Villa RenaissancevsThe Sands at Grace Bay
Both Villa Renaissance and The Sands at Grace Bay are rated very highly by expert reviewers. Overall, The Sands at Grace Bay ranks marginally better than Villa Renaissance. The Sands at Grace Bay ranks #13 in Turks and Caicos with praise from 6 reviews such as Oyster, Star Service and DK Eyewitness.
Villa Renaissance
Ventura Drive, BWI, Providenciales
From $508/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
Frommer's
"This little gem lies on a central stretch of Grace Bay oceanfront." Full review
Fodor's
"Modeled after a Tuscan villa, this luxury property is self-catering and not a full-service resort." Full review
Star Service
"This small property brings a renaissance feel to the isle thanks to its neoclassical-inspired architectural style." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"A stately property with Mediterranean flair, Villa Renaissance is home to 36 individually owned upscale apartment units." Full review
The Sands at Grace Bay
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.
Oyster
Upscale
"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