Scores at a Glance
Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-InclusiveBeaches Turks & Caicos
Overall
9.4
8.5
Beach
9.3
9.6
Food
9.3
7.4
Service
9.6
7.7
Rooms
9.5
7.8
Luxury
9.6
8.0
Value
7.8
7.1
Romance
9.6
7.4
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.4
Overall Score
8.5
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (41)
Google Rating
4.4 (4,884)
From $1226
Price / Night (pp)
From $379
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Grand
20 min
Airport Transfer
20 min
All Scores
9.3
Beach
9.6
9.3
Food
7.4
9.6
Service
7.7
9.5
Rooms
7.8
9.3
Pools
9.2
9.6
Luxury
8.0
7.8
Value
7.1
8.8
Family
9.7
9.6
Romance
7.4
–
Nightlife
7.3
9.7
Quiet
6.4
–
Adventure
9.1
–
Wellness
7.9
8.4
Remote work
6.8
Vibes
Yes
Romance
–
Yes
Quiet
Yes
–
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
–
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
–
Nightlife
Yes
Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-Inclusive
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 20 min from PLS
Beaches Turks & Caicos
- Grace Bay Beach
- Waterpark with surf simulator
- 5 resort villages
- 21 restaurants
Pros · Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-Inclusive
- Private-island setting on 1,100 acres.
- Premium all-inclusive dining, drinks, minibar and transfers.
- Every villa or bungalow has a private pool or plunge pool.
Pros · Beaches Turks & Caicos
- Exceptional Grace Bay beachfront with calm, clear, highly swimmable water.
- One of the strongest family all-inclusive amenity sets in the Caribbean.
- Large Pirates Island Waterpark with slides, lazy river, surf simulator, splash areas, and family-friendly pool zones.
- Huge dining variety with official materials describing 24 dining options, plus many bars and food trucks.
- Strong kids and teen infrastructure, including certified nannies, kids camp, Sesame Street programming, Xbox-style teen spaces, and autism-friendly programming.
- Airport transfers, tips, taxes, gratuities, Wi-Fi, many water sports, and certified-diver scuba are included.
Cons · Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-Inclusive
- Extremely expensive.
- Remote setting is intentionally isolated.
- Spa, motorized watersports and some private experiences remain extra.
Cons · Beaches Turks & Caicos
- Very expensive, and many guests question the value when service or food misses expectations.
- Food feedback is inconsistent, with stronger sentiment for some à la carte venues and more criticism around buffets.
- Service can be uneven for a resort at this price point.
- The large footprint and multiple villages can make room location important for convenience.
- Some rooms and older areas receive dated-room or maintenance criticism.
- This is a family-heavy resort and not a quiet adults-oriented beach escape.