The Ocean View Suites are awesome, there was more than enough room. They have a spectacular view of the ocean, the beach and the swimming pools. Each suite has an individual step-out balcony and a sofa bed in the living room. The rooms have a microwave, refrigerator, toaster, coffee maker, and wet bar. There is also a nice sized dining table.

I was treated to a welcome gift of a bottle of champagne and a fruit basket upon arrival. Aside from that, while I was being checked in down in the lobby, they offered me a glass of either champagne or mimosa. That was a nice treat.

The rooms are beautiful decorated with wonderful warm Caribbean tones. The bed was so comfortable, I slept like a baby. There are TVs in both the bedroom and living room. The bathroom sports a huge oversized soaking tub. The bathroom has two doors, one from the bedroom and one from the dining/living room area. The toilet also has a separate door so it can be used while someone is using the shower/bathtub.

Each room offers Internet service for a reasonable fee. The going resort rate of approx $12 for a 24hr period. Red Sail Sports has an office on site to book all your water sports and activities. There are two pools, one with a swim-up bar. There is also a hit tub. There is easy access to the fitness center and is well air-conditioned.

There are two restaurants, Bamboo and Hemingways. Unfortunately, I did not experience either. I am not much into food and would rather spend my money on other things, so I had gone to the grocery store and stocked up on beverages, snacks, breakfast foods, sandwich fixings and I was set to go for the entire stay. I found that if you are on a budget, this is the way to go as it is not cheap to eat out in Grand Cayman.

I must compliment the front desk staff with their help as a concierge. I decided at the last minute to go to Stingray City and I was not having any luck finding a company that was going out that day due to lack of people booking that day. They were able to find a great company and arranged for them to come pick me up at the hotel.

I had the originally booked a room at the Marriott. I had a garden view room confirmed. Then I found the Hyatt and for $20 per night, could get a guaranteed ocean view room. All rooms have at least an ocean view. The rooms at the Marriott for an ocean view were about $50 more at this time of the year. I was so happy I spent the extra money. I would absolutely go back in a heartbeat.

There are actually two halves or sides to this hotel. The main part of the hotel is located inland and the beach side houses many suites and rooms facing the beach and poolside views. This is where our room was located.

At first, we thought this was strange to be across the street from the main hotel but actually we got used to it. It wasn't a big deal and the change of scenery only added to the experience. We would go back and forth between sides using the covered overpass and use both pools. We actually preferred the pool on the main hotel side in the mornings and then the pool on the beach side in the afternoons. Don't ask why, just as crowds come in we move out...It also depended on our evening plans, water sports - they are all located on the beach side. Try both and then you can choose your favorite.

Our room, by the way, was very large and elegantly decorated. We had a balcony, which we love and always use for evening chill time and early morning-room service breakfast. Food and service was always very good!

I highly recommend this hotel. We were very satisfied. I would go back in a second. Cayman is expensive but a relaxing trip with tons of fun in the sun.

Unique Qualities:
The coolest thing at this hotel is the swim up bars!

Beachside has a smaller bar (and smaller pool) that faces the beach. The other pool has a larger bar. I was told it was in a movie with Gene Hackman and Tom Cruise, The Firm.

The drinks were awesome…we had our favorites, no idea of the name. Picked right from the drink menu. The bartenders were very friendly.

Visit the Spa located at the Hyatt Regency; we had massages and couldn't complain. (Visit concierge to reserve your appointment ASAP). As always for spas, arrive early to detox and take your time cooling down before your treatment i.e. massage, facial etc. Drink plenty of fluids right after.