• The TUGBBS forums are completely free and open to the public and exist as the absolute best place for owners to get help and advice about their timeshares for more than 30 years!

    Join Tens of Thousands of other Owners just like you here to get any and all Timeshare questions answered 24 hours a day!
  • TUG started 30 years ago in October 1993 as a group of regular Timeshare owners just like you!

    Read about our 30th anniversary: Happy 30th Birthday TUG!
  • TUG has a YouTube Channel to produce weekly short informative videos on popular Timeshare topics!

    Free memberships for every 50 subscribers!

    Visit TUG on Youtube!
  • TUG has now saved timeshare owners more than $21,000,000 dollars just by finding us in time to rescind a new Timeshare purchase! A truly incredible milestone!

    Read more here: TUG saves owners more than $21 Million dollars
  • Sign up to get the TUG Newsletter for free!

    60,000+ subscribing owners! A weekly recap of the best Timeshare resort reviews and the most popular topics discussed by owners!
  • Our official "end my sales presentation early" T-shirts are available again! Also come with the option for a free membership extension with purchase to offset the cost!

    All T-shirt options here!
  • A few of the most common links here on the forums for newbies and guests!

Morritt's Grand Caymans

post-it

TUG Member
Joined
May 27, 2009
Messages
590
Reaction score
3
Points
228
Location
Diamond Bar, Ca
All ready and booked for May 1 Tortuga Studio for Wed-Sun (can’t do a full 2 weeks so its a studio to start us off), then moving to Morritt’s Grand 1 bd for another 7 nights. Car all set with McCurley and glad they are picking us up at airport since we don’t arrive until 8:30pm.

Should we pack our own snorkeling gear, or is this a place to rent gear for our stay? Would prefer not to pack the bulky gear if possible.

I understand we can only bring in 2 liters of alcohol, for those who like to local beer/wine do you suggest getting this at the airport or is the Fosters market about the same cost?

I read the restaurant Tukka will pick up at the resort, is that correct? Is this a free service for eating there?

Thank you for any help you can provide for our 1st stay.
 

dmbrand

TUG Review Crew: Veteran
TUG Member
Joined
Jul 8, 2007
Messages
3,013
Reaction score
422
Points
469
Location
Inland North
Resorts Owned
Harbor Ridge(3)
Coral Sands-Cayman
We are at Morritts now. You can rent per day at CI 15 or CI 45 for the week here at resort. Red Sail Sports has a building on the premises that offers all the toys and tours. Next door at Wyndham Reef, Ocean Frontiers has an office offering the same. Check both websites to get rates. We brought our own since we like to drive all over to the various public access beaches.

Every price you see is listed is in CI dollars; multiply by 1.25 to see cost in US dollars. Alcohol is very expensive here. We purchased at duty free at Atlanta. As an example, local rums started at CI 24, up to CI 40 for Malibu. Local brew beer is CI. 7-9.00 per six pack. US brands are higher. Liter of vodka was CI 30 after discount(37.50 USD).

Pick up the Explore magazine at the airport, or any touristy spot. There are 10% promotional coupons that you might use. We have a car, and shopped at the Cost U Less in the Seven Mile area for best food prices in bulk. The Tortuga Fine Wines & Spirits is in the same marketplace; they had best pricing. Closer to Morritts, though, best places to shop are Fosters IGA and Jacques liquor.

Tukka does have a pick up; we see the van as we drive by. It is very close to Morritts, just down the road. We plan to eat there this weekend. Taco Cantina has taco and margaritas, two for one, on Thursdays. We loved it, and it has been our least expensive meal so far.
 

Mahlon

TUG Member
Joined
Jun 6, 2005
Messages
51
Reaction score
11
Points
368
Tuka, Taco Cantina, Eagle Rays will pick up and drop off for free. They are all owned by the same guy and use the same van. All are recommended! The Sunday Brunch is very good at Tuka. Italian Kitchen, in the shopping center across the street from Morritts, has great Italian food and is also recommended and is an easy walk. Big Tree Bar B Oue is really good and local. Take a pic of their sign as you drive by and get the phone number. Call them and they will deliver to your unit if you don't want to drive there. Enjoy your first stay!
 

post-it

TUG Member
Joined
May 27, 2009
Messages
590
Reaction score
3
Points
228
Location
Diamond Bar, Ca
Thank you for this information. We for sure want a car, but don't necessarily need one for full 12 nights, so I'll look at our options for a ride to/from airport and car rental for only when need vs. the full trip. McCurley will pick us up and have car waiting at resort and drive us back to airport, which seems like a nice service.
 

