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Grand Cayman, KY   

The Reef Resort

User score 4.4 out of 5 See all reviews
1 Queens Highway,Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands BWI
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*rate found for check-in Dec 18, check-out Dec 19

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Hotel policies

Check-in: 1600
Check-out: 1100
Local currency: USD

The Reef Resort is an intimate resort located on the quiet side of Grand Cayman in an exquisite setting, consisting of a mix of studio's, one bedroom and two bedroom luxury suites. Boasting the largest beach of any resort in Grand Cayman and with all beachfront accommodations, you are guaranteed a magnificent view of the Caribbean Sea and cool ocean breezes. With the option of also adding an All-Inclusive meal plan for dining at either Hideaways Beach Bar or Castaways Restaurant, all worries stop as soon as you enter the lobby. You can enjoy day's of snorkeling, swimming, and sunbathing or hop in your car and visit popular sites in the area such as The Queen Elizabeth Botanic Park, Mastic Trail, Rum Point, and Stingray City. Relax at The Reef with amenities such as two swimming pools, Beach Volleyball, Tennis Court, Dive shop, concierge service, wireless internet access (minimal fee) and an Internet Café. For all those Barefoot Man fanatics, you will be excited to know that the world famous Calypso artist performs weekly at the resort. With the warm Cayman sun mixing with the cool East End breeze, simply grab a beach towel and put your mind at ease.

Hotel policies

Check-in: 1600
Check-out: 1100
Local currency: USD


Terms and conditions

*rate found for check-in Dec 18, check-out Dec 19

Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).

Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.

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Overall score

4.4 out of 5

(43 reviews)

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Hotel address: 1 Queens Highway, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands  BWI  

 
 

Area served

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Area airports

Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM): Approximate driving time is 45 minutes and distance is 25 miles.

Description

Located on the quieter east end of the island, never has a resort been more aptly named than The Reef. Protecting the waters and pristine beach of Colliers Bay, the reef contributes to the beauty of the location in so many ways. It provides the catalyst that creates the kaleidoscope of colors on the waters surface, the muffled symphony of background music as waves roll against it and a beautiful sub aquatic wonderland. The sheer beauty that surrounds them will soon entrance those that take time out to absorb and experience the sights and sounds.

This property has a smoke-free policy

Amenities

  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Wireless internet
  • Free Parking
  • Spa services
  • Fitness room
  • Internet Access
  • Handicapped rooms/facilities
  • Concierge
  • Business center
  • Restaurant
  • Smoke-free policy
  • Conference Facilities
  • Health Club
  • Pool
  • High Speed Internet

Dining

Castaways'

Castaways' offers exquisite food, wonderful drinks and spectacular views of the Caribbean. It is open for lunch and dinner.

Meeting facilities

Brand new meeting facilities invite you for your business conference away from your office. Conference room holds up to 70 people providing techincal equipment.

Please enter check-in and check-out dates to the right to select a room

Studio Beachfront

The Beachfront Studio includes: an area of approximately 450 square feet and their own patio or balcony. Beachfront Studio consist of a bedroom with a king size bed overlooking the Caribbean, full bathroom, a kitchenette (mini refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, toaster). The unit accommodates two. Kitchen and house ware equipment such as tableware and cutlery are provided. Ideal for couples.

2 Bedroom Beachfront

The Beachfront Condos includes: An area of approximately 1400 square feet and their own balcony. Guests booking a beachfront condo will either be accommodated in a combination of our One Beachfront Suites and Beachfront Studio, or in one of our new phase of dedicated two bedroom condo units, Castaways Cove. Either floor plan provides an excellent choice for a group or perhaps just a family of four seeking our most spacious accommodations. Sleeps 6.

