Coral Gardens on Grace Bay

Office is not open 24 hours. I reserve ocean view and I had even partial view in my opinion .. only I saw plants.They posted 2 bath but was only 1 bath and 1 half.. Sugar always wet.. Pool doesn’t have umbrellas.. Beside was construction new building and make a lot of noise.. For the price that I paid should be better .. Only 1 restaurant beside the hotel, but people that working there wasn’t friendly

The good was location and clean large room. Most staff were friendly and super helpful. The downside is construction!!! Right next door to balcony from 7 am to 7pm. Noisy and workers looking in. Otherwise great for the price.

Construction noise

Jerome is such a great ambassador for coral gardens - always a great place to stay

We visited in November 2024, the location is absolutely the best. Having the beach right at your doorstep can’t be beat. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful.

My family of 4 stayed at Coral Gardens for in early June 2024. We loved the location and the amount of space. We loved all of the room and the amazing ocean view we had at Coral Gardens! Coral Gardens was very clean, the A/C worked well, and the staff were friendly and helpful. There were plenty of chairs with umbrellas on the beach and fresh towels were provided at the desk by the beach. Snorkeling by the resort is amazing! It was nice not having to drive or take a boat anywhere else to experience wonderful snorkeling. We saw a spotted eagle ray, a turtle, stingrays, parrot fish, barracuda, and lots of other pretty fish and coral. The location was convenient with a rental car. The Somewhere Bar and Restaurant is on property and Jojo’s/Dune is next door at Windsong. We only had to drive a short distance to many other dining options. Our only complaints about the property are that we had several burned out lightbulbs, making one of the bedrooms very dark, and one of the toilets didn’t flush well (we had to hold the handle down and flush twice). The large soaking tub in the master bath looked nice but wouldn’t fill up because the drain plug leaked water. There was a little construction noise from next door but it wasn’t bad. One morning, there was a lot of noise and gas fumes that we could smell from our balcony, but I think they were doing something on property (landscaping possibly). Overall, we really enjoyed staying at Coral Gardens and we would return.

The staff was very friendly and the beach was great but we booked a room with an ocean view that we did not have and there was loud construction right next to our unit. We were not allowed to change units and the manager would not give us a discount as we booked through Hotels.com

Private friendly and well located to reef and excursion pick up.

Only downside, no elevator to upper floors

If you like to snorkel this location is perfect. The reef is right in front of the complex. We snorkeled other locations and this one was the best. The beach was perfect and wasn't as crowded as other areas along Grace Bay. Chairs, umbrellas, and towels are provided. The unit was big enough for us and our two girls and had everything we needed. Scott and staff were friendly and super helpful. I will stay here again. The only negative is a lack of elevator. It wasn't an issue for us but if you have mobility issues I would recommend not staying on the upper floors.

Great location to snorkeling. Somewhere bar is the best

We loved the proximity to the reef, the beach, the umbrellas and lounge chairs, Somewhere Cafe and the live entertainment. Our unit had a beautiful view of the pool and the ocean. The furnishings were very tasteful and comfortable. We would definitely stay here again. If you like to snorkel, this is the perfect location because the reef is so close to the shore. You won’t be disappointed in Coral Gardens!

rooms are spacious, clean & beach is awesome

Coral gardens has a clean, comfortable setup right by the beach, complete with a snorkeling reef. The Somewhere Cafe is a great option for dining or drinks.

The beach is amazing! The snorkeling is good. They should post signs on the beach umbrella and in more places that snorkelers must not go in the circle of buoys but around the OUTSIDE of it. I would be sad if they added a bunch of hammocks. Highly recommend this place!!!

Beautiful location right beside the Bight reef. Great options for dining at Somewhere Cafe and plenty of others close by (love Mango Reef too). Staff is friendly and helpful, nice facilities and well maintained.

Loved the spaciousness and size of the condo. Some things did work properly.

The view is amazing and having the best snorkeling right off of the beach was great! The staff was extremely friendly and helpful.

This was the worst vacation I’ve ever been on. The only restaurant with food and drink available was closed. I was not notified. Felt like we were on a deserted island. Work harder than I do at my job just to get food and water and try to have a good time. Island was deserted. They’re yourself the horror of going.

