The Best Grace Bay Resorts

The Best Luxury Resort

One of the most difficult nominations to make is which accommodation is Grace Bay’s best luxury hotel, as there are simply so many great five-star properties to choose from.

Seven Stars on central Grace Bay has one of the best locations for exploring the area's shops and dining, and boasts a top-tier restaurant, a well-known spa and many amenities, and elevated one-, two-, and three-bedroom options, most of which have stunning views over the award-winning coast.

Point Grace, especially considering its more secluded location and its boutique and intimate atmosphere, is another excellent luxury retreat that's especially appealing for couples and honeymooners.

The Palms brings together several great elements, including an amazing infinity pool, an expansive spa, a courtyard with boutique shops, and several great dining options. The property features an elegant upscale Caribbean style and beautiful landscaping.

There's also Grace Bay Club, which was the first luxury hotel on the island and has been remarkably well-cared for over the years. It is now one of several properties under the Grace Bay Resorts group, which has an impressive portfolio of beachfront resorts and villas on Providenciales.

The Best Section of Grace Bay

Beach quality is another factor worth considering before you book your trip. All of Grace Bay is exceptional, yet there are slight nuances and variances, with some spots that are a little more exposed to the wind and waves than other locations.

While it depends on who you ask, the eastern side of Grace Bay in our opinion usually tends to have better water and beach conditions. The section fronting Royal West Indies Resort and Club Med Turkoise likely takes the lead in water quality, and The Venetian (due to being on the far eastern end of the beach) sits on the least crowded stretch.

The Best Family Resort

For families and children, the expansive and all-inclusive Beaches Turks & Caicos offers a collection of activities and restaurants that simply isn’t rivaled by any other property. This family-friendly resort has over 20 dining options, a water park with a pirate ship, a kids arcade, seven swimming pools, included boat, snorkeling, and scuba diving charters, and a great selection of water sports equipment, experiences, and amenities.

Beaches consists of five village enclaves: the Caribbean Village, Key West Village, Italian Village, French Village, and Treasure Beach Village. There’s a wide range of accommodations, from beachfront penthouses with multiple bedrooms to garden one-bedroom suites with full-time butler and concierge services available.

Stays here, however, can be exorbitantly expensive. The nearby all-inclusive Alexandra Resort is a nice alternative for those who don't want to pay Beaches' high price tag or need the many amenities the Sandals property offers. It has a great beach, numerous restaurants, and kayaks and paddleboards for exploring the sea offshore, and kids 12 and under stay and eat for free.

The Resort with the Best Restaurant

Many of the best restaurants in Turks and Caicos can be found at the resorts on Grace Bay. Seven, the flagship restaurant at Seven Stars Resort & Spa, is one of the most popular fine dining establishments on Providenciales. It has a very well-rounded menu with a contemporary international taste, and vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, as well as a very extensive wine selection. Given its popularity, reservations are highly recommended.

Grace's Cottage at Point Grace is another contender for the top Grace Bay resort restaurant. This small gourmet restaurant is housed in a gingerbread-style house with both indoor and al fresco dining. The menu is primarily contemporary, with many seafood options. The elegant Point Grace (which stands at Forbes Point, a lightly defined point along the beach) is a beautiful and tranquil luxury hotel. Several elements make this quiet retreat stand out, from the low-density design to its more secluded section of beach. Point Grace is home to 28 rooms and suites, with one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom options. Onsite is Thalasso Spa, a fitness center, Hobie Cat sailboats, kayaks, and paddleboards.

The Resort with the Best Pool

Many resorts can boast of a great swimming pool, yet a few have especially beautiful designs that stand out. The Somerset, The Palms, the Regent Grand, Ocean Club West, and Seven Stars are all contenders, yet in our opinion, Seven Stars takes the lead.

We feel that it’s important that the top swimming pool has a view of the ocean, which narrows the otherwise extensive list of impressive and extensive pools. The pool area at Seven Stars offers beautiful views of azure waters (and is heated for guest comfort).

The Best All-Inclusive Resort

Grace Bay has three all-inclusive resorts—Beaches, Club Med, and Alexandra—each of which caters to a different market. Club Med is an activity and nightlife-focused adults-only resort, Beaches is an action-packed family resort, and Alexandra is simply a well-rounded beachfront property that offers a bit of everything. Inclusions and vacation packages vary by property.

Alexandra is part of the Turks and Caicos Collection, and stays here include all-inclusive access and complimentary transport to the group’s other property, Blue Haven. These two hotels offer different settings, activities, and beaches, and collectively have over a dozen dining options, allowing you to experience two hotels for the price of one.

The Resort with the Best Nightlife

Club Med Turkoise is the oldest still-operating resort in the Turks and Caicos. As such, the sprawling adult-only all-inclusive had its choice of location when it was built, and is consequently located on one of the widest and calmest stretches of Grace Bay.

The rooms and accommodations at Club Med are not quite as spacious and luxurious as those at many of the other Grace Bay resorts, yet the range of activities and nightlife is great, making Club Med one of the best bargains of any hotel on the island.

For visitors not staying at Club Med, one option is to get a day or evening pass. Passes allow access to unlimited drinks and food, snorkeling excursions, non-powered water sports equipment, tennis, and more.

The Best Budget Resort

Sibonné Beach Hotel is one of the oldest hotels on Grace Bay, and while it's small compared to the coast's other beachfront hotels, the room rates are difficult to beat. Rooms can be a bit dated, but several have direct views of the ocean from the balcony or porch.

Onsite at Sibonné is Bay Bistro, another long-time institution of Providenciales and beachfront restaurant.

Best Resort for Snorkeling

The Windsong Resort at the Bight Reef (also known as Coral Gardens) is at the western end of Grace Bay Beach, and is located across from the only snorkeling reef in Grace Bay. The Bight Reef starts directly off the coast and continues out for a distance, and is home to turtles, stingrays, coral, and a large spectrum of reef fish. Most of the sea life is quite used to people, so it’s easy to see some interesting creatures. Given the shallow depth of much of the coral and proximity to shore, the Bight Reef is a great option for beginner snorkelers looking for an adventure.

Adjacent to the Windsong is Coral Gardens Resort, which is an equally excellent place to stay for beach snorkeling.

Best Resort for Weddings

Due to its secluded setting on a quiet stretch of beach and elegant design, Point Grace is definitely one of the top accommodations for a destination wedding in Turks and Caicos. The additional seclusion that the coast around this boutique accommodation provides is perfect for hosting an important event. Point Grace is also home to Grace's Cottage, a small gourmet restaurant that has an extensive wine list and serves a contemporary Caribbean menu.

The Palms is another great choice, and has some exquisite courtyard spaces, a beautiful pool, and is of course beachfront on Grace Bay. Onsite is a spa, several gourmet restaurants and bars, and spaces for gatherings and events.