Ports of Call Resort Turks, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, is the most affordable way to stay near Grace Bay without giving up comfort. It is a boutique, low-rise, 98-room hotel on Grace Bay Road, with a modern, clean feel and a pool courtyard linked to a small shopping plaza. Guests rate it well for its location, with an excellent score for staff and cleanliness. It is not on the sand itself, but the beach is about a five-minute walk and a free beach shuttle runs there, with beach loungers, towels and umbrellas set up for guests. Daily breakfast is complimentary, there are three on-site places to eat and drink, and the Regent Village, Salt Mills Plaza and Princess Alexandra National Park are within a short walk. It suits couples on a budget, families who need a family suite or a villa, and active travelers who plan to be out most of the day.
The rooms
There are seventeen room variants, ranging from king-bed and two-double-bed rooms with balconies or terraces and poolside access, to a one-bedroom family suite for four, a one-bedroom suite for two and a three-bedroom villa for six. Rooms have air conditioning, ceiling fans, a refrigerator, a coffee and tea maker, a safe, free Wi-Fi and cable television, and tile floors that suit a beach holiday.
Free cribs, infant beds and rollaway beds are available on request, and an accessible room with a roll-in shower is offered. Renovated rooms have upgraded bathrooms, so ask for one when you book.
Food, pool and activities
Skull Rock Mexican Cantina, Tribe and the poolside bar make up the on-site dining, with a daily two-for-one happy hour at the pool bar and coffee and tea in common areas. The central pool area has a children's pool, a hot tub, hammocks and loungers, and there is a gym and a full-service day spa in the plaza.
Guests can borrow bicycles and kayaks, rent scooters nearby and join yoga classes, and the resort runs light-hearted weekly games such as ping-pong and billiards tournaments. Concierge help covers tours, and the plaza has shops. Free self-parking is available, including accessible spaces, and the airport is about 15 minutes away by car.
What to know before you book
A daily resort fee applies and includes beach access and beach towels, so check the amount when you book. There is no elevator and the building is three floors, so ask for a ground-floor room if stairs are a problem. Check-in begins at 3 PM, check-out is before 11 AM and the minimum check-in age is 21.
Pets are not allowed, and up to two children under six can stay free using existing beds. The resort has designated smoking areas. Because the beach is a short walk rather than on the doorstep, it will not feel like a beachfront resort, but the trade-off is a lower price, a lively plaza and easy access to Grace Bay restaurants. Compare the total with beachfront options for your dates.
Why stay here
- ✓Five-minute walk to Grace Bay Beach
- ✓Free beach shuttle with loungers and towels
- ✓Complimentary daily breakfast
- ✓Pool, children’s pool and hot tub
- ✓Three on-site restaurants and bars
- ✓Family suites and a three-bedroom villa
- ✓Gym and day spa
- ✓Free self-parking
Good questions
Is it on the beach?+
No. Grace Bay Beach is about a five-minute walk, and a free shuttle runs to the beach, where loungers, towels and umbrellas are provided.
Is breakfast included?+
A complimentary daily breakfast is offered. The resort also has Skull Rock Mexican Cantina, Tribe and a poolside bar.
Is there an elevator?+
No. The buildings are three floors, so request a ground-floor room if you need to avoid stairs.
