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Beaches Turks & Caicos
Beaches Turks & Caicos
Providenciales, Turks & Caicos
Five-Star·4.4
MIA Reef Isla Mujeres
MIA Reef Isla Mujeres
Four-Star·4.6
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Beaches Turks & CaicosMIA Reef Isla Mujeres

Quick Stats

8.5
Overall Score
7.8
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.4 (4,769)
Google Rating
4.6 (8,330)
$500-800
Price / Night
No
Adults Only
No
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Grand
Resort Size
Mid-size
20 min
Airport Transfer
75 min

All Scores

9.6
Beach
9.2
7.4
Food
6.9
7.7
Service
7.8
7.8
Rooms
7.1
9.2
Pools
8.0
Luxury
7.1
Value
7.0
9.7
Family
8.1
7.4
Romance
7.3
Nightlife
6.4
Quiet
7.2
9.1
Adventure
7.9
Wellness
6.8
Remote work

Vibes

Beaches Turks & Caicos
QuietLively
MIA Reef Isla Mujeres
Quiet

Activities

Beaches Turks & Caicos
Water sportsKidsNightlife
MIA Reef Isla Mujeres
SpaWater sportsKids

Beaches Turks & Caicos

  • Grace Bay Beach
  • Waterpark with surf simulator
  • 5 resort villages
  • 21 restaurants

MIA Reef Isla Mujeres

  • 1 pools
  • 2 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 75 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 — MIA Reef Isla Mujeres

  • Exceptional Playa Norte and private-islet location.
  • Calm, clear, highly swimmable water compared with many Cancun-area beaches.
  • Strong snorkeling and scenery directly from the resort area.
  • Walkable access to Isla Mujeres town, restaurants and bars.
  • Good family fit for travelers prioritizing shallow water and beach access.

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 — MIA Reef Isla Mujeres

  • Food feedback is mixed and often weaker than the location feedback.
  • Rooms and facilities are described as older or tired in some recent guest reviews.
  • Value can feel questionable when rates are high because guests compare it with newer or more polished Cancun-area all-inclusives.
  • Day-pass traffic, music and beach crowding can reduce the secluded feel at times.
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