Vacation Rentals, Rental Management
and Investment Properties
in the Cayman Kai/Rum Point
area, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Driving Directions to
“The Island Houses of Cayman Kai”
from the Airport/George Town area
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Entrance &
Exit to
Owen Roberts
International Airport (GCM)
If you are picking up a rental car, you should turn left as you leave the
Customs Hall through the airport
terminal exit doors and you will see all of the
rental car companies in the plaza about 200 yards across
the street except if
you are using "Andy's Rent-A-Car" you will see their offices just across the
parking
lot ahead and bear right as you leave the airport terminal doors.
The directions below will lead you
to “The Island Houses of Cayman Kai” in the Cayman Kai/Rum Point area.
The figures shown in “bold” show the Trip Odometer reading in miles
at that point or turn.
On Grand Cayman -
Always drive on the “Left” side of the road!!!
Finding your way from Owen Roberts
International Airport to The Island Houses of Cayman Kai is fairly easy! Grand
Cayman is a small island, and there's basically one main road that follows near
the southern coastline from the airport all the way round the far eastern end
and then up and along the north coast to Rum Point. There’s a cross-island road
at Frank Sound which you will take because that is a shorter route to cut across
to the north coast.
Depending if you observe the speed
limits (mostly 30 mph, maximum 50 mph only in a few places) or if you get behind
a slow driver, it should take you about 45 to 50 minutes to reach Rum Point,
which is part of the very special area known as Cayman Kai. The Island Houses
of Cayman Kai complex is in the very heart of Rum Point.
There's only one exit road from the airport and rental car plaza, which ends
after about one mile at a stop sign and T-junction.
At the stop sign, just
beside the Post Office on the left, turn left, and continue past Foster's Food
Fair keeping to the left side of
the road, until the "Give Way" sign at the
“roundabout” (traffic circle).
You can also choose to stop
and shop for groceries at the Foster’s Food Fair on the right. They
have a wide selection of groceries from North America, the UK, and other
locations. If you want to have a stock of wine, beer, etc. you can buy it
at the liquor store in this shopping center, as it is most convenient.
Package licensed liquor retail stores close at 7:00 p.m. by law, and do not
open on Sundays. The supermarkets in George Town are all open till 10:00 PM
or 11:00 PM, six days a week.
Food 4 Less
is also near the airport (across from the Post Office) and is open 24 hours
except on Sunday (i.e. they close at midnight Saturday and reopen on Monday
morning).
Please note that all
supermarkets on the island are closed on Sunday.
There are several
“round-a-bouts” on the roads of Grand Cayman. The rules for these are the
same as in Britain: bear left when entering the roundabout (the traffic circles
“clockwise”) but give way to traffic on your right, so traffic already on the
round-a-bout has right-of-way over traffic entering the round-a-bout. Use your
left turn indicator when you are approaching your exit. If you are unable to
safely get off at your exit, just keep on going around another time but do not
stop when on the round-a-bout (unless you absolutely have to due to some
obstruction) – keep going around till you can get off safely.
Appendix 1
gives detailed instructions for using roundabouts below.
At the roundabout (at the end of
Dorcy Drive near the western end of the runway) reset your trip odometer to 0.0.
Keep to the left and follow the road which curves left around the end of the
airport runway. You're now on the main road (A2- Crewe Road) heading east to
Bodden Town, East End, North Side, and Rum Point.
The figures shown in bold
show the Trip Odometer reading in miles at that point or turn.
0.0 miles: Take Crewe Road straight
ahead from the airport road initially headed West for Bodden Town/Eastern
Districts.
The road curves South then East around the end of the runway and the
left lane merges. Continue following Crewe Road.
1.6 miles: at Kings Sports Centre
Round-a-Bout take the exit straight ahead (East).
2.0 miles: at Grand Harbour
Round-a-Bout take the exit straight ahead (East), and get into the left lane
so that
you don’t have to negotiate an additional round-a-bout in Red Bay
(shortly after passing Grand Harbour).
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view in Google map
At the Grand Harbour Round-a-bout
you can also choose to stop at the Grand Harbour Shopping Center and shop at
Hurley's Marketplace for groceries.
There are also a pharmacy, restaurant,
bookstore and other shops in this shopping center.
Crewe Road becomes Shamrock Road.
3.1 miles: at Prospect Round-a-Bout:
take the exit straight ahead. This will lead you along the south coast road.
Along the way to Bodden Town, the
road leads through several villages, including Prospect, Spotts, and Savannah.
5.5
miles: at Countryside Shopping Village road junction in Savannah
(Not-Quite-a-Round-a-Bout!): keep heading East toward Bodden Town.
You can also choose to stop at
the Countryside Shopping Village and shop at Foster’s Food Fair for
groceries.
Shamrock Road becomes Bodden Town
Road. Along the way to Bodden Town, the road leads through more villages,
including Savannah, Lower Valley, and Pedro. After Pedro, you'll enter the
village of Bodden Town. Watch out for the 25 mph speed limit signs.
Shortly after, the road curves sharply to the left. Please drive cautiously as
the road is narrow through the village. Just after the curve, there's an Esso
station on your right (seaside), followed by a Texaco station. Continue on and
you will see the post office on your left – just so you’ll know you’re still
headed the right way.
Continue on this road through
Pease Bay and Breakers (you will pass the Lighthouse Restaurant on the right
side – a very good
“La Chaine des Rotisseurs” restaurant).
