Coral Gardens on Grace Bay

This really was a nice resort, very clean. Friendly staff. I would suggest better sheets as they were rough. And better wifi as I could not do my work there.

Coral Gardens is my home in the Turks and Caicos. I was welcomed back immediately by Tyler and offered a cold drink after long travel. Moises set me up right away at the beach with fresh towels and a chair. Wesley provided me with drinks and snacks from SOMEWHERE. That left me to snorkel three times around the reef and the many Cays daily for the remainder of my stay. So grateful for this reset from the stressors of life!

What an amazing gem this complex is. We stayed in the one-bedroom unit 4303, and it was perfect. The unit was clean, had a great view, and was so close to the beach and snorkeling. We went on one excursion and they picked us up and dropped us off right in front of the complex. The complex staff was exceptional, helping with anything we needed. The chairs are always available and are free. There was also free laundry. We will be back again!! One drawback was the construction right next door at the Andaz. It seems like it will be done soon, but it was LOUD and constant the week we were there. We will definitely go back again, but after the Andaz is complete!! Coral Gardens is a hidden gem!!

Coral Gardens unit 4201 was exceptional! The decor was so pretty, the kitchen was FULLY stocked (there are both a regular and K-cup coffee maker, there is even a pizza pan and cutting board!). Everything you want from a kitchen is there. The grocery store is near by which is super convenient. The king size bed is super comfy and I don't usually think beds are comfy when traveling. The owner of this unit even provides cable which was really nice for unwinding after my husband went to bed. The patio has furniture to sit and relax and take in that amazing view. There are two pools on the property, there are beach towels available and in May, there were always plenty of chairs available both at the pool (which I usually had to myself) and on the beach. There are umbrellas in both locations for shade if you want it. It was nice to have Somewhere Cafe on the property. We rented a car from GBR and opted for the smallest car since it was just the two of us. That ended up being a great choice because it made it easy to zip around and park in tight spaces (it was easier to get used to driving there that expected). The staff at Coral Gardens was so nice and helped us book a couples message right in our room. The staff was also super helpful for local recommendations, an extra bed sheet when we requested it and so on. I really loved this beachfront location and I plan to go back. As of May 2025 there is a high rise condo building being built next door which is close to completion. There was occasional noise, but it did not disrupt our stay. Also, the view is so breathtaking that the construction just seems to fade away from awareness. For anyone that is mobility impaired, there are stairs going up to 2nd and 3rd floors so consider a ground floor unit.

Upon our arrival to the Coral Gardens office we were greeted by Vern and Tyler with their smiling faces and sense of humor. We were shown to our rooms and upon entering were amazed by how pretty it was and the beautiful view of the clear turquoise ocean. The place was spotless from the floor to the appliances. The next morning we went out to the balcony to admire the view and also do some warm-ups for a day of snorkeling. The reason we chose Coral Gardens was because of the coral reef right outside. The snorkeling didn't disappoint. I was blown away by all the beautiful tropical fish that live on the reef. My favorite was the Queen Angel fish, so colorful as if hand-painted. I love that Coral Gardens is making an effort to keep that important reef safe and protected. Thanks also to Jerome and Moses for keeping the Beach area and white sand looking great. We did not rent a car and did not feel the need to. We ate most of our meals at Somewhere Cafe and also at a couple other restaurants which you could walk to from the beach. We found the food at Somewhere to be delicious and fresh tasting. The Staff at Somewhere were helpful, kind and upbeat including the bartenders both downstairs and upstairs. We're not always good at remembering names but Cappy and also the beautiful lady with the purple eyeliner (she'll know who she is) were very sociable and kind. The staff seemed to be a close knit "family" who had an appreciation of being so close to the beautiful Turks and Caicos water. We also enjoyed the live music in the evening. Want to give a shout out to Leanne who assisted us in setting up our visit and for giving some good tips. As far as the nearby construction we did not hear any noise throughout our trip. Although we had a short stay it will always be a memorable experience and hope to return again.

The view from our unit was spectacular. This is a small complex and is very friendly and inviting. It is conveniently located and each unit is uniquely decorated by its owners. For those who like to look at the ocean but swim in the pool, they have two small pools that are prefect for exercise or lounging. The only negatives are a large complex is being built next door that obstructs some units view creates some noise. Also this section of beach has a lot of seaweed. We found neither to be a real problem.