Much loved by divers and snorkellers, diminutive Little Cayman sits just alongside some of the world’s most striking coral dive sites. Charming, tranquil and home to just a few hundred people, Little Cayman offers a good selection of simple guesthouses and gorgeous boutique hideaways fit for a range of tastes and budgets. Most of the best places to stay in Little Cayman are small, intimate and diving-focused, perfect for laid-back couples or active families.

A huge contrast to glitzy Grand Cayman, 10-mile-long Little Cayman is a quiet island paradise, ideal for nature lovers who can delve into a fascinating underwater world at around fifty spectacular diving sites. The impressive drop-off at Bloody Bay Wall is a particular highlight — thought to be amidst the top dives in the Caribbean. Snorkellers, sailors and kayakers will find stacks to see and do, whilst strong swimmers can venture to the deserted shores of nearby Owen Island for next-level seclusion! The Red-Footed Booby Nature Reserve is well worth visiting, too, with frigates, egrets, herons and West Indian Whistling Ducks aplenty.

Don’t miss ambling around the Little Cayman Museum for a sense of the island’s history, and kicking back on the many marvellous white sand beaches, including picturesque Point of Sound, paddling around the lagoon or trying deep sea fishing.

Whether you’re dreaming of a tropical honeymoon or an epic diving holiday, the best places to stay in Little Cayman promise a truly magical Caribbean escape.

The Best Places to Stay in Little Cayman

For Romance

• Southern Cross Club began life as a tiny fishing spot, back in 1958. The property now features 14 chic, brightly-painted cottages set along 900m of beach. Think romantic candlelit feasts, superb diving and fantastic fishing in a beautifully laid-back, elegant setting. A barefoot honeymoon favourite.

For Families & Groups

• Little Cayman Beach Resort is a fun, family-friendly pick for divers and active travellers. 40 lovely rooms offer flexible family accommodation, there's a great pool, free bike hire, a spa and heaps of world-class diving. The gourmet food is a huge draw, too! An appealing base for divers, families and groups, with a very welcoming vibe.

For an apartment or villa

• If you'd prefer a self-catering option, we suggest that you visit our online partner Booking.com.

Travel Information

• Fly into Grand Cayman's Owen Roberts International Airport or to Gerard Smith International Airport on Cayman Brac, before catching a short flight to Little Cayman's Edward Bodden Airfield, or travelling across by boat.
• If you'd like the freedom to explore the island by road, contact our online partner Rentalcars to hire a car.
• Travel between November and mid-April for warm, dry weather. If you're on the hunt for great hotel deals, May and June is a brilliant time to visit. The hurricane season — July to November — is best avoided.

STILL NOT SURE?

• Explore our list of all the best places to stay in the Cayman Islands.
• Alternatively, expand your search to see our pick of the best places to stay in the Caribbean.
• Or contact one of our friendly Gurus for advice.