South Caicos Hotels & Resorts
The quiet island of South Caicos has three main accommodations, which consist of two luxury resorts and a small hotel. Salterra Resort & Spa (a Marriott Luxury Collection property) is the island's newest luxury property, and is located on Salterra Beach in the main town of Cockburn Harbour. The more budget-friendly Ocean and Beach Resort is located nearby.
Another resort, Sailrock South Caicos, is found on the secluded Long Beach on the island's northern peninsula.
While South Caicos has quite a few varied and impressive coasts, only a few beaches are excellent for general swimming. Salterra Beach and The Cove Beach offer the finest ocean conditions.
At this time, there are no rental villas or bed and breakfast accommodations available on South Caicos, other than what’s offered through the full-service resorts.
South Caicos Hotel Amenities
The luxury South Caicos resorts offer many of the amenities you would expect of a high-end property on the main island of Providenciales or at another Caribbean destination. Wi-Fi and air-conditioning are standard, as are one or more resort pools, an onsite spa, onsite dining and bar options, and concierge service.
In the guest rooms and suites, you can expect the usual coffee and tea maker, hair dryer, pool and beach towels, and daily housekeeping, among other in-room amenities. Some resort villas also come with a fully-equipped kitchen and dedicated private dining area.
Experiences and Activities
The luxury resorts offer various onsite activities and experiences that you can try during your stay. Sailrock includes the use of some non-motorized water sports equipment, including Hobie Cat sailboats, for guests. Likewise, Salterra guests have access to sea kayaks, paddleboards, and snorkeling gear, as well as a kids club.
Adventures like scuba diving, fishing, guided bonefishing, and ATV tours usually cost extra. So do spa and wellness treatments at the resorts.
Restaurants and Dining
All of the South Caicos hotels have at least one restaurant onsite. For a full list of dining options, see South Caicos Restaurants and Dining.
International Flights to South Caicos
The only scheduled international flight to South Caicos is a direct American Airlines flight from Miami—South Caicos (XSC). The flight is offered on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Travelers departing on scheduled international flights from other cities must first land at the Providenciales International Airport (PLS)—the country's largest and primary airport—before traveling onwards to South Caicos.
Getting to South Caicos from Providenciales
To get from Providenciales to South Caicos, you will need to take either a domestic flight on a small plane or a passenger ferry. Both are similar in cost.
The flight is the faster option and usually takes under 20 minutes. Carrier interCaribbean offers several daily flights, typically on small twin turboprop aircraft. These aircraft are not very large, so there may be luggage constraints, especially for those bringing water sports equipment such as kiteboarding gear. Same-day connections to South Caicos are typically possible for visitors arriving to Providenciales in the morning or early afternoon.
Caribbean Cruisin' offers a twice-weekly passenger ferry service, which takes under two hours each way. The ferry may be the better choice for those with large amounts of luggage.
Charter flights and ferry services can be arranged as well, and may make sense for bigger groups. The larger South Caicos resorts include complimentary airport pickup for guests.
Bookings and Reservations
Booking directly is typically the most effective way to get the best rate on your room, suite, or resort villa. As with any vacation, it's recommended to book your stay well ahead of your intended travel dates.
All Turks and Caicos hotels must charge Government Tourism Tax (12%) and a mandatory service charge (10%). Some properties also charge a facility fee (5% or greater). Taxes may or may not be included in room rates listed online.
South Caicos Hotels
