Situated on glorious Bodden Town Beach, Sea Palm Villas boasts lush tropical landscaping studded with palms and fronted by a lacy shoreline washed in crystal-clear tropical waters. Accommodation includes 12 x exquisitely private one bedroom villas beckoning to guests with plush resort amenities.
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HOTEL STYLE
Modern
Bay View
Location
258 Bodden Town Rd, Bodden Town Grand Cayman
Sea Palm Villas
190 reviews
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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Great value, well-equipped kitchen, huge living space in each unit, great covered deck with ample furniture and privacy, plenty of towels and fans in every room, also air conditioning, iron, safe. Small outdoor pool which was always empty, as was the beach. Nice that they had snorkeling fins, cooler, chairs and umbrella, we used them all daily. Huge walk in closet to put stuff away. Bodden is perfectly located in the middle of the island to get anywhere in ~30 minutes. Cleaning staff were able to quickly help us when we had 2 lightbulbs break, otherwise no staff on site and no daily services offered to guests. Unfortunately the bedroom does not face the water, and instead faces a very noisy/busy road, so bring your ear plugs and maybe a mask if staying on the ends of the building as the street lights are bright. Minor safety hazard if staying on downstairs level and traveling with small children is that there's a drop-off of about 2 feet from the downstairs porches to the pool deck level, and no railing, but there are stairs. There is seaweed (or sea grass?) washed up on beach, and to traverse if snorkeling, and a crew of guys raked it up while we were there and it filled up the dumpster. Ample parking and spotless pathways with conchs everywhere. Kitchen made it easy to save money and cook dinner with a water view. Dishwasher included.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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This is a couples place based on the set-up of the rooms. The week we were here was very windy so a different experience maybe. This is the place you want to be if you're trying to get away from the resorts and get some more privacy for sure. During the week we stayed, we spent some time on three different days on the beach and time on two different days at the pool. Only one of those five times was there somebody else with us sharing the space. When we visited 7 mile beach and walked by the resorts, the beach space and pools were packed with people and it was loud. The beach here is not as pristine as 7 Mile and this is not quite the same for walking off the beach and swimming if that is what you;re looking for. If you're looking for a place to relax, hang out at the beach or pool QUIETLY, walk along the beach and have some privacy then here you go! We also walked by several places nearby along the beach and glad we chose here. The balcony is an amazing place to hang out each day. We got some breads and fresh fruit from the grocery store and had breakfast on the balcony every morning watching the sunrise and listening to the break and the waves. At night the balcony is a great place for some private time as well. The place is clean and well taken care of. There are some minimal maintenance items to be taken care of but we've found this typical of beach front locations. The food we found on the east end is definitely more of the local variety so again if you;re looking for more typical Americanized food then this are is not for you. If you like to try the local options and taste the Caribbean then there are lots of options nearby and a little farther off. We did find that having a rental car when staying here is likely a necessity but that as well was easy and not that expensive overall. If you like to have plain food and drinks at you're fingertips while you hang out on the pristine and overcrowded beach while you're on vacation then the resorts on 7 Mile are for you. If you don't mind a little planning, easily accessible grocery stores and a lot of quiet and privacy as well as great local food options nearby then this is the area you want to be. We loved being off the beaten path in Bodden Town. We spent a little more time in the car to get to the 7 Mile and West Bay areas when needed but ultimately were far more centrally located to be able to experience the whole island on the trip. The space for us could not have been more perfect -- private, quiet, centrally located to the whole island, beach front, close to food and grocery. Awesome overall for us.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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We enjoyed staying here and the staff was very accommodating for our family. The central location is great if you want to see the entire island and what is has to offer and not just the tourist areas. Julie was great and gave us excellent recommendations for everything!
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Date of stay: December 2019
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We found the unit overall lovely, sparkling clean and well equipped. Julie and Jaki did all they could to make our visit a good one. It was a bit far from anything we wanted to do or to dine, and the beach was not very inviting. While it was my fault not to inquire as to the bedding, in the web site photos it looked like a king and that was what I expected in a unit such as this. When I asked about splitting the king bed into twins, as is often a choice, 3 days before we went to GC, I found out about the queen. I was ready to cancel when I was advised that there was a pull-out couch that would serve as a second bed. When we got there , I discovered that the pull-out was one of those with a 4 inch thick soft mattress which did nothing to soften the frame. I wound up sleeping on the floor on a line of couch cushions for the week.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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This was our third stay at Sea Palms so we knew what to expect. The Sea Palms was coming out of a long COVID shut down and appeared to have some reopening kinks but it didn’t impact our stay much. Jackie was responsive and able to accommodate our requests. The Villas were well equipped as always and made for a quick run from the beach to the room for a cold pina colada.
