Spending the day at a resort beach

Regarding the Westin, Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort, Grand Cayman Beach Suites or any other "hotel or resort" that do not allow day passes, is there any way to get dropped off at one of those places, walk right on through, lay on the beach, no need to use their pool or beach chairs but be able to buy food and drinks at their beach bar/restaurant for a day? And if so, is there a trick to all this?

Thanks!

....oh I should have said we'd rather the resort beach thinking it will be less crowded than going to Sea Grape, Royal Palms or Tiki Beach.

All of GC's beaches are public....even those in front of the pricey hotels! You do not need to rent loungers, if lying on the towel is your thing. You can rent chairs without doing it through a hotel, too. Hotels will be crowded with their guests....not everyone on the island is a cruise passenger!

None of the beaches are THAT crowded....it's a looooong beach! (Not quite 7 miles, despite the name!)

FWIW, the Westin has a much longer beachfront.

I just booked the Westin for our upcoming cruise. Called the hotel directly, and it was much cheaper than using ResortForADay. Only $99 for the room, with access to all the amenities! It's for up to four people.

The Marriott does sell day passes but chewck the beach as it was virtually nonexistent when we spent 2 weeks there last year. It was scheduled to be reclaimed last Nov.

All beaches are free to the public up to the high mark or so. There is a walk-through near the Marriott.

Stop at Coconut Joe's across the street for drink specials before heading back to town.

Just checked resort for a day for our april 29, 2014 arrival and the quote was $179 for 1-4 people! That's a lot!!

Going to email the hotel directly

Just checked resort for a day for our april 29, 2014 arrival and the quote was $179 for 1-4 people! That's a lot!!

Going to email the hotel directly

We booked through the resort directly, instead of going through resort for a day, and it was only $99 for 1-4 people.

Yes Rhonda you are correct. Just received my email from the Westin confirming the room for a day rate of $99 for up to four people..

Judy

Whoops, my bad...I was quoting the email from the Westin St. Maarten at a rate of $99. This is the reply I received from Westin Grand Cayman..:)

Thank you for inquiring here in Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa!

We can only offer day use rooms with the rate of $119USD plus 13 % tax &10% service charge.

The stay for this will only cover maximum of 4 people including the children. Please provide ages to see for possible consideration.

The deposit policy will be entire stay and is fully refundable 7 days prior to the arrival date.

Let us know if we could assist you further on this.

Best Regards,

I've never thought about doing this! So you have the room for the day and have a place to change and stash your stuff? Do you get access to the restaurant and bar?

Yes Tamara

As far as I can see you get the room for the day and the use of all facilities...If you search you will see some reports of people who have done this and found the room to be quite lovely. Of course with the room you get the Westin Heavenly bed and the use of everything in the room including bath and shower.

Do they restrict families with young children?

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Do they restrict families with young children?

 

 

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No. Families are welcome!

No. Families are welcome!

Ok, cause the following paragraph almost seems to imply they would "consider" allowing children...

The stay for this will only cover maximum of 4 people including the children. Please provide ages to see for possible consideration.

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Ok, cause the following paragraph almost seems to imply they would "consider" allowing children...

 

The stay for this will only cover maximum of 4 people including the children. Please provide ages to see for possible consideration.

 

 

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I think that means that if the child is really little, they might not count them toward the 4 people. You could have 4 adults and a baby, for instance. :)

I think that means that if the child is really little, they might not count them toward the 4 people. You could have 4 adults and a baby, for instance. :)

Ok. Thanks.

Looks like a nice resort for sure!

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What exactly do you get with the purchase of a day pass other than a room? I was just going to take the bus to the Westin and from there just purchase anything else we might need, Chairs/cabanas, food, drink etc....We don't really need the use of a room so I was just wondering what I would be missing if I don't go with the day pass. :)

I could be wrong but I think you cannot use the facilities of the Westin without the day pass...you can use the beach, however, because I believe all beaches are public but you would not be able to rent loungers etc without the pass...

I'm warming up to this idea of doing a day room at the Westin. Anyone know how much cab fare is from the port for 3 people?

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FYI, I emailed the Westin regarding the day room for our January 7th visit and received the following response:

"We are sorry to inform you that we do not offer day use on the dates you provided, for they are high season.

Note that the low season starts on May and ends on November.

Should you have any alternative dates to check please let us know."

:(

Just talked to the Front Desk at the Westin. We will be there July 29th and inquired about the "Day Pass". It will be $121 for a room (you have to get a room) for up to 4 people. Sounds like a deal to me after our last two trips to GC. We went to Royal Palms.....sat in their very uncomfortable chairs with crowds and crowds of people and the wifi did not work. The guy at the Front Desk was very friendly....said that the day we are coming is not busy at all.....no need for reservations. Can't wait!

I'm following this.... I too am interested in cab fare. I'll be on the Carnival Magic and will be in GC on the 2nd of October. I've done the Stingray City 4 times already and this time, just want to lay on the beach with an adult beverage and maybe have some local cuisine... Any info would be greatly appreciated!

Hi, I have done the day hotel pass in the Bahamas and the resort included kayaking, snorkeling, etc.. as part of the price. Did you do this option at the Westin and are any of the recreation included without additional fees?

Thanks,

Heather