1 Bedroom Beachfront

The Beachfront Suite includes: Consist of a bedroom with king size bed, full bath, fully equipped kitchen (stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, blender, coffee maker), dining area and living room. Two pull out Murphy beds in the living area provide for a total sleeping capacity of four. Kitchen and house ware equipment such as tableware, cutlery, cooking utensils and other such articles are provided. With a full kitchen, Beachfront Suites are popular with families and couples enjoying longer stays. Sleeps 4.

Deluxe Studio Beachfront

The Beachfront Studio includes: an area of approximately 490 square feet and their own balcony. Beachfront Studio consist of a bedroom with a king size bed overlooking the Caribbean, full bathroom and oversized Jacuzzi tub, a kitchenette (mini refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker). The unit accommodates two. Kitchen and house ware equipment such as tableware and cutlery are provided. Deluxe Studios are a very popular choice with honeymooners!

Hotel policies

Check-in: 1600
Check-out: 1100
Local currency: USD


Terms and conditions

*rate found for check-in Dec 18, check-out Dec 19

Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).

Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.

Reviews from our customers

Overall score

4.4 out of 5

(43 reviews)

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Score

5 out of 5

Trip hint

Fantastic vacation

Marylander Oct 12, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Reef Resort is on the peaceful side of the island, at East End. We loved it. The beach is fantastic. Our oceanfront suite ... had a kitchenette, and there was a grocery store across the street, so we didn't have to use restaurants for all meals. There are about 5 restaurants within walking distance, and with our rental car we were able to reach every other place on the island. I do recommend a rental car, as the East End is isolated. For us that was perfect. We will return!

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
3
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
5
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Couples

Time savers hint

Rent a car. Gas is expensive but you won't use much. There is lots to see on the island.


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Score

5 out of 5

Trip hint

What a great anniversary gift!!!!

Snuffy Aug 28, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The Concierge staff are wonderful people, friendly, and so, so helpful. We enjoyed the trip to Stingray City the best, and ... the snorkeling right there at the resort was terrific. After our talk with [...], we bought a piece of the resort--our own peaceful week every year to relax and enjoy the beaches of Grand Cayman.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Couples

Recreation/Attractions hint, Short Drive

Put aside any fear of stingrays and visit their City!


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Score

3 out of 5

Trip hint

The Quiet Hide Away!

Tired Driver! Aug 24, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The Reef Hotel was a great get away! We felt like it was really out of the way, but once you got there, it was very ... relaxing. My husband had to work for part of the time in Georgetown. Had I known the resort was that far away, we would have gone to the West side. Overall, the hotel was very clean, personable, had great views of the ocean. You can't beat the views for the amount of money! If we did not have anywhere to go and did not want to travel anywhere, The Reef would have been the perfect spot. One other downside was the food. There are not many options for restaurants. We were hoping for fresh fish, and most of the time we ended up with sandwiches. We also noticed that many of the directions we got were not exactly correct. If they said it was only 15 minutes away, it ended up 30 minutes or more! The beach was very nice. The water is a bit choppy and not too easy to snorkel in, but it can be done! On our last day, we got to go north a bit to a place called Rum Point. There is a great spot with a restaurant, area to swim, dive, rent floating equipment, take the ferry...We asked for a place to go other than the hotel, and we were not told about this! It was a great find. All in all, The Reef is a very nice place if you want complete quiet and not many choices for restaurants, etc. If you want to be close to town, better restaurants, go to the West side. The water there is completely calm. The Eat End is not good if you have to travel for business.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
5
Location:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
4
Dining options:
2

Traveler type: Business

Recreation/Attractions hint, Short Drive

Go to Rum Point for something different! If you want a short drive to go snorkeling and see something else, go to Rum Point.


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Trip hints from our users

Time savers hint

Rent a car. Gas is expensive but you won't use much. There is lots to see on the island.

--Marylander, North Potomac, MD Oct 12, 2009

Recreation/Attractions hint, Short Drive

Put aside any fear of stingrays and visit their City!

