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Sunshine Suites Resort

3 stars
1465 Esterley Tibbetts Highway, Grand Cayman, KY1-1201
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.1
out of 5
124 reviews
we had a very nice stay

Food in the restaurant is outstanding. Front desk staff are courteous & professional, very helpful.... See full review

  • Kitten
  • Aug 4, 2012
GREAT VALUE OMG

THE HOTEL WAS ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE WESTIN AND SEVEN MILE BEACH. THE ROOMS WERE VERY CLEAN AND... See full review

  • DJW REALTOR
  • Jun 20, 2012
Affordable all-suite boutique resort in Seven Mile Beach area
Opt for a boutique experience on a budget at the friendly, affordable Sunshine Suites Resort, located less than 200 yards from Seven Mile Beach. Brightly decorated in Caribbean hues, this Grand Cayman hotel offers a freshwater swimming pool and sundeck where guests find free beach chairs and towels. All rooms are suites tucked inside sunny yellow plantation-style buildings. Snorkel and dive near the resort then return to dine on casual island cuisine in the open-air Sunshine Bar and Grill. Poolside breakfast and Wi-Fi are free.
Highlights

  • All-suites rooms come equipped with kitchens
  • Free poolside breakfast daily and free Wi-Fi Internet access resort-wide
  • Unlimited free use of the nearby World Gym fitness center
  • Open-air restaurant for casual meals with more dining options within walking distance
  • In the heart of Seven Mile Beach, adjacent to the North Sound Golf Club

Location

In the calm, turquoise waters of the western Caribbean lies the tranquil dependent territory of the United Kingdom, the Cayman Islands. Grand Cayman is the largest of the three Cayman Islands that lie nearly 500 miles south of Miami. Sunshine Suites Resort sits less than 200 yards from the renowned Seven Mile Beach. This stretch of coral sand along the western shore hosts many upscale resorts with restaurants and beach bars spilling onto the beach. 

Rooms
Warm, Caribbean-style accommodations are priced to bring the whole family, making Sunshine Suites Resort one of the best lodging values in Grand Cayman. Studio suites, deluxe suites and one-bedroom suites each feature a full kitchen equipped with a cook-top stove, toaster, microwave, full-size refrigerator, cookware and dishes. After a day playing on the beach, sink into pillow-top mattresses with recently refreshed bedding packages. Send a virtual postcard back home with free wireless Internet access.
Features
Neighbor to the ultra luxurious Ritz Carlton Resort, Sunshine Suites Resort often sends guests next door for a game of tennis or an upscale meal at one of five restaurants, including one by Eric Ripert of Le Bernardin. On the other side of Sunshine Suites, North Sound Golf Club beckons with rolling greens as the only 18-hole championship course on the island. Walk to the supermarket, affordable restaurants or Captain Marvin's Watersports to catch a day trip to snorkel or scuba with the stingrays. On-site, find a coin-operated laundry, dry cleaning facilities, scuba equipment storage and wash tanks. Nearby World Gym offers free access to guests. 
Transportation

  • Owen Roberts International Airport (4.6 mi/7.4 km)
  • Local buses pick up nearby and travel to destinations including George Town and West Bay

Attractions

  • The North Sound Golf Club (across the street)
  • Kittiwake Shipwreck & Artificial Reef (0.6 mi/0.1 km)
  • Turtle Farm (4.4 mi/7 km)
  • Dolphin Cove (4.4 mi/7.1 km)
  • Boatswain's Beach (4.8 mi/7.7 km)
  • George Town, Cayman Islands (4.8 mi/7.7 km)
  • Pedro St. James National Historic Site (9.9 mi/16 km)
  • Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park (20.5 mi/33 km)

Business

  • Free wireless Internet access in guest rooms
  • Business center
  • Executive boardroom seats 12 people

Sunshine Suites Resort Rooms

Deluxe Suite
This suite features bright tropical decor and luxurious beddin. Two queen beds with a full kitchen, including large refrigerator, microwave, stove top, glassware & cooking utensils. Additional amenities include - air conditioning and ceiling fan, alarm clock with AM/FM radio, color cable TV, telephones with private voicemail, iron and ironing board, hair dryer.
Studio Suite
This suite feature bright tropical decor and luxurious bedding - 1 queen bed with a full kitchen, including large refrigerator, microwave, stove top, all cooking utensils. Additional amenities include - air conditioning and ceiling fan, alarm clock with AM/FM radio, color cable TV, telephones with private voicemail, iron and ironing board, hair dryer.
One Bedroom Suite
This suite features bright tropical decor and luxurious bedding - one king and one sleep sofa with a full kitchen, including large refrigerator, microwave, stove top, all cooking utensils. Additional amenities include - air conditioning and ceiling fan, alarm clock with AM/FM radio, color cable TV, telephones with private voicemail, iron and ironing board, hair dryer.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • FREE parking
  • Outdoor pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Concierge
Activities
Outdoor pool
Fitness center or spa
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Restaurant
Services
Business center
Laundry service
Safe deposit box
Tour desk
Internet
Wireless internet
Parking
FREE parking
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities

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Hotel Map

19.3385 -81.3783
Area served
Grand Cayman - Seven Mile beach area.
Nearby airports
Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM)
Area description
The Cayman Islands consist of three islands, 480 miles south of Miami Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. The largest, Grand Cayman is only 22 miles long and 8 miles wide at its widest. George Town on Grand Cayman is the capital and is therefore the hub of government, banking and shopping. Total population (all islands) is 55000.

Nearby points of interest

  • Cayman Islands National Museum: 3.3 mi
  • Farmers market: 3.4 mi
  • Turtle Farm: 3.7 mi

Dining

Sunshine Bar & Grill
The award winning poolside Sunshine Bar & Grill serves up casual Carribean dishes for lunch and dinner and offers a wide variety at affordable prices. The daily complimentary Breakfast is served from 7.00am to 9.30am.

