Turks and Caicos Great Budget Hotels
The Turks and Caicos tends to be a very expensive destination, especially for accommodation. Much of Grace Bay Beach features expansive and luxurious resorts, which have high price tags to match their exquisite ambiance.
While there are no true budget hotels on Providenciales—most hotel rooms start at $200 (2024 price)—there are some more affordable hotels on Providenciales, including some beachfront places to stay at. Keep in mind that many of the resorts on this list are popular, so availability can be limited throughout much of the year. Specials do sometimes come up with short notice, yet it’s often best to make reservations well in advance of your intended visit.
Another consideration is rental vacation villas, which can be a great bargain for larger groups. It’s often possible to find a great beachfront property with per-person rates comparable to a budget hotel for a party of several guests. Check out Budget Vacation Tips for information on more ways to save.
Ocean Club Resort
Ocean Club and its counterpart resort, Ocean Club West, are beachfront resorts on Grace Bay Beach with a full range of amenities. Both properties are located on excellent stretches of white sand and turquoise water. The two Ocean Clubs offer studios and one-, two-, and three-bedroom suites, so there are great accommodation options for couples and families.
Both hotels are also within easy walking distance of many restaurants. Ocean Club is close to the longest undeveloped stretch of Grace Bay Beach as well as the Royal Turks and Caicos Golf Club. Ocean Club West is near several of the Grace Bay shopping and dining plazas.
Royal West Indies Resort
Royal West Indies Resort is one of the less expensive options when it comes to large Grace Bay Beach resorts. The hotel offers a great range of amenities, including the onsite Pelican Bay Restaurant and the complimentary use of non-powered water sports equipment including kayaks, paddleboards, and Hobie Cat sailboats.
Royal West Indies is fronted by a prime section of Grace Bay. Several restaurants are within walking distance, and the plazas of central Grace Bay are a very short drive away.
Coral Gardens Resort
Coral Gardens is a beachfront resort on the western edge of Grace Bay. Fronting the resort is an excellent stretch of beach and the beautiful snorkeling site of the Bight Reef, where you can spot turtles, stingrays, and reef fish.
A few restaurants are within walking distance of Coral Gardens, yet many guests will find having a rental car very convenient (as supermarkets and the central Grace Bay region are a short drive away).
Ocean Club West
Ocean Club West, a counterpart to the original Ocean Club Resort, is a great value accommodation when everything is considered. It’s located on an amazing section of Grace Bay Beach, is within walking distance of many restaurants and the Graceway Gourmet supermarket, and offers guests access to the amenities at its sister property, Ocean Club.
Ocean Club West features studios and one-, two-, and three-bedroom suites. It has an onsite spa, restaurant and bar, ample free parking, a beautiful lagoon-like pool, tennis courts, a fitness center, and more.
Club Med Turkoise
Club Med is the oldest resort still operating in the Turks and Caicos, and was the country’s first all-inclusive. This expansive resort was established when there was no other development on Grace Bay—consequently, it had its choice of location, resulting in 2,000 feet (610 m) of incredible beach frontage on the calmest section of the world-famous beach.
Club Med is an adults-only resort. The property offers many water sports and activities. While the rooms and service amenities aren’t quite up to the standards of some of the other Grace Bay resorts, Club Med is one of the best value accommodations on Providenciales.
It’s also possible to purchase a day pass or evening pass to the resort. This gives visitors staying elsewhere on the island access to the water sports, snorkeling excursions, and bottomless dining and drinks of Club Med for a day.
Sibonné Beach Hotel
Sibonné offers one of the best values in a beachfront Grace Bay resort. This small and quaint hotel doesn’t have the most extensive rooms or widest range of amenities, yet occupies an excellent location on the world’s best beach.
Sibonné is located on the western side of the Grace Bay region. The shops and restaurants of central Grace Bay are a 20-minute walk away, so most guests will want to rent a car for the duration of their stay.