--Snuffy, Loudon, TN Aug 28, 2009

Recreation/Attractions hint, Short Drive

Go to Rum Point for something different! If you want a short drive to go snorkeling and see something else, go to Rum Point.

--Tired Driver!, Atlantic Highlands, NJ Aug 24, 2009

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Overall score

4.4 out of 5

(43 reviews)

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5 out of 5

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Fantastic vacation

Marylander Oct 12, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Reef Resort is on the peaceful side of the island, at East End. We loved it. The beach is fantastic. Our oceanfront suite ... had a kitchenette, and there was a grocery store across the street, so we didn't have to use restaurants for all meals. There are about 5 restaurants within walking distance, and with our rental car we were able to reach every other place on the island. I do recommend a rental car, as the East End is isolated. For us that was perfect. We will return!

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
3
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
5
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Couples

Time savers hint

Rent a car. Gas is expensive but you won't use much. There is lots to see on the island.


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Score

5 out of 5

Trip hint

What a great anniversary gift!!!!

Snuffy Aug 28, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The Concierge staff are wonderful people, friendly, and so, so helpful. We enjoyed the trip to Stingray City the best, and ... the snorkeling right there at the resort was terrific. After our talk with [...], we bought a piece of the resort--our own peaceful week every year to relax and enjoy the beaches of Grand Cayman.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Couples

Recreation/Attractions hint, Short Drive

Put aside any fear of stingrays and visit their City!


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Score

3 out of 5

Trip hint

The Quiet Hide Away!

Tired Driver! Aug 24, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The Reef Hotel was a great get away! We felt like it was really out of the way, but once you got there, it was very ... relaxing. My husband had to work for part of the time in Georgetown. Had I known the resort was that far away, we would have gone to the West side. Overall, the hotel was very clean, personable, had great views of the ocean. You can't beat the views for the amount of money! If we did not have anywhere to go and did not want to travel anywhere, The Reef would have been the perfect spot. One other downside was the food. There are not many options for restaurants. We were hoping for fresh fish, and most of the time we ended up with sandwiches. We also noticed that many of the directions we got were not exactly correct. If they said it was only 15 minutes away, it ended up 30 minutes or more! The beach was very nice. The water is a bit choppy and not too easy to snorkel in, but it can be done! On our last day, we got to go north a bit to a place called Rum Point. There is a great spot with a restaurant, area to swim, dive, rent floating equipment, take the ferry...We asked for a place to go other than the hotel, and we were not told about this! It was a great find. All in all, The Reef is a very nice place if you want complete quiet and not many choices for restaurants, etc. If you want to be close to town, better restaurants, go to the West side. The water there is completely calm. The Eat End is not good if you have to travel for business.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
5
Location:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
4
Dining options:
2

Traveler type: Business

Recreation/Attractions hint, Short Drive

Go to Rum Point for something different! If you want a short drive to go snorkeling and see something else, go to Rum Point.


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Score

5 out of 5

Trip hint

Wonderful beach location

volfan Aug 19, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

We loved that we could walk out our door and be right on the beach. A lovely beach----great snorkling, plenty of beach ... chairs and sea weed was raked up early every morning by staff. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They went out of their way to see that our needs were meet and that we were enjoying our stay. We recommend this resort to everyone as a great place for a family vacation

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Family

Money savers hint, In Hotel

We did the timeshare speil and told the young woman right up front that we weren't interested in buying. She didn't push at all. We spent our required time with her and that payed for our trip to swim with the stingrays, a MUST DO.


