Grand Cayman Marriott Resort

Good bits: Lots of daily activities for children and adults -highlights morning yoga beach facing and a mixology class beach facing pool with small beach access  Amazing Buffet breakfast!!!! (Please see my separate review on that) Nice garden furniture to relax in  Comfortable beds Friendly staff Minor lacking bit: No kettle-strange hot water machine that doesn’t work well Not usual hotel room extras- ie vanity kit in room - ie cotton buds/q-tips/cosmetic pads, sewing kits/slippers

enjoyed the food

This is a good hotel for families with tons of free activities, events, workshops and culinary classes. A solid 4 star option and great value, especially for Bonvoy Platinum level members due to upgrades to ocean front rooms when booking a standard room (note for Elite level members or higher this hotel does not have an Executive Lounge). For room selection try to book 228 through 236 as they are ocean front on the second level with.a short staircase right by your door to take you directly to the pool. 128 to 136 would be good for famiilies that want pool access for little ones right out your front door. Included at no charge are tons of classes such as: guided snorkeling tours on reef out front of hotel (tons of fish but not many corals), ceviche making class, hobie cat sailing, yoga, stand up paddle boards, kayaking, Caribbean mixology cocktail class, free shuttles hourly to nearby fantastic beaches, ice cream or snow cones pool side, lip scrub making, just too muchy to list. Food is solid. Highlights are the Friday night rocking ramen with a DJ was super fun at around $20 CD per bowl and the Sunday brunch is incredible at $75 food only or $95 with all you can drink cocktails. This is not a five star resort however as the property is a little dated but rooms were recently renovated and great, but.a super solid four star option.

Mostly unbelievably good. PROS * STAFF!!! - So good and friendly. Raj at a&d and Nina at a&d were 2 of the kindest humans on the planet. Celebrating our Anniversary, all staff made it special. Thank you very much! * Food - Omg! Daily homemade sourdough! Are you serious? We're in the Caribbean not New York....so good! Also Gelato, Pizza, and so much more. (They just needed a veggie burger for the non meat eaters) * Ocean and ocean accessibility - perfect. You don't need to travel to the South Pacific. * Resort was clean and well maintained * Massage therapy - had a couples anniversary massage that was outstanding, again all employees were so incredibly friendly and talented CONS * The featured theme days were fun ideas however, the DJ music started too early (5-6pm)so you cannot hear the person next to you during the meal every other night. We met other guests outside who said the same thing. Maybe theme music as softer background during dinner and after 8-9pm making it more prominent for guests who wanted to stay up at the bar and have the experience. * That's about it - overall really good This was our second time there, and staff remembered us. That says something about people who love their job in hospitality. Definitely the reason to go back - the staff, beach, and food.