The Palms is a large, polished resort at 16 Princess Drive, right on Grace Bay Beach and close to the center of the island's activity. The Michelin Guide lists 164 rooms, all of them suites with full kitchens with Viking appliances, private terraces or balconies and oversized bathrooms with hydro-massage tubs. The main house has a Palladian-style look, and the grounds hold a winding infinity pool with a swim-up bar, a seasonal outdoor pool, a stand-alone spa complex, a tennis court, a gym and a restaurant serving inventive, high-end cuisine. A kids club is listed, children of any age are allowed and children up to eleven stay free using an extra bed. The resort sits directly on a private, pristine beach, so there is no road to cross between your room and the sand.
Location and getting around: the resort is in the middle of Grace Bay, which puts the restaurants, shops and boat departure points within a short ride. The beach is the main draw, with calm water and loungers right outside. Boat tours, catamaran sails and snorkel cruises often pick up from Grace Bay hotels, so ask the front desk to arrange a beachfront or lobby pickup. Free on-site parking is listed if you rent a car for the south coast.
The rooms and who it suits: the suites are spacious and have full kitchens, which makes them a good fit for families, groups of friends and longer stays where eating in some nights saves money. Couples will enjoy the spa and the pool, while children get a kids club and the shallow beach. The listing notes that guests aged twelve and over pay a nightly fee for an extra bed, so check the occupancy rules if you are bringing teenagers. Check-in is mid-afternoon and check-out is at eleven.
What is good to know: the resort is large, with many suites spread across the grounds, so ask for a room near the pool or beach if you want to minimize walking. Pets are not allowed. Rates are in the luxury bracket, rising in winter and holiday periods, so book early and look for package deals that include flights. The hotel takes meal plans and dinner reservations, and the restaurant is popular in high season. A seasonal outdoor pool is listed alongside the main infinity pool, so confirm which is open on your dates, and check the current spa and kids club hours before you plan your days.
Why stay here
- ✓Beachfront on Grace Bay
- ✓All-suite with full kitchens
- ✓Infinity pool with swim-up bar
- ✓Stand-alone spa complex
- ✓Kids club, all ages welcome
- ✓Tennis court and gym
- ✓Free Wi-Fi and free parking
- ✓Private terraces or balconies
Good questions
Are children welcome at The Palms?+
Yes, children of any age are allowed and there is a kids club. Children up to eleven stay free with an extra bed, while those twelve and over pay a nightly fee, according to the Michelin Guide listing.
Do the suites have kitchens?+
All suites have full kitchens with Viking appliances, plus private terraces or balconies. This suits longer stays and families.
Is the resort on the beach?+
Yes, it sits on Grace Bay Beach at 16 Princess Drive with direct access to the sand.
