Hotel La Vista Azul is a practical, mid-priced alternative to the resorts of Grace Bay, tucked beside Turtle Cove Marina on the north side of Providenciales. It is a 3.5-star property with an atmosphere that is closer to a condo complex than a resort: five low buildings of up to three floors, a courtyard and garden, and two outdoor pools. Every unit is a suite or studio with a kitchen, so it works well for couples and families who like to cook some of their own meals and keep costs under control. The marina is a one-minute walk, with restaurants and boat trips just beyond, Pelican Beach is around nine minutes on foot, and Grace Bay Beach is about eight minutes by car. The airport is only about six minutes away. It suits budget-conscious visitors, divers and boaters, and travelers who want space and a kitchen more than a beachfront address.
The rooms
There are four room types, all with kitchens, balconies or patios and soundproofing. Studios of about 700 square feet sleep two and have either an ocean or courtyard view, while one-bedroom suites of about 1,044 square feet sleep two or three, with a queen bed or a double sofa bed and a separate sitting area.
Every unit has a full-size refrigerator and freezer, a microwave, a coffee and tea maker, an iron, a safe, a television with satellite channels, pillowtop beds, down comforters and a clothes dryer. Air conditioning and heating keep rooms comfortable, and free Wi-Fi is included. Children up to 12 stay free using existing beds.
Food, pools and activities
There are two outdoor pools with loungers and umbrellas, a hot tub, a gym, a bar and lounge, and an on-site restaurant serving lunch and dinner. Beach towels, a terrace and a garden are on hand, and in-room massages can be arranged. Daily housekeeping, laundry and dry cleaning, a concierge, a porter and luggage storage are available.
Free parking is included, and a rental car makes it easy to reach Grace Bay Beach, Coral Gardens Reef, Chalk Sound and the restaurants around Turtle Cove, which are about seven minutes away by car. Turtle Cove Marina is a good starting point for snorkeling, diving, fishing and sunset boat trips.
What to know before you book
The property is not on the beach, so you will need a short drive or taxi to reach Grace Bay Beach, and Pelican Beach is the closest walk. There are no elevators, so upper floors are reached by stairs. The front desk keeps set hours, so contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival, and in advance if you plan to arrive after 5 PM.
Check-in runs from 4 PM to 10 PM, check-out is before 11 AM and the minimum check-in age is 21. Pets and service animals are not allowed. Cribs and rollaway beds are not available, so confirm sleeping arrangements for babies. It is a good choice if a kitchen and a calm location matter more than a resort scene, and a poor one if you want to roll out of bed onto the sand.
Why stay here
- ✓Kitchens in every studio and suite
- ✓Balconies or patios
- ✓Two outdoor pools
- ✓Hot tub and gym
- ✓On-site restaurant and bar
- ✓Walk to Turtle Cove Marina
- ✓Free self-parking and Wi-Fi
- ✓About six minutes from the airport
Good questions
Is it on the beach?+
No. Pelican Beach is about a nine-minute walk, and Grace Bay Beach is about eight minutes by car, so a rental car or taxi is useful.
Do the rooms have kitchens?+
Yes. All studios and suites have kitchens with a full-size refrigerator and freezer and a microwave, which suits longer stays.
How close is the airport?+
About six minutes by car, which makes arrival and departure days simple.
