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Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa

Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa

266 keys · North Seven Mile and West Bay loop

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The play

How to work this one.

Why this one

266 luxury rooms, owned by Dart and run by IHG / InterContinental Hotels Group. It shares an area general manager with Hotel Indigo.

Likely pressure points

A top luxury rate makes this a poor fit for a net rate, and kitchens are not confirmed.

What to lead with

Do not lead with this one. Raise it only if the Indigo conversation goes well.

Who decides

Yann Gillet: Area General Manager, Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa and Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman (public source, May 2025)

Opening note and meeting plan

Tap a paragraph once to select all of it, then copy.

Raise it in the Hotel Indigo conversation, not on its own.

Meeting plan: start with their soft weeks and how they fill them today. Show how password-protected member distribution keeps any rate out of public view. Walk through seven-night, non-refundable stays and the static net rate of about 37 to 40 percent off BAR / Best Available Rate, before taxes. Choose As-Used or Guaranteed inventory, agree return provisions by season, and set one test block.

One-page brief for this resort →

The resort's own site →

The people

Who runs it, and who can say yes.

Yann Gillet

Area General Manager, Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa and Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman

Yann Gillet

Area General Manager, Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa and Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman

Resorts on your list: Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa, Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman.

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What people say

What guests say about this one, in full.

Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa

Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa

Google: 4.8 stars from 1527 reviews. Of the 30 newest reviews inside the window: 27 praise, 1 mixed, 2 complaint; the business replied to 16. Read them on Google

Reddit: 1 recent public mention: 0 praise, 0 complaint, 0 mixed, 1 neutral.

Praise November 3, 2026 · Google review

“They really put an effort to take care of their guests. Very friendly and clean hotel.”

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Praise November 1, 2026 · Google review

“Amazing hotel, amazing room, great breakfast, pool and beach. The staff is super friendly. The bar at the hotel in the library has great drinks, some very exceptional (but check the price before you order). Great piña coladas with rum at the pool bar! Will definitely come back”

Value for moneyService and staffFood and drink
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Praise October 31, 2026 · Google review

“The Chef Marion cooked every Morning a Perfect eggs and Tasted so amazing Thanks to the omlet king Grateful for Everything 🚀”

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Praise October 31, 2026 · Google review

“Chef marion is the omlet King 🫡❤️”

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Praise October 25, 2026 · Google review

“Service really is top notch and on par with what you'd expect for this level of resort. Rooms are still hotel-ly, but fairly quiet once you're inside. Prices are Grand Cayman Prices (which means lots). A great stay, especially on points. Beach is lovely of course.”

Service and staffBeach and settingSeason and crowds
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Praise October 20, 2026 · Google review

“Gorgeous! We had the 1 bedroom suite oceanfront. The view, the room, the room design and the hotel food is amazing. I have been to several Caribbean Islands, the Maldives and Bali, and I usually stay at The Park Hyatt or The Four Seasons. Neither of these were present in the Caymans which is why I…”

Food and drinkRooms and upkeepBeach and setting
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Complaint October 12, 2026 · Google review

“Our stay at the Kimpton did not feel five star at all. I'm actually shocked at the number of positive reviews. Upon arrival, it seems it could be amazing, they welcome you with a cute drink at check in and everything seems headed in the right direction. However, after that it's super 'Meh' at best.…”

Service and staffFood and drinkBeach and setting
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Complaint September 23, 2026 · Google review

““Very disappointing experience at Ave. The portions are ridiculously small for the prices they charge. I ordered a fish entree for about $65, and the piece of fish was tiny—smaller than the palm of my hand. The taste didn’t make up for it either; the food was not good and the appetizers were…”

Value for moneyFood and drink
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Neutral mention August 25, 2026 · Reddit, r/luxuryhotel

“Kimpton Seafire - Grand Cayman review The Kimpton Seafire resort is near the North end of Seven Mile Beach as friends of ours had stayed there a few years ago and raved about it. Also all the online reviews I read were great. we arrived at the hotel around 2pm but check-in is at…”

Service and staffFood and drinkRooms and upkeep
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Praise June 30, 2026 · Reddit, r/CaymanIslands

“Agree with all of this. We stayed there in October and it was wonderful. Beach was terrific and loved all the food at the Indigo. We also did spa services next door at the Kimpton and they will take you back and forth between the hotels on golf carts as well.”

Food and drinkBeach and setting
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The facts

What the records show.

FactValueStatus and source
Own websitehttps://www.seafireresortandspa.comChecked against a public source · Source
Address60 Tanager Way, Seven Mile Beach., Grand CaymanIndicated by a public source; confirm
DistrictSeven Mile BeachIndicated by a public source; confirm
Keys266Checked against a public source · Source
ProductHotel rooms and suites, three beachside bungalows. Kitchen availability not confirmed.Checked against a public source · Source
OwnershipDart (Ken Dart's Dart Enterprises / Dart Real Estate)Checked against a public source · Source
ManagementIHG Hotels & Resorts (Kimpton)Checked against a public source
Brand or flagKimpton (IHG)Checked against a public source · Source
Interval InternationalNot on Interval's public Grand Cayman directoryChecked against a public source · Source
RCI / Resort Condominiums InternationalNot in the RCI / Resort Condominiums International directory we could readIndicated by a public source; confirm
Operating statusOperatingChecked against a public source · Source
Public contact345-746-0000Checked against a public source · Source
The money

What the resort keeps, week by week.

Public prices on Booking.com for seven nights and two adults, for the lowest refundable room found, with the taxes and fees shown at right. The commission range is our assumption, so ask what the resort really pays. A week that would otherwise sit unsold earns the resort nothing, and that is the real comparison for your program.

Sample weekWhat the resort keepsTaxes and source
Peak: February 13 to 20, 2027. Essential RoomPublic price $16,662. An OTA / Online Travel Agency at 15% to 25% commission leaves $12,497 to $14,163. The Interval net at 37% to 40% off leaves $9,997 to $10,497. Lowest non-refundable price $15,613.Includes $95 Destination charge per night, 12 % Service charge. Excludes 13 % TAX. Read November 8, 2026.
Shoulder: June 5 to 12, 2027. Essential RoomPublic price $9,449. An OTA / Online Travel Agency at 15% to 25% commission leaves $7,087 to $8,032. The Interval net at 37% to 40% off leaves $5,669 to $5,953. Lowest non-refundable price $8,831.Includes $95 Destination charge per night, 12 % Service charge. Excludes 13 % TAX. Read November 8, 2026.
Low: September 18 to 25, 2027. King Room with ViewPublic price $8,318. An OTA / Online Travel Agency at 15% to 25% commission leaves $6,239 to $7,070. The Interval net at 37% to 40% off leaves $4,991 to $5,240. Lowest non-refundable price $7,859.Includes $95 Destination charge per night, 12 % Service charge. Excludes 13 % TAX. Read November 8, 2026.
Who to call

Public business routes.

RouteNumber or addressSource
Main345-746-0000Shown on a public page · Source
What is moving

Dated news, offers and reviews.

KindWhat it saysWhen and source
Reviews, last ninety days20 Google reviews with text in the last 90 days. Most mentioned: Service and staff (14), Food and drink (11), Beach and setting (10). Flags: New building or renovation (0), Quiet or closed weeks (1), Dining spend or meal plans (0).Google reviews saved November 8, 2026
NewsIHG named Yann Gillet area general manager over Seafire and the new Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman, so the two resorts now share a manager.May 2025