Botanica’s guidebook
Nearby Essentials
Grocery and Hot Food Bar - Remember that Supermarkets are closed on Sundays. Fosters has a great online app that you can arrange grocery delivery to your cottage. We are happy to stow them away so you can have the convenience of a fully stocked fridge and all your essentials when you arrive and just skip straight to the fun.
10 locals recommend
Foster’s Camana Bay
Grocery and Hot Food Bar - Remember that Supermarkets are closed on Sundays. Fosters has a great online app that you can arrange grocery delivery to your cottage. We are happy to stow them away so you can have the convenience of a fully stocked fridge and all your essentials when you arrive and just skip straight to the fun.
Cost U Less
Bulk shopping and budget groceries
Health Care Pharmacy
Closes at 6pm.
Fantastic Grocery with gourmet deli. Best spot on Island if shopping for allergy friendly items.
44 locals recommend
Kirk Market
413 Eastern AvenueFantastic Grocery with gourmet deli. Best spot on Island if shopping for allergy friendly items.
A convenience store that is 3 minutes away from Botanica and open on Sundays. Great place to grab essentials if you are in a pinch. They also do online shopping and delivery - just note they do not carry many options for fresh fruits and vegetables.
Shopright - The Grove
A convenience store that is 3 minutes away from Botanica and open on Sundays. Great place to grab essentials if you are in a pinch. They also do online shopping and delivery - just note they do not carry many options for fresh fruits and vegetables.
Awesome outdoor hub that has retail therapy, restaurants, cinema, grocery, coffee, ice-cream and nooks that you can read a book or take a casual stroll surrounded by bubbling fountains and lush greenery.
95 locals recommend
Camana Bay
10 Market StAwesome outdoor hub that has retail therapy, restaurants, cinema, grocery, coffee, ice-cream and nooks that you can read a book or take a casual stroll surrounded by bubbling fountains and lush greenery.
Cafe del Sol
Lawrence BlCoffee! Need we say more?
Food scene
This is popular place for brunch and a night out. Big expat and local following. Lots of fun themed brunches and nights which typical include a DJ.
15 locals recommend
Tillie's
747 W Bay RdThis is popular place for brunch and a night out. Big expat and local following. Lots of fun themed brunches and nights which typical include a DJ.
Our personal favorite restaurant - off the beaten path and tucked away in the capital George Town - They are the original restaurant with a farm to table/sea to plate ethos and feature exotic seasonal local ingredients. Must try the Brasserie Grilled Cheese!
10 locals recommend
The Brasserie
171 Elgin AveOur personal favorite restaurant - off the beaten path and tucked away in the capital George Town - They are the original restaurant with a farm to table/sea to plate ethos and feature exotic seasonal local ingredients. Must try the Brasserie Grilled Cheese!
Bakery, Restaurant and Patisserie. Pop in for fresh bread, breakfast or delicious pastries.
17 locals recommend
Icoa Café
West Bay RoadBakery, Restaurant and Patisserie. Pop in for fresh bread, breakfast or delicious pastries.
Agave An Urban Agaveria
221 N Sound RdAmazing authentic Mexican - go for the snapper ceviche!
A beautiful restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining. Our favorite spot for ceviche and beef carpaccio!
26 locals recommend
Agua Restaurant
47 Forum LnA beautiful restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining. Our favorite spot for ceviche and beef carpaccio!
Lovely al fresco dining and delicious coffee! Great lunch specials like a 4 course meal for less that 40$
24 locals recommend
Bacaro
Lovely al fresco dining and delicious coffee! Great lunch specials like a 4 course meal for less that 40$
Beautiful seat on the beach to grab Mexican inspired cuisine - best to enjoy the stunning blues at lunch time.
10 locals recommend
Coccoloba
Beautiful seat on the beach to grab Mexican inspired cuisine - best to enjoy the stunning blues at lunch time.
Great takeout and dine in - Vegan and gluten free meals that are also budget friendly - 5 minutes away from Botanica
Island Naturals Cafe
12 Earth ClGreat takeout and dine in - Vegan and gluten free meals that are also budget friendly - 5 minutes away from Botanica
Gelato & Co. Cremeria Italiana
94 Solaris AvenueDelicious homemade Gelato and Italian desserts.
Budget friendly healthy Caribbean fire roasted chicken. Get extra sauce - its amazing or opt for the spicy Jerk option.
15 locals recommend
Chicken! Chicken!
Budget friendly healthy Caribbean fire roasted chicken. Get extra sauce - its amazing or opt for the spicy Jerk option.
Nightlife
Next Door
The CrescentGreat Cocktails and live entertainment
Backroom bar
Cigar Bar
Great local cuisine, amazing views of the George Town harbour. Turns into a fun club vibe at night.
