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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.
But it’s no secret that, here and Mango Tree, we prefer to recommend smaller hotels for your family trips. There’s more to the Caribbean, and to Turks and Caicos, than big all-inclusive resorts you’ll never leave.
And, small hotels actually tend to be the most family-friendly, offering you a more intimate experience with personalized service, good room configurations, and a manageable sized property to get around.
So we went in search of the best Turks and Caicos family resorts that offer a family vacation at a slightly different speed.
The result? We found several awesome Turks and Caicos resorts for families that are a little more low key — and a lot little less massive.
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. Let’s get it booked!
Luxury ($$$$)
The Palms Turks and Caicos | READ FULL PROFILE | CHECK RATES
The Shore Club | READ FULL PROFILE | CHECK RATES
Delightful ($$$)
Seven Stars Resort and Spa | READ FULL PROFILE | CHECK RATES
The Somerset on Grace Bay | READ FULL PROFILE | CHECK RATES
Classic ($$)
The Sands at Grace Bay | READ FULL PROFILE | CHECK RATES
Windsong on The Reef | CHECK RATES
Off-The-Grid
Dragon Cay | READ FULL PROFILE | CHECK RATES
Our Favorite Turks and Caicos Family Resorts
There are a lot of family-friendly resorts in Turks & Caicos, which is perhaps not surprising given Provo’s popularity with families. The main tourist hub is the 3-mile long Grace Bay Beach on the island of Providenciales (Provo). Dozens of hotels line this beach, many claiming to be among the best kid-friendly hotels in Turks and Caicos.
Frankly, it can be quite hard to tell them apart, especially based on websites alone.
All of the hotels we recommend in this article offer one- and two-bedroom suites for families and kitchens – things we really appreciate when traveling with small kids. The first four Turks and Caicos kid friendly resorts are on Grace Bay Beach, and the last two in more unique locations.
In our opinion, these are the best resorts in Turks and Caicos for families who want to something a little more intimate than a massive resort. You can’t go wrong with any of these five hotels for your Turks and Caicos family vacation.
1. Seven Stars Resort: Kid-Friendly Luxury Resort
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, this could be the best Turks & Caicos hotel for you.
Seven Stars Resort offers a great location next to the Ritz, right in the center of Provo’s strip of shops and best restaurants. But unlike the Ritz, it has extremely spacious suites for families. 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 hotel’s 115 rooms are located in three towers surrounding the pool.
The resort has all the amenities you need for a relaxing stay on Grace Bay, one of the Caribbean’s best beach destinations for families, 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.
2. The Somerset: A Gem Among Turks and Caicos Family Resorts
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.
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 sets itself apart with its Caicos Kids Club, a rarity in smaller Caribbean hotels. This club offers 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 base for any Turks and Caicos family adventure.
3. The Palms Turks and Caicos: A Family-Friendly Boutique
The Palms Turks and Caicos has more of a boutique vibe than Seven Stars, with only 72 rooms. But the property has a similar lush and luxurious feel.
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.
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4. The Sands at Grace Bay: A Classic, Affordable Choice
For a Turks & Caicos family resort with a classic and laid-back vibe, and an affordable price tag, we recommend booking one of the 114 suites at The Sands at Grace Bay. The one- and two-bedroom suites are spacious and well-appointed, with large screened in porches and full kitchens, perfect for the whole family to spread out.
The pool isn’t huge but it’s right next to the beach and has a good shallow area for toddlers. There’s also a small lazy river, which kids of all ages will love, and a big lawn where kids can run freely. There’s no kids’ club at the Sands, but in-room babysitting is available at a very reasonable rate of $12 per hour for 1 child, $16 per hour for two.
Perhaps its shining feature, the staff members at The Sands are extremely welcoming and will make sure you and your kids have a fantastic trip.
And to highlight how kid-friendly this hotel is—the on-site spa has family specials, including a “Mommy and Me Little Mermaid Package” for mothers and daughters.
The beachfront restaurant at the Sands, Hemingway’s, 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—although the Turks and Caicos all inclusive family resorts may sound appealing, there are so many restaurants in Provo to try. At the Sands, you’ll be less than 10 minutes from the downtown area of Grace Bay Beach (and Provo has a ton of casual restaurants that are great for kids.)
Plus, as we mentioned above, you’ll have easy access to all the restaurants at The Palms and The Shore Club.
5. Windsong On The Reef
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.
6. The Shore Club: Luxury Away From The Crowds
If Grace Bay Beach’s built-up vibe isn’t quite your scene, consider The Shore Club Turks and Caicos—a unique luxury hotel that’s just a few minutes away from the hustle and bustle of Grace Bay Beach but still close enough for easy access.
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.
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. 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.
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.
7. Dragon Cay Resort: A Totally Unique Getaway
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. You may be in the English speaking Caribbean, but you’ll feel miles from home.
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. 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.
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