The sun, sand and water are always consistent and some of the best snorkeling can be found out on the reef. We saw tons of lobster, resident sting rays, Eagle Rays and even a Sea Horse.
This location always works well for us as we like a quiet beach and pool all to ourselves. It’s a great location to venture out to other parts of the island or spending all day at the villas.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Â Rush hour traffic from the airport to Bodden Town can be rough. I suggest going to Seven mile to...
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Stayed here for our "honeymoon" (5 years later) in 2019. Wonderful Villas, well located, private and beautiful! Great value for the money and a much better option than the time share hotels in the area. We stayed at one for 2 nights before moving here and this was the highlight. Some local eateries nearby were fantastic for the traditional jerk chicken and beans and rice. Rent a car so you can drive!
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Date of stay: April 2020
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We stayed 4 nights in Sea Palms. Second floor villa gave us wonderful views of the ocean. We were so close it felt like we were right on the water. Julie met us on site right away and was very helpful with information and tips. We also had to call her since the internet/netfilx went out. Was fixed within 2 hours so no big deal. The villa had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Plenty of towels, kitchen items and even coffee filters. The only negative was that the bathroom is very dark. Made it difficult to put on make up and properly get ready, but I really didn't make a big deal about this. I do think they should add some lighting in there though. The pool was nice and clean. The area of bodden town is close to shops/grocery store/restaurants but driving only. We did rent a car and explored the whole island. I would stay here again as we felt safe and very comfortable.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Room Tip:Â upper floor---there are only 2 floors so pick the second floor for best views
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We absolutely loved our vacation at Sea Palm Villas. For us, the extra drive to more food options was TOTALLY worth the peace and quiet of this fabulous space. You are totally tucked away in your own private paradise far from the tourists. The villa was spacious and clean with a fantastic view. The price was right! The host was communicative and kind. I have recommended this place to many and if we ever make it back to the Grand Cayman, we would definitely stay here again! What a find!!
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We stayed in May of 2017 for our honeymoon and had the most perfect experience ever. Jackie was so accommodating and helpful. The condo was spacious, well equipped, very very clean, and just beautiful. The pool and the beach are lovely. Wonderful experience and can’t wait to be back! 7 years later, it is still the most beautiful week I have the best memories from.
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Contact Jacqueline for all your needs!
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See for yourself. Not swimable. Wasted a week of thinking gonna relax. Had I known this would have cancelled or stayed somewhere else. We have to drive to other beaches when we just wanted to relax and swim here. No end in sight for this stuff!
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Date of stay: May 2018Trip type: Travelled with family
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Yes you can snorkel but you must get out past the grass to see much. We saw one small ray and a few fish close to shore but that was all. Great for beach walks but there are much better places to snorkel that are a short drive.
We ate at Czech Inn 5 times during our week stay - outstanding informal BYOB. Our last night, the owner mentioned they may move to a new location but would stay in Boddentown when lease was up. Hope they are still there in Dec when we return. We had a car and considered walking but parts of the road are not well lit and not always a shoulder for pedestrian traffic in the dark. Lighthouse is more formal and pricey for a special occasion - tables are on a pier over the water - close by but still not walking distance.
Dania Beach, Florida173 contributions35 helpful votes
There is not a washer and dryer, however you will not need it. My wife and I were there for 10 days and did not run out of clean clothes. We over packed for Bodden Town totally. We wore swimsuits all day, and when it was time to eat we ate in what ever we were in. If you need to do laundry its next to the Gorges place The Czech Inn. So put your clothes in the washer, grab some beer next door and go to Czech Inn and relax. Trust me you won't need half of clothes you take.
There are more places to choose from in the Bodden Town area.
LOCATION
CaribbeanCayman IslandsGrand CaymanBodden Town
NUMBER OF ROOMS
12
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