shellmo1

TUG Review Crew: Veteran
TUG Member
Joined
Jun 24, 2013
Messages
76
Reaction score
21
Points
218
Location
st louis mo
Thank you for this information. We for sure want a car, but don't necessarily need one for full 12 nights, so I'll look at our options for a ride to/from airport and car rental for only when need vs. the full trip. McCurley will pick us up and have car waiting at resort and drive us back to airport, which seems like a nice service.
Is McCurley a local car rental business? We aren't going until Jan. 2020 but I have seen posts that say local car rental is better than using major companies. I do wa t to have this set up before we arrive. Thanks!
 

Carta

TUG Member
Joined
Jul 5, 2005
Messages
979
Reaction score
192
Points
403
Location
Pennsylvania
Quite a few years since being in GC..Been there 3 times. Stayed at Morritts once...I prefer 7 Mile Beach area...Much more to do. JMO..
Morritts is secluded...Car is a Must; unless u choose to stay at Morritts 24/7....Americans!!;;; remember driving is on the wrong side; not the right... GC is VERY expensive

7 Mile Beach is on my Top 5 beaches in Caribbean
 

shorts

TUG Member
Joined
Nov 16, 2005
Messages
339
Reaction score
124
Points
253
Location
Traveling Fulltime!
Resorts Owned
Wyndham Points
Morritts Tortuga Club (9 wks) Grand Cayman
Is McCurley a local car rental business? We aren't going until Jan. 2020 but I have seen posts that say local car rental is better than using major companies. I do wa t to have this set up before we arrive. Thanks!

You can call BA Greene at McCurleys to make a reservation. 345-916-0925. Her husband is McCurley Greene. Nice people.
 

dmbrand

TUG Review Crew: Veteran
TUG Member
Joined
Jul 8, 2007
Messages
3,013
Reaction score
422
Points
469
Location
Inland North
Resorts Owned
Harbor Ridge(3)
Coral Sands-Cayman
We have used Hertz the past two visits; cheapest for our needs. This year(2019) we used the Interval portal to rent, under the travel tab on their website.
 

post-it

TUG Member
Joined
May 27, 2009
Messages
590
Reaction score
3
Points
228
Location
Diamond Bar, Ca
We are at Morritts now. You can rent per day at CI 15 or CI 45 for the week here at resort. Red Sail Sports has a building on the premises that offers all the toys and tours. Next door at Wyndham Reef, Ocean Frontiers has an office offering the same. Check both websites to get rates. We brought our own since we like to drive all over to the various public access beaches.

Every price you see is listed is in CI dollars; multiply by 1.25 to see cost in US dollars. Alcohol is very expensive here. We purchased at duty free at Atlanta. As an example, local rums started at CI 24, up to CI 40 for Malibu. Local brew beer is CI. 7-9.00 per six pack. US brands are higher. Liter of vodka was CI 30 after discount(37.50 USD).

Pick up the Explore magazine at the airport, or any touristy spot. There are 10% promotional coupons that you might use. We have a car, and shopped at the Cost U Less in the Seven Mile area for best food prices in bulk. The Tortuga Fine Wines & Spirits is in the same marketplace; they had best pricing. Closer to Morritts, though, best places to shop are Fosters IGA and Jacques liquor.

Tukka does have a pick up; we see the van as we drive by. It is very close to Morritts, just down the road. We plan to eat there this weekend. Taco Cantina has taco and margaritas, two for one, on Thursdays. We loved it, and it has been our least expensive meal so far.

Is the car rental price above booking directly from the resort, is it off the resort? This maybe another option since we also have a price for transport to/from airport and could book a car as needed.
 

dmbrand

TUG Review Crew: Veteran
TUG Member
Joined
Jul 8, 2007
Messages
3,013
Reaction score
422
Points
469
Location
Inland North
Resorts Owned
Harbor Ridge(3)
Coral Sands-Cayman
Sorry to not have defined this better; I was referring to snorkel equipment rental here.

