The Westin Casuarina Resort And Spa - Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
P.O. Box 30620
Grand Cayman, Nightly Rates(403.00 - 576.00)3 Star
Property Description
The Westin Casuarina Resort & Spa is nestled in the warm sands of the famous Seven Mile Beach. Named to the Condé Nast Traveler's 2002 Gold List, The Westin Casuarina Resort and Spa is a tropical paradise. The resort offers easy access to all of Grand Cayman's attractions, as well as a swim-up pool bar and a nearby 18-hole golf course. Explore some of the world's best scuba-diving spots with gear from the on-site dive shop or get pampered at the full-service spa. Luxurious guest rooms feature balconies ideal for relaxing in the year-round sunshine and breathtaking views of Grand Cayman. As the sun sets, don't miss a blend of Cuban and Caribbean cuisine at the open-air, oceanfront Casa Havana restaurant. Special Condition The The Westin Casuarina Resort & Spa is 100% non-smoking. Hurricane Guarantee Policy - In the event of a hurricane* on the islands of Grand Cayman, The Westin Casuarina Resort & Spa will replace a guest's vacation for the entire duration of the reservation. This guarantee applies to room and applicable taxes. This policy is applicable to transient reservations and groups as stipulated in their contracts. The stipulations that apply are as follows: Replacement vacation must be taken at The Westin Casuarina Resort & Spa within one calendar year. Reservations for comparable accommodations will be made on a space available basis. Black out dates do apply (as determined in our sole discretion). Any commission owed to travel agents will be paid on the stay interrupted by the hurricane. Other expenses including, but not limited to, airfares, food and beverage, or chartered services are not included or covered by this guarantee. The guarantee offered by Starwood Hotels and Resorts is subject to change at the discretion of the operator at any time without notice Guests holding confirmed and fully deposited reservations (and are within the non-refundable deposit window) that are unable to travel to the resort due to a hurricane* closing the Grand Cayman airport or The Westin Casuarina Resort & Spa will be given the option of a full refund or a one room category upgrade, based on space availability, on their next visit to The Westin Casuarina Resort & Spa within one calendar year. *A hurricane is defined/validated by the National Hurricane Center, typically a tropical cyclone in which the maximum sustained surface wind is 74 mph (64 knots) or greater. Rates confirmed in USD are guaranteed in U.S. dollars when paid in U.S. cash or traveler's checks. Payments made by credit cards at the hotel will be charged in the local currency equivalent based on the daily exchange rate used by the hotel. Currency conversions by banks or credit card companies in processing payments are not within the control of the hotel and are subject to exchange rate fluctuations.
Amenities
AM/FM Alarm Clock
Babysitting/Child Services
Bar/Lounge
Beach
Barber/Beauty Shop
Coffee Maker in Room
Concierge
24 Hour Front Desk
Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
Fishing
Free Parking
Golf
Hairdryers Available
Mini Bar
Mini Bar
Modem Lines in Room
Meeting/Banquet Facilities
No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Pool
Restaurant
Room Service
Safe Deposit Box
Shops/Commercial Services
Fitness Center or Spa
Television with Cable
Laundry/Valet Services
VIP Rooms/Services
Rate Disclaimer
Actual rates may vary depending upon availability and season.
Miscellaneous Information
Cayman Islands Dollar is the native currency.
Check in time is 3 PM
Check out time is 12 Noon
Time Zone is Eastern Standard Time
Opened in 1995
343 rooms.
0 suites.
5 floors.
Directions
From Owen Roberts International Airport, follow the signs for West Bay Road/Seven Mile Beach by turning right. At the "T" junction, turn left and proceed to the circle and follow the signs to Seven Mile Beach. The resort is on the left.
Nearby Airports: * Owen Roberts International Airport - 5 Miles Nearby Cities: * Georgetown - 3 Miles
Owen Roberts International Airport - 20 Miles
Guarantee Policy
Mandatory credit card deposit on all reservations.
Cancellation Policy
The cancellation policy will depend on which rate plan and date(s) are being booked. Please see "Rate and Policy Information" when checking availability.
Local Attractions
* Shops at the Strand - 6 ft/2 m * The Links at Safehaven Golf Course - 1.0 mi/1.6 km * St. Matthew's University School of Medicine - 1.0 mi/1.6 km * Hell Park - 3.1 mi/5.0 km * Turtle Farm - 3.1 mi/5.0 km * Maritime Museum - 4.3 mi/7.0 km * International College of the Cayman Islands - 12.0 mi/19.3 km
Corporate Offices
* Cable & Wireless - 1.0 mi/1.6 km * Aon Insurance Managers - 3.0 mi/4.8 km * Ernst & Young - 5.0 mi/8.1 km * Marsh Management - 5.0 mi/8.1 km * Cayman Island Hospital - 5.0 mi/8.1 km * Chrissie Tomlinson Hospital - 5.0 mi/8.1 km
Related Cayman Islands Content
It is unlikely that the British, or anybody else for that matter, would have desired the Cayman Islands quite so much when they were first discovered. Columbus originally named the islands ’Las Tortugas’ (The Turtles) because they were utterly covered in them. More worryingly, the word ’Cayman’ probably derives from the Carib word, ’Caymanas’, meaning ’marine crocodile’, suggesting that the islands were also the favored home of scores of lizards. In addition to this, the Cayman Islands have long been associated with the history of buccaneers and pirates, who once established
hideouts here.
All of this is easy to forget as you luxuriate on wide, sandy beaches with crystal-clear waters that teem with coral reefs and marine creatures. The Seven Mile Beach on Grand Cayman is particularly popular and deservedly so. Rather than combating pirate invasion, the closest you will probably get to exertion is diving in shipwrecks, walking through rainforest, and letting velvety stingray brush against your legs.
There are three islands in this British Overseas Territory: Grand Cayman, Little Cayman and Cayman Brac. The latter two are the smaller of the Cayman islands and were discovered by Columbus in 1503. Sir Francis Drake explored the area in 1586, but it was 1670 before the islands came under full British rule. Grand Cayman was settled from Jamaica by 1672; Little Cayman and Cayman Brac were settled some time later and maintained a separate administration until 1877. The governor of Jamaica held administrative responsibility for the islands until 1962, when Jamaica itself became independent. Since then the islands have had their own governor appointed by the British Crown.
Geography The Cayman Islands are situated in the Caribbean, 290km (180 miles) northwest of Jamaica, 240km (150 miles) south of Cuba and 770km (480 miles) south of Miami. The island country comprises Grand Cayman, the largest and most populous of the islands, and the sister islands of Little Cayman and Cayman Brac, which lie approximately 143km (89 miles) northeast of Grand Cayman and are separated from each other by a channel about 12km (8 miles) wide. The islands are peaks of a subterranean mountain range extending from Cuba towards the Gulf of Honduras. The beaches are said to be the best in the Caribbean, the most notable being Seven Mile Beach on Grand Cayman. Tall pines line many of the beaches; those located on the east and west coasts are equally well protected offshore by the Barrier Reef.
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