Holiday Inn Resort Grand Cayman by IHG

Name: Holiday Inn Resort Grand Cayman by IHG
Address: 278 Crighton Drive, George Town, KY
Rating: 8.4

278 Crighton Drive, George Town

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8.4

Good 277 reviews

3-star hotel

Friendly and helpful staff Clean and spacious rooms

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About Holiday Inn Resort Grand Cayman by IHG

Tropical Paradise Setting
The oceanfront Holiday Inn Resort Grand Cayman offers a lush tropical garden, a refreshing swimming pool, and proximity to the island's only 18-hole golf course.

Luxurious Suites with Modern Amenities
Indulge in our spacious suites equipped with flat-screen TVs, full kitchens, and private balconies overlooking the beach, gardens, or golf course. Enjoy the convenience of separate bedrooms, sleeper sofas, and in-suite washer/dryers.

Exciting Activities and Dining
From pickleball and water sports to dining at the Driftwood Bar & Grill offering a mix of local and international cuisine, there's something for everyone. Don't miss the stunning views of the North Sound Caribbean Sea and the 11th green of the North Sound Golf Club.

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Reviews from Couples

8.4 277 reviews

Best Value on the island, and a beautiful place to stay!

Exceptional · Jun 2026

I just got back from a wonderful three night stay here, and I miss it already. Everyone I encountered, from Mateo and Renoir at the front desk to Aida at the pool bar/restaurant was very friendly and helpful. They recognized my IHG platinum status and gave me a complimentary upgrade to à suite on the first floor overlooking the pool and the north sound. The suite had a full kitchen, dining area, and tv area with pullout couch, with a separate king bedroom. All very spacious and impeccably clean (shout out to the maid staff!) The very large patio area offered sweeping views of the grounds and north sound, and I loved how the patio offered immediate access to the pool area/ grounds so you didn’t have to navigate the internal corridors to get between your room and the grounds. Bed was quite comfortable. The grounds: absolutely beautifully landscaped and maintained. À true tropical paradise with myriad palms, flowers, and exotic plants. The pool is pristine and refreshing, and there’s ample lawn chairs throughout the grounds. I particularly appreciated the numerous umbrellas and shaded cabanas, which are necessary if you don’t want to cook in the hot Cayman sun. There are several hammocks suspended betwixt coconut palms for your enjoyment. The long dock is a great place for a little stroll, and usually you can spot a red starfish or two in the water if you look hard enough. There’s a ladder at the end of the dock which allowed me to snorkel and I must say I was impressed with the number of fish to be found under the dock. I did see a lion fish among them, so be careful where you step if swimming out there. One thing that isn’t mentioned enough about this place is the wonderful breezes coming off the north sound, like mother nature’s air conditioning! Seems wind typically prevail out of the east. So it’s typically more still and hot on west facing 7 mile beach. It’s difficult to state how nice it felt returning from the hot 7 mile beach to enjoy the persistent breezes at this property! All while gently swinging in a hammock with a Caybrew or two haha. Free and ample parking and no resort fees! Another huge win for this place co! There are other resorts on the island charging $70/nt in resort fees alone! Yes, the resort does feel remote from seven mile beach and other tourist attractions. But personally I like the “away from it all” feeling it provides, and reality is it’s not far from SMB, only about a two mile drive. Also don’t forget they have a free shuttle to and from the seven mile beach if you prefer not to drive yourself, though I do recommend having a rental car. I think this hotel represents the best value on the island. All very clean, modern, spacious, and comfortable with the natural beauty of the north sound. I plan to return!

