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See What Guests are Saying in Recent Reviews of The Sands

Wonder what our guests are saying? Here are some recent reviews from guests of The Sands at Grace Bay that they shared on Expedia Group sites.

Hotels.com reviewer Michael said: We had an excellent stay at The Sands. The welcome we received from Meshell at the front desk set the tone. She treated us like family and checked in with throughout to ensure we were having a great time. The property is well designed with all the amenities you could ask for, on a beautiful beach, the pool and hot tub felt great as well. We would stay here again for sure!

Hotels.com reviewer David said: This place was amazing. Absolutely gorgeous grounds, beautiful room, incredible beach, excellent service! Everyone was super friendly and helpful. Love the fact that they give you free snorkeling gear and are generous with the towels. Location walking distance to numerous restaurants. I highly recommend and can’t wait to return.

Hotels.com reviewer Scott said: We were welcomed with open arms and rum punch. It was our 25th anniversary and the staff left a bottle of champagne and a little beat for the occasion. Everyone was so nice and accommodating, from the Hemingway’s crew, to the cleaning service, to the beach staff. They really made us feel at home. We will definitely be staying again in the future.

Expedia.com reviewer Cindy said: The Sands at Grace Bay is excellent for families with children, couples that need a retreat and family celebrations. The resort grounds are beautiful, landscape is lush and pristine. The pool area is great for kids and the rooms are lovely and up to date.

Expedia.com reviewer John said: Close to the downtown area, you can walk. Also they have bikes available that are included and you can use them if you want. Also, on the beautiful beach they have paddle boards, kayaks, and small sail boats to use that are also included. This is one of the best beaches in the world, it is truly great. there is plenty of room around multiple pools and the property is very well maintained.

The Sands at Grace Bay poolExpedia.com reviewer Richard said: We had the best time and would for sure come back to the Sands. The staff was wonderful, the grounds are well kept, our room was clean and had everything we needed! Hemingway’s is an awesome addition. We will be back!

Expedia.com reviewer Isabel D. said: I loved the size of the place. It is not a huge resort and the staff and services are superior! Washer/dryer in room which was great and a beautiful screen porch balcony that you could sit out on in the evenings and not get attacked by insects. Only place on Grace Bay that I saw that had screened porch balconies. There is no other place I would choose to stay at when visiting Turks and Caicos! The place exceeded my expectations and allowed me to have a wonderful time with my daughter. I hope to return soon.

Expedia.com reviewer Nicole said: This property is amazing. The rooms were clean and spacious. Washer and dryer in unit was incredibly convenient. The restaurant on site was excellent. This location is walking distance to many shops and restaurants.

The Sands at Grace Bay Ocean Front Deluxe Master Bedroom

 

If you have any questions about The Sands at Grace Bay resort, see our reviews! The reviews captioned above can viewed in full online at their respective Expedia Group sites — Expedia.com or Hotels.com based on where the reviewer posted as indicated.

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The Sands at Grace Bay Receives 2020 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award

The Sands at Grace Bay resort situated on the Tripadvisor voted “2020 World’s Best Beach” — Grace Bay Beach — in Turks and Caicos, Providenciales has received the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for 2020. Winners of this award, formerly known as the Certificate of Excellence, are among the top 10% of businesses on TripAdvisor. Travelers’ Choice recipients include destinations, airlines, accommodations, restaurants, attractions and experiences worldwide that earn consistently great user reviews.

The Travelers’ Choice accounts for the quality, quantity and recency of reviews submitted by travelers on TripAdvisor over a 12-month period. To qualify, a business must maintain an overall TripAdvisor bubble rating of at least four out of five, have a minimum number of reviews and must have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months.

According to a 2019 TripAdvisor survey, travelers said recognition programs are tremendously influential in consumer decision-making. This feedback compelled TripAdvisor to update its award program structure “to bring greater clarity around these awards to consumers, making them even more helpful and valuable,” according to its website.

“It’s the wonderful customer feedback that makes this award possible so we would like to say ‘thank you’ to all of our past guests, friends, and fans — and, of course, to our welcoming and hard-working staff for for making us a winner of this splendid accolade for the 9th year.” We appreciate your roles in helping us garner this acclaim,” said Mona Beeson, General Manager at The Sands at Grace Bay. “We look forward to seeing all of our past guests and all new travelers  to deliver the vacations of your dreams at The Sands at Grace Bay soon.”

