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The Sands at Grace BayvsVilla del Mar
Both hotels are endorsed by professional travelers. Overall, The Sands at Grace Bay ranks significantly higher than Villa del Mar. The Sands at Grace Bay comes in at #13 in Turks and Caicos with recommendations from 6 publications including Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
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
Villa del Mar
Jetsetter Fodor's Oyster
Crescent Road, Providenciales
From $261/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Jetsetter "A relaxing stay at a condo-style Caribbean retreat, including a spacious suite and daily breakfast." Full review
Fodor's "This resort, which opened in 2008, offers some tremendous features for the price, even though it is not directly on Grace Bay Beach." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"The real draw at this 42-room boutique resort is the rooms -- spacious and modern with full kitchens, they’re just about the best you can get for the price." Full review
