Colourful design. A surprising pool deck. A hip rooftop bar. And did we point out It’s only a brief stroll from among the best seashores within the Caribbean?
IHG’s Lodge Indigo model formally opened its first Caribbean resort this spring in Grand Cayman, and we visited the property to take a better take a look at the island’s glossy new debut.
The result’s a spectacular, hip new addition to the Cayman Islands, with a formidable meals and beverage program, some critically cool design and the appear and feel of a very premium place to remain.
So what’s it truly like?
The very first thing that stands out is the aesthetic. It’s contemporary, it’s crisp, with excessive ceilings sand sweeping approaches; the design is considerate, with little touches like sailboat-style ropes on partitions, a mixture of shiny and earthy tones and funky inclusions like stand-up hammocks. In one of the simplest ways attainable, it reminds of the close by Kimpton Seafire on Seven Mile Seashore, a world-class resort which was additionally developed by dad or mum firm Dart.
The anchor is a sweeping, multi-tiered pool deck, with striped umbrellas, rows of palm timber and cabanas and a view out towards Seven Mile Seashore, accompanied by a beautiful little poolside bar.
There are 5 eating ideas: a California-Asia fusion spot referred to as Catalina; an international-fare, chef-driven eatery referred to as Rasa (with a particular tasting menu); a sushi restaurant, Milkberry; the aforementioned pool bar, Bata, which encompasses a Caribbean-inspired menu; and our favourite, the rooftop lounge referred to as Pom Pom. The latter is the one one in all its form in Grand Cayman, and it’s incredible (extra on that in a later piece).
The rooms are neat and fashionable, with sensational views and inclusions like bluetooth audio system, rain showers and works by Caymanian artists. The Wi-Fi may be very quick and every room comes with a particular espresso and tee setup.
You additionally get entry to a 24-hour health heart and a stupendous foyer boutique with snacks and sundries once you want them.
Now, it ought to be famous that the brand new Lodge Indigo isn’t instantly on the seaside — however in some way the design and the views make it really feel even nearer. It’s truly only a brief stroll from the seaside, which simply so occurs to be among the best stretches of sand wherever within the Caribbean.
Even higher? The resort does have its personal seaside membership, which implies you get seaside chairs arrange for you, together with different “seaside experiences” like eating and, in the event you like, a seaside mattress.
What I appreciated probably the most, although, was the palpable really feel: sure a 282-room resort, however it’s much more like a boutique resort, with all the facilities and excessive design you count on from a five-star property in a significant metropolis married with the laid-back, intimate persona of Seven Mile Seashore.
One of the best resorts defy categorization: and that’s very a lot the case right here.
It’s the essence of the form of luxurious that the Cayman Islands does so effectively — excessive design, pure magnificence, no perspective. Luxurious that’s subtle and relaxed on the similar time.
All of it provides as much as a really distinctive, compelling new Caribbean resort.
Charges begin at round $213 for stays subsequent month. That quantity clearly goes up significantly in the event you’re planning a go to towards the festive season in December.
To be taught extra, go to the Lodge Indigo Grand Cayman.