This is a fantastic, large property in the best location on the island. Great staff, location and amazing snorkeling right in front on the complex

When we arrived at Coral Gardens around 1pm, the room wasn’t ready but they kept the luggage for us so we could go down to the beach. As we got to the beach, the attendant asked if we were staying there and we said we were waiting for the room. He didn’t seem to believe but still walked us to the chairs. When we got to the chairs, he again asked us “are you sure you’re staying here?”. We got a little offended. We rented 2 snorkeling sets for $20 a set. Gave him $100 bill and he gave me back $50. I was like “hmmmm…” and he said he would be back for another $10. When we left the beach at 4:30pm to get the room, he never came back. Well..$10, mo biggies. We got our room on 2nd floor, a one bedroom suite with ocean view #4201. It’s one of the last few rooms on the far West side of the property, adjacent to the public beach access. The room was well equipped and the view was beautiful. But since it’s next to public beach access, we had one unpleasant day that there was a group of about 100 local people at the beach that day and they blasted music so loud that we couldn’t hear the wave sounds or be able to read a book. And because it’s not a private beach at Coral Gardens, we noticed visitors not from the hotel came here to snorkel too and since they couldn’t get the chairs, they sat on sand in front of our chairs. Btw, this hotel needs to issue wristbands to guests! Great snorkeling here. A little choppy in the afternoon.

This was the perfect property for my family which consists of myself, husband and two daughters (ages 12 and 9.) Our flight was slightly delayed, but Scott was there to greet us and provide the details we needed. We rented a car (which is a must,) and picked up groceries after we got our luggage in the room. Of course we weren't in the mood to cook anything after traveling, so having the Somewhere restaurant on the property was right on time. We loved being able to walk out to the beach and snorkel right where we were staying. We never had an issue getting chairs and umbrellas as Jerome and Moses really looked out for the guests. We stayed in 2302 and loved everything about it!

The condo was clean and had a nice of the the Beautiful beach. The balcony opens up wide was added a nice touch. Everything was great. The only issue was we got locked out of our room once as the code stopped working but the lady at the front desk was able to assist with that right away.

Our second stay at Coral Gardens. Once again it was marvellous. Staff was top notch with Besma and Scott at the front desk and Jerome at the beach. Best location on the island! We'll be back!!

Excellent care

Liberty, cleanliness , private, property Well maintained and great service

Great location and beachfront condo. Love love love everything about the property however the restaurants near by were horrible. Be prepare to cook !!

This was a wonderful place to stay - the 2/2.5 unit was plenty spacious for 4 people. The pool was nice with beach and chair access right as you get on the sand. The proximity to the Somewhere restaurant also made a huge difference for grabbing a quick lunch. Very friendly customer service and always willing to help you call a taxi. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting TCI.

Everything was perfect.

Everything about the Coral Gardens Resort was great. From the location (right on the beach) to the apartment (a two-bedroom beach walkout) was just incredible. From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel welcomed. The apartment was great, perfectly sized for my family of four (parents, plus 17 and 12 yr old.) The common areas, kitchen, dining, and living space were great. The bedrooms were large and spacious. The beds were comfortable with plenty of pillows and excellent air conditioners. The bathrooms well stocks with plenty of soft towels. From the apartment, we could walk out to a little patio, with a path leading to the pool and then on to the beach. The access to the beach is perfect, the resort has attendants that prepare umbrellas and chairs for you. They can also arrange for activities that you might be interested in (parasailing, jet skis, banana boat ride, etc). The attendants are also on the lookout for any snorkelers wandering into the protected reef right in front of the resort. Literally, right in front of the hotel, you have a reef system that is TEAMING with wildlife. Fish of every color of the rainbow, turtles, eels, lobster, all live in this reef. Plan on spending lots of time exploring the reef. As for needing a car. The resort is in a "hotel" area, the supermarket is close, but not really walkable. If you only plan on going once or twice, then a cab is better, skip the car rental. I fully recommend the Coral Gardens on Grace Bay resort.

Totally loved the location right at the reef and the fact that they rent and bring to you the snorkel equipment was really handy. The view from the balcony was breathtaking and we sat out there every morning with our coffee. The condo was well equipped and cute and beachy. Having the Somewhere Cafe right there totally made the trip as there are not a ton of casual beach bars here. We ate at it for either lunch or dinner for 7 out of our 9 days there and the food was EXCELLENT. The fish ceviche was spectacular as were the fish and steak fajitas. Great drinks too--we loved that place. The office staff was very helpful and gave us more coffee every day when we ran out. We would definitely go back agin!

