46 Best Hotels in Turks and Caicos Islands

North Caicos islanders Susan and Clifford Gardiner built this small, palmetto-fringed hotel in the 1980s on this quiet and almost deserted beach in Whitby, and the couple's friendliness and insights into island life help create a full island ambience. The spa offers massages, facials, and a wide range of other services. Rooms are simple and comfortable, putting you steps away from the beach. Beds vary, as do amenities—some rooms have a fridge. 

Built with a turn-of-the-20th-century British colonial feel, the dark mahogany, granite, marble, and teak create a sense of warmth and comfort within each of the 28 luxurious one- to four-bedroom suites and penthouses. The resort is divided between those within the more traditional hotel-style buildings and romantic Caribbean cottages that skirt the opposite side. Antique furnishings, four-poster beds, and art reproductions lend classic style and elegance. Quaint (albeit posh) wooden cottages, set back off the dunes of Grace Bay Beach, house a European-style thalassotherapy spa. During your treatment, French doors are open to the fresh sea breeze and views of the blues beyond. Other highlights include Grace's Cottage and the resort’s pool bar.

If you don't mind a few minutes’ walk or complimentary stretch golf cart shuttle to get to Grace Bay Beach, then the reasonable room rates are definitely worth it. The resort has a designated space on the beach with attendants and full amenities. There are no restaurants on property, but step outside the entrance and the Shops of Ports of Call plaza has a number of restaurants to choose from, and there is a grocery store next door. 

This most recently opened hotel in the Turks and Caicos has already garnered the reputation of being the Capri of the Caribbean. Built into the hillside of Blue Mountain, Rock House is the epitome of luxury. Ranging from studios to two-bedroom homes, the property boats unobstructed views of the island's north shore.

With a contemporary take on colonial architecture and the outdoor feel of a botanical garden, this unpretentious resort on Grace Bay Beach has plenty of garden-view and beachfront studios and suites for moderate self-catering budgets. Interiors have a cool, tropical feel, mixing woods with florals and bright splashes of Caribbean colors. Mid-resort, the Pelican Bay Restaurant and Bar has a casual, poolside vibe. Guests can use bicycles to explore the island, as well as Hobie Cats, kayaks, paddleboards, and snorkeling equipment beachside. Special packages and free-night offers are available during low season.

An unpretentious inn filled with island character and charm, this 19th-century house was built by shipwright Jonathan Glass in the 1850s, complete with its quirky nautical features. A large anchor on the sun-dappled pathway marks the entrance, and a large, breezy balcony with commanding views over the sea gives one the sense of what living on Grand Turk must have been like for those during the salt raking era, keeping watch over the comings and goings on land and at sea. Although ground floor rooms are shaded havens, they have no sea views. The two rooms upstairs share a balcony—a fabulous spot to watch the sun set and the donkeys that stroll the beach. One of the inn’s best features is the hidden garden of tall tamarind and neem trees, with climbing vines, hanging and potted plants, and a tiny pond, home to the Secret Garden Restaurant. 

Spacious gardens and winding pools set the tone for one of Provo's most family-friendly resorts, a 6-acre beachfront spread with helpful service and excellent amenities that include a spa, a good-size fitness room, water sports, tennis, basketball, and on-site dining. Sparkling ocean views from huge screened-in patios and floor-to-ceiling windows are best in the oceanfront suites in Blocks 3 and 4, which are closest to the beach. Two free-form swimming pools meander through the center of the resort, and the third is oceanfront, taking in water views and refreshing breezes. Beach toys are available for the kids, including swim noodles and buckets with shovels.

Dwarfed by most nearby resorts, the smallest hotel on Grace Bay Beach has snug (by Provo's spacious standards) but pleasant rooms with Bermudan-style balconies and a tiny circular pool that's hardly used because the property is right on the beach. As one of the first hotels built on Grace Bay, it's in a prime location, offering basic rooms with simple island decor only steps from the water’s edge. Rooms on the second floor have airy, vaulted ceilings; downstairs rooms have views of and access to the lovely courtyard garden, replete with palms, yellow elder, and exotic birdlife. The popular beachfront Bay Bistro serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Book early to get one of the two simple value rooms or the beachfront apartment; all three are usually reserved months in advance.

Staying at this true B&B, one of just a few in all the Turks and Caicos, gives you a feel for the way the Caribbean used to be, without requiring you to give up comfort. Sleepy, quiet, and charming, it does feel like a home away from home, but with a better view, given its prime Front Street location. The home is updated with all the modern conveniences, including air-conditioning, satellite TV, and some colonial-style furnishings mixed with bamboo and rattan; each suite has a full kitchen, two TVs, and a DVD player. A huge sundeck on the rooftop faces the ocean and historical waterfront. You can easily stroll back and forth to Front Street, with its excellent restaurants and watering holes; local musicians play nightly along the main strip. Staying here, you will certainly meet and mingle with the locals, so that when you come back, you'll feel as if you are returning home; guests return year after year.

