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Turks and Caicos is a popular destination for family vacations. Many parents with young kids choose to stay at the infamous Beaches Turks and Caicos resort—a massive, 800+ room all-inclusive complex with all the bells and whistles.
Here at Mango Tree Travel, we prefer smaller hotels for family trips to the Caribbean (and around the world). In our experience traveling to dozens of islands with small kids, luxury hotels with smaller footprints actually tend to be the most family-friendly, and offer an easier travel experience.
These Turks and Caicos small resorts provide a more intimate experience with personalized service, good room configurations, and a manageable property to get around. Your kids don’t need 10 pools — they are usually happy with one.
And with a small footprint, your kids can have freedom of movement, as they are never too far away.
Plus, there’s more to Turks and Caicos — and to the Caribbean — than the big all-inclusive family resorts in Turks and Caicos that some travelers never leave. It’s a fantastic island to explore with kids.
We’ve searched high and low for the best Turks and Caicos family resorts, from the best luxury hotels to boutique experiences a little off the beaten path.
And we found several awesome Turks and Caicos resorts for families that are a little more low key — and a lot little less massive — than the traditional resorts you might expect.
Each of these Turks and Caicos family resorts has fewer than 120 rooms, but with all the amenities and the prime beachfront locations you need for your memorable family vacation to Turks and Caicos. When you’re searching for where to stay in Turks and Caicos with kids, one of these should absolutely be the winner.
Luxury ($$$$)
The Palms Turks and Caicos | READ OUR PROFILE |
The Shore Club | READ OUR PROFILE |
**Get $100 resort credit and complimentary breakfast when you book these Turks and Caicos luxury family resorts through Mango Tree. Learn more.
Delightful ($$$)
Seven Stars Resort and Spa | READ OUR PROFILE |
The Somerset on Grace Bay | READ FULL PROFILE |
Classic ($$)
The Sands at Grace Bay | READ FULL PROFILE |
Windsong on The Reef
Off-The-Grid
Dragon Cay | READ FULL PROFILE |
1. The Somerset on Grace Bay
A Gem Among luxury Turks and Caicos Family Resorts
After repeated client visits, we can confirm: The Somerset on Grace Bay nails it on all fronts—spacious suites, stunning views, and a welcoming environment. It’s the kind of place that turns first-time visitors into repeat guests, making it a standout among Turks and Caicos family resorts.
Suites at the Somerset range from one to five bedrooms, catering to families of all sizes. Whether you’re eyeing a garden residence with a homey feel or an estate villa right by the beach, there’s something for everyone.
And for a luxury family resort in Turks and Caicos, it offers some of the best prices compared to its counterparts for multi-bedroom suites, with One Bedroom Townhomes starting at $1200 per night for peak winter season.
The property is a family-friendly paradise with a host of activities and amenities. It boasts unique features like a croquet lawn and a reverse current lap pool, so everyone in the family has something to enjoy. Oh, and let’s not forget the infinity pool with a killer beach view.
Somerset also sets itself apart with its Caicos Kids Club that accepts kids 3 and up, a rarity in smaller Caribbean hotels. This club offers a morning session and afternoon session, and a range of activities, from beach games to movie nights, keeping the kids entertained while the adults relax.
Finally, the resort’s location on Grace Bay Beach is hard to beat. You’re not just steps away from one of the Caribbean’s best beaches, but also within walking distance to local shops and restaurants. It’s a convenient and stunning homebase for any Turks and Caicos family adventure.
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2. The Palms Turks and Caicos
A Family-Friendly luxury Boutique
The Palms Turks and Caicos is right next door to the Somerset. It’s a little bigger, a touch more luxurikous, and offers more amenities and restaurants right on site.
The kids club might make the Palms the overall winner on this list of the best Turks and Caicos family resorts, accepting kids as young as 4. Plus, the pool here is the best we saw on Grace Bay Beach—it wraps around the pool bar and restaurant, with a long shallow baja shelf at one end, swim up bar tables, and an infinity edge overlooking the beach at the other.
The Palms has plenty of family-friendly suites, including one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom options, many with full kitchens and laundry. It’ about a 15-minute walk, or a short cab ride, from the main shops and restaurants.
It also has six dining areas on-site, offering lots of variety. One great perk about The Palms is that it’s under the same ownership as two other Turks & Caicos kid-friendly resorts—the Sands at Grace Bay and The Shore Club—both of which make this list. A free shuttle runs between the resorts, making it easy for you to enjoy the restaurants and amenities at the other hotels as well.
Travel and Leisure recently named the Palms one of the best hotels in the Caribbean, and we understand why. But be prepared: It has a price tag to match this rating, especially in peak season. But if you want to splurge on a great Caribbean vacation in a suite where the whole family can spread out, this is a fantastic choice.
