Top 10 Reasons Why Tourists Prefer Holiday Rentals Over Hotels In Grand Cayman

More and more travellers are choosing to book short-term holiday rentals rather than stay in hotels. Here are the reasons why.

Short-term vacation rentals offer many benefits that you’re unlikely to find when you book a hotel stay. Here are the top 10 reasons to rent a vacation home on your next Cayman Islands visit:

1 - Price: When you consider that vacation homes usually have at least two bedrooms and many can comfortably sleep eight or more guests, a vacation rental home represents great value over paying for multiple hotel rooms. Why would you spend thousands of dollars on multiple hotel rooms for a week when booking a vacation rental costs a third of the price?

2 - Space: Guests get a lot more space in a rented property. According to travel industry research, the average vacation rental offers 2,000 square feet of available space, compared to just 400 square feet for the average hotel room. The same research concluded that rentals generally offer greater personal and shared spaces and 60 percent of respondents said “more room” was a reason to choose a vacation rental.

3 - Uniqueness: Vacation rental travelers like to experience something unique and different, such as ocean view condos or beach house rentals in Grand Cayman. Most hotels cannot compete — and certainly not at a comparable price.

4 - Privacy: Hotels and their common facilities, such as pools, beaches and dining areas, can be noisy and crowded. The rooms are usually small and you can hear your noisy neighbour through the walls and people outside in the corridor. And have you ever had to share a single hotel bathroom with your whole family? A vacation rental offers far more privacy than a hotel room, or even a suite. Guests are not forced to share pools, hot tubs, laundry facilities and eating areas. They have their own bedroom, bathroom, seating area and personal space. A vacation rental offers each guest more space, and the average cost per night is much lower.

5 - Comfort: Your vacation home will include a comfortable living room. Many Grand Cayman holiday rentals also have an outdoor area, a garden, patio or balcony, where you can relax and enjoy yourself in peace.

6 - Family: Because many vacation homes have living room space, extra bedrooms, bathrooms and even back yards, a vacation home is better for a family bringing kids. Vacation homes are perfect for families because when the youngsters are put to bed in their own rooms, the adults can relax, watch a movie or spend time together, without worrying about disturbing the children.

7- Options: Travelers have many more options with a vacation rental and can select a home that has everything in a location that interests them. If you just want easy access to downtown entertainment, then there’s a rental condo to suit your budget and needs. If you want time for yourself in a quiet residential street, there’s a rental home offering lots of privacy. Someone looking for a vacation overlooking the ocean can rent a home with beach access. Whether it’s an apartment slap in the middle of the action or a detached home in quiet surroundings on the outskirts, there are any number of Cayman Islands vacation rentals to suit.

8 - Amenities: Most vacation rentals come stocked with everything you need at no additional cost. The vacation home has a full kitchen with cookware, utensils and dishes. Vacation rentals can provide such things as board games, books, DVDs, free WIFI, a washing machine and dryer, and a yard or patio, unlike hotels that charge for just about everything. Recent research conducted by TripAdvisor reported that 50 percent of travelers choose a vacation rental over a hotel when they travel because of “better amenities.”

9 - Security: In most cases, hotel staff need to come into your room to clean and restock supplies, presenting a security issue. Keycards get lost, they can be duplicated, you are never sure who has access to your room. Hotels cannot compete with the added security that a vacation rental property provides visitors. In a rental, travellers don’t worry about staff coming into the space.

10 - Diet: Some hotel rooms and suites have kitchens but lack a comfortable eating space. Forcing travelers to dine out can cost hundreds and break healthy eating habits. Most vacation homes have a well-equipped kitchen, which can help you eat healthy as well as save you a lot of money when you are cooking at least some of your own meals instead of eating out all the time.