The Best Grand Cayman Spas Based On Your Personality Type

By Joni Sweet From Forbes

Planning a trip to Grand Cayman? Lucky you—this glitzy Caribbean island boasts stunning beaches, lively resorts and world-class restaurants. But any traveler knows the real reason to take a vacation is to find deep relaxation—and Grand Cayman’s got you covered with a myriad of bliss-inducing spas. The only real challenge is figuring out which spa will deliver your preferred style of pampering.

The Spa at Seafire features a hammam that’s decked out with mosaic tiles.COURTESY CAYMAN ISLANDS TOURISM

For indulgent hedonists: The Spa at Seafire

The pursuit of pleasure drives every trip you take. Nothing is too luxurious or indulgent for your tastes, and you crave sensual experiences. Prepare for some serious pampering with the Purification Hammam Journey the Spa at Seafire. The experience starts by kicking off your shoes and slipping on a plush white robe in the elegant locker room, complete with floral sinks and kaleidoscopic tiled floors. Then, get comfy in one of the curtain-flanked nooks beneath the blue crystal chandelier in the lounge area. When it’s time for your 120-minute treatment, your massage therapist will escort you to the spectacular hammam—a gorgeous, cave-like space covered floor to ceiling in ocean-hued mosaics. Make yourself comfortable on the marble bench. That’s where your therapist will cleanse, exfoliate and moisturize every inch of your body for the next hour or so. Hedonists will delight as they’re coated with oil, bubbles and mud from head to toe. You’ll eventually make your way into the treatment room for a full body massage that will leave you drunk with ecstasy.

Botanika Union is perfect for down-to-earth beach babes.JONI SWEET

For down-to-earth beach babes: Botanika Union

You’re finally at the beach and you’re living for it. There’s something about the salty breeze and crashing waves that soothes your soul, and you don’t want to miss a moment. Enter Botanika Union, the recently opened spa at the Marriott Grand Cayman Beach House. It’s on a mission to enhance travelers’ “health, spiritual wellbeing and joy.” The bright, airy spa infuses beach-inspired elements throughout the space, from the furniture made of driftwood and wicker to the verdant plants in the lounge area. It has a small retail store filled with natural products, like sunburn gel, deep conditioner and face creams, you can use for in-room self-care. But Botanika Union’s strength as a holistic spa shines best in its treatments. Try the 80-minute Balance Herbal Massage, an herbal body rub that uses zesty lemongrass and ginger essential oils to invigorate the body and soothe the mind. After your treatment, chill out in the zen-like lounge. Its beautiful wishing tree, which dangles notes of gratitude handwritten by other guests, will remind you to appreciate every moment of your blissful beach vacation—and beyond.

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If you crave no-fuss wellness, try Hibiscus Spa.JONI SWEET

For the grounded and easygoing: Hibiscus Spa

You’re the type of person who goes with the flow. Frills only detract from your ability to relax—you prefer unfussy, straightforward experiences that promise to help you unwind without even thinking about it. Step right into the Hibiscus Spa, a simple wellness center that skips the frills in favor of reliably high-quality services. Its lounge area feels like a cozy beach cottage, with turquoise blankets, soft candle lighting and translucent white curtains. Whether you book the antioxidant vitamin C facial, acupuncture, an ocean-front massage or the Seven Chakras Energy Balancing Ritual, you can’t go wrong with anything on the extensive menu of services at Hibiscus. For something truly unique, try the Firming Coconut Milk and Honey Wrap. The body treatment features a raw sugarcane scrub and a session beneath the relaxing Vichy shower that will make your skin glow.

The women’s sanctuary at La Prairie Spa is fit for a queen.COURTESY CAYMAN ISLANDS TOURISM

For glamour seekers: La Prairie Spa

What others consider luxurious, you consider basic. Only over-the-top glamour will begin to satisfy your tastes. Since you’re probably already staying at The Ritz-Carlton, you won’t even have to leave the property to find the best spa for your personality: La Prairie Spa. With its fluffy pillows, massive mirrors and chandeliers, the “women’s sanctuary” will make you feel like royalty before your treatment even begins. La Prairie is known for its skincare products, so do yourself a favor and book a facial or body treatment (such as Gifts From The Sea: a 90-minute exfoliation and body wrap). Then, channel your inner Marie Antoinette with a glass of Champagne on a velvet lounge chair as you wind down after your treatment. The sheer beauty of the space will make it difficult to leave anytime soon. The good news is that you can continue your glamorous journey in the jacuzzi, sauna and aromatherapy steam room. The overall experience will make you feel like the queen you already are.

Joni Sweet is a travel writer who specializes in wellness, luxury and adventure. Follow her travels on Instagram and check out her portfolio.

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