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Turks and Caicos Reviews and Awards

For over twenty years, the Sands resort has offered unforgettable guest experiences steps away from Grace Bay beach, one of the world’s most celebrated beaches. But don’t take our word for it. The Sands receives reviews from guests and travel awards as well. Here is a recap of all the Sands on Grace Bay resort awards we received in 2019.

The Sands at Grace Bay Receives 2019 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award

Recipient of the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Eight Years Running

This year the Sands was once again awarded with TripAdvisor’s prestigious Certificate of Excellence. The honor is given to businesses who are consistently given excellent reviews on the travel website. In addition to accommodations, the Certificate of Excellent is given to restaurants, businesses, and tourist attractions that provide stellar customer service to travelers.

The Sands has been recognized eight years running! This means that for the last eight years, the resort has maintained an average of 4 out of 5 stars, received a certain amount of reviews, and has remained listed on the website over a period of twelve months. The resort is once again thrilled to have this honor and look forward to dazzling customers in the new year!

The Sands Honored by Booking.com’s “Guest Review Awards”

TripAdvisor is not the only travel website to recognize our resort. Booking.com has honored the Sands with its Guest Review Award for 2018. The award recognizes properties who maintain an overall review score of at least 8 out of a 10 over a 24-month period. The award boosts properties who strive to provide stellar guest experiences.

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The Sands Best Bang-For-Your-Buck Resort for Families

The Sands is recognized by travel influencer Tiffany Dowd as one of best places to travel without breaking the bank. In an Forbes.com article written by Laura Begley Bloom, Dowd name-dropped the resort as “a good value for families”. Close to the airport with family-friendly accommodations, a vacation to the Sands is a treat for the whole family.

Grace Bay Beach is the Best Beach in the Caribbean

In May, Grace Bay beach was recognized as the Caribbean’s best beach by the Caribbean Journal’s Traveller’s Choice Awards. Grace Bay faced steep competition from other Caribbean beaches including Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman and the Bahamas. In the end, Grace Bay clenched the win by popular vote.

Grace Bay Beach Named one of the World’s Top Beaches

TripAdvisor’s Traveler’s Choice awards once again name Grace Bay as one of the world’s top beaches. Like the Certificate of Excellence, the list is based off user reviews and is determined by rating and the amount of reviews. Visitors were enamored with the beach as well as island’s year-round warm weather.

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Enjoy a Dream Vacation at the Award-Winning Sands Resort!

Eager to see what the buzz is about? The Sands would love nothing more than to help you plan the vacation of your dreams. We are dedicated to providing our visitors with an experience they won’t soon forget. Contact us now to get started planning your trip to Turks and Caicos.

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The Sands at Grace Bay Wins 2019 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award – It’s The Eighth Year the Resort has Earned this Acclaimed Distinction!

The Sands at Grace Bay Receives 2019 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence AwardThe Sands at Grace Bay in Turks and Caicos is pleased to announce that it has once again been named a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award winner. Now in its ninth year, the achievement celebrates businesses that are consistently excellent, having earned great traveler reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year. TripAdvisor’s 2019 Certificate of Excellence recipients include accommodations, restaurants, and attractions located all over the world that have continually delivered a quality customer experience.

The Certificate of Excellence accounts for the quality, quantity and recency of reviews submitted by travelers on TripAdvisor over a 12-month period. To qualify, a business must maintain an overall TripAdvisor rating of at least four out of five, have a minimum number of reviews, and must have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months.

As a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award winner, we’re always looking for ways to give our guests the best possible experience at The Sands at Grace Bay. We are thrilled to share that we recently completed upgrades and renovations on the small and middle waterfall pools. Additionally, we are moving the retail shop from across the parking lot, to inside the lobby. The prior sales office, and property manager office are being transformed to the new retail shop. Further, The IT office adjacent to the lobby will become two unisex restrooms with one of them being handicap accessible.

Thanks to all of our guests, friends, and fans for you reviews and congratulations to our enthusiastic team whose hospitality and service create the opportunities for us receive these acclaimed awards on an ongoing basis.