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Score

4 out of 5

chill, gorgeous, with $$$ food

young career person looking to get away Aug 18, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

My boyfriend and I relaxed here for 5 days and thoroughly enjoyed the low-key atmosphere, phenomenal view over the water, and ... fairly easy access to anything we felt like doing on the island. At the hotel, you can swim in the sea or the pool, play tennis (free), snorkel ($15/day to rent), sunbathe, work out (free), bike ride (free), hang at the beach bar etc. The concierge staff were great - very helpful to set up any kind of activity or offer tips. Also, most of the bartenders were super-friendly and ready to answer questions or chat about the island (or just let you relax in peace). The food and drink were very tasty but very expensive. There is a minimall with a supermarket, swimming gear, bakery, booze shop, and souvenir shop across the street. There are plenty of things to do, or you can literally spend hours doing nothing. Weather permitting, which, it usually is, the snorkeling is excellent right in front of the hotel - the water is shallow and clear. There is a lot to see. Watch out for rocks on the way in and out though - this is not a large beach; it's rocks and coral and grass. The Reef is a great place away from the noise and bustle of a typical beach resort. Best tour/event: Stingray City (off Rum Point).

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
4
Dining options:
2

Traveler type: Couples


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Score

3 out of 5

Cayman Trip

RJ Aug 17, 2009

The hotel was satisfactory ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
3
Hotel check-in:
2
Maintenance:
4
Location:
1
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
3
Value:
2
Dining options:
2

Traveler type: Single


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Score

4 out of 5

Trip hint

Great stay! something bound to happen

dancerinthenile Jul 28, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

We chose to stay at the Reef because it is away from the hustle and bustle of George Town. The room we stayed in was ... spotless. We viewed other rooms at other resorts during time share presentations, and none of them compared. The only issue was the front desk had a few workers who were not pleasant and had a small amount of knowledge about the resort. It took forever to get my travelers checks back, that they held in case of charges made to the room. [...], in the front, was not nice at all nor did she seem to care about customers. Everyone else was very pleasant. We even bought a time share we loved it so much.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
4
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
3
Value:
3
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Couples

Dining hint

Everything is closed on Sundays so if you arrive on Sunday, you have to eat at the bar in the resort. Rent a car because there are not many dining options in this side of the island. There is a grocery store across the street, but the prices are a bit high. Stop at the store near the airport, if you can.


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Score

5 out of 5

Trip hint

Great place for peace and quiet

FamilyGuy Jul 25, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

the best thing about this place is its remoteness from 7 Miles, and most of the other civilization. If you are looking for ... night life, this is not place for you. If you are looking for a nice beach, sun, ocean, pools and place with LESS tourists, stores, attractions - that's The place. We did not eat out that much, and when we did in their place - we did not like the food at all. Same with the drinks - they were often too watery. Other than that - cant think of anything to complain. It was nice and relaxing.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
4
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
4
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Family

Recreation/Attractions hint, Short Walk

snorkeling - just walk along the coast to as far as you want beyond Morit's dock, and snorkel back along the coast all the way to The Reef. There is more fish and stuff near Morit's for some reason.


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Score

5 out of 5

Great for families

beach bum Jul 19, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The Reef Resort is great for those that want to be away from it all and just lounge in the water. Very family friendly and ... casual atmosphere.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
4
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
5
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Family


