Rum Point
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If you're looking for a tranquil beach escape, visit Rum Point on Grand Cayman. The calm and shallow turquoise waters and the long stretch of sandy beach make it perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and snorkeling—try to spot the reef fishes, stingrays, and turtles in the water. There are also beach volleyball courts for some fun with the crew. In the evening, enjoy the stunning sunset views from the dock or rent a kayak and witness the neon glow of the Bioluminescent Bay. You can stop by on a sailing tour of Grand Cayman or book a villa near the beach for the ultimate experience. – Tripadvisor
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  • Iris B
    167 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    It’s a beach and a bar
    If you don’t have access to a beach, Rum Point is a good place to go and hang out. Often there’s music playing. Beach is free access but bring everything. The part of the beach with amenities will cost you. Nice bar/restaurant there although we only tried the bar. Drinks aren’t cheap, but are full sized and strong. Great place to view the sunset
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 23, 2023
  • Ray P
    132 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great beachfront experience
    One of a kind oceanfront beach experience. Completely renovated beach bar with lots of tables, lounging areas, chaise lounges. Great frozen drinks and a diverse menu. (Please no outside food or beverages.) calm waters make snorkeling easy. Nice pier, cool breezed and palms. Had to pull myself away at day’s end. Highly recommend it.
    Visited January 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written January 15, 2024
  • Susan L
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Changed so much!
    We haven't been to Rum Point since 2001!! Still beautiful, but a lot more there. Great restaurant, BIG homes, great beach and beautiful view:) Well worth the trip over!
    Visited January 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written February 11, 2024
  • natster6
    Peru, Illinois75 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice to have chairs available, not great snorkeling. Good for kids.
    We drove to the Rum Point Club on a low cruise day. We were able to use deck chairs and found some shade. We obeyed their posted notice to not bring in food and coolers... But others did not. The swimming area was nice, especially for kids. I snorkeled from the shore but there was a lot of grass and not many fish to see. We were expecting to have to pay rental on the chairs, but we did not. We also figured there would be cocktail waiters hounding us to purchase drinks and food, but that was not the case. There are food and drinks available but we weren't there at a meal time, so we didn't order. Nice restrooms and showers. Water sports available for rent. There's a dive shop and a pier. There is also an adjacent public beach but it wasn't very tidy and was completely shaded, so we opted to visit the club. We stayed a couple hours and then drove on down to Starfish Point, which we enjoyed more... But no chairs.
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written February 15, 2024
  • Michelle H
    Pittsburg, Texas214 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sad that it’s no longer a charming and peaceful oasis
    Sadly it’s a victim of its own success. We used to come here on the day before our flight home to relax and wish we were staying longer. Now it is so crowded, over developed, and has lost its charm. We stopped by after the cave tour since we were so close. People, crowds, noise everywhere, and no available chairs or spots to lounge. It was not what we remember, and it is no longer what made it so great. We are sorry for anyone who never got to visit it when it was charming.
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written February 25, 2024
  • Barbra M
    Canada6 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    One to miss
    We often visit here, but we were disappointed with rum point. The changes they have made are wonderful, modern and much needed for the area. However, the food and drinks were average and the service poor. We would no longer drive here from our hotel at the other side of the island. Nothing on this side worth the dive.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written March 8, 2024
  • CarogUK
    92 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful location, shame about the food
    About a 40 minute drive out of George Town, Rum Point beach club is a stunning location. Set in a little bay which is shallow for quite a way out, the beach chairs and parasols are free to use. No outside food and drink allowed but there is a bar and restaurant which is how they make their money. I wouldn’t mind paying $14 for two coffees but these were mediocre at best and the chicken sandwich that husband and I shared was only ok! So 5 stars for the location and 3 stars for food and drink. That said the virgin pina colada was yummy.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written March 16, 2024
  • Deborah O
    57 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Rum Point
    Nice beach with restaurant, bar, and gift shop. Had lounge chairs and beach couches/beds to sit, had shady areas. Nice place. Not a huge beach area but not overly crowded. I’m
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written March 17, 2024
  • Katherine K
    29 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Still Beautiful, but Losing its Charm
    My family and I first visited Rum Point 9 years ago when it was known for its very rustic charm. Skip to this trip, and Rum Point has grown up! The vibe is still relaxing and calm, and they did an excellent job in their renovations. Their new bar area is beautiful, but their service left something to be desired. It felt like we were bothering the staff any time we ordered anything; there was no energy behind their efforts and their POS system kept getting knocked offline. Their drinks are overpriced and there is hardly alcohol in them; hence why my group switched to beer only. It is still beautiful, but it lost some of its charm. Highly recommend a visit, but it isn’t what it used to be. The water is still exceptional on the Point and they installed nice floating beds to soak in the hot sun. We’ll always be back to visit, but I hope management works with their staff to make their guests feel more welcome.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written March 26, 2024
  • Mark F
    Queen Creek, Arizona34 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful surprise
    We had a wonderful day at rum Point. It is a private beach, but usage is free. There are beach chairs set up with umbrellas. I would suggest you get there early if you want umbrellas. We pulled chairs beneath a large fir tree near the water. Turned out to be a great spot. There is a restaurant there and a full bar. You are not allowed to bring in outside food or drinks.not a bad trade off for a very nice beach with nice facilities. We enjoyed it so much we plan to go back this week.