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Reviews of the Sands Family Resort

The Sands Resort is a proud holder of the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. The award is given to properties who consistently receive good reviews and recommendations from travelers. Our guests have no shortage of good things to say about our resort. But don’t take our word for it. Here are a few notable TripAdvisor reviews.

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“A Perfect Family Vacation”

“We have been going to the Sands for 15 years! Our children, now 18 and 19, have grown up at The Sands.  If you are looking for a great place in the sand to play with your family, snorkel, swim, eat well, get some sun, relax and be joyous with the sun on your face…then this is your place.”

Read the full review by TripAdvisor user fredmcclaine here.

“Wonderful Beach Resort”

This was my first trip to Turks and Caicos and The Sands at Grace Bay was a great choice! The property is impeccable, and the accommodations were beautiful, spacious and very clean. It was appointed with a kitchenette, living room area, washer/dryer and screened balcony. It was located right on Grace Bay beach– voted one of the best in the world!”

Read the full review by TripAdvisor user Karen B. here.

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Sands Resort is on “Beautiful Grace Bay Beach”

The Sands lived up to our expectations and more. We arrived and had an ocean view room. Unfortunately, my dad is in a wheelchair and the room wasn’t handicapped accessible. Thankfully, the Trainee at the front desk worked with us to switch us to a building with an elevator, which made things much easier and allowed all of us to enjoy the trip!”

Read the full review by TripAdvisor user BrettCle here.

“Another Great Stay at the Sands” on Grace Bay

The place is beautifully landscaped, has two pools, lazy river and a magnificent beach access with tons of umbrellas for the sun. The water is crystal clear, and you can walk or borrow bikes to go into a small town that has nice restaurants and shops.

Read the full review by TripAdvisor user 410frances here.

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“Best Ever” Turks and Caicos Vacation

“Can’t say enough about the accommodation and the staff. Our new second home. Food is awesome and so are drinks. Clean. Friendly. Perfect vacation for family. Beach and water is pristine. Pools are the best.”

Posted by TripAdvisor user James F.

Start Planning the Perfect Family at the Sands Resort

Turks and Caicos is the perfect place for a getaway with your family. Located on Grace Bay beach, recognized as the world’s best beach, the Sands Resort has been in the business of providing guests with a blissful experience for twenty years. If you are ready to plan the perfect family vacation to Turks and Caicos, please contact us. We would love to help you!

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The Sands at Grace Bay is Named Best Family Resort in The Caribbean Journal Travelers’ Choice Awards

The sands at Grace Bay Wins Caribbean Travel Award

We are thrilled to announce that in The Caribbean Journal Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2019, The Sands at Grace Bay named “Best Family Resort!”

There’s no more discerning audience of frequent travelers than subscribers to Caribbean Journal, the world’s largest website covering Caribbean travel.

The Caribbean Journal Travelers’ Choice Awards, celebrates the best in Caribbean travel as chosen by the media outlet’s readers.

Thousands of Caribbean Journal subscribers voted in this year’s Awards, selecting from a highly competitive field of nominees chosen by CJ’s editorial staff.

“The Caribbean travel industry has never been more competitive, from its luxury hotels to its airlines, and the bar continues to rise,” said Alexander Britell, editor and publisher of Caribbean Journal. “The world’s largest community of travelers to the Caribbean has spoken, and spoken passionately, and we are proud to announce this year’s winners — in other words, the best of the Caribbean.”

“This acclaim demonstrates the excellent hospitality and service that our staff provides guests.  Thanks to you all for all your hard work and to all of our wonderful past guests and fans for voting.  We look forward to seeing you again soon,” said Mona Beeson, General Manager of The sands at Grace Bay.

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The Sands Honored in 2018 Booking.com Guest Review Awards

The Sands at Grace Bay has just received the news that we have once again been honored in the acclaimed “Guest Review Awards” presented by Booking.com — and this year our score is even higher!

Every year, Booking.com celebrates properties with an average score of 8.0 and above for properties who have ten or more reviews online.

Booking.com says, “We know these properties have offered great guest experiences, and our Guest Review Awards are a great way to showcase this achievement.”

The score is based on all reviews that were published on the website during the 24 months preceding.

