Plans to re-open Sunshine Hotel & Suites in stages during a major redevelopment have been abandoned in favour of a full reopening later this year.
The hotel on West Bay Road closed in March as part of a “re-brand, re-positioning and complete renovation” with the expectation that 66 renovated suites would be available to welcome guests from 1 June as part of a three-phase renovation. However, the noise from the continuing renovation work turned out to be too disruptive for guests, so the hotel has since decided to remain entirely closed until November.
A notice on the hotel’s website reads, “As part of our ongoing renovation journey, Sunshine Hotel & Suites is temporarily closed to complete the final stages of our transformation. We look forward to welcome you back in Fall 2025 to a fully revitalised hotel!”
Multi-million dollar refurb
The first phase of the $30 million renovation involved a major transformation of all 66 suites in the east-facing building. The second and third phases will see the renovation of the hotel lobby and the 66 suites in the west-facing building, as well as an enhanced Sunshine Grill restaurant.
Earlier this year, Jim Mauer, managing director of The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa and the Sunshine Hotel & Suites, described the plans for the property.
“The core strategy was to bring a whole new product to the market, but at the same time, maintain our island-flair character, local-first approach, and CaymanKind brand personality that the local community knows and loves,” he said.
“This brand-new upscale offering, coupled with a new fitness centre and access to all of Westin’s amenities for stayover guests, will see this property become the best in its category among smaller short- and long-stay Cayman hotels and resorts.”
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