Scores at a Glance
Beaches Turks & CaicosJAZ Makadina
Overall
8.6
9.0
Beach
9.2
9.0
Food
8.4
8.8
Service
8.8
9.2
Rooms
8.6
8.5
Luxury
8.0
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Value
7.8
8.7
Romance
7.4
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Beaches Turks & Caicos | Measure | JAZ Makadina |
|---|---|---|
| 8.6 | Overall Score | 9.0 (better) |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 5-star (better) |
| 4.4 (5,032) | Google Rating | 4.9 (10,540) (better) |
| From $379 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Grand | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)20 min | Airport Transfer | 35 min |
All Scores
| Beaches Turks & Caicos | Measure | JAZ Makadina |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.2 | Beach | 9.0 |
| 8.4 | Food | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.8 | Service | 9.2 (better) |
| (better)8.6 | Rooms | 8.5 |
| (better)9.1 | Pools | 8.4 |
| 8.0 | Luxury | – |
| 7.8 | Value | 8.7 (better) |
| (better)9.4 | Family | 8.8 |
| 7.4 | Romance | – |
| 7.3 | Nightlife | – |
| 6.4 | Quiet | – |
| (better)9.1 | Adventure | 8.7 |
| 7.9 | Wellness | – |
| 6.8 | Remote work | – |
Of the 12 measures we call, Beaches Turks & Caicos leads on 6 and JAZ Makadina leads on 6.
Vibes
| Beaches Turks & Caicos | Measure | JAZ Makadina |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Beaches Turks & Caicos | Measure | JAZ Makadina |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| – | Spa | Yes |
Beaches Turks & Caicos
- Grace Bay Beach
- Waterpark with surf simulator
- 5 resort villages
- 21 restaurants
JAZ Makadina
- 2 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 35 min from HRG
Pros · Beaches Turks & Caicos
- Strong Grace Bay beachfront setting with calm, clear water.
- Extensive family infrastructure, including kids camp, Sesame Street programming, teen spaces, waterpark, lazy river, and many pools.
- Large dining footprint with many included restaurants and casual options.
- Complimentary airport transfers from Providenciales International Airport.
Pros · JAZ Makadina
- True all-inclusive product
- Beachfront Red Sea snorkeling
- Strong service feedback
- Family rooms and kids facilities
- Water park access
Cons · Beaches Turks & Caicos
- Large resort footprint can feel busy and less intimate.
- Value sentiment is weaker than beach, service, and room sentiment.
- Not a strong fit for adults seeking a quiet or adults-only resort.
- Off-resort dining and shopping are not comfortably walkable from the property.
Cons · JAZ Makadina
- Minibar may cost extra
- Pool setup is smaller than megaresorts
- Premium drink scope needs confirmation
- Nightlife is low-key
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