All-suite resort
The Sands at Grace Bay
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An all-suite resort in the middle of Grace Bay Beach, with kitchens, three pools and Hemingway's on the sand
From The Sands at Grace Bay
The Sands at Grace Bay is an all-suite resort in the middle of Grace Bay Beach, set in six acres of tropical gardens seven miles from Providenciales International Airport. It celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2024.
Its 114 suites, from junior suites to one, two and three-bedroom oceanfront suites, sit in six three-storey buildings around a central garden courtyard. Most have kitchens or kitchenettes and a washer and dryer, and most have a screened balcony or terrace, so it suits families and longer stays.
Three free-form pools wind through the courtyard, with a children's pool and an outdoor jacuzzi, and there are hammocks in the coconut garden. Kayaks, paddleboards, Hobie Cats, snorkel gear and bicycles are free, and the lit tennis and pickleball courts are open until 11pm.
Hemingway's, the resort's beachfront restaurant, is open all day, and Spa Tropique gives treatments in two rooms on site. Guests can take the complimentary shuttle to the sister resorts, The Palms and The Shore Club.
Keep an eye on the water. JoJo, the dolphin who has called this section of the sea home since 1980 and is protected as a National Treasure of the Turks and Caicos, sometimes swims past. By the beach at The Sands there is a bell with a sign beside it: ring the bell if you see JoJo the dolphin. It is a Sands tradition.
A Sands tradition
Ring the bell for JoJo
By the beach at The Sands there is a bell, with a sign beside it: “Ring the bell if you see Jojo the dolphin.” Here is one you can ring from anywhere. Turn the sound up.
Seen him? Tap the bell.
The bell and its sign are at The Sands (photo above). JoJo's years in these waters and his National Treasure status, from The Sands' own blog. Your count stays on this device.
Worth knowing
- All suites, in the middle of Grace Bay Beach
- Six acres of gardens, seven miles from the airport
- Kitchens or kitchenettes and washer-dryers in most suites
- Three free-form pools, a children's pool and a jacuzzi
- Hemingway's beachfront restaurant, open 8am to 10pm daily
- Free kayaks, paddleboards, Hobie Cats, snorkel gear and bicycles
- Lit tennis and pickleball courts, open 6am to 11pm
- Spa Tropique, with two treatment rooms
- USA TODAY 10Best #1 Caribbean Resort, 2023 and 2024
- Caribbean Journal Best Family Resort in the Caribbean, 2024
- Free shuttle to The Palms and The Shore Club
- Ring the bell on the beach if you see JoJo the dolphin
The suites
114 suites in six three-storey buildings, with floor-to-ceiling windows, walk-in showers and screened balconies or terraces. Bedrooms have king or queen beds.
Junior Suites
Courtyard, garden view, ocean view or oceanfront · sleeps 2 or 3
A queen or king bed and a kitchenette; the courtyard suites also have a full-size sleeper sofa. The garden, ocean view and oceanfront suites have a private screened balcony, and the garden view suites a washer and dryer.
One Bedroom Suites
Garden, pool, ocean view or oceanfront · sleeps 4
A king or queen bedroom, a queen sleeper sofa, a kitchen, a washer and dryer and a private screened balcony.
One Bedroom Oceanfront Deluxe
800 sq ft · king bed · 1½ baths · sleeps 4
An 800 sq ft wraparound balcony on the oceanfront, reached from the bedroom and the living room, and a bathroom with a soaker tub, double vanity and bidet.
Two Bedroom Suites
Garden, pool, ocean view or oceanfront · 2 baths · sleeps 6
A king master bedroom and a second bedroom with a king, queen or two twins, a queen sleeper sofa, a kitchen with a full stove, a washer and dryer and a screened balcony.
Three Bedroom Oceanfront Suite
2½ baths · sleeps 8
A king master bedroom, a second bedroom and a twin room that converts to a king, a full kitchen, a washer and dryer and an expansive wraparound screened balcony on the ocean.
From the resort's suite pages, read on 28 October 2026. The resort publishes sizes only for the One Bedroom Oceanfront Deluxe; rates are on its booking page.
The Hartling Group family
The Palms, The Shore Club, The Sands at Grace Bay and Villas at Blue Mountain are run by The Hartling Group, founded by Stan Hartling in 1997. Each resort, restaurant and the spa has its own page here.
- The Palms Turks and CaicosAll-suite resort72 suites on 12 acres at the heart of Grace Bay Beach, with a 25,000 square foot spa.0.3 miles away
- Parallel23Caribbean fusion restaurantThe Palms' signature dinner: Caribbean fusion on a garden terrace.0.3 miles away
- Sí Sí at The PalmsMexican restaurantMexican flavours beside the infinity pool, lunch and dinner, and a bar meant to evoke a wide brimmed hat.0.3 miles away
- The Spa at The PalmsResort spaStand-alone treatment rooms around reflecting pools, open daily from 9am to 6pm.0.3 miles away
- The Shore Club Turks and CaicosBeach resort and Estate VillasLong Bay Beach, beside the kite schools: suites, villas, four pools and the Dune Spa.2.3 miles away
- SUI-RENJapanese and Peruvian restaurantJapanese cuisine with a Peruvian flair, open-air, with sushi night on Fridays.2.3 miles away
- Almond TreeComfort food restaurantCreative comfort food in the courtyard around the almond tree.2.3 miles away
- Colonnade at The Shore ClubPoolside restaurantSmall plates, salads, sushi and cocktails by the Colonnade Pool.2.3 miles away
- Sea Grapes at The Shore ClubOceanfront restaurant and swim-up barOceanfront and family-friendly: Caribbean lunch and the swim-up bar.2.3 miles away
- The Sands at Grace BayAll-suite resort · you are hereAn all-suite resort of 114 suites on six acres of Grace Bay Beach.