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written April 10, 2024
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T Rex
5 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Couples
Visited midday in late April 2023 off peak season. After spending a ridiculous amount on drinks & snacks, I attempted to enjoy the last hour before our party of 5 departed enjoying an obscenely Grand Cayman priced Cuban cigar in a lounge chair on the beach at Rum Point situated 50ft + from any other visitor. About halfway through the primo high dollar smoke, a French waiter from the nearby BBQ seated service area walked onto the beach and interrupted my solitude to inform me “Sir, smoking is not allowed on the property” and further indicated that no smoking signs were posted at entrance. I pointed out that that all posted signs specifically referenced a prohibition on outside food & drink, but NO prohibition on smoking. The waiter doubled down on his nonsensical assertion of a posted “no smoking” area and followed me back to where our vehicle was parked past two signs in an attempt to point out my non compliance, at which point I brought to his attention that neither of those two signs made any mention or reference of “no smoking”. When confronted with the fact that “no smoking” was not posted at Rum Point entrance signs, the waiter sheepishly informed me he would “notify his manager” of the absence of posted smoking ban. After finishing the pricey cigar in the parking lot, I returned to our spot on the beach, then sought & approached the waiter in the adjacent BBQ food service area and inquired “so what did your manager say”, to which he responded with silence while and walking away with no verbal response. I would never smoke in an area where prohibited, but the unprofessional chastising of a customer on a sparsely occupied beach well away from other beach goers at Rum Point for a non existent smoking ban is ample reason to seek a venue other than Rum Point to spend significant $$$. Pathetic and totally uncalled for behavior by Rum Point stafff.
Written April 25, 2023
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ella
Grand Cayman11 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 • Friends
I decided to grab a nice lunch with my friends at the rum point restaurant on the beach. The views are amazing and the food was good. However, the service I received was shocking. I waited 15 minutes when I first arrived for the server to even look at me. When I ordered my food, she was rude, hovering over my friends and I and genuinely unpleasant. I got my food 20 minutes later (which I was pleased with) however, half way through my meal our waitress came up to us and started typing in the card machine, hovering over us once again when we’re eating our food. She tried to make us pay half way through our meal which i personally find very unprofessional and rude. Coming from the service industry myself, this is not how u greet customers.
Written January 4, 2023
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Paul G
6 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Couples
Seriously boring. Not really sure why anyone goes here other than to take a boat to stingray city or take a quick view of starfish beach. We ate at the restaurant (the only one open during the day). It was the worst service on the island. The snorkeling is poor and there's not much to do. Save yourself the trip and stay at 7 mile beach.
Written January 3, 2020
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dartmoor007
Newton Abbot, UK145 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023
We went twice to Rum Point during our fortnight holiday. there were far too few sun loungers for those visiting, which meant first visit short. Disappointed the cocktail menu did not have the wonderful Rum Point Sunset Cocktail on it. Disappointing all the work still going on at the height of the visitor period- it was very noisy.
Highlight - our wonderful server Gabriel who was a delight and gave great advice on food choices - thank you Gabriel. We hope you are there next year!!!
