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Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa in Grand Cayman [In-depth Review]

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Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa is a luxury boutique resort at the world-famous Seven Mile Beach on Grand Cayman island in the Caribbean. While this resort isn’t large, it’s bursting at the seams with fantastic amenities, top-notch service, contemporary design, and incredible value when booked with points.

My stay wasn’t perfect, however. I’ll go over all of my issues with this hotel in addition to gushing about how much I loved it. I originally had no plans to go to Grand Cayman, but I decided I had to book a stay after writing an article about Kimpton hotels. The value of using points at this location was too good to pass up, so off to Grand Cayman I went.

Location

The Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa is located on the famed Seven Mile Beach on the Caribbean island of Grand Cayman.

View of Kimpton Seafire beach front
The Seafire resort is right on Seven Mile Beach.

Once we arrived at the airport, we took a taxi to the hotel. The ride took about 15 to 20 minutes and cost $40. There aren’t any Uber or Lyft services on the island, so you’ll either need to take a taxi or arrange transportation with the hotel. The hotel’s concierge offered to arrange transportation for me, but it would have cost $125, so I opted to just get a taxi at the airport.

We flew to Grand Cayman on Southwest Airlines using a combination of Rapid Rewards points and the Companion Pass, but there are also lots of other options to get to the Caribbean with points and miles.

Bottom Line: The Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa is located on Seven Mile Beach on the island of Grand Cayman, which is a British Overseas Territory. The official language of the island is English, and although the official currency is the Cayman Islands dollar, the U.S. dollar is accepted almost everywhere.

Booking

I wrote a post about the best Kimpton hotels to book with points, which included the Seafire Resort. I was so intrigued by the property and amazed at the value it offered that I had to book it — it’s a hazard of the job!

The cash cost of the Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa is high. The base-level rooms bounce between $1,200 and $1,800 per night during peak season. (Prices can drop to around $600 during some off-peak times.) At the time of booking, the base level 2 Queen Premium Ocean View Room cost $1,831 per night. In addition to the room charge, there’s a 10% service charge and an $80 resort fee, so you can see the cash cost can add up quickly.

Of course, that’s not what I paid since I booked with points. I originally booked 4 nights and later added a fifth night. Award nights cost 70,000 IHG One Rewards points per night. However, since I have the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card, I got the fourth night free, so I paid a total of 280,000 points for 5 nights at an average of 56,000 points per night.

Kimpton Seafire booking email
I got the fourth night free thanks to the IHG Premier card. Image Credit: IHG

Once you take into account the room charge and 10% service fee, I got a value of 3.6 cents per point on this trip! That’s incredible since we value IHG One Rewards points around 0.5 cents each.

I still had to pay the $80 per night resort fee since IHG One Rewards doesn’t waive it on award stays.

Hot Tip: The IHG Premier card just got a refresh, and thankfully, the fourth-night free benefit stuck around. This was the first time I used that benefit and it saved me 70,000 points, so I’m definitely keeping this card in my wallet for future IHG stays.

One of the nice things about booking the Kimpton Seafire with points is that availability was wide open. Even during spring break, when I went, you could still book with points without any blackout dates.

There are 2 types of rooms that were bookable with points — a North Sound View or a Premium Ocean View. Both types of rooms were available with 1 king or 2 queen beds. I would not recommend booking the North Sound View rooms. They are in the back of the hotel with a view of the North Sound and a road. The Premium Ocean View rooms were the same price in points and have gorgeous views.

Kimpton Seafire with IHG points
The Premium Ocean View rooms have much better views than the North Sound view rooms. Image Credit: IHG

Resort Fee

If you think an $80 resort fee sounds a little high, I’m right there with you. I wish hotels would just roll the resort fee cost into the room cost, but unfortunately, that’s not how it works. There are some hotel brands, including Hyatt and Hilton, that waive resort fees on award stays. IHG One Rewards does not, so there’s no getting around paying the $80 per night.

Here’s what’s included in the Kimpton Seafire resort fee:

  • Daily fitness classes
  • Evening happy hour in the lobby
  • Free dining for kids under 5
  • GoPro underwater camera rental
  • Morning coffee service in the lobby
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Valet parking
  • Water sports (kayaks, water tricycles, stand up paddleboards, rafts)
  • Wi-Fi

Elite Benefits and Check-in

My check-in experience at Kimpton Seafire was a bit rocky. It all worked out just fine in the end, but if I was judging this hotel by my check-in experience alone, it would be a poor assessment.

