Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

West Bay travel guide

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You're Going to Love West Bay

With a population of 11,269, West Bay is the largest city in West Bay, Cayman Islands by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything West Bay has to offer.

Where to Eat in West Bay

If you’re looking for affordable options, Calypso Grill Cayman (10 Morgan's Ln) and Ristorante Pappagallo (444 Conch Point Rd) are great picks.

When to visit West Bay

West Bay in September
Estimated hotel price
$459
1 night at 3-star hotel
West Bay in September
Estimated hotel price
$459
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to West Bay

Plane

When flying to West Bay, you’ll arrive at George Town Owen Roberts Intl (GCM), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to West Bay include American Airlines, Cayman Airways and United Airlines. The shortest flight to West Bay from the United States departs from New York and takes around 3h 56m.

Car

Another option to get to West Bay is to pick up a car rental from George Town, which is about 7 miles from West Bay. You’ll find branches of Budget and Europcar, among others, in George Town.

Plane

When flying to West Bay, you’ll arrive at George Town Owen Roberts Intl (GCM), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to West Bay include American Airlines, Cayman Airways and United Airlines. The shortest flight to West Bay from the United States departs from New York and takes around 3h 56m.

Car

Another option to get to West Bay is to pick up a car rental from George Town, which is about 7 miles from West Bay. You’ll find branches of Budget and Europcar, among others, in George Town.

Airports near West Bay

Airlines serving West Bay

British Airways
Good (7,801 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,296 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,441 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,815 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,909 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,528 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (521 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,475 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (341 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,297 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (424 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,320 reviews)
Cayman Airways
Excellent (31 reviews)
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Where to stay in West Bay

Average rates range from around $744 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $937 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of West Bay

Most booked hotels in West Bay

Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa By IHG
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, 253 reviews)
$1,171+
Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 50 reviews)
$486+
The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 123 reviews)
$928+
Seven Mile Beach Resort & Club
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 203 reviews)
$311+
The Locale Hotel Grand Cayman
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 318 reviews)
$256+
Hampton by Hilton Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 183 reviews)
$321+

Renting a car in West Bay

Expect to pay $5.56 per gallon in West Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $66.77 and $89.03.

Expect to pay $5.56 per gallon in West Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $66.77 and $89.03.