Providenciales International Airport: where to stay, areas and…

Providenciales Airport sits in the middle of the island, while Grace Bay, the beach that made Turks and Caicos famous, runs along the north coast about 12 km away: 15-20 minutes by car that almost every visitor accepts without argument, because that's where the resorts and restaurants are concentrated. Those wanting to stay more secluded can look at Leeward, at the north-eastern tip, a quarter of an hour further than Grace Bay itself.

Grace Bay

Neighbourhood · About 12 km from the airport, 15-20 minutes by car or taxi along Leeward Highway; no public bus regularly connects the airport to the area.

Best for: Those wanting the most award-winning beach in the Caribbean, restaurants at every turn and the island's greatest concentration of resorts.

Pros

19 km of brilliant white sand, protected by a coral reef that keeps the water flat
Dozens of restaurants and shops within walking distance of the beachfront hotels

Cons

A mandatory transfer by taxi or rental car, with fairly high tourist rates
At the bigger resorts, queues at the in-house restaurants during peak hours are common

Recommended hotels in this area

The Ritz-Carlton, Turks & Caicos: Opened in 2021 on Grace Bay with 147 ocean-view rooms and five penthouses with a private rooftop pool; its own catamaran for boat trips.
Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort Villages and Spa All Inclusive: The island's largest all-inclusive resort, divided into themed villages (Caribbean, French, Italian, Key West) with the only water park in Turks and Caicos; free airport shuttle included.
Alexandra Resort - All-Inclusive: 140 studios and suites a 5-minute walk from Grace Bay beach, with five in-house restaurants; part of the same collection as the Blue Haven Resort in Leeward.

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Leeward

Neighbourhood · About 13-16 km from the airport, 20-25 minutes by car; it's also the departure point for boat trips to the smaller cays.

Best for: Those wanting a quieter atmosphere and a marina instead of the crowds of Grace Bay, accepting a longer transfer.

Pros

The island's only all-inclusive with a private beach, less crowded than those of Grace Bay
A marina with its own restaurants, handy for those wanting boat trips without having to travel

Cons

Further from both the airport and the concentration of restaurants in Grace Bay
A luxury residential area with little else around besides the resort itself

Recommended hotels in this area

Blue Haven Resort- All Inclusive: A 50-room boutique resort on Leeward's marina, with a private beach; guests also have access to restaurants and services at the Alexandra Resort on Grace Bay.

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