Wyndham Reef Resort Grand Cayman

When I originally booked the Wyndham I was kinda nervous; I had read some not so great reviews! I was also nervous about how far away it was from Seven Mile Beach where we had stayed before (25yrs ago). How wrong was I… this resort is one of the best I have ever stayed at! It was so clean, laid back and every member of the staff was amazing! |We booked the All Inclusive and was nervous that it wasn’t your typical All Inclusive with only offering 3 meals a day; again I was wrong! While it is only three meals a day the food was delicious and plentiful. We had so much with each meal we would get to go boxes to take to our room. |We stayed in room 105B which was a first floor where you walk right out onto the prestige white sandy beach. There are chairs and umbrellas there for your use. I was worried about the Sargassum Seaweed and smell as previous guests had noted and I can tell you it was no problem. We stayed at the end of Sept (26-29).. there was still a little that would come up but was cleaned everyday and I smelled no smell. We went swimming in the Ocean a couple of times.|I can’t wait to go back and highly recommend this resort to anyone wanting a laid back,quiet vacation,

Had such an amazing experience at this resort! The staff was so attentive in every way possible. Beautiful views, amazing food, fabulous pool, had a nice Spa experience, and even did some outside excursions (which were great). We did an all-inclusive package, and I highly recommend that if you will be dining/drinking.

Great option for those looking for a quiet side vacation. (Good change of pace from the west side) Very nice condo options. Great views and price is right. Special call out to Arturo Casquio who arranged our snorkel tour and made sure it happened!

We recently stayed at the Wyndham Reef Hotel and overall found it to be a pleasant property with some pros and cons.||The rooms are very spacious, each with a balcony that faces the ocean — a lovely feature that makes the stay feel relaxing and open. The staff were consistently warm and helpful, and we especially appreciated Adam at the Tides restaurant, who provided excellent service. The breakfast offerings were varied and enjoyable, and the overall food service was attentive.||That said, there were a few aspects that made our experience less than expected. The beach in front of the hotel is often covered with sargassum seaweed, which unfortunately gives off a strong odor as it decomposes. This made it difficult to spend much time by the water, and the ocean here does not have the clear turquoise appearance that is so often associated with Grand Cayman. For swimming and enjoying that classic Cayman beach experience, we ended up driving about an hour to Seven Mile Beach, which was beautiful.||The hotel offers entertainment nights such as outdoor movies, karaoke, and salsa — though these weren’t really to our taste, some guests may enjoy them. One small inconvenience was that maintenance work like trimming and hosing down walkways often started quite early in the morning (around 7 AM), which wasn’t ideal for sleeping in.||Overall, the hotel itself has many good qualities — spacious rooms, ocean views, and friendly staff — but we felt that the seaweed issue was not clearly communicated at the time of booking, and this impacted our enjoyment of the beachfront.

This resort used to be amazing. But In my opinion is in rapid decline. Bar food is limited, restaurant is not advertised and the chef isn’t the greatest. Rooms are good but dated. There is a security presence but spends hours on the phone with family members. Truly, securing very little. The reef is great for off the grid. On a positive note, Dorris is fantastic and anyone should get to say hi. She’s the Activity director.

This resort was amazing! Don't listen to any of the negative reviews. I read in prior reviews about having to sign for your all inclusive package. I thought it would be cumbersome, however, you just sign a slip for your meals and periodically throughout the day for drinks. There is only one restaurant but the meals were great and they had a theme dinner each night so you could order the theme dinner or off the regular menu. We never had so many choices when it came to beers! Most all inclusive resorts have one beer or two at the most. This resort had 7 local beers on tap and multiple bottles of American and other beers. We had no complaints about any of the drinks! All the bartenders were great! The people were so amazing. Everyone made you feel welcome. The best part is that if you don't want to dress up, you can eat at the outside bar or dining area! The employees are all hard working. If you need anything, the front desk will accommodate you. There is snorkeling right in front of the resort. We did do a snorkeling excursion but the hotel snorkeling was better! We did the swimming with the rays excursion and it was awesome! We did not have any complaints about this resort. Everything was perfect!

We booked this hotel in Grand Cayman for a last-minute trip using our timeshare points. Since most Caribbean hotels were already full, we were fortunate to snag a spot here after a cancellation.||As an avid snorkeler and free-diver, I was initially disappointed upon arrival. The beachfront in front of the hotel didn’t seem to offer much for snorkeling, which was opposite of what a few other reviews I had read suggested. The water had a lot of seaweed that smelled foul, and there weren’t nearly as many sandy, clear-water patches as the pictures suggested.||By the next day, conditions had improved—the seaweed wasn’t as heavy—but the clear, sandy spots on the beach still felt limited, especially compared to Seven Mile Beach. From what I learned, this side of the island tends to get more seaweed, particularly during the summer months.||That said, the hotel itself is on a quieter part of the island, about 45 minutes away from Seven Mile Beach. While shopping and restaurant options nearby are limited, the hotel’s on-site dining was excellent, and the peaceful setting was a nice change of pace. The hotel staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating, making it more appealing to dine at the property rather than going out. Additionally, we arrived during the slow season, so many of the restaurants nearby were closed in preparation for the peak season that begins in November.||Overall, if you’re looking for a quiet stay with great food and don’t mind fewer sandy beach areas or a longer drive to the busier side of the island, this is a solid option.

We bought a timeshare here a few years back when we fell in love with the hotel and area. The new wall they’ve built in the sea is a massive mistake. It’s ugly and all it’s done is to trap the water inside and become stagnant. The smell is awful. Not one person went in the sea the few days we were there. It’s not the hotels fault with the sargassum but the wall should be removed. It would be better to end up on the beach and be cleared up like before. I honestly think that we will not return.