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Club Med Turkoise - Turks & CaicosvsThe Sands at Grace Bay
Both properties are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, The Sands at Grace Bay ranks marginally better than Club Med Turkoise, Turks & Caicos. The Sands at Grace Bay scores 81 with approval from 6 publications including Oyster, DK Eyewitness and Star Service.
Club Med Turkoise - Turks & Caicos
Frommer's
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Oyster Frommer's
Providenciales, Providenciales
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's "Even in the low season, the resort is packed with happy guests, filled to capacity when other resorts are half-full. Its appeal lies in its mix of nonstop activity and communal fun." Full review
Fodor's "In contrast to the other, more tranquil Grace Bay resorts, this energetic property has a vibrant party atmosphere, nightly entertainment, and even a flying trapeze."
Travel + Leisure "Each of the one- and two-bedroom oceanfront and poolside suites was designed in the Colonial style and furnished with four-poster beds draped with mosquito netting." Full review
DK Eyewitness "An adults-only resort offering a panoply of activities including scuba diving, tennis, casino, spa, and theater, plus a circus workshop and sailing academy."
Star Service "The island's original large-scale resort is responsible for kicking off the popularity of Provo." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"It's not ideal for those looking for romance or privacy, but it's a solid bet for solo travelers and any couples or groups looking for a sociable holiday on a budget." Full review
Frommer's "Aside from a raft of watersports equipment, Turkoise has a brand-new infinity pool, a flying trapeze and circus school, a sailing school, a fitness school, and a savvy fitness staff." 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
