Stayed in unit 20. Incredible view from the balcony. Roomy, comfortable bedrooms. Very serviceable kitchen. Stayed 7 nights, and having this as a home base helped make it the trip of a lifetime. The staff was very friendly; the pool was fantastic; using the cabanas daily was useful; the beach area and snorkeling just off it was the best for miles around. The water was warm, and the drinks were cold- both appreciated, as we are from Wisconsin.

We stayed at the Christopher Columbus Condos Aug 1-6, and can do nothing but rave about the wonderful experience we had. We stayed in Unit 21 which was beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean. It was a 3 bedroom-2nd floor- which accommodated our family with plenty of space--we had all 3 adult children with us ages 26, 23, and 19 (which hasn't happened in several years so we really wanted everything to be perfect). The view from the room was spectacular and the beach was magnificent. We found the best snorkeling right in front of the hotel and just north by Cemetary Reef. The thatched huts on the beach were great, and there were plenty of chairs.

We did rent a car which is a necessity--we got the best deal from Budget. Dinners are expensive--but we were prepared for this. Lunch is much more reasonable. We had lunch out at Casanova's (highly recommened) and the Tiki Bar at the Cracked Conch, which had a good variety lunch menu and a wonderful view. Our best dinner was at Restaurante Pappagallo. We also brought dinner in to the condo a few nights including Chicken Chicken and Papa John's Pizza.

We visited the Turtle Farm and enjoyed it. We all had fun holding the turtles. I would recommend it once just to have the experience. Be aware of the cruise ship schedules as Georgetown can get crowded when the ships are docked. We went shopping on a day with only one cruse ship, so the crowds were not bad. All you really want to do is get back to that beautiful beach. We snorkeled, we read, we relaxed, we napped--it was great. The sunsets were so beautiful.

We are home now and are yearning for our cereal breakfasts on our balcony, taking in that spectacular view. We highly recommend the Christopher Columbus to anyone visiting the island just looking for some peaceful time away.

What we were looking for was a beautiful location that was not overrun by people, and did this place ever fit the bill. We met so many friendly folks and their families, but at no time did it ever seem crowded. When we headed out to the beach or the pool in the morning, it felt like we had the place to ourselves.
The condo itself (#27) was nicely appointed, featuring all of the comforts of home. The three big bedrooms (two with a King-sized bed) accomodated us perfectly (two adults and a child), but could easily have handled more people.
We split our time by the pool and on the beach, with going into George Town and just touring the island. Even if you are not a snorkeler, you would still have a ball just relaxing by water, which was calm and bluer than blue.
Activities in town included some excellent shopping and a semi-submersible submarine (Atlantis), which allowed you to view a reef and the local sealife. Perfect for kids and adults.
Chicken Chicken was a nice (and low-cost) choice for a meal. It is located about 2 miles away (a rental car is not just convenient, but necessary).
The staff at the CC were friendly and helpful. It does feel like a big family. So sad to leave.

This was perfect for us! Calm beach, pool, not crowded. Factor into your price a rental car though. Nearest food is a little over 1/2 mile and that is a long 1/2 mile walk in the heat. Exploring this island is worthwhile - follow the coral road after the castle, park somewhere, and check out those cliffs. We thought Rum Point was overrated, but we hate crowds! We enjoyed the public beach of Cayman Kai (had it all to ourself). Also there are other little beaches sort of hidden along side the road ... stop at them!! They didn't pay any attention to us at the Turtle Farm, so I wouldn't recommend it for the price. Stingray City is very cool, 7 year old daughter LOVED this. Skip the snorkeling parts of this excursion though ... you see close to this at Cemetary Reef 1/2 mile from condo, as well as some spots in front of the condo too. The Pirate Caves are "cheezy", but the kids enjoyed their very little zoo.

EATS is a great family friendly restaurant that has soup to nuts at very reasonable prices for Cayman. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. The food/ambiance at the Cracked Conch is good, but it's very pricey and not great for kids. Calico Jacks is great beach food. Foster's IGA has every item we have in the states. Some prices are higher, some are the same, some are lower.

Our 7 and 8 year olds had no problem snorkeling at the Christopher Columbus. The place is immaculate and the staff is super-friendly. Noticed that most of the guests return year after year.

I could keep writing and writing here. I was sad to leave. We would go back if there weren't so many places in the world to see.