Turks & Caicos is synonymous with turquoise waters, powder-white sand and a relaxed island atmosphere. While Grace Bay Beach offers many lodging choices, Ocean Club Resorts stand out for their apartment-style accommodations, beachfront location and a range of activities that showcase the brilliant Caribbean sea. Here’s why this pair of sister properties makes an ideal base for your next escape:
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Stay at One, Enjoy Both Resorts
Ocean Club and Ocean Club West are located about a mile apart, connected by a complimentary shuttle and an attractive 20-minute walk along the beach. Guests staying at either property have access to shared amenities that include three freshwater pools, three restaurants, two fitness centers, three tennis courts, two spas and poolside grills. Ocean Club has a quieter, more tranquil vibe and a calmer stretch of beach, while Ocean Club West tends to be livelier and places you closer to nearby shops and dining options.
Condo-Style Suites That Feel Like Home
All suites are condo-style and come with a kitchenette or full kitchen stocked with utensils, cookware and serveware, which makes self-catering easy. Accommodations range from studio suites for two to three-bedroom deluxe suites that sleep up to eight, with ocean, pool or garden views. For example, the one-bedroom deluxe oceanfront suite features a queen or king bed in the bedroom, a queen pull-out sofa in the living area, a full kitchen, washer and dryer, one-and-a-half baths and a screened-in furnished patio—an ideal spot for morning coffee or an evening cocktail.
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Grace Bay’s Exceptional Beach
The resorts sit on Grace Bay, a famed stretch of sand known for its fine texture and impossibly clear water. The calm, shallow sea often looks like a vast natural swimming pool, and the marine life—schools of fish, occasional grouper and other locals—adds to the experience. A watersports center provides complimentary nonmotorized gear such as noodles, floats, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards. The high salinity of the water makes floating effortless, so lounging in the shallows is a simple pleasure.
Dining to Suit Every Taste
Dining options across the two resorts offer varied flavors and atmospheres. At Ocean Club, Cabana Bar & Grill serves Caribbean-inspired breakfast, lunch and dinner, with highlights including local conch prepared in several styles—fried fingers or fritters, chowder and lime-and-habanero ceviche—as well as freshly caught grouper and West Indian curry chicken. Opus Wine-Bar-Grill, open for dinner, focuses on seafood, meats, pastas and curries, and features special evenings such as a Caribbean set menu on Tuesdays and oyster night on Fridays. At Ocean Club West, Solana’s deck is a destination for tuna sashimi, dragon rolls and seared steaks, while the more casual beach bar offers poke bowls, pizza and jerk chicken wraps—perfect for relaxed beachfront dining.
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Excellent Snorkeling and Marine Excursions
Turks & Caicos is a top snorkeling and diving destination, and Ocean Club Resorts can arrange half-day snorkeling trips with reputable local operators. Popular excursions visit the Turks & Caicos barrier reef—the third-largest barrier reef system in the world—where visibility can reveal vibrant coral, tropical fish, turtles and rays. Trips often continue over the shallow Caicos Bank and include stops at spots like Half Moon Bay, known for its rock iguanas. Snorkeling gear, sandwiches, snacks and fresh fruit are typically provided, along with beverages. Many tours also offer convenient beach pickup and drop-off near the resorts, eliminating the need for additional transportation.