Turks and Caicos is one of those rarefied destinations in the Caribbean, and that’s in large part due to the sheer number of top-level Turks and Caicos resorts.
It’s a destination where the pace is just a bit more relaxed, the beach is just a bit more beautiful and the ambience is just a bit more chic. It all adds up to an effortlessly chic but unmistakably relaxed destination.
While it starts with the unmatched natural wonder of Grace Bay Beach, it extends to a terrific culinary scene, a vastly underrated shopping offering and an ease of getting around that makes the TCI so rich to explore — whether taking jaunts around Providenciales or hopping around to the Turks and Caicos’ other, largely undiscovered islands and cays.
So if you’re looking for a getaway to Turks and Caicos, this is where to start: our 10 favorite Turks and Caicos resorts right now.
The Shore Club There’s a new flagship among Turks and Caicos resorts: The Shore Club, the simply stunning resort on bucolic Long Bay Beach in Providenciales. The construction quality is superb, the food sublime and the design is a marvelous marriage of South Beach and authentic West Indies.
The Sands As complete a resort as there is in the Turks and Caicos, this 114-room signature ticks all the boxes: a great on-site restaurant, Hemingway’s; a tremendous stretch of beach; airy, beautifully appointed rooms and ultra-warm service.
The Palms It isn’t easy to achieve this level of luxury without being pretentious, but that’s precisely what The Palms does with this gorgeous resort on Grace Bay Beach. The rooms are, in a word, capacious, the beach bar is one of the island’s best and its signature eatery, Parallel 23, is as good as it gets.
Point Grace It bills itself as a “retreat” more than a boutique resort, and that’s what it is – this lovely little jewel on Grace Bay has just 28 suites and penthouses, with an intimate feel and a vibe that hearkens back to the Old Caribbean.
Amanyara This ultra-luxe hideaway has Aman’s focus on wellness, with an emphasis on indoor-outdoor living and an ultra-sleek, Bali-style ambience. While it’s not on Grace Bay, its beach is no slouch, either.
Grace Bay Club It just might be the most famous among Turks and Caicos resorts, and that’s not a surprise. This Leading Hotels of the World member property has a diverse accommodation setup, with one building for couples and another geared for families, along with The Estate, an even more luxurious private enclave. In other words, there’s luxury for everyone here.
The Beach House It’s chic, it’s adults-only and it’s a breezy breath of fresh air for Grace Bay Beach. The Beach House is all about an intimate, boutique experience, with everything from beach butler service to rooms without numbers to farm-to-table cuisine. And there’s even a spa room set right on the sand. It’s one of the most laid-back places to stay in Providenciales. And that’s a wonderful thing.
The Meridian Club Still one of the best-kept secrets among resorts in Turks and Caicos, The Meridian Club, set on the island of Pine Cay, is a full-fledged private-island hideaway, with 800 acres of untouched beauty and even its own air strip.
Blue Haven Resort Part of the three-property Turks and Caicos Collection, this resort is set on the northeastern tip of Providenciales, with a host of amenities, from a great spa, a coffee shop, a private beach and several delicious restaurants. The party piece, though, is the IGY Marina adjacent to the resort.
Ocean Club This is actually a pair of Turks and Caicos resorts: Ocean Club and Ocean Club West, both of which are right on Grace Bay Beach. The best part? Wherever you decide to stay, you get access to the other property, from activities to dining, with just about one mile between them. Either way, they’re some of the best value Turks and Caicos resorts.