- Hemingway'sBeachfront restaurantBeachfront dining at The Sands, from breakfast to dinner.At the same resort
- Villas at Blue MountainPrivate villa rentalsFour private villas with their own pools and a beach grotto at Blue Mountain.About 3.9 miles away
From the Villas at Blue Mountain About page ("Its portfolio includes The Shore Club, The Palms and The Sands"), the resorts' own sites and The Hartling Group's July 2020 release (founded by Stan Hartling in 1997). Distances are straight lines between OpenStreetMap positions; the villas are placed at Blue Mountain itself, so theirs are approximate.
What guests say
4.3out of 5 on Tripadvisor, from 2571 reviews.
- 4.8Location
- 4.4Cleanliness
- 4.2Rooms
- 4.2Service
“Our stay at The Sands was absolutely wonderful! We loved the resort, the pools, and the breathtaking beach!”
“It's the perfect blend of an Airbnb and a resort.”
“The beach is beautiful, and we appreciated how easy it was to find chairs by both the beach and pool.”
Read every review on Tripadvisor. Rating checked 28 October 2026.
In the guides
- The Sands at Grace Bay Wins Best Family Resort in the Caribbean in the 2024 CJ Travelers' Choice AwardsThe Sands at Grace Bay, 20 November 2024
- The Sands at Grace Bay Voted #1 Caribbean Resort in 2024 USA TODAY 10Best Reader's Choice AwardsThe Sands at Grace Bay, 18 January 2024
Questions
Where is The Sands at Grace Bay?
On Grace Bay Road, in the middle of Grace Bay Beach, Providenciales, seven miles and about 15 minutes from Providenciales International Airport.
What kind of suites are there?
Junior suites (courtyard, garden view, ocean view and oceanfront), one-bedroom suites (garden, pool, ocean view, oceanfront and an 800 sq ft Oceanfront Deluxe), two-bedroom suites sleeping up to six and a three-bedroom oceanfront suite sleeping up to eight.
Do the suites have kitchens?
Junior suites have a kitchenette with a fridge, microwave, toaster and coffeemaker; all the larger suites have full kitchens. Most suites have a washer and dryer, except the junior suite courtyard and oceanfront rooms and some ocean view rooms.
Is The Sands good for families?
Yes. Caribbean Journal readers named it Best Family Resort in the Caribbean in 2024. There is an 18-foot children's pool, a kids' menu at Hemingway's for children 12 and under, board games to borrow, babysitting with 24 hours' notice, and cribs, high chairs and pack and plays on request.
What is free for guests?
Wi-fi, kayaks, paddleboards, Hobie Cats and snorkel gear from the Beach Hut (8:30am to 4pm), and bicycles from dawn to dusk. Guests also have the tennis and pickleball courts, the fitness centre and beach and pool loungers with palapa shades.
Is there a spa?
Spa Tropique has two treatment rooms at the resort, with treatments between 9am and 7pm, from Swedish and hot stone massage to body scrubs and wraps. Book on 649-331-6060.
What taxes and fees are added?
The resort's fact sheet says a 12% tax, a 5% facility fee and a 10% service charge are added to all resort charges.
Is there a lift?
The buildings are open-air with stairs, and one building has a lift. Mention it when you book if you need it.
How do I get there from the airport?
By taxi: the resort says the average fare to Grace Bay is $28 to $35 a couple. Shared passenger vans are the most common option.
How do I book?
On The Sands' own booking page (the Book button on this page), or call 1-877-777-2637. If the dates you want look full, call to ask about last-minute cancellations.
What is the bell on the beach for?
JoJo. The Sands' sign says it plainly: ring the bell if you see JoJo the dolphin. JoJo is the dolphin who has swum these waters since 1980, and the Turks and Caicos government has named him a National Treasure, with a warden to protect him.
Who owns The Sands?
The Hartling Group, founded by Stan Hartling in 1997. The group also runs The Palms, The Shore Club and Villas at Blue Mountain.
What do guests say?
The Sands is rated 4.3 out of 5 on Tripadvisor from 2,571 reviews, with location its strongest score at 4.8 (checked 28 October 2026).
The guide says
An all-suite resort of 114 suites in six three-storey buildings on six acres of Grace Bay Beach, with three pools, Hemingway's and Spa Tropique. Part of The Hartling Group.
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From its own website, thesandstc.com, and its 2024 fact sheet, read on 28 October 2026, with details confirmed by the business. Something out of date? Send a correction.