Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa Named Five-Star Hotel In Forbes Travel Guide's Star Awards For Third Year In A Row

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Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa has achieved the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star award for the third consecutive year in 2025. The resort's SPA at Seafire also earned a Five-Star rating, making it a 10-Star property for the second year running.

Located on Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman, the 264-room resort features three signature restaurants, two ocean-view pools, and native botanical gardens. Recent additions include The Studio, an interactive art space, and the Library By The Sea, which was named the 35th best bar in North America.

The property, which opened in November 2016, is part of IHG Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:IHG) portfolio and represents Grand Cayman's first new resort development in over a decade. The recognition from Forbes Travel Guide, the only global rating system for luxury hotels, reflects the resort's commitment to exceptional service and luxury hospitality.

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• Earned Forbes Five-Star rating for third consecutive year
• SPA maintained Five-Star rating, achieving 10-Star property status
• Library By The Sea recognized as 35th best bar in North America
• Successful expansion with new amenities (The Studio, art space)

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The Resort's SPA at Seafire Also Earned Its Second Five-Star Rating

GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Forbes Travel Guide ("FTG"), the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruises, today announced its 2025 Star Awards. For a third year in a row, Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa earned the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star award and is showcased with other honorees on ForbesTravelGuide.com. Additionally, the SPA at Seafire earned the prestigious Forbes Five-Star rating this year, making Seafire a 10-Star property for the second year in a row.

"Forbes' Star Awards are one of the highest honors in the hospitality world, so we are thrilled to be recognized once again in 2025," says Paloma Martinez, Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa's General Manager. "At Seafire, we are passionate about exceeding guest expectations and creating a truly extraordinary place, from our food and beverage offerings to our wellness options. Congratulations to the Seafire team for going above and beyond yet again."

Kimpton Seafire's 10-Star status is the result of intuitive, personal service combined with a creative flair in activities and amenities for its guests, ensuring unforgettable moments in a spectacular setting.

• This year, Seafire introduced The Studio, an interactive art space sharing the captivating work of acclaimed artists Janine Every and Josie Frazer. Located on the spa level of the resort, The Studio offers a dynamic blend of gallery and artistic inspiration, offering a unique and interactive cultural experience for visitors and locals alike.
• The literature-inspired Library By The Sea continues to impress, reimagining the hotel lobby bar concept via bespoke design elements, creative cocktails and sustainably minded mixology. Recently named the 35th best bar in North America by North America's 50 Best Bars and a recipient of the London Essence Best New Opening Award, Library by the Sea is a world-class cocktail destination.
• Seafire's 4^th Annual Seafire Wellness Festival in the fall of 2024 was an enormous success, offering a diverse array of activities for guests, from invigorating yoga and soothing meditation to energizing beach workouts and insightful workshops.

Forbes Travel Guide, the world-renowned authority on excellence in hospitality, has once again recognized Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa with a prestigious five-star rating, maintaining its luxury status as one of the top resorts in the world.

"Forbes Travel Guide's Star Award winners exemplify excellence in hospitality," says Amanda Frasier, President of Standards & Ratings for Forbes Travel Guide. "This year's list continues to reflect the changing landscape of luxury with properties setting the standard for authentic experiences while offering unparalleled amenities, enhanced well-being and delivering unforgettable moments. We are thrilled to recognize their dedication to creating truly world-class travel options for today's discerning guest."

For more information and booking, visit www.seafireresortandspa.com.
To view the new Star Award winners, visit ForbesTravelGuide.com.
To learn how Forbes Travel Guide compiles its Star Ratings, click here.

ABOUT SEAFIRE RESORT + SPA, SEVEN MILE BEACH, GRAND CAYMAN
Debuted in November 2016, Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa is Grand Cayman's first new resort development in more than a decade. Located on the world-famous Seven Mile Beach, the resort melds locally inspired touches, luxurious Caymanian flavor, and warm Kimpton spirit. Developed by Dart Real Estate, the Cayman Islands' premier real estate developer, the 264-room resort offers unmatched, unobstructed water views from nearly every guest room. The property includes a presidential suite and three private bungalows, highlighting the spectacular sun-kissed horizon that inspired the resort's name. Guests can indulge in a state-of-the-art spa, meander through native botanical gardens, or cool down at one of two ocean-view pools. Kimpton Seafire Resort's three signature restaurants include a beachside bar and grill, a lively main restaurant with unparalleled panoramic views, and a signature restaurant serving Spanish Tapas with an exclusive Chef's Table.

ABOUT IHG
IHG Hotels & Resorts [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good.

With a family of 19 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world's largest hotel loyalty programmes, IHG has over 6,300 open hotels in more than 100 countries, and a development pipeline of over 2,000 properties.

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ABOUT FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE
Forbes Travel Guide is the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas. Our anonymous professional inspectors evaluate based on hundreds of exacting standards, with an emphasis on exceptional service, to help discerning travelers select the world's best experiences. The only way to get a Five-Star, Four-Star or Recommended rating is by earning it through our independent inspection process. For more information about Forbes Travel Guide, please visit ForbesTravelGuide.com.

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FAQ

How many years has Kimpton Seafire Resort (IHG) maintained its Forbes Five-Star rating?

Kimpton Seafire Resort has maintained its Forbes Five-Star rating for three consecutive years, from 2023 to 2025.

What makes Kimpton Seafire Resort (IHG) a 10-Star property in 2025?

Kimpton Seafire Resort is a 10-Star property because both the resort and its SPA received Five-Star ratings from Forbes Travel Guide in 2025.

How many rooms does the Kimpton Seafire Resort (IHG) have in Grand Cayman?

The Kimpton Seafire Resort has 264 rooms, including a presidential suite and three private bungalows.

What ranking did Kimpton Seafire's Library By The Sea receive in 2024?

Library By The Sea was ranked as the 35th best bar in North America by North America's 50 Best Bars.

When did the Kimpton Seafire Resort (IHG) first open in Grand Cayman?

Kimpton Seafire Resort opened in November 2016, marking Grand Cayman's first new resort development in over a decade.