Onsite at Sibonné is Bay Bistro restaurant, which has been a favorite dining spot for locals and visitors alike for decades.
Villa del Mar
Villa del Mar is a condo resort that’s located a short walk away from one of the best stretches of Grace Bay Beach. This elegant retreat features two pools, lush landscaping, a hot tub, a poolside bar, and service and loungers at the beach.
Many restaurants and shops are within walking distance of Villa Del Mar, including those at the enclaves of Ports of Call and Caicos Café Plaza.
One on Marlin
One on Marlin is a small adults-only resort in central Providenciales with villa accommodations and a quiet garden atmosphere.
A free beach shuttle service to the Bight Beach is provided to guests, and operates every hour or on special request. At the beach are large shade umbrellas, loungers, and towels reserved for guests of the resort.
This retreat is a counterpart to the nearby Kokomo Botanical Resort, and the two resorts share many amenities.
La Vista Azul
La Vista Azul is a condo resort overlooking Turtle Cove in central Providenciales. The accommodation is less than a 10-minute walk from the beach at Smith’s Reef, which combines both a great beach with colorful and interesting snorkeling. Beautiful villas line the shore at Smith’s Reef rather than the hotels of Grace Bay, so the area tends to be quiet.
The resort offers two pools, a Jacuzzi, a great view, and easy walking access to several great restaurants and tourism businesses.
Inn at Grace Bay
The Inn at Grace Bay is a small hotel that isn’t beachfront, yet has a very convenient location. Grace Bay Beach is five minutes away on foot, and there’s the largest concentration of dining and shopping nearby at the Regent Village, Saltmills Plaza, and Le Vele Plaza.
Ports of Call Resort
Ports of Call Resort is a popular hotel in central Grace Bay and a counterpart to the small shopping and dining enclave of Ports of Call. The resort is located a 0.25-mile (0.4 km) walk from Grace Bay Beach. A complimentary shuttle service to and from the beach is provided for guests.
Ports of Call Resort is one of the better choices for those looking to not rent a car during their stay. Within very short walking distance is the Graceway Gourmet supermarket and the dining and shopping options of Ports of Call Plaza, La Petite Place, and Caicos Café Plaza. The extensive collection of shops and restaurants at Regent Village and Saltmills Plaza are 10 minutes away on foot.
Island Club
Island Club is another economical accommodation option in central Grace Bay if you want to save money on your stay. The complex is a townhouse condo complex. You can choose from studios and two- or three-bedroom options. Suites include full kitchens, patios with seating, and BBQs. The complex has a shared central pool.
The Manor Street access to Grace Bay Beach is a five-minute walk (0.25 miles or 0.4 km) away, and the Saltmills, Le Vele Plaza, and the Regent Village are only steps away. Some great dining options are nearby, including Provence, Yoshi’s, Castaway's, Bella Luna, and more.
Grace Bay Suites
Grace Bay Suites is located adjacent to the Saltmills and the Regent Village. This 24-room hotel offers a pool area, a spot on Grace Bay Beach with loungers and umbrellas, and rooms with balconies.
Grace Bay Beach is a five-minute walk away (0.25 miles or 0.4 km) Many restaurants, shops, bars, and services are located within walking distance.
Northwest Point Resort
An often overlooked beachfront accommodation is the boutique Northwest Point Resort, which is located on the remote northwestern region of Providenciales and on the largest stretch of undeveloped beach on Providenciales.
Northwest Point Resort is a great choice for those seeking seclusion and tranquility. To the west of the resort are two protected areas: the extensive Northwest Point Marine National Park and the bird sanctuary of the Northwest Point Pond Nature Reserve.
It’s advisable that guests staying at this hotel rent a car for the duration of their stay. Central Grace Bay is a 20-minute drive away. Onsite is a restaurant, pool, kayaks, and paddleboards. The surrounding wilds and ocean also abound with wildlife.
Northwest Point is amazing for stargazing. There’s very little light pollution in the area, so the stars and planets can be seen in their full glory.