5 star hotel, spa, night club, signature Nikki Beach Club, and eco-friendly marina.
Our exclusive boutique resort is set on a quiet stretch of Grace Bay - the best island snorkeling is steps away.
These new Bermuda style residences are available for ownership and vacation rentals - steps from Grace Bay
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 Yes Yes Yes Visited: June 2008 |
| Posted by aepiii |
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The views, the house everything is as advertised...looking forward to spending more time there....make sure you enjoy the Kayaks..just a wonderful place to kickback and relax...if you can't relax here you cant relax anywhere.... |
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 This hotel should not be opened yet. Visited: May 2008 |
| Posted by kristin22 |
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We planned a week-long stay at the St. Charles expecting a beautiful pool (we chose this hotel over others for that specific purpose).
On our way up to our room, we noticed the beautiful insect life which colonizes the hotel walls. I would advise not taking the elevator since one time during our stay, it froze up. The bugs also ventured into our bed a few times.
To keep this short and sweet, here is a list of things missing from our room:
1. Items missing from the kitchen included pot holders, dishtowels, table knives, can opener, broom, spatula, strainer, trash can (of adequate size.... too tiny), ice maker, salt and pepper, dish detergent (dishwasher was useless without it).
2. Items missing from the pool were water and chlorine. Things not missing from the pool were hermit crabs, various water beetles, and slime.
3. Things missing in general included a working safe (ours was broken), DVD remote and one TV remote control. Also, the towel rack in bathroom was ripped off the wall.
In addition, our curtains were off the track, and the sliding doors were dirty (obviously not cleaned for awhile). The room was cleaned once every two or three days, but not daily.
We will say the suite was very big, and the bed was comfortable.
If you visit North Caicos, be sure to get in touch with Jay from Bottle Creek. He will take you fishing, and he is very hospitable (in fact, more so than our hotel staff).
The bottom line is: this place has a lot of potential, but it is not ready yet. It should not be opened right now with the pool 2/3 full, and the hotel being short staffed. |
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| We had a terrible stay here. Visited: May 2008 |
| Posted by bfree |
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The room was a little more than a little appalling. I will start at the entrance of the room, and work my way forward.
The door only had a push-in lock (like the one you find in a some bathrooms). There was no deadbolt, or even chain lock once you are inside the room. On the right was an old timey window that had three slits that opened and closed (not very well). Because of these antiquated windows, the room got fairly humid when it rained, and it didn’t stay too cool (this could also be the poor A/C unit).
One of our rooms had a broken A/C unit, but the front desk at Club Med Turks and Caicos stated it was not broken. On the window base was a blackish colored mold that was accented very well with the mold that was growing on the window treatments.
On the left was the commode that was in a little room by itself. There was no A/C, so you had to make it quick! It got hot, and because there was a widow that opened to the outside walkway, it was always nice to think that the people walking by are going to hear you as you go.
The next door on the left was the door to the sink and shower. The bathroom door didn’t close because it appeared that when they remolded it and added a little six-inch deep table, they forget to factor in the door actually closing.
Also, the shower kept changing from hot to cold the whole time. Setting it to cold, while not ideal, will at least keep at one temperature
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The Tuscany, Providenciales traveler review
| The Tuscany was amazing! Visited: May 2008 |
| Posted by mmmsj |
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The Tuscany was beautiful! The three-bedroom, three-bath condos were located on the end of Grace Bay, and out of the way of the other large hotels. It felt like we had the whole end of the beach to ourselves.
The condos had comfy beds, luxury bathrooms, and a beautiful view of the ocean from the porch.
The pool was quiet and relaxing, with plenty of umbrellas and chairs. The beach also had very nice chairs and umbrellas for guests.
The staff was friendly, and the maid service was great! I had no complaints! |
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| I received terrible service. Visited: May 2008 |
| Posted by ouknow |
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I encountered bugs, dirty linens, and rude staff here. |
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 This is a great isolated place to stay, away from it all! Visited: May 2008 |
| Posted by dsegal |
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This is a beautifull location and resort, located away from the crowds along Grace Bay. Though you will need to rent a car while you stay here, it is worth it. |
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 I came back to find the atmosphere did a 180. Visited: February 2008 |
| Posted by kmc8 |
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This was my fourth (and final) time at Club Med Turks. It used to be a great place for fun, young, singles. I brought a friend with me - it was her first time - and was actually embarrassed about how much I had talked up how much fun we would have when we arrived.
The guests were much older - retirement and above - and overall most were couples. Afternoon pool volleyball with drinking was replaced by 70-year-old women moving your towel and book to another chair while you get up for five minutes.
While I have much respect for the elderly - this was not the Turks that kept me coming back for more. There were not that many singles in their 20s and 30s at all. Everything seemed slower and duller. |
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| We're glad we chose this. Visited: February 2008 |
| Posted by beachlover |
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We chose Harbour Club Villas from internet recommendations, and we were not disappointed.
