Scores at a Glance
Beaches Turks & CaicosCalista Luxury Resort
Overall
8.5
9.0
Beach
9.6
8.8
Food
7.4
8.6
Service
7.7
9.0
Rooms
7.8
8.8
Luxury
8.0
9.0
Value
7.1
8.2
Romance
7.4
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.5
Overall Score
9.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.4 (4,884)
Google Rating
4.7 (4,648)
From $379
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Grand
Resort Size
Mid-size
20 min
Airport Transfer
–
All Scores
9.6
Beach
8.8
7.4
Food
8.6
7.7
Service
9.0
7.8
Rooms
8.8
9.2
Pools
9.1
8.0
Luxury
9.0
7.1
Value
8.2
9.7
Family
9.2
7.4
Romance
–
7.3
Nightlife
8.6
6.4
Quiet
–
9.1
Adventure
–
7.9
Wellness
8.8
6.8
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
–
Yes
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
Yes
–
Spa
Yes
Beaches Turks & Caicos
- Grace Bay Beach
- Waterpark with surf simulator
- 5 resort villages
- 21 restaurants
Calista Luxury Resort
- 8 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- Gated, 24-hour security
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.
Pros · Calista Luxury Resort
- Official Ultra All Inclusive concept.
- Eight-pool resort footprint with winter-heated pool.
- Strong kids, teen and water-park facilities.
- Beachfront Belek location with piers and clear sea.
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.
Cons · Calista Luxury Resort
- Many premium extras are carved out of the standard plan.
- Watersports are extra.
- À la carte dining may cost extra outside VIP conditions.
- Not walkable to a lively town center.