We spent a week at the Marriott Grand Cayman and it was amazing. The moment we arrived with our 5yr old and 7yr old they were served fruit punch and had fish snorkeling guides in hand. Kathryn and Debbie in the kids club are absolutely amazing! They knew our kids by name and would come out to the beach/pool to invite them to do kid's activities when it was time. Some highlights include a pajama party, s'mores on the beach, getting hair braids, making pirate hats, painting ceramics, blowing HUGE bubbles, feeding the turtles and making solar powered lanterns. Most of this was also included in the resort fees! It was my daughter's birthday while we were there and Kathryn and Debbie had a card and gift delivered to our room. They went completely above and beyond during our stay. It was a great surprise given that I didn't even know they had a kids club with activities when booking our trip.
The beach is also amazing for kids. The water is crystal clear, calm and warm. There are trampolines and rafts to float on as well as a man-made reef to snorkel around about 30 feet out. The kids were able to see lots of fish, lobster, rays and sea urchins! It is perfect snorkeling for a beginner as it is so clear and not very deep. It felt very safe. I packed life jackets and snorkel gear, but you can also get snorkel gear for free by the pool. They also provide free paddle boarding for resort guests! (Hint: Check the kids into the kids club and test out the paddle boards.)
The food and service was also great. We ordered lunch on the beach every day. Lloyd even comes around to clean your sunglasses. All the staff is so genuinely kind. I was truly blown away by our experience at the Marriott Grand Cayman. We can't wait to go back.