Hyatt making a Grand return to the Cayman Islands

The Hyatt brand is returning to the Cayman Islands with the announcement of Grand Hyatt Grand Cayman Hotel & Residences, a 351-room property slated to open in the fourth quarter of 2020.

The hotel, which will be managed by an affiliate of Aimbridge Hospitality, will be located on a 7.1-acre site on Seven Mile Beach, located less than one mile away from George Town’s city center and 10 minutes from Owen Roberts International Airport.

Grand Hyatt Grand Cayman Hotel & Residences will offer 351 guestrooms, studio suites, and, one, two, and three-bedroom layouts along a seafront “eco-walk,” that will “celebrate the diverse ecology of Grand Cayman,” the company said. Additional amenities include six distinct food and beverage venues, a 9,000 square foot destination spa and fitness center, three swimming pools, retail shops, kids club, and a state-of-the-art screening room. The resort is planned to have 25,000 square feet of indoor meeting and event space, which will make it the largest function space in the Cayman Islands.

An affiliate of Pageant Beach Hotel Ltd. will offer a rental program for the residences that will allow participating owners, when not occupying their residences, to have Grand Hyatt Grand Cayman rent their residences to hotel guests.

“We are delighted that the Grand Hyatt brand is expanding in the Caribbean, and especially in Grand Cayman where the hospitality and tourism sector is primarily aimed at the luxury market,” said David Tarr, senior vice president of development for Hyatt. “The opening of this hotel will be a great addition to this popular destination, and marks the welcome return of the Hyatt brand to the Cayman Islands. Guests will experience welcoming luxury and best-in-class restaurants at Grand Hyatt Grand Cayman Hotel & Residences, while also creating memorable experiences in this breathtaking destination.”