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Score

4 out of 5

Trip hint

Great place for Caribbean relaxation

Lewarner Jul 13, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The Reef is a small hotel, with very nice full kitchen rooms all on the beach front. We got a fantastic deal through Orbitz ... but when we arrived we learned all our breakfasts were included as well! This is the quiet end of Grand Cayman but I don't really think the island is a "hopping spot" anyway. The Reef has a bar/cafe on the beach with very good food. We ate there several times right on the beach. It was lovely. There are two pools though it says there are three. Two of the pools are smaller and linked together. The Reef tries to create a festive atmosphere. There is live music at the bar on the beach every night. You can sit and listen or go back to your room and listen from the patio. Nothing to jangle your nerves or be annoying. We were there over the 4th of July and did not expect there would be fireworks and a 4th celebration. But they have a lot of American guests so they did a very nice event. If you want to snorkel or scuba the Reef is not the best place to go from but there are plenty of nearby outfitters and locations for both. I would recommend a car or planning to rent one for part of the time. There is a lovely beach are called Rum Point that should not be missed for snorkeling and lovely sandy beaches. You need a car to get there. Also the best snorkeling we found was at Eden Rock on the west side of the island. Easy to get to with a car. And who wants to miss the adventure of driving on the left side of the road. We had some great laughs over it. Things were not perfect. The concierge were great but the maids weren't always very thorough. Also this is a timeshare property. They made us five offers to see their presentation. If you are assertive they are very cordial. They do give away some nice things if you decide to participate. The Reef has a "famous" Stingray City cruise. I would recommend going with someone else like Red Sails Sports who will give you better activities for your money. But when our room was too noisy due to other guests they moved us to a very nice alternative. The internet service available is terrible. It is not run by the Reef but they were unable to help us get assistance in any way. We are a wireless family with lots of recreational uses for the internet. We had lots of dropped connections, no response to service requests from the wireless owner and probably got about a third of the value we paid for it. So if you need internet connection to enjoy your vacation consider another place! All in all, if we go to Grand Cayman again, I think we would consider the Reef again.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
4
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
4
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Family

Shopping hint, Short Drive

If you want to buy local Caymanian crafts, go the the Farmer's Market on Sat from 9am to 1pm, located between Savannah and Bodden Town. Or go to the Georgetown waterfront when a cruise ship is in, to the local Craft Market. Many of the other souvenirs are not local.


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Score

3 out of 5

Great Visit

HS Jun 21, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The resort was nice and I liked that it was removed from the cruise ship world of Georgetown. The only problem we had was the ... amount of children at the pool at all hours. Usually with no parent supervision.The hot tub said no children allowed, but there were always children in there. Ask for a room away from the pool. The trip to stingray city was LOTS of fun. We chose to pay for ours and not sit through a time share speech. We were not bothered by the staff about it at all. My husband did a lot of fly fishing at Heritage Beach which is about a 10 minute drive. Rent a car!!

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
4
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
3
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Couples


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Score

4 out of 5

Trip hint

Relaxing Beach Vacation

Worldwide Traveler Jun 20, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

My husband and I went to The Reef to celebrate our 50th birthdays. We had such a good time and we felt young again. The ... snorkeling there is great, the beach is lovely and the staff is very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the food at the Rusty Pelican too. We loved having dinner as the sun was setting and enjoyed the sea breeze. It was always perfect.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
4
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Couples

Recreation/Attractions hint, Short Drive

Rum Point is not to be missed. You can spend to whole day there and there are tons of things to do, or you can do nothing at all.


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Score

4 out of 5

Trip hint

Cayman Wedding

Patrick Jun 15, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Great times had by all. ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
4
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
3
Dining options:
1

Traveler type: Couples

Dining hint, Short Drive

Nice Italian restaurant down the road, about one mile, called Portofino


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Score

5 out of 5

Trip hint

A Perfect Relaxing Getaway!

Jersey Travelers May 31, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

This was a wonderful place to relax. It was a bit of a drive from the airport, but worth the effort. The staff was ... extremely friendly and helpful; the resort was beautiful and clean; and the beach was uncrowded and awesome! There is also stores across the street is you need any food or liquor but make sure you do this before Sunday as they are all closed. All in all, we'd go back and stay at the Reef again..!

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Couples

Dining hint, Short Drive

Try some of the local restaurants in the area. They may not be fancy, but the food is reasonable and delicious! "Over the Edge" is one of them.


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5 out of 5

Trip hint

Fantastic Getaway

Vicky May 30, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The Reef Resort is a beautiful,restful place to vacation on Grand Cayman Island. The grounds and rooms were spotless, the ... snorkeling right on the grounds was phenomenal, and the beach was peaceful. The bartenders at the outside bar were a lot of fun, and the people were very friendly. It was a perfect and relaxing getaway.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Couples

Dining hint, In Hotel

You'll find the best deal on dining at the outside bar instead of inside the restaurant. The food is excellent, but expensive. We bought breakfast and lunch food from the small grocery store across the street, which saved quite a bit of money.