Use our complimentary booking service to receive $100 resort credit, breakfast included, and a top spot on the upgrade list at The Palms.
3. The Shore Club
A Luxury Family Resort Away From The Crowds
If Grace Bay Beach’s built-up vibe isn’t quite your scene, consider The Palms’ sister property, The Shore Club Turks and Caicos—a unique player among the Turks and Caicos luxury family resorts due to its location away from the hustle and bustle of Grace Bay Beach.
The Shore Club is the first resort on Long Bay Beach, on the southeast side of Providenciales, and so you’ll feel as though you have the beach to yourself. But here sits one of the best family friendly resorts Turks and Caicos has to offer.
One cool thing that you don’t see on every Caribbean beach: Long Bay Beach has shallow waters and a consistent wind, making it perfect for windsurfers that will provide tons of entertainment for your kids.
110 rooms and 38 suites range from one to three bedrooms, the latter being perfect for families. There are also a handful of private villas for bigger groups. The hotel has tons of amenities, including four pools, a unique spa, a kids’ club, fitness centers, and plenty of water sports equipment.
Guests rave about the amenities and comfort level of this hotel—luxury without stuffiness, and absolutely family-friendly. And for the days that you want to explore Grace Bay Beach, you can easily do so by hopping the shuttle to The Palms.
Use our complimentary booking service to receive $100 resort credit, breakfast included, and a top spot on the upgrade list at The Shore Club.
4. Seven Stars Resort
A family friendly resort in a walkable location
Walk onto the grounds at Seven Stars Resort and Spa and you’ll immediately feel a sense of luxury. For a high-end family vacation right on Grace Bay Beach, at a property that welcomes both adult couples and families, this could be the best Turks & Caicos hotel for you.
Seven Stars Resort shines for its location, right in the center of Provo’s strip of shops and best restaurants. Of all the Turks and Caicos luxury resorts for families on this list, it’s the most walkable.
The hotel’s 115 rooms are located in three towers surrounding the pool. The two-bedroom suites specifically designed for families, with a king room, a second room with two twins, a large balcony, and a full-kitchen. You can order groceries in advance and have them delivered to your room, an awesome kid-friendly perk.
The resort has all the amenities you need for a relaxing stay on Grace Bay, including a spa, an adults-only pool, a fitness center, and tennis courts. The pool’s shallow end offers long, flat stairs that are a great hanging spot for kids.
The beachfront restaurant, The Deck, is also a highlight, with a large patio, delicious food, and great views. There’s also a formal indoor restaurant, Seven, for a breakfast buffet and gourmet dinner.
Note, however, that while older reviews mention a kids club at Seven Stars Resort called Shooting Stars, that kids club closed. The hotel does help arrange babysitting, however, to give parents a break.
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6. Windsong On The Reef
A boutique hotel for snorkel-focused families
If you have snorkeling in mind for your family trip to Turks and Caicos, you should absolutely consider Windsong On The Reef. The name gives you a hint as to why this hotel makes our list of best family resorts in Turks and Caicos.
Windsong “On The Reef” is a small hotel with only about 50 rooms, which include suites for families of all sizes, free non-motorized watersports activities, and waterfront dining right on Grace Bay Beach.
Bight Reef, also known as Coral Gardens, is one of the best shallow snorkeling reef in Provo, and it sits right in front of this hotel. It’s a perfect place to introduce your little ones to all that they can see underwater, and motivate them to practice their snorkeling so they can see more!
The other Turks and Caicos resorts for kids on this list may have more amenities. But Windsong is the best family resort in Turks and Caicos that’s right on the reef.
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7. Dragon Cay Resort
A tiny hotel for families off the beaten path
Our final Turks and Caicos kid-friendly hotel offers something completely different—and more of an adventure. Dragon Cay Resort takes you away from the bustle of Providenciales to the near-deserted island of Middle Caicos.
Some families choose to take a daytrip to North and Middle Caicos, but if you get the chance to stay at Dragon Cay Resort for a couple of nights instead, grab it. Take a 20-minute ferry, then a 40-minute drive from Provo, and you’ll find one of the most spectacular, dramatic coastlines imaginable.
Mudjin Harbour Beach truly is one of a kind, and Dragon Cay Resort is a collection of seven cottages that dot its shores.
You won’t find the amenities of a large resort here—no pool or kids’ club. You may be in the English speaking Caribbean, but you’ll feel miles from home. There’s not even a dinner restaurant—Mudjin Harbour Grill is only open for lunch. Instead, spend a few nights in a two- or three-bedroom cottage, cook dinner with your kids, go to bed early, and enjoy the stunning scenery.
Receive a FREE COPY of our complete Turks and Caicos Travel Guide when you book Dragon Cay through our complimentary booking service.
