The Sands at Grace Bay - European Plan

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2522 reviews

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  Great spot!

  Let me say this stay was great! I stayed at 7 stars before, and I found The Sands service, rooms, landscaping, food, etc. so much better! From the moment we checked in they were so friendly, they gave us a cool towel, and a rum punch. We were there early so we left our bags there and went to the beach. There is construction beside, now and again its loud, but I didnt pass much notice. The room was beach view and had a screened porch. For me I loved the screened porch, it super safe for kids. This was one big thing for me compared to seven stars, its just much safer for kids. The room was clean and the upgrades are really nice! The grounds were kept very well, and there are multiple pools. Which is good as it was never busy, and again good for kids if you wanted to go to a quieter pool. We mainly sat on the beach. To be fair I didnt see much beach bar service , but didnt bother me. I just found them and asked them for a cocktail, they would bring it over. Everyone was super friendly. Hemingways was good, seemed always busy. I have been to many resorts, 4 & 5 Star mainly Turks and Saint Lucia, and here I found everyone so nice and welcoming. So keep up the great work!!

  Jun 12, 2025
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  Good Times at The Santa at Grace Bay😎

  The Sands at Grace Bay has become a bit of a home away from home for my family over the last couple of years. We very much enjoy the laid back atmosphere where it feels like a resort, but also gives the sense of a communal condo property. We have little ones and the 2 bedroom condo layouts are perfect for us…especially with the full kitchen. The pools are also a big hit😎 Once in a while a minor snafu can pop up, but both managers I dealt with - Imtiaz & Glaudira (apologies for the spelling) - handled everything with swift professionalism. Whenever coming or going we were always met with a big smile from the best bellman in Turks & Caicos - Samuel, as well as the lovely Diana at reception. It’s these details that can really make a stay extraordinary. Speaking of extraordinary…if you ever have a need for childcare, and you can get her, Janice is an absolute angel and my girls love her. If you’re expecting an all-inclusive resort-style vacation, then The Sands might not be for you…but if you want a beautiful spot that’s laid back, and has everything you might need to enjoy a family trip, I can’t recommend this place enough!

  Jun 05, 2025
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  The Sands at Grace Bay

  A beautiful resort. Multiple pools, all with gorgeous landscaping. Direct beach access to crystal clear blue waters. Plenty of chairs and umbrellas with someone on site to help you get set up. Floats, kayaks, sailboats, and snorkeling equipment all right there. We had an ocean front view in a room that was gorgeous...must better than we expected. Room was very clean and well maintained. Weather is perfect everyday. The Hemingway Restaurant on site is very good. Turks is VERY expensive. The room we stayed in had a full kitchen. I would recommend visiting the local supermarket and getting some supplies for breakfast or a light lunch. Otherwise, expect to pay within the range of $40 to $60 for breakfast or lunch for two. Best to take an excursion for snorkeling...very few fish unless you go out on a boat. We walked down to Coral Beach, which had been recommended for snorkeling, and saw very few fish. Unfortunately, the coral there is pretty much all bleached out.

  May 23, 2025
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  Excellent Beach, Excellent Hotel and Location

  Excellent Beach, Excellent Hotel. Has servers walk to your beach chair to take drinks at the ocean not just at the pool. Request top floor if possible. Our room was incredible, new, clean, and great view of the ocean and pool. I really loved the outdoor screened patio/deck that was part of our room. The staff was excellent. We were greeted when we arrived with a warm, smiling lady offering pool towels and complimenary rum drink. The restaurant on the property, Hemingways, even on a busy Saturday night the hostess was gracious and welcoming and was able to eventually find us a table. It was easy to get a cab to/from airport and restaurants nearby.

  Apr 27, 2025
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  Lovely time on a beautiful beach

  Lovely time on a beautiful beach. Everything about the resort was relaxing.Staff helpful and friendly. Suite was very comfortable with a great screened in porch overlooking the beach. Many good restaurants in walking distance in addition to the very tasty Hemingways at the hotel. My first time visiting and will definitely return.

  Apr 19, 2025