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Today: Top 10 best luxury hotels & resorts in Turks & Caicos
Turks and Caicos is one my favorite islands for a holiday in the Caribbean and the closest you can get to Maldivian like scenery within a short flight from the USA. The small tropical archipelago nation comprises over forty islands southeast of the Bahamas. The breathtakingly beautiful islands have some of the planet’s most ethereal turquoise seas and finest powdery-sand beaches, and are surrounded by the globe’s third-largest coral reef. Each island and cay in the archipelago is a destination on to its own. While their neighbors of the Bahamas went mass with their lost-on-the-way-to-Las-Vegas resorts, Turks and Caicos went class, quietly opening a string of very luxurious resorts in the past two decades. Here’s my selection of the 10 best luxury hotels & resorts in Turks & Caicos.
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10. POINT GRACE RESORT AND SPA
This tropical escape is located on Grace Bay, a long stretch of sugar-white shoreline that’s regularly named among the world’s most beautiful beaches. With white fretwork, dark polished wood and shuttered windows, Point Grace Resort & Spa is a boutique hotel that sparkles with bygone glamor. Whether it’s a one-bedroom cottage or grand penthouse suite, guests here enjoy an individual retreat that’s timeless and modern in equal measure. The palm-edged pool surrounds are idyllic for lounging the day away. Then there’s the Thalasso Spa where treatments happen to the sound of the ocean. The resort’s newly renovated restaurant, Grace’s Cottage, boasts an extensive wine list and a gourmet Caribbean menu showcasing the region’s strong ethnic influences.
- Hotel website: Point Grace Resort & Spa
9. WYMARA RESORT & VILLAS
An ode to modern luxury, the completely renovated Wymara Resort and Villas is an intimate beach resort located directly on the white sands of Grace Bay Beach in Providenciales. Of the 91 guest rooms, 84 are beachfront, and all feature Frette bedding and glass-enclosed rainhead showers. Beyond the open-air lobby, guests enjoy a mosaic-tiled swimming pool with floating island pods, an organic-certified spa, 24-hour fitness center and two signature restaurants. The most recent addition to the resort is seven brand new villas, located less than a 10-minute drive from the resort. The villas sit just above the shallow waters of Turtle Tail with dramatic ocean views. Villa guests enjoy access to a private Sports Club with lap pool, tennis court, open air game room and gym.
- Hotel website: Wymara Resort and Villas
- Tip: get complimentary VIP perks at this resort when booking via Virtuoso (e.g. room upgrade, daily breakfast, early check-in, late check-out, and $100 USD resort credit).
8. THE SHORE CLUB TURKS & CAICOS
Indulgence comes in the simplest of pleasures at The Shore Club Turks & Caicos. Lazy days are spent kiteboarding along a private stretch of sheltered Long Bay Beach. Enjoy candlelit dinners of Peruvian-Japanese fusion fare and a moonlight swim in one of four distinctive pools. The 32 island-inspired, multibedroom suites are bathed in natural light and brilliant ocean views; book a one-bedroom with a fully stocked kitchen and a study that converts to a children’s bedroom. They’ll be happy as clams climbing in the Kids Club tree house while you’re slathered in a mix of honey, brown sugar, and vanilla at the Dune Spa.
- Hotel website: The Shore Club Turks & Caicos
- Tip: get complimentary VIP perks at this resort when booking via Virtuoso (e.g. room upgrade, daily breakfast, early check-in, late check-out, and $100 USD resort credit).
7. SAILROCK RESORT
Sailrock Resort is South Caicos’ premier resort nestled privately along the pristine beaches and tranquil clear waters of the Caribbean. Home to the fourth-largest coral reef, vibrant cerulean blue waters, world-renowned outdoor activities, and miles of undiscovered land, Sailrock Resort is the perfect setting for connoisseurs of authentic experiences. With 37 private suites and villas located either on a slope or along the beach, prime dining options, secluded beaches, a large infinity pool, and incomparable spa cabanas, Sailrock Resort offers superb service, exclusivity, and relaxation.
- Hotel website: Sailrock Resort
- Tip: get complimentary VIP perks at this resort when booking via Classic Travel (e.g. room upgrade, daily breakfast, early check-in, late check-out, $50 USD resort credit, and all transfers with local flights).
6. THE RITZ-CARLTON TURKS & CAICOS
Unwind at the luxury seaside oasis of The Ritz-Carlton, Turks & Caicos, a new five star resort which opened last summer. Inspired by the dreamy locale of Grace Bay, guests here are surrounded by swaying palms, powdery white sand beaches, and gently crashing waves. The oceanfront resort offers luxe accommodations (including 155 well-appointed guest rooms and 27 suites), elevated island cuisine in its fine dining restaurants (including a BLT Steak House), an adults-only recreation area with private cabanas, a luxury casino with the latest in slot machines and table games, and a state-of-the-art spa, home to a wealth of holistic treatments that harness the healing power of indigenous plants.
- Hotel website: The Ritz-Carlton, Turks & Caicos
- Tip: get complimentary VIP perks at this resort when booking via Virtuoso (e.g. room upgrade, daily breakfast, early check-in, late check-out, and $100 USD resort credit).