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4 out of 5

Very ice location on East side of island

O Johnson May 26, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Hotel is located on the quiet east side away from busy Seven Miles beach. You'll probably need a (rental) car to get there ... and it takes about an hour from the west side / airport with many 25 MPH speed limit towns on the south side. Hotel was very clean, well kept, beach was cleaned every morning. You can snorkel directly from the beach for perhaps not the most vivid coral formations but still lots of fish to see. Don't forget to take a trip to Stingray City !

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
5
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
4
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Couples


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4 out of 5

The Reef was just what I needed...

Daisy May 20, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Needing a few days away from the world, I took myself to The Reef Resort & it was wonderful. There's just something about ... waking up beside the beautiful Caribbean Sea that's good for the soul... And The Reef provides the perfect setting.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
4
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
4
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Single


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4 out of 5

Trip hint

my last trip via Orbitz

Burnt May 20, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

great staff and beautiful place. ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
3
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
3
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Family

Money savers hint

1. Long distance phone card offer via Orbitz was not as equally accessed in Cayman Island as other countries-- and was not informed until I went to register the card with ekit. It would have additionally cost me an international call(to England) just to access the service. Ekit simply informed me that there was no access directly from the Cayman Islands. A waste of my few dollars, thankfully was only a few. No refunds, no apologies. 2. Was also told, and I repeated and was verified by the rep at Orbitz, $100/day F&B included. was only $100 per stay. Be prepared.


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5 out of 5

Perfect

Jereme and Regina May 16, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

If you are looking to party...this is not the place for you! If you looking to hang out with 20-30 year olds to get ... drunk...this is not the place for you. If you looking to snorkel right off the beach, relax in piece and quiet..the Reef is a perfect spot. Due to the coral and sea weed there isn't much swimming right outside the hotel. But the snorkeling is wonderful. Snorkeling under the pier was great. I didn't mind not being able to swim in the ocean because the snorkeling made up for it. You can't have both! Besides you can always swim in the pool. We rented a car and drove to seven mile beach for the day to swim and snorkeled. I highly recommend snorkeling at seven mile beach too. The hotel was perfect. No complaints. Clean, pretty and big enough. We are already planning to go back in a few months. I would actually like to live there!!

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Couples


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5 out of 5

Great place

zkeele May 13, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

We stayed here on our honeymoon. We bought the package deal for a great deal. I was very pleased with the stay and the ... hotel. Super clean and great location away from the busy side of town. If you want to be in town stay in town, but if you'd like peace and quiet this is the place to go.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Couples


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Time savers hint

Rent a car. Gas is expensive but you won't use much. There is lots to see on the island.

--Marylander, North Potomac, MD Oct 12, 2009

Recreation/Attractions hint, Short Drive

Put aside any fear of stingrays and visit their City!

--Snuffy, Loudon, TN Aug 28, 2009

Recreation/Attractions hint, Short Drive

Go to Rum Point for something different! If you want a short drive to go snorkeling and see something else, go to Rum Point.

--Tired Driver!, Atlantic Highlands, NJ Aug 24, 2009

Money savers hint, In Hotel

We did the timeshare speil and told the young woman right up front that we weren't interested in buying. She didn't push at all. We spent our required time with her and that payed for our trip to swim with the stingrays, a MUST DO.

--volfan, Huntingdon, TN Aug 19, 2009

Dining hint

Everything is closed on Sundays so if you arrive on Sunday, you have to eat at the bar in the resort. Rent a car because there are not many dining options in this side of the island. There is a grocery store across the street, but the prices are a bit high. Stop at the store near the airport, if you can.

--dancerinthenile, New York Jul 28, 2009

Recreation/Attractions hint, Short Walk

snorkeling - just walk along the coast to as far as you want beyond Morit's dock, and snorkel back along the coast all the way to The Reef. There is more fish and stuff near Morit's for some reason.