9 locals recommend
Cayman Cabana
53 North Church StreetGreat local cuisine, amazing views of the George Town harbour. Turns into a fun club vibe at night.
Culture
For those wanting to engage in cultural activities.
16 locals recommend
National Gallery of the Cayman Islands
Esterly Tibbetts HighwayFor those wanting to engage in cultural activities.
The only Castle in the Cayman Islands and a wonderful national heritage site to learn more about Cayman's culture and our people. There is a splendid Caymanian owned restaurant called Thatch and Barrel on the property as well which makes for a great excursion.
38 locals recommend
Pedro St. James
The only Castle in the Cayman Islands and a wonderful national heritage site to learn more about Cayman's culture and our people. There is a splendid Caymanian owned restaurant called Thatch and Barrel on the property as well which makes for a great excursion.
Book nature tours and learn about local preservation efforts. A great giftshop with lots of eco friendly products and original books.
National Trust for the Cayman Islands
558A South Church StreetBook nature tours and learn about local preservation efforts. A great giftshop with lots of eco friendly products and original books.
A lovely way to immerse yourself in local culture and history. Great giftshop that supports local artisans.
22 locals recommend
Cayman Islands National Museum
3 Harbour DrA lovely way to immerse yourself in local culture and history. Great giftshop that supports local artisans.
Stroll through lush tropical flora and become acquainted with the indigenous rare Blue Iguana .
58 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park
Stroll through lush tropical flora and become acquainted with the indigenous rare Blue Iguana .
Sightseeing
Cayman's most iconic destination. Ask us about our preferred tour operators who can take you out to visit our world famous rays.
16 locals recommend
Stingray City Grand Cayman
Cayman's most iconic destination. Ask us about our preferred tour operators who can take you out to visit our world famous rays.
One of our favorite inland excursions! Since you'll be close consider a visit to Rum Point for a relaxing swim and meal after spelunking and don't forget to grab their world famous mudslide!
41 locals recommend
Cayman Crystal Caves
69 North Side RdOne of our favorite inland excursions! Since you'll be close consider a visit to Rum Point for a relaxing swim and meal after spelunking and don't forget to grab their world famous mudslide!
This is truly spectacular and magical. There are few places in the world where the natural phenomenon of bioluminescence can be experienced. If the correct conditions exist this is one not to miss. Enjoy a casual dinner at Kaibo after since this is located in North Side.
8 locals recommend
Bioluminescent Bay
Sand Point RoadThis is truly spectacular and magical. There are few places in the world where the natural phenomenon of bioluminescence can be experienced. If the correct conditions exist this is one not to miss. Enjoy a casual dinner at Kaibo after since this is located in North Side.
Fun for all ages! A place to pet turtles and see them at all stages of life. Educational fun. Pack swimwear to enjoy the kid friendly waterslide. There is a restaurant on site but we recommend driving a little further out to enjoy Macabucca/Cracked Conch after. If Vegan food is your thing Vivo is also close by with stunning views and great food. All are laid back casual dining.
81 locals recommend
Cayman Turtle Centre: Island Wildlife Encounter
Fun for all ages! A place to pet turtles and see them at all stages of life. Educational fun. Pack swimwear to enjoy the kid friendly waterslide. There is a restaurant on site but we recommend driving a little further out to enjoy Macabucca/Cracked Conch after. If Vegan food is your thing Vivo is also close by with stunning views and great food. All are laid back casual dining.
Stunning pale green waters that are waist deep quite far out from the coast line. Can get busy on Sundays as it is a popular destination for party boats to pull up. Combine this with the Botanic Park or Crystal Caves. The drive to northside is about 30 minutes from Botanica.
14 locals recommend
Rum Point Beach
Stunning pale green waters that are waist deep quite far out from the coast line. Can get busy on Sundays as it is a popular destination for party boats to pull up. Combine this with the Botanic Park or Crystal Caves. The drive to northside is about 30 minutes from Botanica.
Spa and Wellness
Relax in their gorgeous spa facilities and book amazing treatments followed by lunch at the Cocoloba Beach Bar.
7 locals recommend
Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa
60 Tanager WayRelax in their gorgeous spa facilities and book amazing treatments followed by lunch at the Cocoloba Beach Bar.
This gorgeous gem, tucked away in the heart of George Town has the most amazing facials and massages. Grab coffee and delectable pastries next-door at water and elephant or a budget friendly Mexican salad bowl from Pico after your treatment.
No. 11 Spa
This gorgeous gem, tucked away in the heart of George Town has the most amazing facials and massages. Grab coffee and delectable pastries next-door at water and elephant or a budget friendly Mexican salad bowl from Pico after your treatment.