The Sands at Grace Bay offers beachfront suites at a gentler price than the luxury properties next door. The resort has 114 suites in six three-story, open-air buildings reached by stairs, with one building that has an elevator for guests who need it. Junior suites sleep one or two guests, with a queen bed, a separate sitting area and a kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator and sink, and come in courtyard, ocean-front and ocean-view versions. One- and two-bedroom suites have modern kitchens and dining areas. Recent renovations updated the furnishings in cool blues and whites, with walk-in rain showers and floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors opening to the sea or the gardens.
Location and getting around: the resort sits on Grace Bay Beach, with views over the sand and tropical gardens, and you are within reach of the restaurants and shops along the Grace Bay road. A rental car or taxis cover the rest of the island, and snorkel cruises and sails can usually be arranged from the beachfront or a nearby pick-up. Use the beach as your base and book a car for a day or two for the south coast.
The rooms and who it suits: with kitchens or kitchenettes in the suites, this is a practical choice for families, small groups and anyone who wants to cook some meals to manage costs. Junior suites suit couples, while the one- and two-bedroom suites work for families. The suites feature air conditioning, ceiling fans, an in-room safe, an iron and board, a hair dryer, cable TV and wireless internet. An in-room washer and dryer is not available in every category, with courtyard junior suites excluded, so confirm if that matters to you.
What is good to know: the buildings are open-air and three stories high with stairs, so ask for a ground-floor room or the building with the elevator if mobility is an issue. Ocean-front rooms cost more than courtyard rooms, which are the budget-friendly way to stay on the beach. The pages we checked did not detail the pool, restaurant or activities, so confirm those on the official site before you book. Rates rise in winter and holidays, and travel insurance is wise during hurricane season, which runs until the end of November. Booking a package with flights often brings the price down.
Why stay here
- ✓Beachfront on Grace Bay
- ✓114 renovated suites
- ✓Kitchens or kitchenettes
- ✓Ocean-front, ocean-view and garden suites
- ✓Walk-in rain showers
- ✓Air conditioning and ceiling fans
- ✓In-room safe and Wi-Fi
- ✓One building with an elevator
Good questions
Do the rooms have kitchens?+
Junior suites have a kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator and sink, and the one- and two-bedroom suites have modern kitchens. This suits families and longer stays.
Is there an elevator?+
The resort has six three-story, open-air buildings with stairs, and one building has an elevator for guests who need it. Ask for that building when booking.
Which rooms are the best value?+
Courtyard junior suites are the budget option, with ocean-view and ocean-front suites costing more. All are on the Grace Bay property.