--FamilyGuy, TX Jul 25, 2009

Shopping hint, Short Drive

If you want to buy local Caymanian crafts, go the the Farmer's Market on Sat from 9am to 1pm, located between Savannah and Bodden Town. Or go to the Georgetown waterfront when a cruise ship is in, to the local Craft Market. Many of the other souvenirs are not local.

--Lewarner, Olympia, WA Jul 13, 2009

Recreation/Attractions hint, Short Drive

Rum Point is not to be missed. You can spend to whole day there and there are tons of things to do, or you can do nothing at all.

--Worldwide Traveler, Staten Island, NY Jun 20, 2009

Dining hint, Short Drive

Nice Italian restaurant down the road, about one mile, called Portofino

--Patrick, Los Angeles, CA Jun 15, 2009

Dining hint, Short Drive

Try some of the local restaurants in the area. They may not be fancy, but the food is reasonable and delicious! "Over the Edge" is one of them.

--Jersey Travelers, Union Beach, New Jersey May 31, 2009

Dining hint, In Hotel

You'll find the best deal on dining at the outside bar instead of inside the restaurant. The food is excellent, but expensive. We bought breakfast and lunch food from the small grocery store across the street, which saved quite a bit of money.

--Vicky, St. Paul, MN May 30, 2009

Money savers hint

1. Long distance phone card offer via Orbitz was not as equally accessed in Cayman Island as other countries-- and was not informed until I went to register the card with ekit. It would have additionally cost me an international call(to England) just to access the service. Ekit simply informed me that there was no access directly from the Cayman Islands. A waste of my few dollars, thankfully was only a few. No refunds, no apologies. 2. Was also told, and I repeated and was verified by the rep at Orbitz, $100/day F&B included. was only $100 per stay. Be prepared.

--Burnt, PA May 20, 2009

Dining hint, Short Drive

The Reef Resort is on the East End of the island so there are only a handful of restaurants within a short driving distance.

--Returning to Grand Cayman, South Carolina May 8, 2009

Recreation/Attractions hint

Rent a car!

--luvthesun02, South Carolina Mar 9, 2009

Dining hint, Short Drive

We ate mostly in the middle to eastern end of GC. We ate at the Cracked Conch up in the West End. Portofino was very good (about 5 minutes away). We ate at Run Point and Kaibo Point (about 15 to 20 minutes away). We also ate at the Lighthouse and the restaurant next to it. Overall, there are a number of nice restaurants and most are affordable. The Cracked Conch and Lighthouse seem a bit overpriced for the food so you will be paying for atmosphere.

--KaBiller, White Lake, Michigan Mar 5, 2009

Money savers hint

We saved a bit of money by bringing a few breakfast/snack items with us from the U.S. We also packed a few bottles of wine. There are a few stores nearby, but they are costly.

--DC Couple, Washington, DC Mar 3, 2009

Shopping hint, Short Walk

Swimming pools, Beach Volleyball, Tennis Court, Dive shop, concierge service, wireless internet access (minimal fee) and an Internet Caf?.

--Mary, USA Nov 21, 2008

Recreation/Attractions hint, Short Drive

We loved Sting Ray City! Seriously, go for it.

--Thomas, USA Oct 20, 2008

Shopping hint, Short Walk

The shopping is a grocery store. There are no malls no souvenir shops. The grocery store was helpful because the rooms have kitchens. Good thing becuase though the hotel food is delicious it is outrageously over priced.

--William, Aurora Jun 23, 2008

Money savers hint, Short Walk

there is a well stocked grocery one block from the resort that meets most needs for meals prepared in....If you want to go to any attractions on the Island you will have to rent a car or depend on ground transportation that is easily arranged BUT expensive...

--Paul, Zebulon, * May 23, 2008

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