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Beaches Turks & CaicosvsThe Sands at Grace Bay
Both properties are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa scores marginally higher than The Sands at Grace Bay. Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa ranks #12 in Turks and Caicos with approval from 7 reviews including Frommer's, Star Service and Gayot.
Beaches Turks & Caicos
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Travel + Leisure
Gayot Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Lower Bight Rd, Providenciales
From $905/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's "This Grace Bay megaresort remains a perennial favorite among families. And with a whopping 453 units, it's remarkable that it all chugs along as smoothly as it does." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The vast, Neo-Classically themed family-focused, fun-filled Beaches Resort & Spa has superb children's programs in addition to the various activities offered to adults."
Star Service "The largest resort on the island, this place overwhelmingly outperforms the Club Med despite its more family-friendly angle." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Features more than 150 suites and villas (many with balconies), three restaurants (including the beachfront Bayside, overlooking Grace Bay Beach), three pools, and a children’s center." Full review
Gayot "This all-inclusive resort specializes in active, fun-filled family vacations."
Travel + Leisure "Four distinctive themed enclaves—including an all-suite “Italian” village—share a 45,000-square-foot water park and a 21-and-under nightclub." Full review
Travel + Leisure "If you're looking for a beachy, Caribbean experience, this all-inclusive resort is practically impossible to beat"
Frommer's "One of the top kid-friendly resorts in the region...each of the four themed "villages"—Caribbean, French, Italian, and Key West—has its own myriad restaurants, decor, and activities" Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This all-inclusive behemoth is a world unto itself, with four distinct 'villages' (the Caribbean, France, Italy and Key West), eight pools, a water park, 15 bars and 19 restaurants." Full review
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
