Seven Mile Beach on Grand Cayman
In the efforts of full disclosure, for each upcoming post about my Blog Paradise trip to the Grand Cayman (and there will be many), I’ll be reminding you that this was a trip that was hosted by Marriott Resorts. Which means that all my expenses, except where noted, were covered. However, you can still expect the same honest reviews and opinionated writing that you have come to read here. Along with some fab photos of course!
That being said, I wanted the introduction to my Caribbean trip to focus on one of the (many) reasons people choose Grand Cayman and the Marriott.
Seven Mile Beach!
Grand Cayman boasts a beautiful beach, that really is seven miles long.
Its gorgeous, tan-colored, sandy beach is located on the West side of the island. You can see turquoise water as far as the eye will take you. Being a West facing beach, you can just image how beautiful the sunsets (more pics to follow!) are every night. Simply amazing.
The beach is lined with private homes, resorts, condos and rentals and I walked a good part of it, though not the entire seven miles. In my opinion, Marriott has one of the nicest properties on the beach.
Their portion is visually appealing and loaded with plenty of both lounge chairs for reading, snoozing or just reclining, as well as low chairs for enjoying the sunset near the water’s edge while the warm surf washes over you.
Red umbrellas also dot the landscape to shade folks from the strong Caribbean sun.
I spoke with some guests who have previously stayed on other parts of the Island, and heard over and over that Seven Mile Beach is the place to stay. I was told that other areas on Grand Cayman can be rocky with no beach and no view to speak of. I can only take their word, as I didn’t explore any other properties during my stay.
Walks along the beach revealed interesting sights and a boatload of white coral that washes up on the sand.
And while the first few days the sea was calm and crystal clear, the last two brought rain, clouds, wind and lots of waves. It didn’t stop a New Yorker like me from swimming, but most everyone else was content to just lie like lounge-lizards on their chairs or walk along in the surf.
The photographer in me rather enjoyed the turbulent weather as it made for some very interesting and picturesque shots, so very different from the calm, sunny scenes of the previous days.
And though I prefer a beach that is a bit more lush and tropical, with grasses and palm trees, the Marriott has done a good job in keeping a few clusters of palms on the beach. When it was tropical shade that I craved, I set out for the resort’s courtyard and surrounding property which is lush, green and inviting.
You can see more of my pictures of Seven Mile Beach in my Flickr account as I continue to upload them over the coming days. And stay tuned for more reports on my Blog Paradise on Grand Cayman Island.
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December 22nd, 2009
Gorgeous!!
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December 22nd, 2009
Hey ! I can’t beleive it ! Last year I made a stopover at Gran Cayman when I was cruising with Ncl and guess where we had lunch ?????? At the Marriott resort ! I found it so lovely that I took a brochure and I still have it ! What about the rooms ?
Anne
December 22nd, 2009
What a small world, Anne! I did see many HUGE cruise ships leaving the port! I cannot believe you had lunch there! Stay tuned, I’ll be doing a review of the property in a separate post! xo
And who is Ncl? Not hubby?
December 22nd, 2009
Girl, you hit the jackpot! What gorgeous photos!!!
December 22nd, 2009
Thanks Janet! I felt like I hit the jackpot
It was beautiful!
December 22nd, 2009
ROFL ! Ncl is the name of the cruise company (Norwegian Cruise Line) !!!!
December 22nd, 2009
OMG Anne
That is so funny. Now it makes perfect sense!!
December 23rd, 2009
Wow, these photos really capture the beauty of this place very well, Robin. The color of the water especially is just gorgeous. I’m looking forward to reading more about your trip!
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December 23rd, 2009
Looks gorgeous! I’m jealous
but glad you had a good time. Definitely a place I’d visit in the near future. Happy Travels!
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December 23rd, 2009
Thanks Gray. It is really that beautiful….and certainly solofriendly! I hope you do get there
December 23rd, 2009
It was gorgeous, Diva! I do hope you get there one day
December 23rd, 2009
Welcome back to the cold and snow. Glad you had a warm break from the winter. Did you have problems flying back to NY because of the storm?
Merry Christmas, Robin
December 23rd, 2009
I did enjoy my break, and yes – several problems with flying due to the storm. Back safe and sound though, and I guess that’s what counts! Merry Christmas to you as well, Imani!
December 24th, 2009
Great photos! I felt like I was back on Seven Mile beach. That calm water is so beautiful with all of those gorgeous shades of blue, and so perfect to swim in…
December 25th, 2009
Gorgeous photos, dear! I need a vacation right now! My very pregnant belly and legs need to be buried in soft, powdered white sands and stroked by lapping turquoise water…Sigh. Hello, Marriott? Are you listening? LOL. Kidding! Have a wonderful time in the beautiful Grand Cayman!
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December 27th, 2009
Thanks Jen! Rest that belly and legs – even if it’s just in your own bathtub
December 28th, 2009
Nice beach…i felt like in heaven
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December 29th, 2009
I LOVE these photos! That looks like an amazing beach!
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March 3rd, 2010
The snorkeling at Seven Mile beach is awesome. You can see all types of different fish there. The reef is close to shore too!
Also, there are plenty of other great snorkeling spots a short distance away!
I really enjoyed my time there – wish I would have had more. Maybe I’ll be back someday…
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