13.9
miles: at Frank Sound intersection (look for the peach-colored fountain on the
corner and the signs to Cayman Kai, Rum Point -
they are large and on the left
side of the road just before your left turn): turn Left (North) onto Frank Sound
Road toward North Side.
16.6
miles: CAUTION! There is a series of unmarked sharp corners.
17.5
miles: at Old Man Bay intersection: bear Left (West); follow North Side
Road, which becomes Rum Point Drive.
There is one convenience
store, Chisholm’s “Supermarket” (with almost everything you'll need,
but not everything!) about 5 miles from the Island Houses on the right side
of the road which is open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday-Saturday.
24.3
miles: at Rum Point intersection you will see the Retreat condominiums: turn
Left (South) onto Water Cay Road. The Island Houses complex will be
straight ahead!
24.4
miles: This is the sign you will see at the intersection of Water Cay and Sand
Pointe Road.
You will see The Island Houses of
Cayman Kai sign and look for the directions to the Island Houses Number you will
be staying at. Look for the
Island House Number either just above or next to the
door. Just park your car right out in front of the Island House, on the sand
near
the walkway – you’ve arrived!
The Island House numbers
63, 51, 41, 31, 19, 40, 50, 58, 66
located in the picture above are the Island House's street address number.
Please look for the Island House “Number” located above or next to
the front door of the Island House.
Tranquility -
Island House #6 - 51 Sand Pointe Road
Calico Kai -
Island House #7 - 51 Sand Pointe Road
Barefoot Lagoon -
Island House #11 - 31 Sand Pointe Road
Summer Breeze -
Island House #12- 19 Sand Pointe Road
Toto Kai - Island
House #13 - 19 Sand Pointe Road
Dream Kai - Island
House #15 - 40 Water Cay Road
Casa Kai - Island
House #16 - 50 Water Cay Road
Kai Kotch - Island
House #17 - 50 Water Cay Road
Kai-lypso -
Island House #19 - 58 Water Cay Road
Endless Summer -
Island House #20 - 66 Water Cay Road
Mango Kai - Island
House #21 - 66 Water Cay Road
Just park your car right out in
front of the Island House, on the sand – you’ve arrived!We now have interactive maps on
our web site – www.caymankaivacations.comshowing different areas of Grand Cayman including the Cayman Kai area and the
Island Houses.
We suggest that you print a copy
of this page, and take it along on your trip.Also for additional information
please go to
"Info after Reservations" on our web site. On your return home we would
appreciate it if you email your comments on your stay to us at caymankaivacations@msn.comHave a pleasant stay in your
Cayman Islands Island House. If we can be of any further assistance to you
please do no hesitate to contact us at
caymankaivacations@msn.com
or by phone at (412) 828-2111.
Foster’s
Store Locations
Appendix 1: Roundabout use
in countries following “driving on the left” rules
The roundabout consists of one or
two lanes (in some countries there may be more). There will be a traffic island
(usually covered with turf or landscaping) in the center of the roundabout.
(Note: The roads entering or exiting the roundabout may or may not connect at a
right angle and may have dividers between the two directions of traffic.)
When driving on the
"left" always look right before entering a roundabout! Give way to traffic on your right,
so traffic already on the round-a-bout has right-of-way over traffic entering
the round-a-bout.
Traffic circles in a “clockwise” direction around the roundabout so you must
“bear left” to enter and exit the roundabout. The lane (labeled "1"
in Diagram) closest to the outside of the roundabout is used for entering and
exiting.
·If the first exit from the
roundabout is your destination, you should enter the roundabout positioned in
the outside lane (labeled "1"
in Diagram) so that you can turn immediately.
·If the road that you are
traveling has two lanes entering the circle and your exit is next, enter the
roundabout from the left-hand lane.
·If the road that you are
traveling has two lanes entering the circle and your destination is on the other
side of the roundabout, use the right hand lane to enter the circle, move into
the inside lane (labeled "2"
in Diagram) and return to the outside/exit lane using your left turn indicator
as you approach your destination.
·If the road you are exiting
on has two lanes in the direction you are traveling, you may find cars exiting
from both the inside (labeled "2"
in Diagram) and outside lane (labeled "1"in
Diagram), so be prepared.
If you are unsure where to exit,
the simplest strategy is to continue driving around the roundabout until you
have had time to read the signs, establish the correct exit for your
destination, and move safely into the exit lane (labeled "1"
in Diagram).
·It is a much better use of
your time to stay on the roundabout until you are sure which exit is appropriate
than to explore each road and have to turn back.
· If you are going to circle
the roundabout do it from one of the innermost lanes (labeled 2
in Diagram) and not the outermost which is used for exiting, not for traversing
the entire circle.
·
Also,
if you cannot safely move into the exit lane in time
for your turn, just continue around the roundabout again until it is safe to do
so.
·Do
not stop when on the round-a-bout
(unless you absolutely have to due to some obstruction)
– just keep going around again till you can get off safely.
·Give way to
traffic on the inside lane "2"
merging into the outside lane "1"or
exiting.
This note provides general advice
on how to negotiate roundabouts but it is your responsibility to seek specific
information on traffic rules, driving procedures, and driving safety from the
legal authorities in the Cayman Islands or any country in which you will be
driving.
These detailed instructions are
for a two-lane roundabout. Some roundabouts in Grand Cayman have only one lane
– which is even simpler to negotiate. All this may sound a bit complicated but
if you follow the rules it’s a very “common-sense,” smooth and efficient way to
keep traffic flowing through an intersection, which is why round-a-bouts are
used a lot in British and other European territories.
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