This 9-acre resort in Turks and Caicos is Refined Classic Caribbean at Its Best

Location

The 9-acre resort, The Shore Club, sits on the south-eastern coast of Providenciales, opposite Grace Bay, on a shallow, and sheltered stretch of Long Bay Beach where the water shimmers and kiteboarders regularly lift off. Its white plastered exterior accented by turquoise wrought iron filigree mirrors sand and sea, while the established planting clearly roots it in the vernacular of the West Indies.

Dining

Nature is meant to be experienced up close at its four dining venues and 5 bars, most of which are open air. A steady parade of delicious sushi, tempura and rice rolls proceeds to guests at SUI-REN, the Japanese-Peruvian inspired restaurant. For a taste of old and new world harmony, order the lamb shank rendang redolent of Indonesian spices, sitting on a lovely truffle pumpkin puree with chimichurri. Paired with a refreshing Zen flower mocktail, a mix of sweet mango and tart lime and pineapple, it’s a great pick-me-up after a delayed flight. Breakfast comes amidst a fabulous room of exotic animal reprints, trailing houseplants and a live almond tree. For lunch, Sea Grapes serves fish tacos, salads, wings, and other small bites poolside, and, if you’re fortunate, a juvenile great egret will waltz in too.

Room

Clearly the resort was designed with Instagram in mind – crushed coral walls, sand dollar light fixtures and hand painted tiles – though tending toward classical rather than ostentatious. All of the 148 rooms (38 of which are suites) ranging from studios to six-bedroom gated luxury villas, feature water views. My ground level, ocean front one-bedroom includes a full kitchen, bath, dining room, living room, study and patio.

Vibe

Part of a triad of luxury resorts from Canadian-owned The Hartling Group, this newest entry opened in 2017. “If there’s a storm, the first thing our chairman checks on is the trees,” says Jeff Morgan, general manager of sister property The Palms. And, with ample reason. They lend the resort an established feel. So too the four pools suited to differing clientele. If it’s water activities you’re after, non-motorzied equipment is included.

Standouts

Nearby, The Palms, accessible via complimentary shuttle, boasts one of the best spas in the Caribbean where I have a wonderful mother of pearl scrub and massage.

Guests

A mostly North American clientele with a fair number of families rounding out the friends’ groups and couples.

Lowdown

This resort offers a quieter, though no less beautiful, stay in Providenciales with excellent food and all the amenities to make guests comfortable.

This original article first appeared in the SPRING 2025 issue of City Style and Living Magazine.

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