Grace Bay Club Rating: 4.5 Pearls

Turks and Caicos Islands

Beach at the Grace Bay Club

Grace Bay Club’s breezy sophistication comes in many forms. Whether at the airy lobby with white furniture, white walls, rich wood accents, and lamps repurposed from glass buoys, in the zen garden outside your Anani Spa treatment room, or at one of three serene pools, a feeling of understated exclusivity emanates.

With just 82 guest rooms spread across three oceanfront buildings, Grace Bay Club is the quintessential beach resort. Each building’s pool stretches as close to the beach as building codes allow, and infinity edges blur the distinction between resort and sea. Each pool offers lots of lounging options -- like the super-luxe private cabanas and breezy modern daybeds at the Estate Pool -- and cool details, like the glass-enclosed edge of the Hotel Pool.

It’s hard to imagine wanting to leave such stunning pools, especially with dining options and swim-up bars at arm’s length from each. However, Grace Bay Club’s beachfront is one of the finest along the world-renowned Grace Bay. Red daybeds and crisp white umbrellas dot more than 1,000 yards of one of the widest stretches of beach in the area. The beach service is doting, and tons of free water sports equipment is available.

Such perfection, of course, comes at a price, and Grace Bay Club is one of the most expensive on the island. And the spending doesn't end after you've booked your stay; many guests shell out for extras like exotic treatments at the Asian-inspired Anani Spa, inventive (and pricey) cocktails at the Infiniti Bar, and expertly prepared entrees at Anacaona.

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Grace Bay Club was one of the first high-end resorts to come to Providenciales, and today it still lays claim on one of the widest and longest strips of the bay’s powdery sand. Noticeable for its red cabanas and white umbrellas, the resort’s 1,100-foot beachfront is arguably one of the best. The resort is just around the corner from shopping and restaurants, and a short drive away from the Provo Golf Club.

• 20-minute drive from Providenciales International Airport
• 1-minute walk to Grace Bay (property is located on the beach)
• 15-minute walk to shops and restaurants at Regent Village and Salt Mills shopping centers
• 5-minute drive to Provo Golf Club
• 10-minute drive to the Caicos Conch Farm, the world’s only conch farm
• 12-minute drive to Smith’s Reef for snorkeling
• 20-minute drive to Da Conch Shack and Rum Bar

Villas Junior Suite

The resort is divided into three distinct wings: the original Hotel, the family-friendly Villas, and the newer (and available for purchase) Estates. Even the oldest rooms, however, are clean and contemporary, with indulgent bathrooms, and all rooms feature ocean-view terraces or patios.

• Private ocean-view terrace or balcony in all rooms
• Excellent beds with feather-top mattresses and Egyptian cotton linens
• 33-inch or larger flat-screen TV with CD/DVD player
• Soaking tubs and separate shower, as well as his-and-hers marble sinks in all units
• Elemis brand products in bathrooms
• The entry-level unit, the Villas Junior Suite, is a spacious 600 square feet.
• Rooms in the Hotel building range from Junior Suites to Two-Bedroom Suites, and start at 1,080 square feet. Each features an oceanfront terrace and kitchen or kitchenette.
• The 22 rooms in the resort’s newest section, the Estates, range from a Junior Residence (800 square feet) to a four-bedroom Penthouse Residence (7,000 square feet). All feature ocean views and large patios or balconies, as well as full kitchens.
• In the Villas’ 38 suites, upgrading from a Junior Suite to a Grace Bay One-Bedroom Suite will get you more than 1,000 additional square feet, an extra-large terrace, full kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances, soaking tub, and living and dining room.

An Estate Pool cabana

• 1,100 feet of pristine beach with guest-only day beds, lounge chairs, and towels, as well as food and drink service
• Quiet, adult-only (12 and over) Hotel Pool overlooking Grace Bay with a glass base and two Jacuzzis (one available for children and one for adults)
• Large infinity-edge Villa Pool for both children and adults features a swim-up bar
• A third infinity-edge pool, the Estate Pool, is family friendly and includes a children’s splash pool
• Four reserve-only cabanas at the Estate Pool include stocked mini-fridge, private shower, shimmering tiled walls, two padded teak loungers and a bed, and personal butler.
• Gym is small but includes several cardio machines, weight machines, free weights, and yoga balls
• Tranquil Anani Spa, housed in its own building, with six spacious treatment rooms, relaxation room, and mani/pedi room
• A kids' club with miniature rock climbing wall, tree house, arts and crafts playhouse, and off-site excursions ranging from kayaking and snorkeling to scuba lessons and visits to the flamingos on North Caicos Island
• Cruiser bikes (free to borrow)
• Two lighted tennis courts
• A sizeable fashion boutique
• A business center with two computer stations and a small library
• Free Wi-Fi throughout

Grill Rouge

The resort’s impressive dining scene -- including a casual grill, a swim-up and sit-down pool bar, an “infinity-edge” bar, a poolside café and bar, a trendy lounge, and a sophisticated dinner venue -- will inevitably be a part of any traveler’s visit, whether they're staying at Grace Bay Club or not.

All three meals are served on the deck of the open-air Grill Rouge next to the Villa Pool. Nearby is the Rum Bar, which includes swim-up and sit-down drink and food service. At the Estate Pool, Krave is another option for quick meals and afternoon cocktails, with a small bar and several teak tables. In the center of it all is the newly completed Lounge, the elegant Anacaona dinner spot, and the beloved Infiniti Bar. Though something of a gimmick, this sleek 90-foot bar (the longest in the Caribbean) appears to stretch into the sea and draws crowds from all over the island.

• Daily breakfast included in the rate
• Three restaurants, a lounge, and three bars, including a swim-up bar and the 90-foot “infinity edge” bar