I liked the pool and the room, but that was about it

Great · May 2026

I recently stayed at this small resort for my first visit to the Cayman Islands and to Grand Cayman in particular. Like many people visiting Grand Cayman for the first time, I soon discovered that resorts on or near Seven Mile Beach are extremely expensive and ended up staying here because it is cheaper. This place does have a few advantages which I liked. It directly faces a shoreline and is relatively affordable. The swimming pool is large, deep, clean, well-maintained, and in excellent shape. I greatly enjoyed swimming laps during my stay. The furniture around the pool looks new. The room had been well-renovated, well-maintained, smelled good, and was quiet. The AC was super-cold when I walked in but I was able to quickly adjust the temperature from a frigid 66 degrees to a more pleasant 72 degrees. The bed was comfortable and I slept well. No unusual sights, sounds, or smells noted. There was plenty of parking available and I never had trouble finding a space. The landscaping is lush and carefully maintained. There was a large refrigerator in my room that worked great. I was able to save a little bit of money by buying some food at the Foster's supermarket and then eating that rather than visiting the hotel restaurant. Now, here are the disadvantages. This is what we all read Tripadvisor for! As others have noted in their reviews, the Holiday Inn Resort is very isolated. It sits in a rather remote location about a mile east of SMB. You will need a rental car, or prepare to spend a fortune on taxi rides. The single most obnoxious thing about this resort is that to get in and out, you have to take a slow, tedious drive across a golf course, and that means you have to build in a time cushion when planning to go anywhere. You will have to keep slamming on the brakes for speed bumps as you traverse the golf course. Even if you are an expert at speeding up between speed bumps and slamming on the brakes right before you hit the next one, you will rarely get the chance to do that, because so many other resort guests and local drivers stubbornly prefer to plod along instead. You will have to hope your rental car doesn't take damage from flying golf balls. Getting in and out requires lots of backtracking on Esterly Tibbetts Highway. The Cayman government failed to build an interchange or roundabout to serve Safehaven Avenue when it was cut off by the new highway. Instead, users have to go around the roundabouts to the north or south. There is a large high-rise condo complex under construction to the north of the resort, so you will have to dodge construction traffic too. I suspect the traffic issues will only get worse once the new condo complex is complete. Then there is the fact that the Holiday Inn Resort does not face SMB, which explains why it is so affordable. It faces eastward, towards Grand Cayman's North Sound. The Holiday Inn Resort does not have a real beach, only a rocky shoreline with some sand along the top of it. There is a viewing dock to the east, complete with benches, for watching the sunrise. And the public lot for accessing SMB is located not too far from the resort, to the northeast. The Holiday Inn Resort appears to be an older complex from the 80s or early 90s which has been thoroughly renovated. Apart from the dated exterior architecture, tiny lobby, and deep swimming pool (most newer hotel pools are not this deep), the main clue that this is an older complex is the moldy "old hotel" smell in the corridors. The room itself smelled great, but it was still frustrating to encounter a moldy smell every time I went in and out. The resort gym was very small and poorly equipped. I had to go find a local gym and buy a day pass to keep up with my regular exercise on vacation. Overall, the Holiday Inn Resort is a great option if your priority for tropical island vacations is swimming laps in a pool, you plan to get a rental car, and you don't mind lengthy drives to the beach or to go anywhere else. However, if your vacation priorities include proximity to beaches, shopping, or restaurants, you may have to look elsewhere and pay a lot more to stay close to SMB. It is because of these issues that I am rating this resort as a four rather than a five.

A great place to stay

Exceptional · May 2026

We stayed at the Holiday Inn Resort Grand Cayman for one night before a trip to Little Cayman and we very much would have liked to stay longer. The resort grounds are lovely and well-kept. The room was large and very comfortable. The air-conditioner was quiet and kept the room nice and cool. We enjoyed the large swimming pool and…

A slice of Heaven

Exceptional · May 2026

Victoria and all of the staff were wonderful. The resort was beautiful. The restaurant was excellent. We would come back . The shuttle was a great help. Kris Cantrella

Can’t wait to return.

Exceptional · Apr 2026

This place should be kept a secret. Best travel experience ever. If you are looking for tranquility, this is the place. If you want friendly and welcoming staff, this is the place. If you want good food, this is the place. Bring your children, friends and family.

