8 Best Hotels in Turks and Caicos Islands

On their own secluded stretch of beach, these three two-bedroom apartments make a quiet getaway that is far enough from the cruise-ship port to give you some peace and quiet but still within walking distance of Duke and Front streets. The apartments are decorated with wicker and colorful Haitian paintings; there are overstuffed chairs on the covered patio. The beach has its own secluded cove, so you'll definitely feel out of the fray. Grand Turk is quiet and laid-back, with plenty of Old Caribbean charm, just like this complex.

Although not on the beach, this small complex of six one-bedroom cottages along a ridge overlooking the Caicos Banks and inland Flamingo Lake is right by the marina, making it a good base for scuba diving, bonefishing, or a quieter vacation. Lovingly maintained, each unit is simple and clean, bursting with Caribbean color, and featuring a kitchen, sitting room, and bathroom, plus a pullout sofa bed. The hosts go out of their way to please, providing complimentary services like booking car rentals and stocking the fridge. In the evening, divers and fishing enthusiasts gather by the pool to share a meal after barbecuing. You may start off as a guest, but you're likely to leave as a friend and feel like family. Harbour Club is also perfect for family reunions or intimate weddings.

You can save money by staying slightly away from the beach without giving up comfort or location at these condos overlooking Turtle Cove, which you can rent via Airbnb and VRBO. Rooms have sweeping views all the way down to Grace Bay over the marina. The red-tile roof contrasts with the turquoise water, and the two matching pools have sweeping views as well. The rooms are modern and more than comfortable, with upscale furnishings, fully equipped kitchens, and travertine floors. Even the smallest studios are spacious, starting at 700 square feet. The resort is within walking distance of numerous restaurants and some of the island's best off-the-beach snorkeling.

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. 

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.

This small, reasonably priced condo complex right next door to Saltmills Plaza and within walking distance of many restaurants and Graceway IGA, is in the heart of it all—and within only a few minutes' walk of the beach. The spacious two- and three-bedroom townhouses are decorated with an island vibe, each with a full kitchen. The club provides beach towels and will lend you umbrellas to take to the beach. 

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.