Check in at Kimpton Seafire
The check-in desk.

We arrived around noon to find our room wasn’t ready. I’m a Diamond Elite member (formerly, Spire Elite, IHG One Rewards’ top tier of elite status) so I asked for an upgrade. I was told that no upgrades were available. However, I knew rooms were available because I was able to pull them up on the website as I was standing there. When I brought this up, the man who was checking me in looked partially confused and partially unsure of what to do (I really got the sense they weren’t interested in upgrading me).

He said he’d check, so we were offered a welcome drink (sparkling rosé, water, or juice) and a tour of the property while we waited.

Welcome drinks at Kimpton Seafire
We were offered welcome drinks, either sparkling rosé, water, or juice, upon arrival.

We went to eat lunch and then went back to the front desk to see if our room was ready. They checked again (and I asked for an upgrade again) and I was told that no upgrades were available (again). When our room was finally ready, we opened the door to find 1 king-sized bed. So we turned around and went back to the front desk since we needed a room with 2 beds.

Back at the front desk, the staff again seemed confused. Then all of a sudden, they told me they had an upgrade available, but it wouldn’t be available until 5 p.m. Obviously, I took it, and we went to the pool while we waited for our room.

I don’t know if the staff was actually confused or they just really didn’t want to give me an upgraded room, but it all felt very disorganized. At this point, I was really nervous about what to expect for the rest of the stay, because the check-in process didn’t give me a warm, fuzzy feeling.

Kimpton Seafire lobby
The lobby was large and inviting, with bold colors and contemporary decor.

Eventually, we got to our (upgraded — yay!) room and enjoyed the rest of the trip.

My mom, who is also a Diamond Elite, was traveling with us and was not offered an upgrade. She didn’t ask for one and was very happy with her room, so it wasn’t a big deal. However, I get the sense that this property is not accustomed to giving upgrades to elite members. I think I only got mine because they put me in the wrong room after I had already waited a few hours.

That said, the basic room that you can book with points was fantastic. Even without the upgrade, I still think this is a great place to book with points.

Welcome Amenities

I was offered a few benefits upon arrival since I’m a member of the IHG One Rewards program.

First, the welcome amenity at Kimpton Hotels is a $15 Raid the Bar credit. This credit will just take $15 off anything you charge to the room. Upon check-in, I was offered a choice of the $15 credit or 600 IHG One Rewards points. Since the value of 600 points is about $3, I obviously took the Raid the Bar credit.

I was also offered a $30 spa credit, which I wasn’t able to use.

These benefits are offered to all IHG One Rewards members, regardless of elite status level.

Amenities

Pool

There is 1 pool at Kimpton Seafire. It’s a large pool with a separate area for young children at the end closest to the beach and a small separate area at the opposite end.

Kids area of the pool at Kimpton Seafire
There was a small area at the end of the pool that was very shallow and perfect for young children.

You may notice the website says there are 2 pools, but 1 of them is for Seafire Residences only and not accessible to hotel guests.

One of the things I loved was that there were always chairs available, so we didn’t have to get to the pool early to claim a spot. Plus, as soon as we found a spot, a pool attendant came over to help us get our chairs set up.

Pool view at Kimpton Seafire Resort
I could get used to this.

The attendants also rearranged umbrellas to give us as much shade as we wanted or didn’t want.

Kimpton Seafire Resort pool
The pool attendants set up our lounge chairs with towels.

The pool area (and beach area, too) had cabanas to rent for the day for a little more space.

Pool cabanas at Kimpton Seafire
There were cabanas that you could rent for the day by the pool.

Beach

You can’t visit Grand Cayman without enjoying Seven Mile Beach. The sand is powdery white and the water is an incredible shade of blue.

Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman
Seven Mile Beach.

The hotel is directly on the beach, so you only have to walk a few steps to get there. Just as with the pool, there were always plenty of lounge chairs available with attendants at the ready to help us settle into our chosen spot.

Beach cabanas at Kimpton Seafire
There were plenty of lounge chairs available on the beach.

