The Palms Turks and CaicosvsThe Somerset on Grace Bay
Both The Palms, Turks and Caicos and The Somerset on Grace Bay are praised by expert reviewers. Overall, The Palms, Turks and Caicos is preferred by most professionals compared to The Somerset on Grace Bay. The Palms, Turks and Caicos has a TripExpert Score of 88 with approval from 10 publications including Oyster, DK Eyewitness and Travel + Leisure.
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Grace Bay, Providenciales
From $400/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"Opened in early 2005, the Palms is one of Grace Bay's classiest lodgings, with some of the most handsomely appointed rooms on the island." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
90.1
"At this "upscale yet comfortable" British colonial-style hotel on Grace Bay Beach, buildings clad in Barbadian coral stone house two- and three-bedroom suites that are "stunning, stunning, stunning"." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The all-suite, luxurious The Regent Palms replicates the Neo-Classical plantation look and ambience."
Star Service
"This deluxe, small resort is a member of the Preferred Boutique Hotels consortium and fronts Grace Bay beach and its popular coral reef where breaking waves provide a beautiful photo backdrop." Full review
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So are staffers when special requests are needed.
Star Service
"This property, formerly The Palms, was Provo's most celebrated resort to date since opening, with top-of-the-line accommodations and a doting staff to match." Full review
Jetsetter
"Luxe Grace Bay Beach sleep with a massive pool, topnotch cuisine and a splurge-worthy spa." Full review
Gayot
"This spa resort wows with its striking style and all-suite accommodation."
Fodor's
"High on luxury, The Palms has consistently scored in the top 100 hotels in the world." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Sitting steps from the sand, the 72-suite Palms, with its large rooms, larger infinity pool, and dedicated kid’s club, is one of the more family-friendly among Grace Bay’s luxury resorts." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
"One is that of colonial-era Caribbean, the other is the realm of modern-day luxury, with tropical-chic touches that tie the two together." Full review
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Enjoy a refreshing welcome drink of mulled cucumber and mint, freshen up
with a cold towel and start exploring.
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.