Enjoyed our stay

Exceptional · Feb 2026

Stayed 14 glorious nights at the Holiday Inn and enjoyed every minute. Had an upper floor room over looking the pool. Room was spacious and clean with fridge and microwave. Restaurant was good and prices relative. Nice breakfasts ! Lovely sea breeze on the little beach where I spent a lot of time

Great service in a convenient location

Exceptional · Feb 2026

We were staying in Cayman for a couple of days between Christmas and New Year's and chose the HI because of its convenient location for our needs (close enough to SMB, especially since we had a car). The room was spacious, the kitchen was decently set-up and the property had very little noise (even the Cayman roosters were pretty quiet!).…

HI GCM

Great · Jan 2026

The Holiday Inn GCM is a great place. The front desk staff is wonderful and helpful. The housekeeping do an amazing job. The grouds are beautiful. The restaurant is fun and lively. The shuttle is amazing; friendly and informative. The sunrises are outstanding and the stargazing is too. Ample space to spread out around the beach, pool, pier and the…

Wonderful stay at the Holiday Inn Resort Grand Cayman

Exceptional · Jan 2026

First time staying at the Holiday Inn Resort Grand Cayman and we loved it! Even after multiple trips to the island, this resort stood out for its amazing service. Huge thanks to Victoria, Francis, Rhea, Gabriela, and Alejandro for making us feel so welcome. Fantastic experience — we’ll definitely be back!

Amazing stay with great food and location!

Exceptional · Jan 2026

Outstanding service, food, and amenities! The staff was amazing including Victoria, Ladd, Tevita, and Damian. They took great care of us, and went out of their way to ensure we were safe, happy, and enjoying the resort. Highly recommend this location and food !

Great for people visiting Cayman residents

Exceptional · Dec 2025

Highly recommended for anyone visiting Cayman residents who live in the Seven Mile Corridor (especially Crystal Harbour). Our 3 visitors enjoyed a 2 bedroom suite directly facing the North Sound for over 2 weeks. The full kitchen, dining area, living room, and other amenities provided everything they needed to be comfortable over an extended period of time. The poolside restaurant…

Memorable, comfortable stay

Exceptional · Dec 2025

Our stay at the Holiday Inn Resort was amazing! The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. Our suite was clean and tidy when we arrived. The atmosphere was so warm and welcoming. There’s a place to buy a sting ray city/snorkel tour on the grounds that leaves right from the dock at the resort that was convenient and the captain…

Relaxing

Exceptional · Dec 2025

My husband and I stayed at the Grand Cayman in November 2025. The lobby was very nice and bright. There was a gift shop that sold pretty well anything you wanted from souvenirs, snacks and beverages. There’s also a heritage room that had photos going back to the 1930s. The grounds were immaculate, lots of greenery, beautiful flowers and sitting…

Simple nice resort.

Great · Nov 2025

I am currently staying at the Holiday inn(Oct 31-Nov 7). Check in was a breeze. The room was large and the air worked good. The hotel isnt very big with one pool. There was no problem getting a chair. There is no beach as the hotel is on the wrong side of the island. You can get a shuttle to…

Amenities & Facilities

Free beach shuttle Offsite parking discounted rates available Fitness facilities (surcharge) Parking Non-smoking rooms Air conditioning Swimming pool Restaurant Room service Family rooms Pets allowed BBQ facilities

Check-in: 03:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

A deposit may be required at the property.

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Reviews from Couples

Best Value on the island, and a beautiful place to stay!

I liked the pool and the room, but that was about it

A great place to stay

A slice of Heaven

Can’t wait to return.

Enjoyed our stay

Great service in a convenient location

HI GCM

Wonderful stay at the Holiday Inn Resort Grand Cayman

Amazing stay with great food and location!

Great for people visiting Cayman residents

Memorable, comfortable stay

Relaxing

Simple nice resort.

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