Love that the coral reef is right at the beach there. We enjoyed that daily. The staff was very kind and welcoming. We will most definitely return to that location.

This is my second time at coral gardens. The oceanfront apartments are beautiful and just love the ocean view. The apartment has every comfort and is private. Although this is apartment living and you have to go shopping to get your own things they are lucky to have the restaurant somewhere that serves food and drinks all day and night if you should need anything. This is a laid back place to get away from it all. If you need full amenities and services of a resort this is not for you. I recommend renting a car to go to other restaurants at night. Perfect getaway!!!

Right on the beach. However, they were doing construction while we were there. Several nights they worked until 9:30 sawing and cutting tile.

We booked the room for eight days it was a excellent stay. The apartment was very clean very spacious the staff was very helpful all in all it was a great place for a a get away. The building is located right on the beach sure you do not how far walk it was also very safe there’s also a restaurant that’s on the property but did they close because of the off-season. There’s also a pool on the property in case of rough seas. The property had a full kitchen refrigerator stove oven microwave two coffeemakers and had dishes, glasses And pots and pans to prepare food.

Gorgeous all around. Total relaxation right on the water

La playa estuvo excelente, sobre todo la reserva frente al hotel

Very enjoyable place. Not too high end, and the people were very friendly. Our condo was well appointed, comfortable and clean. Great bed, lots of room and a washer and dryer. AC was just barely able to keep up with the heat of mid July, but it did. Management was very helpful. We would go back happily.

A pleasant surprise. The property was better in person. Seems a bit dated but very clean and comfortable and the layout was of actual villa was better than the pictures described.

Caroline in the office was awesome. She was a great help

Location is fantastic The hotel needs maintenance and it is overpriced for the quality of rooms and service (st least at the price we paid with Orbitz).

Though dated inside units, due them being privately owned, the location is perfect sitting right by the protected reef. This is an ideal snorkeling spot on one of the best beaches. Having the Somewhere Bar and Restaurant right there helps due to the fact there are no other amenities. It’s best to go to the store before you arrive so that you are equipped with essentials. I wish they would consider buying rental bicycles. Most of the other resorts have them, and lastly tone down on the Fabulosa cleaner. It’s way too strong to be used so excessively and some people don’t like the smell (hint hint). But, overall would I recommend Coral Gardens on Grace Bay? Absolutely! And yes I will return. I just know what to expect this time around. Hope this review helps you. :)

the location was great..condo needs work. they only clean every other day now because they have to cut back. the property next door will block the view once it's built..bummer

The location is hard to beat: right on the beach so it makes it super easy for people with young kids. The reef is reasonably healthy and you will see lots of fish and spot some turtles. But if you’re a snorkeling junkie you will be disappointed. If Maldives is a 10 then this is a solid 3 because of the variety and quantity of life you will see. The restaurant is pretty decent. One downside was that this is a pretty self service resort. There are no porters or people bringing cocktails to your beach chair. The overall service incl housekeeping can be stepped up. The full kitchen and location make up for some misses on the service. And the beach/water are very nice. Overall, a great stay and we will be back

Unaccommodating deceiptful snd disappointing We asked for any floor but first she said they were full and they were 20 percent full. They gave us first floor. Website said fitness facilities Besma said there is no fitness facility They charged us to use scuba gear. No other resort we’ve stayed at there ever charged us in previous years Cleaning woman showed up twice we stayed a week The safe in the room was broken The bathroom and bedroom infested with ants

I loved the ocean view and short walk to beach and into ocean. I liked the somewhere grill and bar so close. Beach service was okay. You definitely cannot hurry anyone. Not sure if Beach service was part of Somewhere cafe.

The Beach was great. Just steps out the door to the best beach in the world. Beach Attendants were great making sure only actually guests used the chairs and umbrellas provided. The Bight Reef is right there and very popular - so having that reserved space was great.

Our condo was amazing newly renovated and the view was priceless We were right by somewhere cafe so it would get a little loud if they had loud music but it was always done no later than 10pm We would definitely come back and stay again! The staff was amazingly helpful Jerome was our FAVE!

