The Somerset on Grace Bay

Character and identity

Set on a 400-foot stretch of Grace Bay, The Somerset is a Rosenberg Kolb design that brings European formality to a Caribbean beach setting, complete with a manicured croquet lawn (the only regulation pitch in Turks and Caicos) and stately façade detailing. The footprint favours generously sized rooms over sprawling public space. Two pools anchor the grounds: a 70-foot infinity pool and a reverse-current lap pool, both with ocean views, their custom Spanish recycled-glass tiles glowing green after dark. A small two-room spa, a fitness centre, one restaurant and a bar round out the amenities, with service pitched at a polished resort register.

Who's it for

Bottom line

The reason to book is the beach itself: few properties on Grace Bay put you this directly on the sand, with rooms scaled for actual living rather than a quick turn-down. Come if you want beach time, watersports and an easy family rhythm rather than a food-and-design pilgrimage. Book a higher category for the space, and target shoulder season for better rates on the same water.