5. GRACE BAY CLUB
Grace Bay Club makes the most of its expansive stretch of the award-winning Grace Bay Beach as Providenciales’ only resort offering all-oceanfront suites, pools, and dining venues. It is one of those rare Caribbean resorts that can cater to everyone, offering guests a haven for uninterrupted relaxation from four distinct sections. Families with children adore the calm sea, family-friendly villas, suites with kid-friendly pools, and KidsTown, the supervised, on-site children’s program. Couples are drawn to the romantic Infiniti Restaurant & Raw Bar where tables are set overlooking the beach, and the adults-only hotel suites with their own pools. For the ultimate retreat, The Estate functions as a resort-within-a-resort, with its own über-luxe suites and pool area with private cabanas. Six freestanding beachfront villas offer the privacy of a home with luxury-resort amenities.
- Hotel website: Grace Bay Club
- Tip: get complimentary VIP perks at this resort when booking via Virtuoso (e.g. room upgrade, daily breakfast, early check-in, late check-out, and $100 USD resort credit).
4. THE PALMS TURKS & CAICOS
Fans of The Palms Turks & Caicos prefer to keep this hidden gem hush-hush. The property is an exquisite 72-suite resort spanning 12 acres at the heart of Grace Bay Beach – consistently ranked among the most beautiful white sand beaches in the world. The stylishly-appointed residences ensure peace and tranquility with most suites featuring full kitchens with Viking appliances and a washer/dryer (many overlook the ocean). The resort offers a spa, tennis courts, a serpentine infinity-edge pool, and access to almost every water sport, along with a kids’ club, beach toys, and floats. Add friendly staff, outstanding architecture, fine dining, boutique shopping and of course Grace Bay’s sparkling turquoise waters and you have an award-winning backdrop for the laid-back luxe that awaits you.
- Hotel website: The Palms Turks & Caicos
- Tip: get complimentary VIP perks at this resort when booking via Virtuoso (e.g. room upgrade, daily breakfast, early check-in, late check-out, and $100 USD resort credit).
3. ROCK HOUSE
Rock House, the sister property to Grace Bay Club, is a new island addition that provides a private, cliff-side oasis that captures the allure and elegance of the South of France, Capri and the Mediterranean. Opened in late 2021, the resort is located on Providenciales’ north shore. The intimate escape boasts accommodations ranging from poolside studios to four-bedroom oceanfront standalone resort-style homes. Each home is crafted by Coast Architects with interiors by AD100 interior designer Shawn Henderson. Resort amenities consist of a one-of-a-kind, serviced Beach Club at Rock House, the largest infinity pool spanning 100 feet in Turks and Caicos, waterfront dining, and wellness facilities, including yoga pavilion, walking trail, and fitness center.
- Hotel website: Rock House
- Other accolades: Rock House also features in my list of the most anticipated hotel openings of 2022.
2. COMO PARROT CAY
COMO Parrot Cay is the northern Caribbean’s preeminent private island, wrapped in sweeps of sand and peaceful seas in the Turks and Caicos. It combines 1,000 unspoiled acres and a mile (1.6 km) long, powder-sand beach with relaxed luxury. The region’s best spa, the award-winning COMO Shambhala Retreat, provides holistic, Asian-inspired therapies. Guests can choose from 59 unique guest rooms, suites, villas, and beachside houses, all decorated with understated elegance. For absolute privacy, reserve a residence tucked away from the main resort. The island’s two restaurants and beach club serve unique dishes, including organic, healthful COMO Shambhala cuisine.
- Hotel website: COMO Parrot Cay
- Other accolades: COMO Parrot Cay also features in my top 10 lists of the world’s most exclusive private island resorts, the best luxury hotels in the Caribbean, and luxury hotels loved by celebrities.
- Tip: get complimentary VIP perks when booking via Virtuoso (e.g. room upgrade, early check-in, late check-out, daily breakfast, and $100 USD hotel credit).
- Review: read my review of COMO Parrot Cay here.
1. AMANYARA, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS
You’d barely notice the exquisite Amanyara Resort if you were passing through, thanks to its low-lying rooflines, timber pavilions (some featuring private pools), and the glassy blue sea stretching out behind it. As luxurious as the resort may be, it never forgets its roots and is in constant harmony with its island environs. To welcome the outdoors in, the 40 timber-shingled guest pavilions feature three retractable sides, as well as a king-size bed, daybeds, flat-screen television, terraces, and a sunken table surrounded by cushions for cozy dining. Bordering the pristine reefs of Northwest Point Marine National Park, acclaimed for some of the world’s best wall and reef diving, the ultra-luxury Caribbean resort is managed by Aman – one of the world’s most exclusive hotel brands.
- Hotel website: Amanyara
- Other accolades: Amanyara also features in my top 10 lists of the most beautiful hotel beaches in the world, the best Aman hotels in the world, the best luxury hotels in the Caribbean, the most beautiful overwater bungalows in the world, and the world’s most expensive hotels.
- Tip: get complimentary VIP perks when booking via Virtuoso (e.g. room upgrade, early check-in, late check-out, daily breakfast, and $100 USD hotel credit).
- Review: read my review of Amanyara here.
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All of these look so beautiful… More places to add to the bucket list xoxo
What an amazing post. love to read it. Great list of luxury resorts.