The service by the beach was fantastic. The hotel staff was always around to make sure we had whatever we wanted, and they always did it with a smile. One of the nicest things was that all of the beach chairs (and pool chairs) had little flags that we could put up when we wanted to order something. It’s such a better system than just hoping someone walks by.

Beach chair flags at Kimpton Seafire
Just put up your beach chair flag when you’re ready to order food or drinks.

I enjoyed a shady spot under a section of trees during most of my days at the beach, and the complimentary beach bag was perfect for toting items to and from the room.

Kimpton Seafire beach bag
This Seafire beach bag was a welcome gift from the resort.

The property even had specially-made towels that went over the tops of the lounge chairs so they wouldn’t blow away (genius).

Kimpton Seafire lounge chair towels
There were special towels for the lounge chairs at the beach and the pool that fit over the top so that they didn’t blow away.

Lunch at the beach was fantastic — the chicken quesadilla was my favorite, along with a virgin strawberry daiquiri to share with my daughter. For a snack, we ordered the churros and they were honestly the best churros I’ve ever had.

Lunch on the beach at Kimpton Seafire
I enjoyed lunch on the beach.

There was cold water readily available at the beach (and the pool, too), as well as sunscreen, aloe, and hand sanitizer, so we didn’t have to go far for the necessities.

Seafire beach amenities
There was always cold water as well as sunscreen and aloe available at the beach and pool.

Activities

The resort had a list of activities available each day that included fitness classes and crafts. Here’s just some of what you can expect:

  • Balloon art
  • Beach fit
  • Boxfit
  • Bracelet making
  • Cardio dance fit
  • Flow yoga
  • Necklace making
  • Paddleboard yoga
  • Temporary tattoos

Fitness Center

The large fitness center had a wall of windows overlooking the gardens, so it was quite bright and airy. There was plenty of cardio equipment and weight machines.

Fitness Center at Kimpton Seafire
The fitness center was large and bright.

There were also free weights, kettlebells, foam rollers, yoga mats, and more.

Fitness center equipment at Seafire
There were lots of different types of equipment.

Spa at Seafire

There was a spa at the resort that offered lots of different treatments. The prices were pretty high, and since I treated myself to a massage at the Hyatt Centric Key West the month prior, I decided to skip it this time.

Spa at Seafire
The entrance to the spa was quite decorative.

Camp Seafire

Camp Seafire is the resort’s kids’ club for 5- to 12-year-olds. Kids can go for a full ($120) or half-day ($65) of supervised fun and playtime.

Camp Seafire room
Camp Seafire.

We signed my daughter up for a full-day program and she loved it so much that she was desperate to go back the next day to see her new friends, so we sent her for another half day. She had a blast hanging out with kids her own age and even made some new friends that she played with outside of camp.

Ellie at Camp Seafire
My 8-year-old loved Camp Seafire.

The staff was wonderful with the kids and even noticed my daughter playing with her new friends at the pool the following day and went over to say hello.

Bottom Line: The Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa is very family-friendly. Kids will love Camp Seafire as well as the nightly juice and fruit snacks in the lobby. The 2 restaurants also have kids’ menus to satisfy even the pickiest eaters.

Kimpton Bikes

One of the things the Kimpton brand is known for is free bicycles that guests can borrow at each hotel. The bikes are available on a first-come, first-served basis, but there were plenty available, so there was little risk of a bike not being there when we were ready.

There was some construction going on that prevented us from being able to bike in the direction of shops and restaurants (unless we wanted to ride on the side of the highway), so we just checked out some nearby residential areas and then headed back to the hotel.

Taking a bike out at Kimpton Seafire
Bikes are free for guests at Kimpton Seafire.

Pet-Friendly

All Kimpton hotels, including the Seafire Resort, are pet-friendly. There is no limit on the number of pets you can have nor is there a weight limit. Plus there are no pet fees.

Red Sail Sports

Red Sail Sports is the on-site water sports rental facility and retail shop.

Red Sail Sports
Guests can arrange all sorts of water sports at Red Sail Sports.

As part of the resort fee, guests are able to use water toys including kayaks, paddleboards, pedalboards, and snorkel equipment for free. There are also paid activities that you can schedule at the shop, including scuba diving, banana boat rides, speed boating, and sailing excursions.