Located at the far eastern end of Grace Bay, this quiet, upscale self-catering resort is the place for mature, independent travelers to unwind without the need for resort amenities, thanks in part to its immaculate gardens and prime setting on a long and secluded beach shared mostly just with its sister property, the Venetian. The one- to three-bedroom condos have designer furnishings and spacious screened balconies with oceanfront views, full kitchens, king-size master beds, and large bathrooms with soaker tubs and oversize showers. Lined by palm trees, the pool is quiet and relaxing. Although the resort has no restaurants, it's within walking distance of several. Guests are issued a cell phone that comes preset with numbers for island restaurants and excursion companies, for use wherever they go during their stay.

This luxury property, focusing on peace-filled privacy, offers magnificent views just minutes from the hub and close to the island's only golf course. Located at the far eastern end of Grace Bay, the Venetian has its own stretch of beach all to itself—and the few visitors to Grace Bay who make it their ritual to stroll the full distance. Each suite has a different ambience through furnishings and decor, though always of the highest standard. One unit may be modern in design, one a beach cottage, another bright and colorful; all have luxury fixtures, stainless-steel appliances, and huge screened balconies. Try to get a higher-floor corner unit, where all rooms have huge windows with magnificent views of Grace Bay Beach. Behind the main hotel buildings is the pool, completely surrounded by its own courtyard—marked as a “quiet zone." Although this is more of a self-catering property, there are still several restaurants and shops within walking distance. The Venetian offers bicycles for guest use to close the gap a little more quickly. Carport parking and security at the gated entry are included. Note that guests are issued a cell phone that comes preset with numbers for island restaurants and excursion companies, for use wherever they go during their stay.

Even though it is not directly on Grace Bay Beach, this resort offers some tremendous features for the price. Villa Del Mar is the perfect compromise: nicely appointed condo-style hotel rooms with high-end appliances and nice touches like granite countertops, Tommy Bahama furniture, and plasma TVs. Units range from deluxe studios to two-bedroom penthouses, with studios having the unique feature of their luxurious bathrooms opening into the main room through interior shuttered windows. A continental breakfast is included. This property is ideal for vacationers who love a variety of dining options, as it's within walking distance of some of Provo's best restaurants. It's also less than a minute's walk from the beach, with access right next door to the prestigious Grace Bay Club; guests have use of beach lounges and umbrellas.

Guests love the quiet, residential feel of this posh short-term-rentals property modeled after a Tuscan villa and comprising one-, two-, and three-bedroom suites in either the four-story oceanfront building or housed in the pool/garden-view suites. Although self-catering, the property has a bar with a full food menu—meals can be delivered to you poolside, beachside, or to your villa. The gorgeous suites have balconies or patios facing the ocean or pool and gardens, all with understated, simple island elegance. The central location puts you within walking distance of top restaurants, several shopping areas, and most excursion operators. Other amenities include a lighted tennis court, fitness center, and Teona Spa.

Back-to-back hurricanes in 2017 destroyed the main house and cottage, but three oceanfront, one-bedroom cabanas with kitchenettes and amazing sunset views keep this property going. The freshwater pool with its huge patio is shared among all guests; it's a great gathering place after a hot day in the sun. It's an easy walk from here to listen to a band at Coral Reef Bar & Grill or to pizza night at Oceanaire Bistro. Daily housekeeping service is included, and the management will help you with provisions if you want to eat in.

A prime location on a pristine stretch of Grace Bay Beach just steps away from the best off-the-beach snorkeling makes this elegant, contemporary resort with two restaurants and a landscaped pool a top pick. Rooms are appointed with dark-wood furniture, comfortable couches, and marble tiles, complemented with hues of blue and a touch of tropical prints. A decent breakfast is included, and a few good restaurants are within walking distance. This a sister property to Grace Bay Club.

With breathtaking views of Turtle Cove Marina, Zenza is a boutique hotel located away from the busy area of Grace Bay providing an atmosphere of peace, but located directly next to Sharkbite Bar & Grill and Baci Italian Ristorante. With 26 rooms and suites, Zenza provides options from Deluxe rooms to Penthouse suites and two-bedroom condos. Although Zenza gives great views of boats entering into the marina, for those who love the beach, Zenza offers golf cart rides there, saving you the walk.