Palm Heights
Mid-century Caribbean glamour. Sunshine yellow and white. Designed objects everywhere — Ingo Maurer wall lights, Mario Bellini chairs, Art Deco pool depth markers. Instagram famous but earns it with substance.
Ask for a suite with the bathtub on the terrace — some oceanfacing rooms have one outside overlooking the sea
Why It Matters
Cayman's most design-forward hotel — a genuine outlier in a historically conservative market. Run as a cultural estate with an artist residency program, a standalone spa (Garden Club), a serious athletics facility, and four distinct dining concepts. It draws a creative international crowd and consistently ranks #1 on TripAdvisor in Grand Cayman.
Palm Heights is the Cayman Islands' first all-suite boutique hotel, sitting right on Seven Mile Beach with every room facing the Caribbean. Founded by Gabriella Khalil, it's built around a 1970s modernist Caribbean aesthetic — think Le Corbusier meets Slim Aarons, with every chair, light, and bathtub a considered design reference. Small (51 suites), visually striking, and genuinely good across food, wellness, and service.
Where You'll Stay
12 room types available
One Bedroom Oceanfacing
At 650 sq ft, these suites face the Caribbean ocean. Large living room with modular seating and bar counter. Comes with two full beds rather than a king — good for friends or those who prefer their own sleeping space. Juliette balcony, marble bathrooms, Chemex coffee maker.
Two Full BedsOne Bedroom Oceanfacing Deluxe
650 sq ft suite with a standalone freestanding bathtub in addition to the separate shower — a step up from the standard oceanfacing. King bed, modular seating, bar counter, marble bathrooms, terrace/balcony, rainfall shower.
KingOne Bedroom Oceanfacing Penthouse
Top floor (5th) 650 sq ft suite with a terrace and standalone freestanding bathtub — the largest and highest of the one-bedroom categories. Full marble bathrooms with double vanities, Chemex coffee maker, Costa Brazil bath amenities. Some bathrooms have the bathtub in a position to enjoy outdoor access.
KingOne Bedroom Oceanfacing Terrace
Second-floor suite with a 650 sq ft interior plus a large 200 sq ft oceanfront terrace. These can connect with adjacent rooms to create a two-bedroom unit. Freestanding bathtub, rainfall shower, king bed, marble bathrooms.
KingOne Bedroom Oceanview
On the 2nd floor, these 600 sq ft suites have a large living room with modular seating, a bar counter with fully stocked retox and detox bars, and a Juliette balcony (20 sq ft) with stacking sliding doors. Marble bathrooms with hand-fired tiles, double vanities, and a separate shower stall. Chemex coffee maker, Bose speaker, Apple TV, Costa Brazil bath products.
KingOne Bedroom Oceanview Deluxe
Same footprint as the Oceanview on the 3rd and 4th floors for higher elevation. Rainfall shower, double vanity, marble bathrooms, Apple TV, Bose speaker. Comes with turndown service and feather-free pillow options.
KingOne Bedroom Oceanview Penthouse
Top floor (5th floor) penthouse with the same 600 sq ft layout, elevated position for the widest ocean views. Marble bathrooms, king bed, Juliette balcony, Apple TV, rainfall shower.
KingThree Bedroom Beachfront Penthouse
The flagship suite at 1,609 sq ft with two private terraces totaling 851 sq ft — one equipped with an outdoor bathtub overlooking the ocean. Three king bedrooms, marble bathrooms with standalone bathtub inside, bar, large living room, full stacking sliding doors opening to the beach.
Three KingsThree Bedroom Oceanfacing Penthouse
One of the largest suites at Palm Heights. Fifth floor corner location with a terrace stretching the full width of the room for complete ocean views. Three king-bedded rooms, bar, living room, dining room, marble bathrooms. Standalone bathtub, fully stocked retox/detox bars.
Three KingsTwo Bedroom Beachfront Terrace
Located directly on the beach. 1,000 sq ft interior plus a private 575 sq ft terrace complete with an outdoor bathtub overlooking the ocean. Two king-bedded rooms, marble bathrooms with standalone bathtub inside, stacking sliding doors to bring the outside in.
Two KingsTwo Bedroom Oceanview
1,000 sq ft two-bedroom suite. One bedroom has a king bed, the second has two double beds. Large living room with modular seating and bar counter, Juliette balcony, full marble bathrooms. Freestanding bathtub in select suites.
King + Two DoublesTwo Bedroom Oceanview Deluxe
1,000 sq ft two-bedroom suite with oversized marble bathrooms and a freestanding bathtub as standard. One king and one room with two doubles. Large living/dining area with bar counter, Juliette balcony, Apple TV, Bose speaker.
King + Two DoublesThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Outdoor film screenings under the stars at Garden Club. Regular recurring event.
On-site freediving centre with instruction available.
On-site dive shop. Day dives to Little Cayman and Cayman Brac by helicopter also arrangeable.
Regular program of classes including HIIT, mobility, sound healing, and Pilates reformer. Classes run daily from the Palm Heights Athletics studio.
Personal training sessions available from Palm Heights Athletics' resident trainers, each with core specialties. Available on the beach and in the gym.
Yoga classes held several times a week on the hotel's rooftop — the only hotel rooftop on Seven Mile Beach. Led by resident trainers.
Hotel can arrange helicopter tours of Grand Cayman and the sister islands, including day diving excursions to Little Cayman and Cayman Brac.
Horse trekking along the beach and into the ocean — horses are trained to swim with riders in the saddle.
Hotel can arrange trips to the famous Stingray City sandbar, including jet ski safari options.
Motorized jet ski available on-site. Jet ski safari excursion also arrangeable.
Complimentary kayaks including crystal kayaks available for guest use.
Complimentary paddleboards available for guests to use directly from the beach.
Complimentary snorkel gear available for guests. Snorkelling tours also bookable.
A curated library (with an appointment-only boutique called Library Fetish stocking first-edition magazines), plus board games and an Xbox available for guests. Game consoles can be placed in rooms on request.
Outdoor ping pong table available in the hotel grounds.
Rotating series of special dinner events hosted by visiting guest chefs. Past participants have included acclaimed chefs from Brooklyn, London, and beyond. Ticketed events open to guests and the public.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Communal areas are wheelchair accessible. Some rooms have been specially adapted.
Dedicated stretch of Seven Mile Beach with sunloungers and yellow parasols. Beach service available — food and drinks can be ordered to your chair. Note: the private section is relatively small given the boutique scale.
Complimentary WiFi throughout property.
Babysitting available with 48-hour notice at US$18/hour plus taxi and after-hours surcharges.
Indoor air-conditioned gym with Merrithew Pilates reformers, Woodway treadmills, Wattbike, functional training squat rack, free weights, kettlebells, and dumbbells. Open 6am–8pm daily. The Amex listing notes it's open 24/7.
Luggage storage available.
Guests-only concierge lounge area.
Pets welcome at no additional charge. A bowl and cookies are placed in the room ahead of arrival — just notify the hotel in advance.
Lengthy palm-lined pool leading down to the beach, with a pool bar and lounge seating. Serviced by attendants 7am–7pm. Yellow parasols and sun loungers.
A second, more secluded pool with a Jacuzzi, two hammocks, and a raised deck. Better for guests wanting privacy away from the main beach scene.
On-site 24-hour security.
On-floor filtered still and sparkling water stations on each floor. In-room decanters of filtered water instead of plastic bottles.
Complimentary bicycles available for guests.
Complimentary valet parking for hotel guests.
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