Le Soleil d'Or
Sunny seaside outlook
Diamond on the bluff
Sea, sun, sand is a winning formula for island stays, but Soleil d’Or raises the bar with a 20-acre farm, destination dining spot and classic Caymankind hospitality to boot. Perched along the southern coast of Grand Cayman’s peaceful little sister isle, Cayman Brac, the hotel is spread across two locations: a manor house, just a mango’s throw away from the sea, surrounded by lemon trees, blooming bougainvillaea and leafy palms; and the Beach Club, where the Caribbean sea laps at the foot of shaded cabanas. Exclusive yet unspoilt, this is paradise with no pretension.
Facilities
Rooms
Seven, including two suites.
Checkout
Noon, but flexible, subject to availability. Earliest check-in, 3pm.
More Details
A resort fee of US$50 a night covers roundtrip transfers, a tour of the farm and daily, American-style breakfast made with ingredients from the Le Soleil D’or farm.
Also
All room categories, aside from the Beach House, are suitable for guests with limited mobility.
Hotel Closed
The hotel closes throughout September each year.
Fitness Center
Free Internet Access
Laundry
Pet Friendly
Pool
On-Site Restaurant
Room Service
At the Hotel
Beach Club with shared pool, gym, farm, basketball and tennis courts, laundry service (charged), and free WiFi. In rooms: TV, Nespresso coffee machine, and Gilchrest & Soames bath products. The Coast House has a private pool, and the Manor House rooms have a shared laundry room, living room, kitchen and games room.
Our Favourite Rooms
The heartthrob of the main Manor House is the Cherry Lime room with its private wraparound terrace set up with sunloungers and a table for alfresco dining. But if you’re looking to splurge, you can’t do much better than the Coach House, an independent villa a stone’s throw from the ocean with a private pool and a butler on-hand.
Poolside
The Beach Club and the Manor each have a pool. The former is a five-minute drive away with shaded cabanas overlooking the ocean, a palm-flanked bar with terrace and a pool surrounded by loungers, while the latter is a kidney-shaped number in the courtyard.
Spa
There’s no spa onsite, but the concierge can arrange in-room treatments with a local masseuse, on request.
Packing Tips
Load your suitcase with swimwear, flip-flops and a trusty pair of hiking boots for tackling the bluff.
Also
The hotel’s farm hosts a regular market where guests and locals alike can shop for organic produce; bring your tote and embrace this authentic island experience.
Children
Welcome.
Gallery
Food & Drink
Top Table
There’s no second-tier tables at the Farm, with romantic indoor-outdoor seating throughout.
Dress Code
Bring your breezy robes and slinky sandals for balmy evenings on the Brac.
Hotel Restaurant
Not just one of the main attractions of the hotel but also of the whole island, eatery the Farm has a reputation for its exceptionally fresh Italian and Latin fusion cuisine. Helming the kitchen is Rene Sanchez, who crafts his menu around the seasonal produce available from the hotel’s farm, which includes pillow-y focaccia and funky homemade kombucha. The signature ceviche and catch-of-the-day dishes are a must for seafood savants, and pizza lovers should make a beeline for Thursday’s Serata Rustica (rustic night). Staying a while? The chef can design a tailor-made menu to your preferences.
Hotel Bar
You’ll find a bar in the Farm Restaurant, where libations are infused with herbs from the gardens. We love the Blood Treasure, made with Bacardi, jasmine syrup and lemon juice, or the hotel’s signature passionfruit martini, with vodka, homemade passionfruit cordial, farm-fresh egg whites, sparkling wine and lemon juice.
Last Orders
The restaurant only serves breakfast on Mondays and Tuesdays, but opens for all-day-dining through the rest of the week, while the bar pours between noon and 9pm daily.
Room Service
From 7am to 8.30pm, guests can use Whatsapp to order anything from the Farm’s regular menu.
Planes
Most flights arrive at Owen Roberts International Airport in George Town, Grand Cayman. From there, it's a 25 minute plane ride to the airport on Cayman Brac, Charles Kirkconnell International Airport, a 10-minute drive from the hotel. Roundtrip transfers in a van or SUV are included with your stay.
Automobiles
There’s free parking at the hotel, but if you’re simply planning to hop between Soleil d’Or’s pools, farm and the nearby beach, you’re unlikely to need wheels. If you do intend on exploring, there are a handful of car-rental companies at the airport.
Worth Getting Out of Bed For
Ocean-set activities are the bedrock of this petite Caribbean island which spans just 14 square-miles. The hotel’s surrounded by clear, turquoise waters and lush coral reefs, with an abundance of marine wildlife, so diving is a must. Take your pick from over 50 diving centres spread across the coast. Those who prefer to stay close to the surface should opt for snorkelling instead; or embark on an aquatic adventure, taking a boat trip to Grand Cayman to get up close and personal with the East End barrier reef and the USS Kittiwake shipwreck. Back on dry land, the Brac is a rambling paradise, with plenty of hiking trails to lace-up for, the most rewarding of which is the Bluff trail, which ends atop an 140-foot limestone cliff, rewarding you with unbeatable ocean views. Or, try your hand at rock climbing your way to the top before rappelling your way back down. While you’re feeling at one with the rocks, explore the island’s many caves. Despite its name, Skull Cave is one of the most photogenic, with booming bougainvillaea and cacti adorning the exterior (though you can also anticipate the occasional bat). Which brings us to another of Cayman Brac’s natural wonders; the birds. Twitchers will have a field day with the 267 different species that call the island home, from flamingos and hawks to eagles and herons. Explore the island by bike or electric scooter, both of which you can borrow from the hotel for free. Back at Soleil d’Or, when you’re not lounging by the pool or topping up your tan at the Beach Club, raise your heart rate at the fitness centre, basketball and tennis courts, or take a farm tour to meet the producers then put the fruits of their labour to good use with a cooking class at the restaurant.
Earn or Redeem Points with World of Hyatt
This Mr & Mrs Smith hotel participates in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. As a member, you can earn and redeem points and enjoy exclusive benefits for qualifying nights. .
