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Love Carib Sands Resort - Great option

Reviewed Mar 11, 2024
This is the 4th time we have stayed at Carib Sands Beach Resort. In the past we have stayed in 136 - it was not available for this trip, so we were able to stay in 235 which we felt lucky as it was a pretty last-minute reservation. The unit appeared to have been recently updated and is an ocean front condo. We choose this option as it is very convenient to walk right out to the dock and jump in the Brac Scuba Shack boat. (which I would highly recommend if you are planning on diving). The grounds were very nicely maintained and the few items that were not working in the condo were addressed extremely fast. The pool is always clean and there are very few people in the pool at one time.
This is always a great option to stay and highly recommended. Very quiet.
Renting a car while there is a great idea as there is not a restaurant on sight so going out and finding a place to eat becomes easier. Captain's Table Restaurant is right next door and very good option if you have time (1 hr+). We have used 4 D's car rental and have had great luck with them. They provide the car in the airport parking lot and you leave it in the parking lot go back to the airport. Very convenient.
Date of stay: February 2024
Room Tip: These condos are individually owned and rented out through the main desk. There is not a...
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Carib Sands, General Manager at Carib Sands Beach Resort, responded to this review
Responded Mar 19, 2024
Hi,
We were so glad you chose to spend time with us at our little Gem on the Brac.
Thank you for taking the time to write this review, it's so good having our friends back enjoying some sea and sun.
We have the best guests... Always a pleasure.
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Reviewed March 3, 2023

We stayed in Unit 136 at the Carib Sands and it was awesome! First floor walk-out right to the ocean. A quick right, a couple steps later you are on the large pool deck. Very beautiful setting!
Know that Cayman Brac is NOT Grand Cayman.
It is a small, inviting island that is not built up for tourists. It is quiet, natural, and relaxing. Perfect for folks looking to really get away, explore natural shoreline, scuba dive, rock climb, and snorkel.
It is not the place to go if you are looking for wide sand beaches, tons of people, big busy tourist attractions, or nightclub life.
There are some good restaurants, one of which - the Captain's Table - is just about next door to Carib Sands. We walked over and ate outside there multiple times; such tasty fresh fish daily.
The condo was comfortable, had a completely stocked kitchen, showers were great, fast wifi, cable/streaming TV, and a view of ocean that felt like a postcard. See my pics! I hope you get the opportunity to visit this island and explore its natural beauty.

Date of stay: January 2023
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Carib Sands, General Manager at Carib Sands Beach Resort, responded to this reviewResponded March 6, 2023

Hi, we were so glad that chose to spend time with us at our little Gem on the Brac.
Thank you for taking the time to write this review, it's so good having our friends back enjoying some sea and sun.
Always a pleasure.

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Reviewed February 7, 2020

Perfect Christmas/New Year's trip to Carib Sands -- a well-maintained 3 bldg condo complex w/ individual owners (so each unit is different). The managers (esp. Jessica) went above & beyond w/ advice, help getting rental car (necessary), shopping (they stocked our unit) & even a ride. The pool & beach area were clean, w/ plenty of chairs & nice landscaping. They have bikes for use. There is a pier & 2 story dock used by dive boats (Scuba Shack) & fishing charters. We dove w/ both Scuba Shack & Reef Divers from the Beach Resort (1/2 mile away) -- both excellent. The charters clean their catch at the dock, which attracted tarpons, sharks, turtles & rays -- great to watch at sunset.

We had a 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit on the 3rd floor in the oldest building (unit 316), which is perpendicular to the beach (providing relief from full afternoon sun), but with unobstructed ocean views over the pool. The 2 newer bldgs (oceanfront) have full sun, altho the newest has covered decks. We had a cathedral ceiling w/ a large loft 2nd bedroom. The furnishings & appliances in our unit were dated, but serviceable. Other units had newer furnishings, so ask what’s available. We had 2 smart TVs that streamed Netflix, etc, since Cayman Brac does not have good cable service. The wi-fi signal was good -- even at the pool. We saw few other guests. Best food: Reef Resort bar; best snorkeling: Buccaneer Reef (10 minutes drive); best non-diving time: ocean cave rappel/climb w/ Rock Iguana (highly recommend).

Date of stay: January 2020
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Reviewed February 5, 2020

Great one bedroom condo with porch looking out at the ocean. Dock close by for diver pick up. Kitchen has a fridge, dishwasher and oven with overhead microwave, plate and utensils provided. Walking distance to two eateries and at least one dive shop.

Date of stay: February 2020
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed March 7, 2019

Overall, this is a nice place to stay. The pool area is well kept and the dock to the swinging hammocks is restful. However, we rented two units and had totally different experiences. The units must be individually owned so one was great, while the other left a lot to be desired. Not sure how you can make sure to get a good unit when booking, but my advice would be to check out the actual room where you will be staying. It's a lot of money if you only get a mediocre unit.

Date of stay: March 2019
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Carib_Sands, Manager at Carib Sands Beach Resort, responded to this reviewResponded March 29, 2019

Thank you so much for giving us a review. I am glad you enjoyed our property while you were here this month.
You are correct when you said the condo's are individually owned. As manager of the property I sometimes have a difficult time relaying the need to upgrade their condo's. However since your review, I have sent a copy to the owner. I appreciate the time you took to write this review, and we were happy to meet you and your family while you visited Cayman Brac.

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Reviewed July 11, 2018

We spent 11 relaxing and peaceful days at this wonderful resort. We had a one bedroom, self-catering, ground floor apartment that was very comfortable and well decorated and maintained.

The resort has a lovely pool and wooden pier with hammocks from where the Brac Scuba Shack picked you up.

The resort arranged for our car rental at the airport which is essential to get around the island as Cayman Brac is so quiet and unspoilt.

The kitchen was very well equipped but if you wanted a break from cooking for yourself you can walk next door to the Captain’s Table or drive half a mile up the road to the Cayman Brac Beach Resort to get a good meal.

We loved the tranquillity of Cayman Brac and the resort and were sad to leave.

Date of stay: June 2018
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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