2 Best Hotels in North Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands

With 7 miles (11 km) of secluded beach and few others to share it with, this property with four upscale and tastefully furnished three-bedroom units is utterly simple and relaxing—each has a master bedroom with king-size bed; an open-concept kitchen, living room, and dining room; and a large screened-in sunroom with dining and lounging possibilities. There's no cable, but there are TVs. Guests also have two bikes and a pay-as-you-go phone dedicated to each unit, plus access to kayaks, snorkeling equipment, and an outdoor commercial-grade Weber grill. Sunsets may be enjoyed on the wooden terrace overlooking the beach or from one of the oceanside hammocks. Although there is no restaurant on-site, you can order fresh, tasty homemade dinners to be delivered to your suite, including chicken, ribs, conch, snapper, and spiny lobster, or have fresh fish for the grill dropped by. The island's best snorkeling is nearby at Three Mary Cays, and you may also choose to throw anchor on your kayak and snorkel the many coral heads directly in front of the complex.

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.