Best place in Grace Bay Location location location Great staff as well. View is to die for.

.Loved everything and people made us feel welcome , would want to stay there again.

Pleasant front staff. Attentive beach staff. Great beach location, of course. Stayed here to try the location. Our First Floor "Ocean Front" suite had an obstructed, not great view of the ocean, but the daily refreshed chlorine smell in the "No swimming lagoon" was so toxic we could not open our glass doors or sit on our patio. Also, the pool pump was so loud we could not hear the ocean over its constant droning. The one pool/beach bathroom was tiny (had to touch and slide against the person at sink to get to bathroom) and it was shared with the Somewhere Restaurant, including all its staff. For some reason, they were stingy with toilet paper for our suite, and our boys made repeated, unanswered requests for additional rolls throughout the week. What's up with this!? Room was nice. Clean. Fresh paint. Most appliances and cabinets worked.... In the master bedroom, you could plug in the TV, the cable, or the DVD player, just not all three at once! The Bidet only had hot water and we were told just to pretend it wasn't in the room. :-) All in all, a nice place with nice staff that met expectations, but like most slightly older island "resorts" is close to needing some updates very soon.

This was the most beautiful island and we LOVED Coral Gardens. We are already planning a second trip back and then bringing our kids at some point. It was just heaven. The staff was the BEST and so friendly. We loved the whole experience. Loved having :"Somewhere" on the property and loved their staff as well. I highly recommend this location and stay.

apt was very tired, not very clean cluttered, maid service once in 4 days. very expensive for the price of over $850 per day no food , gym, tiny pool,

Excellent location, Friendly Staff, Especially Jerome!!!!

The property is in a less crowded area of the bight right in front of a reef. It’s comparably small vs. the other mega resorts further to the east. Also the restaurant is lovely, good food and reasonably priced for the island. We loved the ocean view of the room we were in. Doors open wall to wall. Very happy with it.

The accommodation was excellent. Management excellent as well

The view from the oceanfront rooms was excellent. Nice patios to enjoy beach watching. You can snorkel right out front on the reef and that was a big plus. I wish there was a hot tub on the premises and a little store with some basic soft drinks and snacks

Awesome location right on the reef! People were so nice!

Nice condo, friendly staff, close to best food shopping area

Hotel is very clean and nice. Little outdated though Love the giant slider but there is no screen and the mosquitos can be a little tough to deal with.

I didn’t like you there was no where to dine at the restaurant but I understand it was due to the season. But the views from the balcony of the ocean where amazing.

On the beach with very good snorkeling. Off peak visit was very laid back and relaxing. Beach attendants were very helpful.

We have stayed here many times, and it suits us - mostly quiet and private (except when inconsiderate guests spoil the tranquility by blaring loud music from their balconies, or when the Somewhere restaurant is in full music mode). We can see the white sandy beach and beautiful Caribbean from our balcony and hear the waves lapping at night, which is very soothing. If you want a lots of amenities resort with everything on site to keep e.g. young kids fully occupied, this is not the place. There are those options further along Grace Bay. If however, you like a place to relax and take things at your own pace, and detest (as we do) anyone trying to "organize"or "entertain" us, then this is definitely a good place to be. The suite we stayed in (same as last year) had been refurbished in the intervening period, which made the place seem very up to date and smart. The properties are self catering, with full kitchen facilities. If you rent a car, there are many dining options within a 5-10 minute drive of Coral Gardens. We like Shark Bite as a reasonably priced, casual dining option that is close by. The staff at Coral Gardens are helpful and accommodating. We love this place and just wish more visitors - staying at Coral Gardens or just visiting the reef right off the beach for snorkeling for the day - avoided stepping on the coral....sadly the coral quality has declined over the years, although you can still see many reef fish & turtles (& the occasional barracuda)

Perfect for snorkeling. No phone in room or stationary in desk.

This hotel was absolutely perfect. The staff was very friendly and the room was beautiful. Nothing could have made our stay better at Coral Gardens ! I will definitely be back!

Coral gardens made us feel right at home. Friendly staff. Couldn’t thank them enough. If it’s in your budget, I would recommend an ocean front. You will love it 10 times more than the garden view. My husband and I are already planning to come back this December. Beautiful island and easy to navigate in.

