5 Best Turks and Caicos Resorts for Everyone

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By K.C. Dermody | Updated on March 13, 2024


Turks and Caicos, made up of 40 different cays and islands in the Caribbean, is home to some of the most exceptional beaches. It’s as if nature used a special palette for the exquisitely turquoise waters and the golden sand found throughout the archipelago. Grace Bay Beach on the island of Providenciales has been named TripAdvisor’s World’s Best Beach and won the World Travel Awards World’s Leading Beach Destination, among many other accolades. When it comes to where to stay in this paradise, the best Turks and Caicos resorts take advantage of the exceptional beauty of Turks and Caicos and excel when it comes to exceptional service.

Celebrities such as Bruce Willis and Keith Richards have homes here. There are too many celebrities to count who choose to vacation at the many luxury resorts in Turks and Caicos as well.

For outdoor pursuits, you can look forward to amazing scuba diving, paddleboarding, parasailing, fishing, horseback riding, windsurfing, cruising, and more. The weather is perfect for it too, at around 90 degrees throughout the year.

For the ideal Turks and Caicos getaway, here are some of the best resorts:

Beaches Turks and Caicos

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The all-inclusive Beaches Turks and Caicos is renowned for its long list of activities, with something for everyone. It’s even won the World Travel Award for the world’s leading family getaway for 24 straight years. 

There are a whopping 22 dining options and 15 bars. That is a lot of cocktails! And, it’s all-inclusive too.

As noted, the activities at Beaches Turks and Caicos are practically unlimited. Watersports include scuba diving in some of the Caribbean’s best waters, kayaking, snorkeling, surfing, and more. On land, the resort offers croquet, beach volleyball, pool, day and evening tennis, basketball, shuffleboard, and billiards. 

Lots for Children and Teens

Younger guests will have plenty to love here too. They can enjoy the Pirates Island Waterpark fun with whirlpools, waterslides, a children-friendly pool with swim-up soda bars, and river journeys. Plus, the Kids Camp offers supervised activities throughout the day. Beaches Turks and Caicos is the only Caribbean resort with its own Sesame Street characters. The kids can look forward to frolicking at the beach with Elmo and his friends.

While the champagne flows for adults in Club Liquid at night, it’s a hangout for teens during the day. Both the younger set and teens can play in the Xbox Play Lounge. For tweens (not quite young, not quite old) the Port Royal Arcade offers plenty of arcade games.

Luxury Accommodation

There are 51 suites and villas facing the ocean or the garden, most with 24-hour butler service. Your personal butler will help with arrangements for the kids and might surprise them with cookies too. Drawing a fragrant bubble bath for mom or dad, and bringing wine to the beach for a candlelit dinner are possible too, with the butler’s objective to spoil and pamper resort guests. 

Romance

Beaches’ has a honeymoon package that includes wine and flowers upon arrival and breakfast in bed the following morning.

Planning a dream wedding? It’s free at Beaches with a minimum stay of three nights. A wedding team will begin planning before the couple arrives by preparing the necessary documents and opening a wedding gift registry and website.

The wedding will take place against the most gorgeous beach backdrop you’ll find anywhere. The basic package includes a bouquet and boutonniere, music, a wedding picture, a two-tiered cake, and elegant table settings with a centerpiece.

A cocktail reception includes signature cocktails, wine, and hors d’oeuvres and the pampering continues through the next day. The following morning, breakfast and mimosas are served in bed to the newlyweds, and there will be a special dinner that evening.

The longer the stay, the more perks that become available.


Kokomo Botanical Resort

Kokomo Botanical Resort

Kokomo Botanical Resort in Providenciales consists of delightful private cottages tucked into gated gardens. The property is perfect for couples, families, and reunions. The cottages have a private patio, kitchen, living room, and two bedrooms, and all have access to the resort’s freshwater pool and outdoor yoga pavilions.

Plus, you’ll be just minutes away from beautiful Grace Bay Beach and the resort’s private beach club. There you can enjoy easy access to all watersports as well as umbrellas, loungers, and boxed lunches. Or, simply take a scenic stroll through the woods.

Unique & Impressive Dining Experiences

When it comes to dining, the WE Grill and Wok Winebar uses organic ingredients for its Asian cuisine which is served indoors or out. The Chef’s Table offers a special experience with a view of the kitchen where world-class chefs prepare their personalized, limited-edition tasting menus. Guests can even engage with the chefs and be active participants in their creative process.

Excursions, Activities, & More

Kokomo Botanical Resort will also help arrange half or full-day excursions to explore the island, while golfing, snorkeling, and diving are some of the most popular activities. To create memories of this piece of Eden, a professional photographer is available for photo packages at the beach or inside the gardens.  


Ocean Club Resort East and West

Ocean Club Resort East and West

Ocean Club Resort comprises two resorts that are a mile apart along breathtaking Grace Bay Beach near Providenciales. The property has earned dozens of awards (too numerous to list). Plus, accommodation is ideal for singles, couples, and families, with rooms facing the ocean. 

The two resorts are remarkably similar, and a free shuttle will transport guests from one to the other to enjoy all the pools, restaurants, entertainment, and activities offered at both.

