ball flight pattern to a tee. Meanwhile, spa seekers will love the Gift from the Ocean – a personalised body wrap at the crystalline-like, 20,000sqft Ritz-Carlton Spa. And wellness wanderlusters can get an endorphin boost at the newly renovated fitness centre, featuring state-of-the-art equipment and elevated wellbeing experiences such as kayaking alongside mangrove trees at sunset. 

The fun isn’t just for grownups, either. Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ambassadors of the Environment programme, led by resident naturalists, is perfect for families. Children can explore and learn about the unique ecosystems of the Cayman Islands through snorkelling, kayaking and beach explorations.

Dining decadence
It’s no secret that The Ritz-Carlton hosts the star-studded Cayman Cookout, an annual food festival that attracts celebrity chefs and is led by one of the world’s greatest, Eric Ripert. At the resort, guests can experience the culinary master’s creations year-round at fine dining Blue by Eric Ripert (you’ll soon understand why Ripert’s seafood dishes belong in paradise). The newly renovated fine dining restaurant offers five-, six- and eight-course dinner menus that come with wine, Champagne and port pairings and include butter poached lobster and ‘barely cooked’ salmon with caviar, veal tongue and horseradish emulsion. Be sure to leave room for the Black Forest dessert made with famous Équatoriale 55% dark chocolate.

Looking to save gastronomic glamour for another night? The hotel’s five other dining experiences won’t leave you (or your kids) short of choice. Indulge in sushi splendour at Japanese Taikun, South American plates such as tamarind pork ribs at Saint June, or seafood pasta and chorizo brie pizza at reimagined Andiamo Circolo Sportivo, whose traditional Italian fare and enchanting character come together seamlessly. Then top off the night at Silver Palm, named after the Cayman Islands’ national tree, with an exclusive rum selection and the finest chocolate accompanied by live entertainment. 

All holidays with British Airways Holidays are ATOL protected and include a generous baggage allowance and a 24-hour holiday helpline. Secure your 2025 holiday now with a low deposit at ba.com/RC-grand-cayman and enjoy flexible payments until you fly.*

*Full balance due seven weeks before departure for long-haul holidays. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply. See ba.com/deposits.

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