10 Best Hotels in Turks and Caicos Islands

At this property, dramatic cliffs skirt one of the most beautiful beaches in the Turks and Caicos, while turquoise-roofed cottages dot the hillside, all with outstanding views of the coastline and reef beyond. The small, self-contained open-plan cottages—perfect for a honeymoon or anniversary stay—have all been updated, keeping the island feel with soft blues and greens to meld with the beauty of the outdoors. All accommodations have screened-in porches and careful positioning to ensure that all have unobstructed views out to sea and take advantage of ocean breezes. Although it's secluded, it doesn't lack amenities. The concierge can arrange everything, including groceries, excursions to East Caicos and Joe Grants Cay, kayaks, snorkeling trips, and bonefishing. In the restaurant, floor-to-ceiling windows give the most amazing views—perhaps the best of all of the islands. Be sure to plan well in advance, as the resort books up fast.

This resort in the middle of the hub offers easy access to nearby shops and restaurants, and is within close walking distance of Grace Bay Beach. It consists of 12 one-bedroom apartment-style lodgings, all with views of the lushly landscaped pool. Rooms are simple, but have a light and breezy Caribbean feel. A full kitchen and en-suite washer/dryer offers money-saving convenience that allows the more budget-conscious traveler a way to enjoy Grace Bay, which is just steps away. There's no need for a rental car if you stay here because the resort is so centrally located.

Modern and chic, this Italian-influenced condo complex with its minimalistic lines reminds one of a Miami South Beach hotel, minus the crowds. Le Vele is centrally located on Grace Bay Beach and consists of 22 ultra-spacious one-, two-, and three-bedroom condominiums to choose from. Each unit, decorated in tropical hues with rich dark-wood accents, has an oversize balcony or patio to take ultimate advantage of phenomenal ocean views. 

You can't get any closer to the water's edge than this two-story oceanfront hotel and the adjacent guesthouse-style Atrium overlooking a tropical courtyard. Palms, fragrant frangipani, and brilliant bougainvillea framed archways, adding stunning contrast to the old white stone walls that separate the hotel from the narrow laneway. Rooms upstairs feature vaulted ceilings and spectacular views, while ground-level guests enjoy direct beach access through their own garden. Some of the rooms have kitchenettes, so if you want to prepare some of your own meals, be sure to request upon booking. There's a full-service restaurant and bar and spa services, and you're steps away from all three dive shops on the island.

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. 

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. 

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.

Rustic and basic—though perfectly acceptable—this locally owned two-story hotel has small balconies or patios and views of the never-ending turquoise water off every room. A more recently built block of rooms has more updated furnishings, but there are no kitchenettes, which can be an issue with such limited restaurant choice on the island. Accommodations are spacious and clean, and beds are comfortable, providing a sense of tranquility. With the restaurant and an oceanside pool on-site, it's convenient and all one really needs. While the hotel doesn't come close to the other two resorts in terms of luxury, it boasts one of the most amazing views anywhere on the island of Dolphin Cay and Long Cay just offshore.

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.

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.