The Sands at Grace Bay

Turks & Caicos

Rooms

114

Floors

Pools

Restaurants

Location

beachfront

key features

Kid-Friendly Grounds

Welcoming Staff

Calm beach

Kitchens Available

Spacious Rooms

A comfortable, affordable option for families on one of the Caribbean’s best beaches, with welcoming staff and spacious family suites.

One bedroom suites start around $475

Why we like it for families

THE ROOMS. The Sands has spacious suites accommodating up to 8 people in layouts ranging from one- to three- bedrooms. They have full kitchens, oversized screened-in balconies with lounge areas, and laundry. You can comfortably spread out with your kids, setting yourself up for a successful vacation.
THE TRANQUILITY. The Sands may not offer the wide range of amenities and entertainment as larger resorts—you won’t find a kids’ club or waterslides here. It’s a low-key but thoughtfully designed property where you and your kids can take a breath, rest your heads, and have the best of Turks & Caicos at your fingertips.
THE PROPERTY. The central garden courtyard will make you feel calm and secure. Small children can comfortable wander around without fear of getting lost, and you’re never too far from your room. The Sands has small two pool areas: The main pool area overlooks Grace Bay beach which has a separate kids pool. And a free-form pool area in the garden, connected by canals (not quite a lazy river) with plenty of shade.
THE STAFF. The warm and welcoming staff at The Sands is what makes this hotel a great choice for families. The people keep guests returning year after year. The website has great recommendations for family-friendly activities in Turks & Caicos, and the full-service concierge service desk will help you arrange them.

Tour of Amenities

General

Rooms

For Kids

Activities

You’ll enter The Sands through a sophisticated, open-air lobby, where you’ll be offered a rum punch welcome drink (always a lovely perk). Tennis and basketball courts are next to the lobby as well, and a convenience store where you can pick-up snacks, sunscreen, wine, and gifts.
The lobby opens to the well-manicured property, with paths that lead you to the rooms and eventually down to the beach, where your kids can run around, independent but contained.
As noted above, the Sands has two pool areas: The main pool area overlooks Grace Bay beach and has a separate kiddie pool, great for toddlers. In the garden, a free-form pool area connected by canals offers a change of scenery (and shade).
The suites at The Sands are in six three-story buildings surrounding the courtyard. Each room configuration is available with either a courtyard, garden, or oceanview, or oceanfront. Buildings 3 and 4 are closest to the pool and ocean; we recommend requesting a room in one of those buildings.

The Sands has only one restaurant, Hemingway’s, which has decent food and a fantastic kid-friendly atmosphere right on the beach. It’s a great restaurant to have at your fingertips when the kids are famished, but you don’t need to eat every meal here—you’re less than 10 minutes from downtown Grace Bay. The hotel also offers a free shuttle for you to enjoy dinner at its sister properties, The Palms and The Shore Club. Note that breakfast doesn’t start until 8am, so stock the fridge for early risers.
Complimentary bicycles are provided for adventures in town, great for older kids.

Although there is no kids’ club, the Sands does offer in-room babysitting on 24 hours’ notice at a very reasonable rate: $12/hour for one child, and $16/hour for two.

Take advantage of the babysitting to hit the spa. Or bring your daughter with you! The spa offers family specials, including a “Mommy and Me Little Mermaid Package” for mothers and daughters.

At the beach, take advantage of complimentary kayaks, snorkeling gear, stand-up paddleboards and Hobie Cats.

Best Rooms for Families

The hotel has 3 categories of rooms, ranging from Junior Suite to 2-Bedroom Suites, all of which work for families.

These rooms start at $620 (March 2023).

Junior Suite

Best for families of 3-4
Junior Suite (king + sofabed)
No separation between bed and sofabed
Kitchenette
Screened in balcony
Laundry available in some units
Standard bathroom with shower

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Kid-Friendly Suite at The Sands Grace Bay Turks & Caicos

One-Bedroom Suite

Best for families of 3-4
Master Bedroom (king)
Separate living room with sofabed
Full kitchen
Laundry
Oversized screened-in balcony
Standard bathroom with shower

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Family-Friendly Suite at The Sands Grace Bay Turks & Caicos

Two-Bedroom Suite

Best for families of 4+
Master Bedroom (king)
Second bedroom with king, queen, or two twins
Separate living room with sleeper sofa
Full kitchen
Laundry
Oversized screened-in balcony
Standard bathroom with shower

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Suite for Families at The Sands Grace Bay Turks & Caicos

Two-Bedroom Suite + Den

Best for families of 5+ or groups
Master Bedroom (king)
Second bedroom with king or queen
Third bedroom with sleeper sofa
Separate living room with sleeper sofa
Full kitchen
Laundry
Oversized screened-in balcony
Two or Three Bathrooms

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Location and Activities

The Sands at Grace Bay is 20 minutes away from the Providenciales International Airport (PLS). The Sands’ website has great recommendations for family-friendly activities in Turks & Caicos.

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Traveler Reviews

This was our second stay this year at the Sands. It is perfect for families. The grounds are so well kept and the staff is so friendly. You can not beat the location. Also nice to have Hemingways on site. Live music and good food. The beach is so beautiful and you can really walk anywhere from here.

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Reviewed by Nikki H., April 2022, via TripAdvisor

This place is meticulously groomed. Our room was spotless, every corner was clean. There was no detail left undone. Very friendly staff, happy people abound! How could you be anything but happy? This place is paradise! The pools were clean, staff were running all over to make your stay here enjoyable. Families with kids, older couples, younger couples, and everyone in between were just happy! The beach is beautiful with this white powdery sand, the water is the most pale blue to turquoise color you could ever imagine seeing! Memorizing colors and a vibe that makes you feel your soul has been cleansed. Do yourself a favor, take a vacation and stay at The Sands. I’m telling you, PERFECTION!!!

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Reviewed by Karen H., February 2020 via TripAdvisor

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The Sands at Grace Bay

Rooms

Floors

Pools

Restaurants

Location

key features

Kid-Friendly Grounds

Welcoming Staff

Calm beach

Kitchens Available

Spacious Rooms

Why we like it for families

Tour of Amenities

General

Rooms

For Kids

Activities

Best Rooms for Families

Is this the one for you?

Let’s get you there.

Location and Activities

Traveler Reviews

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