Shangri-La Boutique, Cayman Islands

Shangri-La Boutique offers a relaxed base in Grand Cayman beside a peaceful lake, with a pool, hot tub and garden BBQ area. The property emphasises a warm, personal atmosphere, with daily housekeeping, personalised service and 24-hour support. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout, and the hotel is entirely non-smoking. Children over 10 can be accommodated, and staff can assist with dining recommendations and day trip arrangements during your stay.

The hotel has 10 accommodation options with en-suite washrooms, including two fully equipped apartment-style suites. Individual rooms vary in layout and character, with features including king or queen beds, private balconies, lake or pool views, walk-in closets, seating areas and independent air conditioning. The Papaya Suite can be rented with one or two bedrooms and includes a full kitchen, living and dining areas, plus a rooftop terrace with seating for six. The apartment-style suites are also described as having washer-and-dryer facilities, while the Mango Suite has its own entrance leading to the pool.

The hotel information focuses on a calm, independent style of stay, with yoga available by arrangement. You can also use the hotel’s Discover Cayman ideas for days out, which feature biking, Crystal Cave, Parrot Sanctuary, Queen Elizabeth Botanical Park, Stingray City, the Cayman Turtle Conservation and Education Centre and scuba diving in the Cayman Islands.

You can spend time around the hotel pool or unwind in the hot tub. Several rooms and the Papaya Suite overlook the pool, while the Royal Palm Room opens onto the pool deck and the Mango Suite has its own entrance leading to the pool. Private yoga sessions and yoga retreats can also be arranged during a stay, with sessions described as personalised to the individual.

Breakfast is optional and costs US$28 per person; it is served between 8.30 am and 9.30 am. The breakfast menu includes pastries, egg dishes, potatoes, seasonal fruit, sausage, bacon, cereals, toast, juices, tea and freshly brewed coffee. The main kitchen is reserved for hotel staff, although a BBQ grilling area is available in the garden. The Papaya Suite includes its own full kitchen, while the Mango Suite has a kitchen area.

The centre of Seven Mile Beach is 2.75 miles from the property, and beach towels and chairs are supplied at no charge for days by the sea. Owen Roberts International Airport is around an 18-minute drive away. The hotel recommends hiring a car if you want to explore more of the island. Local practical information notes that both US dollars and Cayman Islands dollars are accepted at many establishments.