Sunshine Suites vs the Hampton by Hilton, Grand Cayman
Two value plays near Seven Mile Beach, neither on the sand, and both with a daily resort charge. The difference is what it buys: Sunshine Suites bundles full use of the oceanfront Westin next door, while the Hampton's charge adds its own beach chairs and a Seven Mile Beach shuttle, plus free breakfast. Here is how they compare.
The short answer
- Pick Sunshine Suites for the most beach for the money: its US$55 daily resort charge includes full use of the oceanfront Westin's pool, beach, and facilities next door. It is an all-suite, newly renovated property (132 suites) with the Sunshine Grill on site.
- Pick the Hampton by Hilton for free hot breakfast and its own pool about a 2-minute walk from the beach, with a US$50 resort charge that adds two canopy beach chairs and a Seven Mile Beach shuttle. It is the former Comfort Suites, taken over and renovated by Hilton.
- Neither is beachfront, and both are value-tier and set back from the sand. The beach itself is public.
At a glance
| Sunshine Suites Resort | Hampton by Hilton Seven Mile Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | 1465 Esterley Tibbetts Highway (not beachfront) | 22 Piper Way, about a 2-minute walk (not beachfront) |
| Type | All-suite, 132 suites; newly renovated | Limited-service hotel (studios & suites available); renovated former Comfort Suites |
| Resort charge | US$55/night (full use of the Westin's pool and beach) | US$50/night (two beach chairs, Seven Mile Beach shuttle, bikes, GoPro, poolside snacks) |
| Beach and pool | Full use of the oceanfront Westin's pool and beach | Own outdoor pool; two beach chairs plus a beach shuttle via the resort charge; 2-minute walk to the sand |
| Dining | Sunshine Grill on site | Free hot breakfast |
| Free perks | WiFi; Westin access via the resort charge | Free hot breakfast, parking, WiFi and airport shuttle |
| Best for | Beach-club access on a budget | No-fuss branded value near the beach |
Beach access: the real difference
Neither property is on the sand, so the question is how you get to the water. Sunshine Suites answers it with its sister-property tie-in: the US$55 daily resort charge includes full use of the pool, beach, chairs and towels at the oceanfront Westin next door, with dining there charged back to your room. That is the draw, a beach-club day without a beachfront room rate.
The Hampton by Hilton gives you your own setup instead of a neighbouring resort's: its US$50 daily resort charge includes two canopy beach chairs and a shuttle along Seven Mile Beach (including Bonny Moon Beach), along with bikes, GoPro use, and a daily poolside snack, and it has its own outdoor pool. It is about a 2-minute walk to the sand, and because every beach in the Cayman Islands is public, you can also just walk over. For how non-guests can use other resorts' pools and facilities, see our resort day passes and beach access guide.
Rooms and what is on site
Sunshine Suites is all-suite: 132 suites, recently renovated along with the lobby and the on-site Sunshine Grill. The suite format suits longer stays and families who want a little more space.
The Hampton by Hilton is the renovated former Comfort Suites at the same Piper Way location, now run to the Hampton standard. It leans on Hampton's reliable value perks: free hot breakfast, an outdoor pool, a fitness centre, plus free self or valet parking, free WiFi and an airport shuttle. Its room range is wider than a typical limited-service hotel, from standard king and two-queen rooms to several studio layouts and one- and two-bedroom suites, so it also works for families and longer stays. It is pet-friendly and close to Camana Bay.
Which to pick
- Best beach access for the price: Sunshine Suites (full Westin pool and beach use via the resort charge).
- Space and a kitchenette: Sunshine Suites (all-suite).
- A simple, reliable branded hotel near the beach: Hampton by Hilton, with free hot breakfast, pool, parking and an airport shuttle.
- Hilton Honors members: the Hampton, to earn and use points.
Common questions
Are Sunshine Suites and the Hampton on Seven Mile Beach?
Neither is beachfront. Sunshine Suites is at 1465 Esterley Tibbetts Highway, set back from the sand, but its daily resort charge includes full use of the oceanfront Westin's pool and beach next door. The Hampton by Hilton, at 22 Piper Way, is about a 2-minute walk from the beach. Both are value-tier properties just off the Seven Mile Beach corridor.
Which gives better beach access, Sunshine Suites or the Hampton?
It depends on the style you want. Sunshine Suites' US$55 daily resort charge bundles full use of the pool, beach, chairs and towels at its oceanfront sister property, the Westin, a full resort next door. The Hampton's US$50 daily resort charge gives you its own setup instead: two canopy beach chairs and a shuttle along Seven Mile Beach (including Bonny Moon Beach), plus bicycles. So Sunshine borrows a full resort's facilities, while the Hampton hands you chairs and a ride to the sand. Every beach in the Cayman Islands is public either way.
Is the Hampton by Hilton the old Comfort Suites?
Yes. Hilton took over that Seven Mile Beach location and reopened it as the Hampton by Hilton Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach (22 Piper Way) after a renovation. It is a limited-service, value-tier hotel. The former Comfort Suites brand no longer operates there.
Are both properties recently renovated?
Sunshine Suites is newly renovated, including its guest rooms, lobby and the Sunshine Grill, per its own site. The Hampton is the renovated former Comfort Suites under Hilton, with free hot breakfast, an outdoor pool, a fitness centre, free parking and WiFi, and an airport shuttle.
Methodology and sources
Facts here are taken from each property's own site as of 28 July 2026 where it could be reached: Sunshine Suites (sunshinesuites.com, including its resort-charge inclusions page) for the US$55 resort charge, the Westin access, the 132 suites, the renovation and the Sunshine Grill; and the Hampton by Hilton's own site (hilton.com) for its 22 Piper Way location, free hot breakfast, outdoor pool, fitness centre, free parking, WiFi, airport shuttle, and room range. That the Hampton is the renovated former Comfort Suites at the same location is owner-confirmed. The best-for notes are editorial judgement. No nightly rates, star ratings, or awards are stated; confirm current details and availability directly with each hotel. Full methodology and corrections policy: /about. Last updated: 28 July 2026.