Grand Cayman, Cayman IslandsWest Bay
Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman by IHG
Pastel island resort
West Bay Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Opened
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Resort SocialOutside the door
The house
IHGPastel island resort
A playful contemporary resort oriented around elevated pool decks, late-night rooftop dining, and breezy Seven Mile Beach living.
What it’s good at
Listed
Farouki Farouki shaped the interiors with local pottery vessels and maritime-inspired ceramics.
Listed
Ninth-floor rooftop lounge Pom Pom pairs panoramic Caribbean sunsets with regional South American cocktails.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Steps from Seven Mile Beach, this resort makes a strong first impression on design alone: pink seashell tones, locally commissioned artwork, and interiors that draw from the island's seafaring history with a light touch.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Seven Mile Beach is a five-minute walk away, and Governor's Bay lies just across the road.
The rooms
Every room has a private balcony facing the water, looking toward sunrise over Governor's Bay or sunsets across the Caribbean.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A footbridge and waterfall divide the zero-edge pool from the main infinity pool, beside a heated whirlpool.
At the table
Catalina serves coastal dishes on a terrace beside the palms, and Rasa hosts rotating tasting menus at an exhibition counter.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.