We were looking for a place out of the busy area of Grace Bay with a separate bedroom and a well-equipped kitchen at a reasonable price. We certainly found it.
It was no surprise that we were very well taken care of by Barry and Marta. They lived up to their reputation in these reviews. Marta is such an inveterately helpful person, that even as we were leaving to go on to North Caicos, she told us how to find the special places there and gave us an extra styrofoam cooler to take our food in.
The villa was attractive, spacious and comfortable - and had everything we needed. When a friend came to join us for the last two nights of our stay, Marta rearranged all the furniture in the living area, so we could have the sofa sleeper open and off to one side and still have a good sitting arrangement on the other side. I never would have asked her to do that, but I was delighted that she did.
Making arrangements with Harbour Club was very easy. My emails were answered promptly, and they volunteered to make our car reservation with Scooter Bob.
We recommend the villas for anyone who is looking for home-like accommodations and helpful hosts.
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| This was a total retreat. Visited: March 2008 |
| Posted by newjerseysue |
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We stayed in an oceanfront, two-bedroom condo, and everything was perfect.
Mike, the manager, was great. Nothing was too much trouble.
This is our favorite resort on Provo. We will be back! |
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 This is our sixth stay here. Visited: February 2008 |
| Posted by kbdixon |
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Royal West is a delightful place to stay right on Grace Bay Beach. It is relatively new - opened in 2000. It's also attractive for couples or small families as there is enough private space and a great beach to roam.
The rooms are not over the top, but are not sub-par by any means. The restaurant is adequate for lunch and dinner, and is neither expensive or inexpensive. There are at least three great dinner spots within walking distance (Coco Bistro, Anacaona, and Coyaba) that vary in price. But the food quality is generally good on Turks.
This was our sixth stay at RWI, and it is always worth it. After this amount of time, we know how to approach cabbies, and are familiar with the restaurants.
Take advantage of the IGA - especially for spirits/wine and snacks. Pay attention to wine list pricing, so you don't feel abused. Also, enjoy the weather, beach and scenery. This is a great island and a great place.
We rate this location as three stars because it lacks first class linens and other in room accoutrements. But overall, it is a quiet secure location that is not overpriced and is on the beach. We have never been dissatisfied here, and always meet nice people from many places, it is highly recomended by us even at three stars. |
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| We had a nightmarish experience. Visited: March 2008 |
| Posted by mrcarib |
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After five days in Provo, my girlfriend and I wanted to spend our final four days in Turks and Caicos by ourselves in total relaxation at a hotel in North Caicos. After some online research, we discovered the St. Charles, which was billed as a four-star resort on North Caicos.
Our nightmare started to unfold when I saw that the driveway to the St. Charles was an open construction pit with three pickup trucks, some strewn garbage and a temporary wooden fence separating it from the rest of the resort.
Upon walking into the resort, I discovered that the St. Charles was situated right next to the North Caicos Community Center. Consequently, there were around 25 noisy “non-guests” in various stages of drunkenness enjoying themselves in and around the resort’s pool area (including drinking at the bar).
I do not want to come across as some sort of elitist snob and while on vacation, I enjoy interacting with the locals. However, we were looking for tranquility and solitude in North Caicos, not a noisy party environment (The St. Charles website boasts of how the resort was designed with “exclusivity and serenity” in mind).
Additionally, it doesn’t seem to be fair to charge guests around $400/night (including taxes) to stay at the resort, when anyone can just come in and take over the pool. |
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Sublime, Providenciales traveler review
| Sublime is sublime! Visited: December 2007 |
| Posted by lollipop2 |
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We have stayed in this villa before, and have booked again for this year. Away from the hub bub of Grace Bay, we found peace and tranquility here. We never saw a soul - apart from the maid.
The villa was spatious and bright, with beautiful views from the master suite (including the bathroom).
The downside? The holiday was just too short. |
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| It was five stars until they closed the restaurant. Visited: April 2007 |
| Posted by playagirl |
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This was my second time at White Sands, and I still love this place.
However, I was the only guest, so they closed the restaurant due to labor problems. As a result, I was really stuck for meals.
In addition, the pool was not operational.
I would go back provided these problems are fixed, though. |
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| It's a great place to stay with great beaches. Visited: November 1999 |
| Posted by travellinterri |
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We stayed at the Harbour Club Villas for ten nights this February, and loved every minute of it.
It was a small resort, only six villas, but that is the way we like it. We like to stay at quiet places, not on the main drag with all of the noise and people that come along with that.
It was only a short drive to anywhere we wanted to go, as the island was not very big.
Barry and Marta were the most perfect hosts we've ever had. They were very friendly and helpful, and they made us feel right at home.