Activities and Excursions

There are a wealth of activities available, including watersports at the Ocean Clubs like kayaking, paddle boarding, kite surfing, parasailing, and snorkeling.

Guests can also enjoy tennis, pickleball, and golf. In fact, USA Today voted the nearby Royal Turks and Caicos Golf Course as the number one Caribbean golf course in 2022. Plus, the Ocean Club Resort have friendly staff who will help arrange fishing excursions and diving cruises.

Relaxation

The Spa Tropique (you’ll find one at both locations) offers soothing treatments for relaxation and some fantastic spa packages. The Ooh La La package includes a hot stone massage, scalp massage, and rejuvenating eye treatment. The Island Indulgence package consists of an aromatherapy massage and a half-hour foot massage. For a hot stone massage, scalp massage, papaya facial, and a half-hour foot massage, choose the Island Paradise package. Or, book the Relaxation 101 package which includes massages and facials, along with a heavenly papaya body wrap and coconut hair treatment. Who could possibly resist?

Dining and Drinking

Solana at Ocean Club West serves its Asian cuisine of grilled fish and sushi right by the sea. The Solana Bar West entertains with Caribbean music and cool drinks. The bar also serves meals to go. At Ocean Club East, the Opus Wine Bar and Grill provides a sophisticated venue for a special celebration. Also at Ocean Club East, the Cabana Bar & Grill serves tropical drinks and dishes throughout one of the island’s best sunsets. 


Blue Haven Resort

Blue Haven Resort

Guests at the all-inclusive Blue Haven Resort on Providenciales have access to the resort’s nearby companion, the Alexandra Resort. It’s located by Mangrove Cay, with Grace Bay Beach just a few miles up the shore. 

Accommodations include ocean views. If you want to go all out, the special penthouse suites have a large balcony, a kitchen, a washer and dryer, and can sleep up to six guests. The fifth-floor suites are perfect for families, bacelor, or bachelorette parties. They include large rooftop terraces with stunning views and three balconies.

Watersports, Golf & More

Watersports include paddle boarding, snorkeling, kayaking, and sailing in one of the resort’s 13 sailboats for those who already know how to sail. Sailing lessons can be provided for novices. Guests can also enjoy a game of golf at the Provo Golf Club, one of the top ten golf courses in the Caribbean with professional lessons and tips available. Plus, the Salt Mills Plaza is across the street for souvenirs, jewelry, and clothes shopping. 

When in need of pampering, the Elevate Spa offers rejuvenating treatments. Beauty services, from hair to nails, are available too, with a full line of offerings for wedding parties.

Dining & Drinking

The Fire and Ice Restaurant offers indoor and outdoor dining with a view. The Ice Bar is the perfect place for a nightcap, or guests can relax by the fire pit in the Fire Lounge. The swim-up pool bar also serves creative cocktails.

Weddings

The resort offers Divine Weddings at Blue Haven and Alexandra for a destination wedding, which definitely lives up to the name. These spectacular weddings include a license, an officiant, an arch and chairs, wedding music, a photographer, flowers, a large wedding cake, and wine. The happy couple can also enjoy a private dinner on the beach or breakfast in bed. Enhanced decorations and flower arrangements are available for an additional charge.


Grace Bay Club

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The sophisticated all-suite Grace Bay Club boasts the world’s best beaches, sophisticated dining, incredible sunsets, sunrises, and abundant activities. Accommodation includes rooms, suites, and villas by the beach. Guests who choose the Estate residences with their terrace and outdoor shower receive additional amenities, including breakfast. Plus, a personal concierge is available 24 hours a day to meet all your needs.

Activities For All

A concierge can arrange kayaking, sailing, diving, snorkeling tours, and tours to neighboring islands. Golfing can also be enjoyed at the nearby Provo Golf Club. 

For families with younger ones, Kids Town keeps children busy with arts and crafts, horseback riding, excursions, snorkeling, and other watersports. 

Relaxation

While you can always just sit on the beach and gaze out at the dreamy sea, the Anani Spa is a great way to take relaxation up a notch with treatments for singles and couples. Massages can even be enjoyed righ along the beachfront with the sounds of the rolling waves providing a tranquil backdrop. The fitness center is great for keeping up with your workout routine, but you can ease tension and stress with a relaxed yoga session at the Yoga Pavilion. Or, take a private yoga lesson.

Dining & Drinking

Dining runs from the elegant Infiniti Restaurant and Raw Bar to casual tacos on the beach. The Infiniti Bar is a great place for a beer, cocktails, and especially wine, having been listed in Wine Spectator for four consecutive years.

Romance

The Grace Bay Club was perfectly designed for weddings with its brilliant turquoise water and unspoiled powder sugar-like beaches. A wedding planner can arrange a wedding for up to 120 guests on the beach, by the pool, or on a private catamaran. Catering, a dream reception, and decorations are all taken care of too.

Of course, a beach as breathtaking as Grace Bay deserves pictures. The resort has a professional photographer who can preserve all your postcard-perfect moments whether you’re planning a wedding or any type of stay. Thinking of a proposal? The on-site photographer will capture the magic. 


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