My husband and I went scuba diving twice during our stay. It was so convenient to have the dive boat pick us up directly at the hotel. The dive staff was excellent and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them if you’re considering a dive. Red Sail also picks up divers from The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa and The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman.

Scuba diving with Red Sail Sports
Getting ready to go scuba diving with Red Sail Sports.

Morning Coffee and Tea Service

If you’ve read any of my other hotel reviews you may have noticed that I can get really grumpy if there’s not a coffee maker in my room. Well, there was no coffee maker in the room at the Kimpton Seafire and amazingly, it didn’t bother me at all. Coffee (and tea) were served in the lobby each morning and the setup was great, so I was able to have my coffee exactly as I like it — half regular, half decaf with almond milk.

Coffee on the balcony of a premium oceanfront room at Seafire
I started every morning with coffee on my balcony and it was heavenly.

The coffee station had everything we needed, including both regular and decaf coffee along with 4 types of milk options (half and half, whole, skim, and almond). Plus, there were sweeteners and drink trays so we could easily take a few beverages up to our room.

Morning coffee service at Kimpton Seafire
There was a self-serve coffee station available each morning.

The tea station had hot water along with a variety of teas and sweeteners.

Morning tea service at Kimpton Seafire
Tea was also complimentary each morning.

The coffee and tea stations were located next to Seafire Pantry, a small grab-and-go cafe, which made it so convenient to get a pastry to enjoy with my morning coffee.

Evening Happy Hour

Each evening, there was a “happy hour” in the lobby. It included bottled water as well as some local beers and a variety of Truly Hard Seltzers for the adults.

Kimpton Seafire happy hour for adults
There were a couple of different local beers available each evening.

There were Capri Suns and fruit snacks for the kids.

Kimpton Seafire Happy Hour for kids
My daughter loved the Capri Suns and fruit snacks.

Premium Oceanfront Room

I totally loved the decor at this hotel and the guest rooms did not disappoint. Done in a contemporary palette of white, black, and a fantastic dark pink color, the rooms were clean and modern, yet felt perfectly at home next to the beach.

I booked a 2 Queen Bed Ocean View room but was upgraded to a Premium Oceanfront Room. The room itself was very similar to the standard ocean view room, but it was a little larger and had a much bigger balcony with a direct view of the ocean.

2 Queen Premium Oceanfront Room at Kimpton Seafire
Our room was bright and modern with high ceilings.

As we entered the room, there was a wet bar with a sink and fridge to the right.

Kimpton Seafire guestroom wetbar
Our room had a wet bar area with a sink and refrigerated drawers.

The closet was located across from the bathroom and had Seafire-branded robes, an iron and ironing board, a safe, a luggage stand, and a yoga mat.

Kimpton Seafire guestroom closet
Our closet.

There were 2 queen-sized beds with a dramatic headboard design that was the centerpiece of the room.

2 queen bed room at Kimpton Seafire
The custom headboards were the centerpiece of the room.

There was a gorgeous black and white nightstand between the beds with a lamp.

Guestroom nightstand at Kimpton Seafire
The nightstand was as functional as it was beautiful.

The nightstand had outlets and USB plugs on the side so we could easily charge our devices.

Nightstand charging plugs at Kimpton Seafire
The plugs in the nightstand were so convenient.

There was a dresser, mirror, and desk area across from the beds along the beautiful accent wall.

2 queen premium oceanfront room at Kimpton Seafire resort
I loved the accent wall in my room.

I love design that uses color in a unique or unexpected way, so I was giddy when I saw the insides of the drawers were painted dark pink!

drawer interior in Seafire guest room
Pink drawers make me happy.

Oceanfront Balcony

Now, let’s move to the highlight of the room — the huge oceanfront balcony. It had plenty of room to move around and offered sweeping views of Seven Mile Beach and the Caribbean Sea.

View from room 303 at Kimpton Seafire
You’ll hear no complaints from me about this view.

We had a sunset view, so it could get quite bright and hot in the middle of the day, but it was just perfect in the mornings and evenings. There were sheer and blackout curtains, so we could adjust how much light we wanted in the room.

