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The Sands at Grace BayvsAmanyara
The Sands at Grace Bay and Amanyara are both rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, Amanyara ranks significantly better than The Sands at Grace Bay. Amanyara is ranked #3 in Turks and Caicos with positive reviews from 12 publications such as Hideaway Report, Star Service and Condé Nast Traveler.
The Sands at Grace Bay
Frommer's
Fodor's
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Star Service Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Grace Bay, PO Box 681, Providenciales
From $330/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's "The Sands has always been a popular choice on Grace Bay, but a top-notch refurbishment in 2008... put it in another league altogether." Full review
Fodor's "Spacious gardens and winding pools set the tone for one of Provo's most popular family resorts." Full review
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Ask for leftover beach toys, including swim noodles and buckets and shovels, to keep children entertained.
OysterUpscale
"Located at the center of Grace Bay, the 114-room Sands at Grace Bay offers solid, if not spectacular, amenities." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This four-star, all-suite hotel gleams with granite and marble. Choose from studios with kitchenettes, or one-two- and three-bedroom suites."
Star Service "Ten kilometers from town and 11 from the airport, between Point Grace and Sibonne, this well-run, mostly suite property has a solid reputation." Full review
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Turndown service arrives nightly, but management often ignores special requests unless asked multiple times.
Frommer's "Suites are handsomely furnished in beachy pastels and floor-to-ceiling windows, with a screened balcony or porch, fully equipped kitchen, and bathroom with travertine tile floor." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This mammoth place is a great family option with a kiddy pool and kitchenettes in every room." Full review
Amanyara Frommer's
Concierge
Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Star Service
Forbes Travel Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Jetsetter
Mr & Mrs Smith
Hideaway Report 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 Report96.0
"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