There is car rental available within walking distance from Morritts; I think it is Andy’s. Someone will correct me if I am wrong. We always rent from airport. Driving on the left can be daunting at first, but we both picked it up quickly.
 

post-it

TUG Member
Joined
May 27, 2009
Messages
590
Reaction score
3
Points
228
Location
Diamond Bar, Ca
We are at Morritts now. You can rent per day at CI 15 or CI 45 for the week here at resort. Red Sail Sports has a building on the premises that offers all the toys and tours. Next door at Wyndham Reef, Ocean Frontiers has an office offering the same. Check both websites to get rates. We brought our own since we like to drive all over to the various public access beaches.

Every price you see is listed is in CI dollars; multiply by 1.25 to see cost in US dollars. Alcohol is very expensive here. We purchased at duty free at Atlanta. As an example, local rums started at CI 24, up to CI 40 for Malibu. Local brew beer is CI. 7-9.00 per six pack. US brands are higher. Liter of vodka was CI 30 after discount(37.50 USD).

Pick up the Explore magazine at the airport, or any touristy spot. There are 10% promotional coupons that you might use. We have a car, and shopped at the Cost U Less in the Seven Mile area for best food prices in bulk. The Tortuga Fine Wines & Spirits is in the same marketplace; they had best pricing. Closer to Morritts, though, best places to shop are Fosters IGA and Jacques liquor.

Tukka does have a pick up; we see the van as we drive by. It is very close to Morritts, just down the road. We plan to eat there this weekend. Taco Cantina has taco and margaritas, two for one, on Thursdays. We loved it, and it has been our least expensive meal so far.
Do you need a club card like Costco for Cost U Less?
 

dmbrand

TUG Review Crew: Veteran
TUG Member
Joined
Jul 8, 2007
Messages
3,013
Reaction score
422
Points
469
Location
Inland North
Resorts Owned
Harbor Ridge(3)
Coral Sands-Cayman
No club card. They take cash or credit card...we used our visa. Bring bags or use the boxes in bins near the check outs for your purchases. We found that lunch meat, cheese, cereal, juices, snacks, avocados, eggs, soups, etc. were better purchased here than at the IGA stores. Anything needed in smaller quantity...like mayo, ketchup, etc. had smaller containers at the local grocery for less.
 

post-it

TUG Member
Joined
May 27, 2009
Messages
590
Reaction score
3
Points
228
Location
Diamond Bar, Ca
We arrive so late at night to the island I'm wondering if we will be able to exchange currency at the airport for tips to the resort.
 

dmbrand

TUG Review Crew: Veteran
TUG Member
Joined
Jul 8, 2007
Messages
3,013
Reaction score
422
Points
469
Location
Inland North
Resorts Owned
Harbor Ridge(3)
Coral Sands-Cayman
USD is acceptable all over the island.
 

shorts

TUG Member
Joined
Nov 16, 2005
Messages
339
Reaction score
124
Points
253
Location
Traveling Fulltime!
Resorts Owned
Wyndham Points
Morritts Tortuga Club (9 wks) Grand Cayman
If you are staying at Morritts, they will exchange US dollars for Cayman at the front desk. Enjoy! Just left today after our annual winter stay!! And yes US dollars accepted everywhere but they give you change in Cayman dollars ;)
 

GrayFal

TUG Review Crew: Expert
TUG Member
Joined
Jun 6, 2005
Messages
10,049
Reaction score
2,097
Points
699
Location
The Hamptons, NY
Resorts Owned
Marriott Bluegreen SVV Morritt's Seaside Former WSJx5
Laundry on premise is $2CI wash and $2CI dry. Never an issue to get a machine. There is a laundry room attached to the towel hut and one by the quiet/park pool.
 

post-it

TUG Member
Joined
May 27, 2009
Messages
590
Reaction score
3
Points
228
Location
Diamond Bar, Ca
We recently returned from our stay at Morritt's. The first few days we had a Studio in Bldg. 3, old, tired and very dirty. So glad we only had a few days in it. The 2nd week we had a 1 bd #6104 at The Grand building. Much Much better. We have never had a ground floor and really did enjoy the convenience. Overall liked our stay, but so glad to have a car, it was a must. My husband picked up very quickly on driving on the "other side". Rented from McCurly's, and really liked being pickup from the airport since we didn't get to check-in until 10:00pm after a long day, would have been stressful finding our way on the island. We also liked being dropped off right at the terminal and not having to deal with rent-a-car drop off. Huge issues with the Sargassum (red seaweed) on the island. Only one evening, for a very brief time was the water clear enough to swim in from the the resort. Otherwise we had to drive to Rum Bay or Seven Mile. So bad at times it smelled. Thank you everyone for your input and help with planning our vacation.
 
Top