The Cayman Islands’ accommodation market has welcomed a newcomer with a fresh, modern feel, ideally located in the heart of the Seven Mile Beach corridor.

The 42-room Locale, Grand Cayman, has opened its doors, welcoming its first guests who flew in from around the world.

Howard Sitzer, co-founder of HHG Advisory Services, developer and operator of the new select service hotel development, explained: “You won’t find any overpriced mini bars or dull common spaces here.

“Perfect for work and play, our rooms have a distinct personality interconnected by a common mindset which encourages guests to ‘live local, stay Locale’.” 

Sitzer said the Locale crew represents “a collection of individuals that value personal connection, inspiring spaces, local integration and, most important, the human touch”.

The hotel’s friendly staff guide visitors through their stay, offering the best local tips on activities and attractions, nightlife, shopping and culinary excursions.

Only a five-minute stroll from Seven Mile Beach and 15 minutes’ drive from Owen Roberts International Airport, Locale’s rooms and lofts are designed to be the perfect hybrid between comfort and productivity for the ultimate live, play and work experience.

The hotel features a tropical outdoor swimming pool area, valet laundry, state-of-the-art outdoor fitness equipment, beach kits equipped with inflatable chairs and towels, and a complimentary, nutritious breakfast featuring the freshest, locally sourced menu items from in-house restaurant Bonfire Urban Italian Kitchen.

Bonfire represents a new wave of affordable gourmet-casual Italian cuisine, featuring house-made pastas, pizzas and healthy salads served up by friendly staff in a social atmosphere where locals and visitors can meet and mingle in a communal environment.