This is how Booking.com calculates average scores: Guests can evaluate six separate categories with four smiley or sad faces, each face counting for a score of 2.5. When calculating scores, Booking.com adds up the scores for Cleanliness, Comfort, Location, Facilities, Staff, and Value, and divides by 6 – the number of individual categories. Reviews automatically expire after 24 months.

Thank you to all our guests for the superb reviews and to our entire team here at The Sands for continuing to make guest stays into award-winning experiences!

 

 

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The Sands is Honored in “Guest Review Awards” by Booking.com

The Sands at Grace Bay - Booking-dot-com awardWe are thrilled to share news of the most recent award The Sands at Grace Bay is proud to be honored in the acclaimed “Guest Review Awards” presented by Booking.com!

Every year, Booking.com celebrates properties with an average score of 8.0 and above for properties who have ten or more reviews online.

The Sands at Grace Bay receives Booking-dot-com Guest Review AwardsBooking.com says, “We know these properties have offered great guest experiences, and our Guest Review Awards are a great way to showcase this achievement.”

The score is based on all reviews that were published on the website during the 24 months preceding.

This is how Booking.com calculates average scores: Guests can evaluate six separate categories with four smiley or sad faces, each face counting for a score of 2.5.

When calculating scores, Booking.com adds up the scores for Cleanliness, Comfort, Location, Facilities, Staff, and Value, and divides by 6 – the number of individual categories.

Reviews automatically expire after 24 months.

Thank you to all our guests for the superb reviews and to our entire team here at The Sands for continuing to make guest stays into award-winning experiences!Celebrating The Sands at Grace Bay Booking-dot-com award #guestsloveus

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TripAdvisor Reviews of the Sands at Grace Bay Resort

TripAdvisor love Turks and Caicos and Grace Bay beach. In February, for yet another year, TripAdvisor reviews rated Grace Bay as the World’s Best Beach. Meanwhile, this year The Sands at Grace Bay received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence property for a seventh year in a row.

However, these accolades aren’t determined by TripAdvisor. Inteads, the awards are based on reviews and rating from our guests and visitors to Turks and Caicos. Do you ever wonder what our guests are saying? Here are some TripAdvisor reviews of the Sands at Grace Bay resort.

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“Fabulous Stay!”

We were very fortunate to have been upgraded to a three bedroom deluxe oceanfront apartment with more than enough space for my husband and two teenage sons. What can I say? The apartment was fantastic with an amazing wrap around balcony, beautifully furnished and with exquisite views of the beach. I found the entire resort incredibly clean with wonderful gardens.

Posted by TripAdvistor user Emma S.

“Second Stay and Not the Last!”

My wife and I stayed at The Sand in August of 2017 and liked it so much we returned in August of 2018… There is an undeveloped lot on the west of the resort and a national park to the east so you never feel crowded like other resorts.

We love The Sands at Grace Bay and can’t wait to return.

Posted by TripAdvistor Brian W.

“Best Vacation Ever!”

My husband and I visited The Sand at Grace Bay in June of 2018 for my 40th birthday. We had the BEST time! TCI was everything we hoped for–relaxing and romantic! We enjoyed the beach everyday and still cannot believe how beautiful it is…

We loved how it felt private and was quiet. The beach never felt overcrowded. We will return!

Posted by TripAdvistor Ashlie B.

“Amazing place!!!”

We just got back from staying at the Sands at Grace Bay and it was hands down, the best vacation we’ve ever taken! The hotel is on the beach, grounds are gorgeous, and the vibe is relaxed. Our room was oceanfront and the view was amazing! I can’t say enough about this place!

Posted by TripAdvistor stephanie h.

“Paradise!”

Just back from another amazing holiday at The Sands. Will definitely go back. So friendly and relaxed. Beautiful gardens and pools and of course, the amazing Grace Bay beach! Hemingway’s is a firm favourite and we had a lovely meal on the deck watching the sunset. Wes’s cocktails are out of this world – best mojito!

Posted by TripAdvistor Sue C.

Have a question about the Sands?

If you have any questions about the Sands resort, ask our satisfied customers on TripAdvisor! Or, leave a review yourself here.

Note: these reviews have been slightly edited for style, and can be read in full on TripAdvisor.