Written February 8, 2023
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Ron D
Grand Prairie, TX252 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
Rum Point is not what is used to be back in the 80's, which was an old shack that made great burgers, rum drinks, & a few snacks. It only had a couple of tables and a few hammocks but the view is still the same. Commercialization got hold of the area and built up a restaurant, great pier, all kinds of chairs & such. Drinks are a lot more expensive but still good but the view is still spectacular, deep blue and you can walk out 200 yards or so in waist deep water.
Written February 1, 2020
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Bob H
Tampa, FL13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020
If you want a relaxing atmosphere in a beach setting, this is the place. Even little kids can wade in the shore where the water is typically calm. Restaurant staff will help satisfy your thirst and hunger. It is quiet. It will bring your anxiety level down. We stayed for 5 hours.
Written March 15, 2020
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RonBurgundy82
Dublin, Ireland62 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Couples
I have been here about 4 times thus far, on the outside this ticks all the boxes for an amazing day, location, facilities, menus, service etc Im going to draw the line here, the food is mediocre, the service is lacking, there is zero urgency while waiting at the bar. Just yesterday a table in the bar when we arrived @ 1pm was still not cleaned @ 5pm, the exact same drinks were on the table. For me its like being on a bus and theres no driver, i would like to know whos actually in charge of this location is in serious need of a shake up, it has so much potential it just needs someone to direct it in a professional manner, please bring back the “ wow”
factor this needs. Service needs to be on point and there is zero room for a second impression.
I wont nit pick at smaller things but please, please get the act to sing from the same hem sheet 🙏
Written May 21, 2024
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Maggy Nels
Muscat, Oman6 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Friends
We are Cayman locals who traveled from one end of the Island all the way to Rum Point due to its beautiful scenery.
After renovation they build a beautiful restaurant with nice ambiance. However, we received the worst service ever! We ordered some drinks from the bartender, Amy, all four drinks (Rum Slide, Margaritas, Rum punch, lemonade) were all tasteless! Full of ice cubes and very less drink. Very watery!!! When we expressed our disappointment to the supervisor/manager (British Guy with tattoos on his hands, couldn't get his name) he responded by saying "this is how we serve our drinks, what did you expect?" This really annoyed us as he was not willing to listen to his guests. To make matters worse, one of my friends also expressed the same disappointment with his margarita as it was tasteless and he had the audacity to ask him" what does he know about drinks?" total disrespect to the guests and absolutely UNACCEPTABLE!!!!!
He then followed us outside the restaurant after we left within 15 mins of their horrible service and wasn't remorseful at all. Instead he started laughing at our faces when he saw us expressing our disappointment to the ladies at the bar outside who were actually very apologetic and wanting to hear us out. Shout out to those ladies. They completely understand what hospitality is all about.
I would definitely NOT Recommended that restaurant. They definitely need to do better with the service and know how to handle guests complaints!!!
Written July 23, 2024
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Katherine K
29 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Family
My family and I first visited Rum Point 9 years ago when it was known for its very rustic charm. Skip to this trip, and Rum Point has grown up! The vibe is still relaxing and calm, and they did an excellent job in their renovations. Their new bar area is beautiful, but their service left something to be desired. It felt like we were bothering the staff any time we ordered anything; there was no energy behind their efforts and their POS system kept getting knocked offline. Their drinks are overpriced and there is hardly alcohol in them; hence why my group switched to beer only. It is still beautiful, but it lost some of its charm. Highly recommend a visit, but it isn’t what it used to be. The water is still exceptional on the Point and they installed nice floating beds to soak in the hot sun. We’ll always be back to visit, but I hope management works with their staff to make their guests feel more welcome.
Written March 26, 2024
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Jem5820
Waukesha, WI17 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022
We love Rum Point and always stay near when we visit but our visit this month was sad as it was not open for business. We still enjoyed the beach so went often to swim/snorkel and just hang out at a picnic table. Have to say we were always joined by a number of people who drove over from various parts of the island to check it out (there were regularly 20 - 25 people who came knowing it was closed - just think of how many would visit if even only had the beach bar open!!!!). We did hear they are considering opening late fall/winter if the cruise ships start coming back so if you are planning a visit - keep checking on their status. Like I say, still worth a stop to enjoy!
Written April 23, 2022
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