Royal West Indies ResortvsThe Somerset on Grace Bay
Royal West Indies Resort and The Somerset on Grace Bay are both recommended by travel writers. On balance, The Somerset on Grace Bay is preferred by most professionals compared to Royal West Indies Resort. The Somerset on Grace Bay ranks #9 in Turks and Caicos with positive reviews from 7 publications including Forbes Travel Guide, Star Service and Frommer's.
Royal West Indies Resort
Grace Bay, PO Box 482, Providenciales
From $215/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"This is one of the most reliable, well-managed condo-hotel resorts along Grace Bay, offering family-friendly lodging and a prime location on one of the best sections of beach." Full review
Fodor's
"This unpretentious resort on Grace Bay Beach has plenty of garden-view and beachfront studios and suites for moderate self-catering budgets." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Royal West Indies is a middle-of-the-road choice for comfortable -- but not exceptional -- accommodations and amenities." Full review
Star Service
"This all-suite resort sits on a beautifully landscaped 5-acre site at the east end of Grace Bay, adjoining Club Med." Full review
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Guests may choose from a selection of bicycles (free for the first two hours if used along the Grace Bay beach only) and sailboats for rent, plus complimentary snorkel gear.
Frommer's
"This is one of Provo's most reliable all-suite resorts, offering family-friendly lodging and a enviable location right on prime Grace Bay beachfront" Full review
The Somerset on Grace Bay
Princess Drive, Grace Bay, Providenciales
From $664/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The Somerset stands out, with its colorful Italianate style in striking contrast to all that cool monochrome." Full review
Jetsetter
"Stylish Grace Bay boutique with a pair of pools, plus family-friendly rooms and activities." Full review
Fodor's
"This luxury resort has the "wow" factor, starting with the architecture and ending in your luxuriously appointed suite." Full review
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"A sophisticated, modern resort with stunning views, the 53-room Somerset is a cut above most Providenciales properties." Full review
Star Service
"Somerset took the island by storm (the good kind) when it opened by providing the most luxurious accommodations for the echelon of guests who demand them." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"The Somerset’s all-suite and villa approach makes you feel like you’re renting your very own beach house, each complete with a full kitchen." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Somerset is one of the smallest on the island with just 54 units—but also has some of the biggest apartments around." Full review
Frommer's
"The luxury lies not just in the stylish furnishings, the built-to-last materials, the genuinely warm welcome, but in the sheer breadth of space" Full review
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Don't miss the popular Tuesday-night Beach Barbecue, where you can dance in the sand to DJ tunes and stuff yourself silly with barbecued ribs, chicken, fish, and shrimp, island-style rice and peas, corn on the cob, and quinoa salad.