Kimpton Seafire premium oceanfront balcony
Our room had a huge balcony with views of Seven Mile Beach.

My only criticism of the room, and it’s a big one, in my opinion, is that half of our balcony was open to the balcony next to us. I don’t know who designed this, but they should maybe rethink their career path. My balcony just had glass separating part of it from the next one, which was quite awkward when we were out at the same time as our neighbors.

I don’t know if these rooms were once connected and this glass wall was an attempt to separate them after the fact or if this is actually what they intended, but either way, it doesn’t work.

Kimpton Seafire premium oceanfront balcony
Half of our balcony was completely open to the next room. A questionable design decision, if you ask me.

Plus, at night, the balcony glass reflected the room light, so we could see right into our neighbor’s room. Thankfully, our neighbors weren’t on their balcony at the same time as us the majority of the time, but this strange open balcony design could lead to some uncomfortable situations.

Bottom Line: Every room at the Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa has a balcony and most have an ocean view. You can even book an ocean view room using IHG One Rewards points, which is great since often, you get stuck with a less-than-desirable view if you book a room with points.

Bathroom

The bathroom was to the left after entering the room and was separated from the room by a modern barn door. The vanity had 2 sinks with plenty of space for extra towels underneath. I love that the pink accent color was used in the tissue holder and soap dish.

Bathroom at Kimpton Seafire
The bathroom had 2 sinks and a tub/shower combo.

The toilet was in a separate area, which is such a nice touch — and I was totally in love with the pink accent wall (yes, I am currently searching for the perfect pink color so I can do this at home).

Separate toilet area in the Seafire guestrooms
The separate toilet area had a gorgeous pink accent wall.

The shower and tub had a half glass wall in lieu of a door. While aesthetically pleasing, it meant we had to get into the shower to reach the knobs to turn the water on. While slightly inconvenient, it really wasn’t a big deal.

Shower at Kimtpon Seafire
The shower/tub combo had a regular showerhead and a handheld showerhead.

There were jumbo-sized bath products in delightfully yummy scents from Atelier Bloom in the shower.

Atelier Bloom shower products at Kimpton Seafire
The shower had jumbo-sized Atelier Bloom bath products.

My mom, who was in the standard ocean view room that you can book with points, had a stand-up shower with a frosted glass wall that let light pass from the room to the bathroom.

1 king oceanview room shower at Kimpton Seafire
The standard king bedroom that you can book with points had a stand-up shower without a tub.

Food and Beverage

Overall, the quality of the food and drinks at Kimpton Seafire was excellent, although you’re definitely paying for it. Grand Cayman isn’t an inexpensive island and the food prices at the Kimpton definitely reflect that.

There are really only 2 restaurants, plus a grab-and-go spot for breakfast and lunch. I think the resort would benefit from another restaurant, especially since there isn’t much that’s easily accessible without getting in a cab.

Coccoloba

Coccoloba is the Seafire’s beachfront restaurant serving Mexican-inspired dishes for lunch and dinner daily. When you order food at the pool or beach, it will be from this restaurant.

The restaurant was open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Coccoloba at Kimpton Seafire
Coccoloba sits right on Seven Mile Beach. Can you spot the restaurant’s resident “stray” cats, Ginger (aka Garfield) and Oreo?

AVE

AVE is the hotel’s main restaurant serving Mediterranean-inspired dishes in a mostly indoor setting.

The restaurant was open daily for breakfast from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., dinner from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., lounge from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m, and Sunday brunch from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

AVE restaurant at Kimpton Seafire
AVE restaurant.

Avecita

Avecita, located inside of AVE, offers a semi-private interactive dining experience that focuses on Spanish-style tapas. Seating is limited.

Seafire Pantry

Seafire Pantry is the hotel’s coffee shop/grab-and-go cafe that was open for breakfast and lunch, daily from 7.am. to 4 p.m. I loved stopping here each morning to grab a pastry to enjoy with coffee on my balcony.

Breakfast from The Pantry at Seafire
I stopped by Seafire Pantry every morning to get breakfast to enjoy on the balcony.

In addition to pastries, Seafire Pantry also served specialty coffees, breakfast bowls, snacks, beverages, and a few lunch items, including sandwiches and salads.

Seafire Pantry
Seafire Pantry is the hotel’s daytime coffee shop.

