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The Sands at Grace BayvsThe Somerset on Grace Bay
Both The Sands at Grace Bay and The Somerset on Grace Bay are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, The Somerset on Grace Bay scores slightly better than The Sands at Grace Bay. The Somerset on Grace Bay has a TripExpert Score of 85 with positive reviews from 7 sources like Jetsetter, Forbes Travel Guide and Star Service.
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
The Somerset on Grace Bay Frommer's
Jetsetter Fodor's Oyster Star Service
Forbes Travel Guide
Travel + Leisure Frommer's
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.