The People/Staff Were FANTASTIC. We Could Not Believe We Got So Much Room For The Price. Food,Excellent, Entertainment,Excellent. Snorkeling, Diving, Parasailing, All There. Very Clean Rooms, We Had A Full Kitchen With Patio.. WOW!, I Cant Say Enough Except We Will Be Back....

Outside of the bar, Somewhere, the location is a taxi ride from everything. BUT, the ocean is beautiful!!!

Wonderful condo, location, beach, personnel etc. Best Island in the Caribe! The Coral Gardens is just the perfect size with a great casual bar restaurant. Two pools and a great beach with a reef for snorkeling steps into the water! Not too crowded or busy or crazy. Very relaxing.

Room was beautiful, with great views. It had all the amenities in the kitchen for cooking your meals. Resort was relaxed and quiet, but had excitement if you wanted it at the on site restaurant. Great snorkeling right off the beach.

My Mom and I had a fabulous stay at Coral Gardens! I love snorkeling so I chose a hotel with off-the-beach snorkeling and it did not disappoint! Lots of fish and corals, turtles, eagle rays and barracuda. Hotel is very private and quiet, the beach is gorgeous with crystal clear turquoise waters and white powdery sand. The staff was fantastic, very friendly and helpful, especially Gerome in the beach area. The room (we were in a suite with partial ocean view) was very spacious, clean, with a kitchen and nice patio where I had my coffee every morning. Overall a very enjoyable stay. One minor negative aspect was Somewhere Cafe, which is the most convenient restaurant option on the premises - we went there a few times for breakfast and once for dinner, and the service was awful and very slow (although the food was decent).

They have definitely recovered from the hurricanes of 2017.

We had a wonderful trip. Staff was friendly and helpful. Before the trip, Rahul Lakhani called to confirm our trip and helped to book a car for us. The location is fantastic for swimming and snorkeling. It's also close to grocery store with a short car ride. Somewhere restaurant is so good as well.

This is our 5th trip to Turks and Caicos. 2nd time at Coral Gardens. We'll be back. Two days of high winds from the north made snorkeling conditions impossible for 2 days and poor for a couple of more. Even closed the Somewhere restaurant for 2 days as high tides washed up over the bank. Still a great trip and a wonderful place to stay.

We were impressed with the one bedroom ocean view suite at Coral Gardens... clean and roomy with decent kitchen. The site is right in front of Bight’s Reef and easy access for novice snorkelers - our main reason for choosing this location. The reef did not disappoint... we spotted loads of reef fish, small barracudas, sting rays, large spotted eagle rays (one up close :), and the grand-daddy barracuda! Other snorkelers reported large sea turtles.

Had a wonderful time - clean room, super staff and an amazing view. Bight reef being just steps away was a huge plus for us. First trip to TCI but will not be the last and would for sure stay here again.

Overall we had a pretty good experience. We would’ve rated our experience the highest, had it not been for two important issues for us, sleeping and bathing. The mattress was probably outdated and uneven, very uncomfortable to sleep on. The shower was a big problem in that the water pressure was very low all the time and there was almost never hot water available, most likely due to a defect in the shower lever. Again, we believe this hotel is great primarily due to its proximity to the reef and the incredible staff!

My family of four had a fantastic time at this facility . The staff were very friendly and helpful and were responsive in a timely manner for any of my requests. Don't expect an all inclusive stay because this is not a facility of that nature, but the activities are available a phone call away or just walk out to the beach 40 yards away and any of the staff will call someone for you. There is a restaurant on the premises and the food is good but pricey. This restaurant and bar is not affiliated to the hotel but room service can be had if you link your room at the front desk. All in all would definitely visit here again no negatives to report.

Staff were excellent and very helpful. Room is cleaned everyday and provided clean towels and beach towels. Cooking facilities were good with utensils and table ware. Invidual Rooms were bit smaller where our other family members stayed.

Good location for snorkeling with reef right in front of condo. Good beach in front. Unit within 5 miles of good restaurants but you do need a car. Only problem is that units are next to public park which was noisy in the evening, sometimes well into the evening with locals having a beach party. Condo personnel were wonderful.