Room Service

Room service was available from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and we ended up ordering a few nights since it was so pleasant to eat on our balcony. Surprisingly, for such a pricey resort, the room service fee was incredibly reasonable.

Goat cheese salad from room service at Kimpton Seafire
Room service on the balcony? Yes, please! This goat cheese salad was so tasty!

Service

I can’t say enough about the outstanding service I received at the Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa. Hands down, it was the best service I’ve ever experienced at a hotel.

From the doormen to the pool attendants, housekeeping staff, and everyone in between — the service was excellent.

Everyone was always friendly and happy to help out with whatever we needed. Many staff members referred to us by name. In the mornings, I would carry a few coffees and some breakfast back up to my room through a door by AVE and the staff would always see me coming and open the door for me. Those little things really added up to create a fantastic experience.

Even the front desk staff, after my slightly rocky check-in, was wonderful. I really can’t say enough about the Kimpton Seafire staff.

Housekeeping

Daily housekeeping went away during COVID-19 and many hotels have been slow to bring it back. As someone who much prefers hotels to vacation rentals, housekeeping is a small luxury that I enjoy when staying in a hotel. Since it’s not a given anymore, I love it when I can get it.

Kimpton Seafire offered daily housekeeping plus daily turndown service that included fresh towels, extra water bottles, and cookies.

Kimpton Seafire cookies
The housekeeping staff left cookies, water, and fresh towels during the nightly turndown service.

COVID-19 Protocols

Grand Cayman didn’t reopen to tourists until November 2021 and cruise ships had just begun to visit the island again the week before my trip in March 2022. Visitors to the island had to be fully vaccinated and submit a negative COVID-19 test for entry.

The hotel still required masks indoors, although only about half of the guests wore masks. There was also hand sanitizer available all over the resort. Since the island had taken such a slow and serious approach to reopening to tourists, everything felt very safe.

Hand sanitizer at Kimpton Seafire
There was hand sanitizer available in multiple places around the resort.

Final Thoughts

If you couldn’t tell, I really loved this resort! Everything from the incredible Seven Mile Beach location to the beautiful pool to the fact that there was always a lounge chair available was just awesome. What really set this resort apart for me was the service. Everyone was always genuinely happy to help and we never really had to worry about anything. There was always someone there to get an extra towel, bring a drink, or open the door when I had my hands full of coffee and pastries.

The food and activity costs are definitely on the higher side, so you’ll have to spend some money even if you book with points. If you’re looking to stick to a very strict budget, this hotel probably isn’t for you.

If you’re looking for a laid-back, family-friendly luxury resort on a gorgeous beach, then go get yourself some IHG One Rewards points and book a vacation at the Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa pronto — you’ll love it!

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Kimpton Seafire from the airport?

Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa is about 5.5 miles from George Town/Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM). It takes about 15 minutes to drive to the resort and a taxi will cost about $40.

How many rooms does Kimpton Seafire Resort have?

Kimpton Seafire Resort has 264 guest rooms and suites, all of which have private balconies and most have ocean views.

Is Kimpton Seafire all-inclusive?

No, Kimpton Seafire Resort is not all-inclusive. The only food or drink that is included in the price is coffee and tea in the mornings and water, juice, and a small selection of alcoholic beverages during the evening happy hour.

What are the Kimpton Seafire Residences?

The Kimpton Seafire Residences are residential condos located on the Seafire property. The condos are in a separate building and have a separate pool.

Can you book the Kimpton Seafire Resort with points?

Yes, you can book a room at the Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa using IHG One Rewards points. It will cost 70,000 points per night and if you’ve got an IHG credit card, you’ll get the fourth night free.

Is Kimpton Seafire family-friendly?

Yes, Kimpton Seafire is a great place to vacation with your kids. Camp Seafire is a club for kids ages 5 to 12 that offers supervised play and activities. Kids will love the included rafts for the pool and snorkeling equipment. There’s also a small, separated section of the pool that’s very shallow and great for babies and young children.

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About Katie Seemann

Katie has been in the points and miles game since 2015 and started her own blog in 2016. She’s been freelance writing since then and her work has been featured in publications like Travel + Leisure, Forbes Advisor, and Fortune Recommends.

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