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
Small boardroom that seats 10 comfortably around a set boardroom table. Set up is not able to be changed. Meeting room has its own bathroom facilities.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (124)

Ratings and reviews for Sunshine Suites Resort

Overall score

4.1 / 5
124 out of 124
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4.5
Hotel staff:
4.6
Room comfort:
4.2
Location:
4.2
Value:
4.5

96% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Newaygo, MI
Sep 4, 2008

hurricane gustav

The Sunshine Suites was more then anyone could have offered during a scary trip to the Caymans. We got there just one day before the hurricane hit..The manager made many phone calls directly to our room to inform us that he would take care of us the best they could..He also comfort us about the hotel and its safeness...He asked for anyone that would like to go to the 3rd floor incase of any flooding...The hurricane was not critical on the island but I knew that I could rely on the staff to help us if we needed any assistants..It was a wonderful hotel..More like a resort because of the staff... Perfect location to the ocean yet not caught up with the hoopla of being able to relax in a very quiet surrounding of the hotel..I would go back and plan to tell friends..

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

The bus can take you to Georgetown for 2 dollars. But the best part you can walk to the beach, grocery store, resturants, liquour, and many other places.

Review of Sunshine Suites Resort

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Michigan Cebter, MI
Jul 27, 2008

STAY AT HOME AT SUNSHINE SUITES

Since we have been staying at the Sunshine Suites we have experienced a quiet relaxing laid back environment where the staff is almost invisible. Your room is cleaned daily and supplied with fresh towels and linen. Even the dirty coffee cups and the few dishes we used were washed and laid out to dry. You have a complementary continental breakfast including scrambled eggs, fried potatos,toast and an assortment of other goodies. Lunch and dinners can be enjoyed at the small bar/grill adjacent to the pool,or you can either fix them in you room in your kitchenet or choose one of the may resturants along Seven Mile Beah. For your exercise you can enjoy the pool on the hotel property or walk 100 yard across the street to the white sands of Seven Mile Beach. Where you can soak up the sun, swim in the crystal clear water, snorkel and see the undersea life. If you are more laid back and just want to lay on the beach you can also do that and watch the people or sand crabs that pass by. Hope you enjoy a visit to the Sunshine Suites as we have so many times. Maybe we will see you on one of our future trips.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Sunshine Suites Resort

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Indianapolis, IN
Jul 30, 2007

Great Value & Comfort

Sunshine Suites was wonderful - we had a spacious clean one queen bed room/suite with full size refrigerator, kitchen sink, two burner stove and cabinets filled with plates, cutlery, etc. These features were great for families and would have been used more if we had our children along. The hotel restaurant, Sunshine Grill, was fabulous - large portions for reasonable prices! The daily hot breakfast buffet was great - and included in the price of the room!!! The hotel has a nice size pool and the beach is just a short walk across the street. The location along 7 mile beach made walking to other restaurants, shops, beach easy. Friendly staff and easy check-in and check-out. Overall, we really enjoyed out stay at Sunshine Suites.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Sunshine Suites Resort

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Business
Allentown, PA
Mar 11, 2009

The name says it all - Sunshine

This was a very nice stay. Great hotel, thanks!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Sunshine Suites Resort

Reviewer score

5
Chef Evan
Central NJ
May 5, 2009

Best Bang for your Buck!!!

Do people really go to Grand Cayman to hang out at the hotel? I was all over that island and what a blast I had! I have been in the hospitality business for over 15 years so I know a good establisment when I see one. So let me just tell you, I was very plaesed with the professionalism of the staff. They were very helpful! The Westin across the street can provide you with car rental if you didn't get one at the airport. Oh, TRY THE FISH TACOS!!! They are the BEST EVAER!!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

Go to the butterfly farm on your first day, it will help to relax you and get ya into the island mood.

Review of Sunshine Suites Resort

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
St Petersburg, Florida
May 18, 2009

Nice new place, breakfast included

The staff were very nice and helpful, not available at night though.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Sunshine Suites Resort

Reviewer score

5
ZanyFranny
Phoenix, AZ
Jun 23, 2009

Really glad I stayed here!

Not only was the room spotless when we arrived, but the staff was super accomadating at all hours, the food at the restaurant was excellent, the grounds immaculate, and the equipped kitchenette was very convenient considering how expensive restaurants are on Grand Cayman. The only downside is that the maids do not do a thorough cleaning during your stay, they only make the beds and replace towels until you leave.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Not Applicable

Food is VERY expensive in the Cayman Islands. Change your money over to CI as soon as you get a chance, a lot of places take advantage of the exchange rate and don't give correct change or charge a surcharge. Almost ALL tabs at restaurants and bars include the tip, so you don't need to add more on, even though they leave that space for you to! Go to Foster's Farms and stock up on groceries. The average bill for a simple lunch is about $50 US, so it really pays to stay at the Sunshine Suites and use that kitchenette!

Review of Sunshine Suites Resort

Reviewer score

5
Kjell S.....
Walhalla, SC
Oct 5, 2009

Great Location and Service

Good location, great service. Clean. quiet, comfortable.We stay here regularly, and highly recommend this hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Sunshine Suites Resort

Reviewer score

5
Cayman Happy
Virginia, USA
Dec 1, 2009

Incredible price and location

Although this isn't directly on the beach, it is situated in between the Westin and the Ritz. Stay here - it is very nice and clean and the staff is amazing. Eat for free every morning - then hang out at the fancy hotels on the beach.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Sunshine Suites Resort

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Stamford, CT
Dec 13, 2009

Very nice and freindly service.

Very nice and friendly staff. Good value. Close to the beach.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
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