Caribbean Paradise As Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman Opens on Seven Mile Beach
Artistic rendition of Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman [Image IHG Hotels & Resorts]IGH Hotels & Resorts opened its latest, design-forward new Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman in the Caribbean on May 8, 2024. The new, modern hotel nestles on the island’s famous Seven Mile Beach and offers 288 rooms. Meanwhile, this latest hotel is inspired by the local culture and the experiences offered by the island. Moreover, its design colors are taken from the local environment, with nods to Grand Cayman’s maritime history, as well as artwork from local artists.
About Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman on Seven Mile Beach
The Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman has already won the Cayman Islands Hotel Architecture Award and the Cayman Islands New Hotel Construction and Design Award for 2023-2024. Meanwhile, the resort was designed by New Orleans-based architecture and interior design firm, Farouki Farouki.
The hotel features 288 guest rooms, including standard rooms and 38 suites. Moreover, it offers adjoining standard room options for groups of up to 10 guests. For those traveling with the kids, Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman also features Family Suites with king beds, bunk beds, two bathrooms and plenty of space.
For the height of luxury, the resort offers the Presidential Suite with a spacious, dedicated bedroom and living space, with a full bathroom and powder room. Other amenities include a stocked minibar, refrigerator and outdoor living space.
Restaurants and lounges at the hotel
Dining [Image by Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman, an IHG Hotel on Facebook]When it comes to dining and bars, the hotel offers several restaurants and drinking concepts, including a rotating exhibition kitchen, a food hall and a ninth-floor rooftop lounge. In the food hall, guests can enjoy California-inspired cuisine. Guests can dine on Asian cuisine and sushi at Milkberry and on international fare at Rasa.
Moreover, guests can enjoy dining and drinks with a view at Pom Pom, the ninth floor lounge, enjoying South American-inspired cuisine and cocktails in the rooftop garden oasis.
Other amenities at Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman
Pool [Image by Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman, an IHG Hotel on Facebook]Moreover, guests can enjoy a variety of amenities, including two swimming pools – one for families and one for adults only. Meanwhile, beachside service is available for guests on Seven Mile Beach as part of the resort fee. This service includes chairs, umbrellas and towels. Guests can also make use of a 24-hour fitness center and enjoy outdoor yoga classes during their stay.Standard king room [Image by Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman, an IHG Hotel on Facebook]Other major events are held at Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman, including weddings, meetings and other events catered by the hotel. Moreover, the hotel features more than 7,500 square feet of space for these events. The hotel’s Azure Ballroom offers the most space for weddings and other large events, while the smaller meeting rooms and boardrooms are ideal for more intimate events.
Speaking of the opening of the hotels, Steven Andre, General Manager of Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman said:
We are incredibly excited to share Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman with the world. From the initial planning stages to the essential details that our team has been finalizing in recent weeks, it has been an incredible journey — and now, the real adventure begins, as our first guests arrive to experience our version of paradise.
Visit the hotel’s website for more details and to make a reservation.
Anne Sewell: Anne is a freelance writer and travel writer who has spent much of her life in southern Africa (Malawi, Zimbabwe and South Africa, and is now living on the Costa del Sol in southern Spain.