We felt that the beaches in TCI were the best that we have experienced, and we have been to some nice ones! Most of them were fairly private, but even Grace Bay, which had more people and hotels, wasn't really all that crowded.
All in all, we would give this resort and this island a ten out of ten! |
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| We enjoyed awesome views from beachfront unit. Visited: January 2008 |
| Posted by aloeman |
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Wow! Shat a great place we found. We looked around all over and fell upon this place advertised on the Internet by the owners.
The place was the best decorated place we have ever rented. They even left bottles of wine out for our enjoyment. They had beautiful furniture and a balcony that made us smile whenever we went on it. You only see water and beach and reef.
The resort staff was very friendly, and the grounds were very nicely landscaped. The food was okay, but there were many places close by to enjoy.
I cannot wait to return and enjoy our home away from home. |
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| What a wonderful experience! Visited: November 1999 |
| Posted by tcodonnell |
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My wife and I visited Provo in November 2007 to celebrate our ten-year anniversary.
Barry and Marta, the owners, completed the picture perfect week. When we arrived at the villas, we were met by Barry and Marta who welcomed us to the island and to their villas. They spent ½ hr explaining things we needed to know about the island.
As this was our first visit, we would consult Barry and Marta. Their knowledge of the island was very helpful, and they were able to direct us to many secluded beaches. They made us feel like we were had been longtime friends.
Even before the week started, Barry and Marta were extremely helpful - making a car reservation for us - offered to buy alcohol for us so it was cold in the frig when we arrived.
The villa was perfect. It was one bedroom, one bath, with a full kitchen - including microwave, coffee maker, a full fridge, dishes, pots, and pans. The room also had satellite TV. The bedroom was just the right size with plenty of closet and drawer space. The bedrooms also had a wall unit air conditioner.
There was a dining room table, which we used to play cards at night. However, meals we had at the villa (mostly breakfast) were eaten on the patio right outside the villa overlooking Flamingo Lake and surrounding palm trees.
The vacation could not have been better, and it was in large part due to Barry and Marta. Thank you! |
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Grace Bay Club, Providenciales traveler review
| I have reservations about the Grace Bay Club. Visited: November 1999 |
| Posted by tbmay |
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I have not even checked in yet, and my experience thus far has all been negative by the ethics and attitude of the reservation staff.
I booked a junior suite three months ago (that their website indicated was over 1,000 square feet). I learned this week that it is a suite of only 600+ square feet.
The attitude of their staff seems surly and indifferent. Why do they have a 4.5 star rating? |
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| It was a "ten" out of "ten". Visited: December 2007 |
| Posted by charlieb |
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We spent 13 days at the Harbour Club Villas and Marina over Christmas 2007. It was great!
There are not enough positive adjectives to describe what delightful, helpful, and fun hosts Barry and Marta were. Even before we arrived, Marta was so helpful over the Internet answering questions, helping with car arrangements, and making dining recommendations. From the moment we arrived, both Marta and Barry did everything imaginable to make our stay enjoyable.
The facilities were perfect for us. If you are someone who wants big, fancy, crowded hotel-type accommodations, don’t stay here. If you are someone who needs to be right on the beach and want a bar and/or restaurant right outside your door, don’t stay here either.
However, if you are someone who wants peace and quiet, nice views, no crowds, privacy, spacious accommodations, and don’t mind driving a bit to your choice of a variety of great beaches, or a variety of great restaurants (or maybe even B-B-Q-ing your own dinner while watching an absolutely gorgeous sunset), Harbour Club might just be the place for you.
We give Harbour Club Villas and Marina a ten out of ten!
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| I keep coming back! Visited: September 2007 |
| Posted by lou_chro |
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We stayed at Villa Renaissance this past September - it was our fifth time staying here. We have stayed at other properties on the island, but keep coming back (and it only gets better!).
Ben, the manager (who came here about two years ago), has done wonderful things with the property. He has also improved the service level immensely. We are eagerly awaiting the opening of its sister property - The Regent Grand - which will be more upscale (and which Ben will also manage). I don't think you can go wrong at either.
The residences are well equipped, and are great for families, couples, or friends traveling together. If you like a nice property that's a good value for your vacation dollar, I would seriously consider staying here. |
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| It was lovely - what a place! Visited: March 2007 |
| Posted by wimvanleeuwen |
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From Europe, we first spent a few days in Miami and then went to the Turks for our second stay. Of course, the weather and the beach were phenomenal. Also, the Sands was perfect.
The restaurant served perfect food, and a good price and quality - especially with the good euro/dollar rating!
Also, try diving! We saw whales on our boat trip towards our dive-stop. It was perfect. And just off the shore outside the Sands, we saw Jojo the dolphin!
We had a great stay, and are looking forward for our next visit! |
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