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About Grand Turk

Smaller, sleepier and less developed than neighbouring Providenciales, charming Grand Turk is just as striking. The island is home to pretty Cockburn Town, the laid-back capital of Turks and Caicos, and to an abundance of world-class diving spots. Accommodation options are very affordable in comparison to much of the Caribbean, and the best places to stay in Grand Turk include simple beach hotels, a top-notch diving school and a gorgeous heritage residence dating back to the 1830s.

Explore the streets of Cockburn Town on foot or by bicycle to admire British-era architecture, independent boutiques and relaxed seafood eateries. Originally founded by salt collectors in 1681, the town has a long and fascinating history. Delve into the past at the Turks & Caicos National Museum, tour Her Majesty’s Prison, and pop into lovely St Mary’s Anglican Church. Grand Turk Lighthouse, Governor’s Beach, Bajari Beach and Pillory Beach are amongst the island's other highlights.

For terrific scuba diving, look towards the waters off Columbus Landfalls National Park, where you’ll find a reef and 7000ft wall teeming with marine life. The island’s dive centres can take you to an array of spectacular spots including multiple shipwrecks, some of which will also appeal to snorkellers. There’s also excellent sailing, windsurfing and kayaking to try in Grand Turk’s turquoise ocean waters.

Book your space at one of the best places to stay in Grand Turk and embrace the island’s slow, easygoing pace of life through its live music evenings, delectable seafood and friendly local festivals.

Best Places to Stay on Grand Turk

For Great Value

  • Salt Raker Inn offers 13 simple rooms in the heart of Old Grand Turk. The verandah restaurant is a local favourite, and there are beaches and dive centres nearby. A laid-back, great value classic.
  • Osprey Beach Hotel is a friendly beach hotel with sea-facing rooms and suites, many of which have four-poster beds and private balconies. The poolside restaurant and well-stocked bar have an appealingly lively feel, and the hotel offers dive packages with three dive schools. Book a courtyard room if travelling on a budget. The beach is still just steps away.

For Divers

  • Bohio Dive Resort sits on the pristine sands of Pillory Beach, widely regarded as the best on the island. Airy, white-washed rooms have private balconies and superb sea views, plus there's a buzzing beach bar and restaurant downstairs. The highlight is the hotel's dive school, which offers packages for families, couples, individuals and groups. Learn to dive or hone your skills with the friendly team!

For Boutique Chic

  • Turks Head Inne promises a chic boutique stay in a restored heritage residence, just moments from Front Street. The house's blue-painted façade hides elegant suites with antique furnishings and swish bathrooms, whilst there's a welcoming courtyard restaurant and cracking cocktails at the bar. For romantics and history buffs.

FOR AN APARTMENT OR VILLA

  • If you'd prefer a self-catering option, we suggest that you visit our online partner Booking.com.

Travel Information

  • Fly to Providenciales International Airport, and hop aboard a short transfer to Grand Turk's JAGS McCartney International Airport. Most hotels and resorts will be happy to arrange an airport pickup in advance.
  • Contact our online partner Rentalcars if you would like to hire a car to explore Grand Turk.
  • Travel between November and mid-April for balmy temperatures averaging from 25-30°C. The hurricane season — August to October — is best avoided. The Christmas and New Year season is especially busy, so book your trip well in advance. Travel in late April or May for great hotel deals.

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Best Hotels in Grand Turk

  • Salt Raker Inn Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos 26 rooms from AU$154

    Value chic
    Views  -  Great views from hotel
    Diving  -  Three dive operators all within walking distance. Packages can be arranged
    Sights nearby  -  Situated in the heart of the Old Town
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    Recommended by  -  Fodors

    An excellent value inn in the heart of the old town and just a few moments from the beach and diving centres. Lovely rooms and suites, simply decorated, but chic in style with white washed walls and balconies onto the garden. Lovely little restaurant with verandah. Excellent value and laid back. See More

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  • Osprey Beach Hotel Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos 37 rooms from AU$183

    Scuba course  -  Blue Water Divers, a PADI 5 Star dive facility, is located on the hotel property.
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    Restaurant  -  Poolside dining with spectacular ocean views and daily changing menus
    Diving  -  Dive packages available
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    Recommended by  -  Fodors

    One of the chicest spots in Grand Turk for anyone on a budget. Rooms and suites are beautiful with private balconies, four poster beds, and creamy furnishings. Access to the beach through the garden, walking distance to all the attractions, daily changing menus for poolside dining. Value bliss! See More

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  • Bohio Dive Resort Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos 16 rooms from AU$242

    Beach Life  -  Situated directly on the beach and set up for making the most of the water.
    Active Holiday  -  A wealth of diving, snorkelling, boating and excursions to different bays.
    Scuba course  -  The hotel has its own dive school.
    Restaurant  -  Foreign à Fare nights, when dishes from one specific country are served every Thursday night.
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    Recommended by  -  Fodors

    A fantastic dive resort directly on a pristine white sand beach. Fun beach chic rooms all in white with private balconies, sea views, and all the mod cons. Excellent international restaurant and the rest is all about the diving and the beach. Ideal for an action packed diving holiday. See More

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  • Turks Head Inne Grand Turk 8 rooms from AU$283

    Local exploring  -  Explore this beautiful Caribbean island with the help of the hotel; choose from a range of excursions off the coast and on land
    Romantic Break  -  With charming and classic suites, beautiful views and a peaceful setting, this hotel is perfect for a romantic break
    Beach Life  -  Set a minute's walk from a white-sand beach with crystalline waters, book this hotel for a relaxing island getaway
    Diving  -  The island is a renowned scuba diving spot, with beautiful coral reefs and marine life
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    This boutique bolt-hole is nestled within a colonial-era mansion on the Islands of Turks and Caicos. The bright, blue and white facade gives way to elegant rooms with native wood flooring, heritage-style furnishings and pretty balconies, many with romantic sea views - perfect for an island getaway. See More

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