Pelican Beach HotelvsAmanyara
Both properties are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Amanyara is preferred by most reviewers compared to Pelican Beach Hotel. Amanyara ranks #3 in Turks and Caicos with praise from 12 reviewers including Frommer's, DK Eyewitness and Hideaway Report.
Pelican Beach Hotel
North Caicos Island, North Caicos
From $167/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
Frommer's
"This small, pleasant guesthouse feels as if it's from another era, with a pitched timbered ceiling and wood paneling; the only thing missing is the ticking of a grandfather clock." Full review
Fodor's
"North Caicos islanders Susan and Clifford Gardiner built this small, palmetto-fringed hotel in the 1980s on the quiet, mostly deserted Whitby Beach." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Enclosed by a picket fence, the intimate and adults-only beachfront Pelican Beach Hotel, without telephones and TVs, but with excellent room service, is a calming retreat."
Lonely Planet
"For those looking for a relaxed, back-to-basics place to stay, this is an excellent option." Full review
Frommer's
"A 16-room seaside guesthouse that has an old-fashioned 1950s feel, with walls of knotted pine and curtains blowing in the breezes. Rooms are clean but basic, with white tile floors and ceiling fans." Full review
Amanyara Show All Reviews
Northwest Point, Providenciales
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"This is unfussy luxury, integrity of materials, and commitment to eco-principles. The prices are heart-stopping, but no detail has been left to chance." Full review
Concierge
"Set in the scrubby landscape of Providenciales's Northwest Point Marine National Park, Amanyara balances drama and calm."
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When to go: Early spring is less windy.
Travel + Leisure
"Tthis resort designed by renowned architect Jean Michel Gathy has clean lines, minimalist construction, flowing streams, reflecting ponds, and a 164-foot infinity-edged pool." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The Balinese-inspired deluxe resort Amanyara has a spectacular beach setting atop a limestone headland on the secluded west coast of Provo."
Star Service
"Following in the footsteps of its respected brethren across the globe, the Amanyara resort offers the ultimate in luxury, sophistication and service on this beautiful island." Full review
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Be aware that those tempted to record the beauty with photographs will be politely requested to pack the cameras away.
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"It’s hard to imagine a place that feels more secluded and peaceful — or more stunning — than Amanyara, an ultra-luxury resort located on Providenciales." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Set on the scrubby nub of the Northwest Point Marine National Park on Providenciales, the Amanyara resort in Turks and Caicos is a veritable vision." Full review
Jetsetter
"Secluded stunner with two top-notch restaurants, a private stretch of beach, and a jaw-dropping infinity pool with sea views." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Although set on the Caribbean isle of Providenciales, one of the Turks and Caicos Islands, the hyper-luxurious Amanyara hotel wouldn’t be out of place in the Far East." Full review
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For dessert we choose the zingy key lime pie, which our waiter invites us to enjoy back to our room.
Hideaway Report
96.0
"Dramatic cottage-style resort overlooking a lovely half-mile beach at the unspoiled northwest tip of Providenciales, a 30-minute drive from Provo’s shops and other hotels." Full review