The Reef Resort
The Reef Resort is an intimate Five Star resort located on the quiet East
side of the island in an exquisite setting, consisting of a mix of studio,
one and
two bedroom luxury condominiums. All accommodations are beachfront with patios
offering magnificent views of the Caribbean and cooling ocean breezes.
Resort Amenities include not only our beautiful beach, but also : Snorkeling,
Swimming Pools, Volleyball, Jacuzzi, Floodlit Tennis Court, Gym, Beach Locker
Boutique, and of course the world renowned Ocean Frontiers team as our in-house
watersports operator.
Our latest additions are Castro’s Hideaway Beach
Bar and Grill and our new cybercafe and liquor store,
The Thirsty Surfer.
Watersports
Diving & Snorkeling at The Reef
Your very own watersports shop, 'The Beach Locker' is located right off the
lobby at The Reef and is operated by Ocean Frontiers, Grand Cayman's premier
diving and snorkeling company. Continually voted by divers as having the
world's best dive staff and best operation, Ocean Frontiers will provide
all the extra
touches that turn a great vacation into a truly memorable experience.
Cayman is famous for its spectacular coral reefs and walls, and our schedule
is designed to give you as much opportunity to see it as possible. Having
a two-tank wall and reef dive in the morning AND in the afternoon, you don't
have to get up at dawn every day to get there. The East End of Grand Cayman
is well preserved, and with our unspoiled surroundings divers and snorkellers
have ample opportunity to see the natural wonders of the underwater world.
Ocean Frontiers is a PADI 5 Star Gold Palm IDC Center for all your diver
training needs, provided by the best instructors on the island. We offer
all levels
of instruction from just a quick try in the pool all the way up to Divemaster
and Instructor programs.
Stingray dives and snorkelling, coral reef snorkel trips and even night dives
are available every week. Ocean Frontiers can also schedule a host of other
water sports to suit your needs; Fishing Trips, Submarines, Sunset Cruises
and Kayaking. Stop by and see them once you have checked in.
Ocean Frontiers have the fastest boats on island, the best quality rental
dive gear and the friendliest staff around. You too can get wet in the style
and
comfort that all Ocean Frontiers customers enjoy !
Castro’s Hideaway
The latest addition to The Reef is Castro’s Hideaway, our new beach
bar and grill. Here we will be continually introducing new menus and themed
evenings
in a relaxed tropical ambience.
Thirsty Surfer
Visit the only online liquor store in Cayman at www.thirstysurfer.com and
receive a 10% discount on online advance orders. Thirsty Surfer also
offer internet access on those cool iMacs at CI$6.50 per hour.
Swimming Pools and Jacuzzi
The Reef features a complex of three swimming pools, artfully landscaped
into the surroundings, with the hot tub adjoining the vanishing horizon pool
being
a popular social gathering spot !
Spa Tortuga
Spa Tortuga offers a full range of upscale Spa Services, including Massage
Therapy, Body Treatments, Facials, Swedish Sauna, Vichy Shower, as well as
Manicures, Pedicures and other Salon Services.
Beach Locker Boutique and Dive Shop
One of the fastest developing sections in the resort and for Ocean frontiers
is our on site shop, the Beach Locker. What started out as purely a dive
shop has expanded into a colorful collection of goodies to take away with
you. Still
the only shop east of Seven Mile Beach to sell a full complement of high quality
dive gear, we now have enough beach wear to completely fill your wardrobe,
including shorts, shirts & T shirts, sandals, sun dresses, swim wear and
hats. We also have a multitude of treats to take for the folks back home,
from the most realistic shell candles you’ve ever seen, to wooden fish
and wind chimes, to books about the local sea life and 101 recipes for cooking
with our local Rum! The shop is open every day from 8AM- 5.30pm, happy
shopping!
Tennis Court
Flood lit tennis court with equipment available for use.
Gym
Well equipped Gym, featuring:
* Bow flex Power Pro
* Flex deck Treadmill
* Bench press
* Life fitness 9100 Ski Walker
* Life fitness Strength
* Cycle Machine
Volleyball
The Reef offers both water and beach volleyball, choose whether you want
to get wet or sandy !
Directions to The Reef Resort
It is recommended that you consider renting a car while in Grand Cayman. We
can arrange car rentals through our partner, McCurley's Tours and Rentals. Airport
pick up and drop off at the resort, where your car is waiting; and airport
return is very popular. A 4 door automatic with AC is $275 per week low
season and $300 per week high season. Driving is on the left hand side
of the road. Both the quality of the roads and the driving are excellent.
After exiting the airport on Owen Roberts Drive after about half a mile
following the runway you will make a left at the T-junction. Follow this
road as it
curves around taking you parallel to the airport runway. As you approach
the next
junction be in the left most lane, then bare left and circle around the
bottom of the runway. Bare left again and merge into traffic on Crewe
Road. You
will then be heading East and away from the hustle and bustle of George
Town J.
Staying to the left again at the new roundabout, you will then be on the
road that will take you all the way to the resort. Relax and enjoy the
scenery
You will head through Savannah, and then the coastal communities of Bodden
Town and Breakers. It is recommended that you follow the road along the
south coast and continue through East End and a few other small hamlets.
The resort
is located off the Queens Highway in Colliers Bay. The approximate distance
to the resort will be 25 miles and your travel time will be a leisurely
45 minutes.
Essentials for Visitors
Arriving visitors may bring in duty-free any personal items for use while
on vacation. In addition, visitors 18 years and older can bring in
duty-free either
one liter of alcohol, four liters of wine or one case of beer (not
exceeding eight liters) and 200 cigarettes, or 50 cigars or 250 grams of
tobacco.
Any gifts you are bringing into the Cayman Islands may also be subject
to duty. Duty is not charged on books and camera equipment.
Visitor Entry Regulations
US and Canadian citizens do not require passports, but must present proof
of citizenship and current photo ID - a driver's license or voter's
registration card alone is not sufficient) and a return or ongoing airline
ticket.
Please note that according to a new US law passed in 1996, a Voter's
Registration
Card is no longer considered valid proof of US citizenship and is
therefore not valid ID for re-entry into the US. Visitors from all other
countries
require
a passport and return or ongoing ticket.
Children
Children under 12 years old do not need a passport - an original
or a certified copy of a birth certificate will suffice. An original
or
a
certified copy
of a birth certificate along with a photo ID, or, a passport alone,
is required if over 12 years old.