House keeping was lax.Toiletries paper towels toilet paper.etc were never replenished Jewelery was taken from room Overall no customer service

My experience at this hotel was wondeful, people were very nice and helpful. I really recommend this hotel. Beach is right infront of the resort. if you love snorking, this is the placd to stay.

The people who owned the apartment rad never there , I was told they have not been back in year! So the woman Joann who runs & rents the apartment . Needs to learn hospitality and taking care of that apartment ! The cleaning lady had no cleaning products to clean ! So how do you clean and disinfect the bathroom . Don't mop just wept the floors . After the days of dirty cleaning habits and sleeping in dirty bed sheets ! I had enough so I went to spray with Jamie Who does not take care of that apartment but knows us very well. Saw her that I was upset, and gave the girls some cleaning fluids and told her what she should do and change your sheets and make things better for the rest of my trip of nine days left he was nice enough to help me !

I was really happy with Coral Gardens. The beach area and reef are great and the beach staff is super. The room- we got the most basic option, the garden view- was very comfortable. There was a lot of closet space which helped keep the room clean and a toaster and coffee pot along with plates, bowls and silverware. Very convenient. We liked the balcony- no view but in the palm trees. It was a great home base, easy to get around from there. The condition of the hotel was better than expected- everything was very clean and new. I would definitely say again!

Very nice hotel and the staff are very helpful. Our room had a full kitchen which made it easy to make some of your own meals. The staff helped with car rental and activities.

Good location - beach and reef steps away. Restaurant didn't serve breakfast when I was there - this is a problem if you don't have a car. My room was small but clean. Staff was very helpful. I scheduled a Snuba dive right in front of the hotel - really cool. You need to take a cab or have a car if you want to see the rest of the island or go shopping. Bring sunscreen and bug repellent.....overall nice stay :)

Stayed for 4 nites out of which 3 nites in a bed- bug infested room. Brought to the attention of management the very 1st nite. However, they did not move us to a cleaner room till the 4th night, in spite of daily complaints. Will not recommend this place to anyone. Very unhygienic!

It is not really a hotel, it is a collection of condominiums that are rented out and managed by separate management companies. The unit I stayed in was very nicely furnished and the kitchen had all the amenities of home. I stayed on a lower level unit so i could literally walk out the patio door and within 50 Ft be on the beach. The only downside was the maid service was very inconsistent in leaving towels and toilet paper.

Great location on beach with a coral reef right out your door. Somewhere Cafe is on property a great fun restaurant right on beach. Good friendly staff wiling to help with your needs. Rooms needed to be a little cleaner, but overall was fine.

Small, quaint size hotel with the beach right outside your door. The restaurant Somewhere was delicious and staff super friendly.

Great location for snorkeling as the reef is right off the beach. Somewhere restaurant has great food

Great location to stay and hotel staff very helpful.

Very nice place. Snorkeling right out your door.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property and staff were amazing. We had a two-bedroom ground floor beach front room. The condo was huge with 2.5 bathrooms....and a walk out to the pool and beach. The property is managed by a delightful British gentleman and his staff is warm, friendly, and extremely accommodating.

Having snorkeled in many places in various countries, we've found Coral Gardens to be the most incredibly beautiful of all! There are so many wonderful turtles, rays, and fish such as parrot fish, trumpet fish, blue tang, porcupine fish, angel fish, nassau grouper, four-eyed balloon fish, sargeant major, etc., etc. It's so great that they are working so hard to maintain the health of the reef, which is so easy to access just right off the beach. Even in the shallow water, there are so many lovely fish.

Our beach concierge Gerome made the trip an overall excellent experience.

Beautiful beach & snorkeling. Wonderful, friendly staff. Need car or always paying for taxis

awesome will return

It was really upsetting to hear that by going through a third party/Expedia we could not be guarantee the codo we booked and paid for...Its not the first time we have been told that...A credit is in order asap...

Had a very pleasing stay at Coral Gardens. Spacious one bedroom condo with a great view. Well kept, clean and well appointed. Beach was excellent. Great snorkeling right from the beach. Somewhere restaurant was very good and convenient. Prices are higher than in the states but that is the norm on the island. Pools weren't all that nice but don't get much use with the beautiful ocean right there. The draw for me was the snorkeling from the beach and I was not disappointed.