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Beaches ResortsEvery resort, ranked

Beaches is what you get when the Sandals machine is pointed at families: the same genuinely-included formula — unlimited dining, premium drinks, water sports, transfers, tips — with waterparks, supervised kids' camps, teen hangouts, and Sesame Street character programming layered on top. The childcare is the quiet differentiator: staff are trained and certified for autism and special-needs care, which very few resort chains take as seriously.

The portfolio is small — Negril and Ocho Rios in Jamaica, plus the flagship in Turks & Caicos — so choosing is less about which resort and more about which trip: Turks & Caicos brings the postcard beach and the biggest footprint at the biggest price; Jamaica brings shorter flights for the U.S. East Coast and gentler rates.

1 resort in our catalog · ★ 4.4 average guest rating · 4,769 reviews analyzed · How we score · Last reviewed July 2026

Guests
All ages — built around kids
Where
Jamaica and Turks & Caicos
Price positioning
Upper-mid to luxury
Signature
Waterparks, certified kids' camps, Sesame Street partnership
Childcare
Autism-certified staff and programs
Nightly rates in our catalog
$500–$800+/night

Where Beaches scores strongest

9.7/10
Family
9.6/10
Beach
9.2/10
Pools
9.1/10
Adventure

Chain averages across the Beaches resorts we've scored.

Beaches resorts, ranked

  1. Beaches Turks & Caicos
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    Beaches Turks & Caicos
    Providenciales, Turks & Caicos
    Five-star4.4 (4,769)From $500/nightGrand Escape score 8.5/10

    Beaches sits right on Grace Bay — routinely called one of the best beaches in the world — and it's built for families who don't do half-measures: a waterpark with a surf simulator, five themed resort villages, and 21 restaurants. Big, busy, and genuinely something for every age. Peak months are December through July.

Book Beaches if…

  • Multigenerational trips — there's programming for every age, grandparents included
  • Parents of kids with special needs who want certified, structured care
  • Families who want the not-nickel-and-dimed version of all-inclusive

Know before you book

  • Peak school-holiday weeks are lively and full — book early and don't expect quiet pools
  • Only three resorts, so availability (and pricing) can be tight in high season

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Frequently asked questions

Is Beaches the same company as Sandals?

Yes — Beaches is Sandals Resorts' family brand. The all-inclusive plan is essentially the same Luxury Included formula, with kids' clubs, waterparks, and family suites in place of the couples-only setup.

Which Beaches resort is best for young kids?

All three are built for them, but they differ: Turks & Caicos has the biggest waterpark and kids' villages, while Negril is smaller and calmer with a legendary swimmable beach. Compare their family scores in the ranking above.

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