The Ritz-Carlton, Turks & Caicos is the island's big-brand luxury address, a five-star, 147-room resort on Grace Bay Road, right on the famous beach. It is a newer, contemporary property rather than a traditional villa-style Caribbean hotel, with an elevator-served building, a rooftop garden, a lobby that opens to the sea breeze and rooms set up mostly for ocean views. The service is polished in the usual Ritz-Carlton way, and guests praise the friendly staff, the beach, the cleanliness and the location. It has two pools, one of them an infinity pool, a full-service spa, a casino and a private pier from which the Lady Grace sails out on sailing trips. The Regent Village, with its shops and restaurants, is about a four-minute walk, and the airport is roughly 18 minutes by car. It suits couples, honeymooners, special occasions and anyone who wants full-service resort comforts on the best beach on the island.
The rooms
There are fifteen room types, with most offering ocean or partial ocean views and a balcony. Deluxe rooms start at about 460 square feet with a king bed or two queens, and junior suites run to about 700 square feet. Executive suites are around 1,000 to 1,400 square feet, with two-bedroom executive suites that sleep four, and the Club level adds access to a private lounge.
Rooms have air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a safe, designer toiletries, a separate tub and shower, a coffee and tea maker and a desk. Choose oceanfront for the best view, or a limited-view room to save money.
Food, pools and spa
The resort has on-site restaurants and bars, including Noori, a lounge with live music and specialty sushi, and a buffet breakfast is available for a fee each morning. Vegetarian and vegan options are offered. Craft cocktails are delivered to the loungers at the pool, and the full-service spa and gym are wheelchair-accessible.
Sailing trips leave from the private pier. Shopping, a hair salon, a gift shop, a rooftop garden and wedding and meeting spaces round out the services. Free self-parking and free valet parking are both available, and Wi-Fi is free throughout. The resort is Green Key certified and welcomes LGBTQ+ travelers.
What to know before you book
Grace Bay is the island's most expensive area and this is one of its priciest hotels, with rates rising sharply from December to April, so book early for peak weeks and ask about packages. Breakfast, spa treatments and excursions add up, so compare what is included. Check-in begins at 4 PM and check-out is before 11 AM, and the minimum check-in age is 18.
Pets and service animals are not accepted, extra beds carry a daily charge and cribs are not available. Guests occasionally mention slow service at the pool and beach at busy times, so order early. Balconies and terraces may not suit young children.
Why stay here
- ✓Beachfront on Grace Bay
- ✓Two pools including an infinity pool
- ✓Full-service spa and gym
- ✓Private pier with sailing trips
- ✓Club level with lounge access
- ✓On-site casino
- ✓Noori lounge with live music and sushi
- ✓Free self-parking and valet parking
Good questions
Is it right on Grace Bay Beach?+
Yes. It sits on Grace Bay Road on the beach itself, and most rooms have ocean or partial ocean views with balconies.
Can I walk to restaurants?+
The Regent Village, with shops and restaurants, is about a four-minute walk, and Salt Mills Plaza is about six minutes on foot.
Is it suitable for families?+
Children are welcome and two-bedroom suites sleep four, though cribs are not available and balconies may not suit young children. Check occupancy and extra-bed charges when you book.
