Scores at a Glance
Beaches Turks & CaicosFairmont Mayakoba
Overall
8.5
9.0
Beach
9.6
8.4
Food
7.4
8.9
Service
7.7
9.1
Rooms
7.8
9.0
Luxury
8.0
9.2
Value
7.1
7.8
Romance
7.4
8.8
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 (3,878)
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
45 min
All Scores
9.6
Beach
8.4
7.4
Food
8.9
7.7
Service
9.1
7.8
Rooms
9.0
9.2
Pools
9.1
8.0
Luxury
9.2
7.1
Value
7.8
9.7
Family
9.0
7.4
Romance
8.8
7.3
Nightlife
–
6.4
Quiet
8.6
9.1
Adventure
–
7.9
Wellness
8.8
6.8
Remote work
8.3
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Lively
–
–
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
–
–
Spa
Yes
–
Golf
Yes
Beaches Turks & Caicos
- Grace Bay Beach
- Waterpark with surf simulator
- 5 resort villages
- 21 restaurants
Fairmont Mayakoba
- 10 pools
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 45 min from CUN
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 · Fairmont Mayakoba
- True luxury resort with optional all-inclusive convenience.
- Strong food, service, pools and family facilities.
- Excellent for families who want a polished resort but not a mass-market all-inclusive.
- Large Mayakoba ecosystem setting with beach, lagoons, bikes and boat transport.
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 · Fairmont Mayakoba
- All-inclusive is optional and easy to misunderstand when comparing rates.
- The package is not the same as unrestricted dining across every Mayakoba property.
- Large footprint can frustrate travelers who want compact, walk-out beach access.
- Seasonal sargassum can affect beach appeal.