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With abundant sunshine for most of the year and short flights from much of the Southeastern United States, Turks and Caicos is a wonderful destination for anyone looking to relax and recharge. But, with so many resort options, it can be overwhelming trying to choose the perfect one. That’s why I am excited to tell you about the Turks and Caicos Collection resorts because you can access two all-inclusive Turks and Caicos resorts for the price of one!
The Turks And Caicos Collection
If you are looking for an all-inclusive Turks and Caicos resort, the Turks and Caicos Collection resorts are a fantastic choice. Why? Well, because while the Alexandra Resort and Blue Haven Resort are both wonderful all-inclusive Turks and Caicos resorts on their own, when staying at one, you have full all-inclusive access to the other!
This means you have access to two very different beaches, twice the dining options, and twice the fun! There is even a complimentary shuttle that runs between the two resorts. I love this arrangement because it offers visitors a change of pace yet still allows you to take advantage of the benefits that come with staying in an all-inclusive.
Two All-Inclusive Turks & Caicos Resorts
I just returned home from a trip to Turks and Caicos, hosted by the Turks and Caicos Collection. It was a wonderful opportunity to learn more about what these all-inclusive resorts offer, and I am excited to share more about both properties with you today. As always, all opinions and photos are my own.
During my Turks and Caicos trip, I stayed at the Alexandra Resort on Grace Bay and spent a full day at Blue Haven Resort! The team onsite gave us tours of many different room types and a great look into the amenities that each property offers.
To help you visualize everything I am about to tell you, the following map, courtesy of the Turks and Caicos collection, shows where both resorts are located on Providenciales. A complimentary shuttle runs between the two approximately every hour. I recommend inquiring about the current shuttle schedule when you check in to either resort.
So, let’s jump in as I share more about both Turks and Caicos Collection resorts—Blue Haven Resort and the Alexandra Resort.
Turks and Caicos Collection: Blue Haven Resort
Blue Haven Resort is the more upscale of the two. While both of these all-inclusive Turks and Caicos resorts are family-friendly, this would be the more refined option.
Located in the northeast corner of Providenciales, across from Mangrove Cay, the Blue Haven resort has just 50 rooms, 35 of which are suites. Staying here means that you can enjoy an upscale, all-inclusive Turks and Caicos experience without all of the crowds! The dining options are top-notch and my dinner at Fire & Ice was my favorite of the trip. The beautiful steel drum music and light singing created such a relaxing island ambiance.
At the end of this post, I’ll compare and contrast these two Turks and Caicos Collection all-inclusive resorts. So, let’s first look at some of the Blue Haven resort highlights! Remember that when staying at either resort, you have full access to the dining, amenities, and activities at the other.
Blue Haven Resort Location
Located in the Leeward portion of the island, Blue Haven offers a more secluded escape. Most of the hustle and bustle in this area is from the newly renovated Blue Haven Marina, which welcomes some pretty incredible yachts!
While it’s not located on popular Grace Bay Beach like the Alexandra, it has a beautiful, soft, sandy beach that looks out toward Mangrove Cay. During my day at the resort, we took a clear kayak tour over to the mangroves and encountered so many friendly sea turtles. It was such a bucket list experience for me and just one of the many add-on water activities that you can do at the Blue Haven. Having the marina on site also opens up opportunities for fishing and boating!
Blue Haven Resort Rooms
As I mentioned earlier, the Blue Haven Resort offers 35 suites ranging from one to three bedrooms. Additionally, there are over a dozen king-bed studios, perfect for solo travelers or couples looking for a quick getaway!
Pretty much all of the rooms have an ocean view, with the exception of a handful of two-bedroom suites. The one I toured still had a canal view. The two-bedroom units also range in size from the standard 1450 sq ft to 1650 sq ft to the large two-bedroom penthouse spanning over 3100 sq feet with a large rooftop terrace.
While this resort is all-inclusive, some units are privately owned and have full kitchens. So, if you would prefer to cook while on vacation, the world is your oyster. I appreciate the large bathrooms and open floorplans that I saw on my tour. And the suites do have washer and dryer sets in them.
If you’re traveling for a honeymoon or special getaway or with up to two children, consider the large oceanview one-bedroom suites with private balconies.
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Blue Haven Resort Dining
With Blue Haven being the more intimate of the two Turks and Caicos Collection resorts, there are about half the dining options. But the two meals I had there were fantastic!
The main restaurant, Fire & Ice, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner most days. Additionally, Cafe Agave is available for coffee, snacks, and ice cream, Salt Pizza offers lunch and dinner, and the Seaside Grill serves lunch pool and beachside.
Drinks are available at the swim-up Seaside Pool bar during the day and at the beautiful open-air Infused 360 Bar in the evenings. Blue Haven recently renovated the outdoor area adjacent to the bar, and it’s such a welcoming place with soft, comfortable furniture and fire and lights in the evenings.
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Blue Haven Resort Activities
You can find me lying in a hammock beneath a palm tree or soaking up the sunshine in the swimming pool. I love vacations where I can truly relax and unwind, which is why I appreciate the Blue Haven resort’s smaller footprint. You can get anywhere in minutes, and the pace can be whatever you want.
You don’t even have to leave the resort for activities. Stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, and snorkel gear are included in your all-inclusive experience at Blue Haven. In addition, they offer add-on activities like the mangrove tour, jet ski rental, fishing charters, and more.
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Turks and Caicos Collection: Alexandra Resort
Now that you know more about Blue Haven, let’s take a look at the Alexandra Resort, which is centrally located on Grace Bay and offers approximately three times the number of rooms. I found it to be a comfortable, laid-back resort offering everything you need without a lot of added distractions. The property was pristine, with plenty of available pool and beach chairs, great dining, and fun activities for both families and adults.
Alexandra Resort Location
When it comes to location, the Alexandra can’t be beat! It is located on Grace Bay, which TripAdvisor named the best beach in the world in 2022! The sand is so white and the water so beautifully turquoise that a “no filter” disclaimer will be mandatory on all of your social media posts!
Take a look at this Instagram reel comparing my view as the plane departed Atlanta to my first few minutes at the Alexandra Resort on Grace Bay. No filter needed, of course!
In addition to its prime beachfront location, the Alexandra Resort is within walking or biking distance of a couple of popular shopping areas. It’s also just a short walk to the weekly Thursday Fish Fry, which is a must-do when visiting Providenciales, Turks and Caicos.
Alexandra Resort Rooms
One of the reasons I was invited to the Alexandra Resort was to see their newly renovated deluxe studio rooms and suites. In 2024, many of the rooms at the Alexandra Resort were renovated from top to bottom, taking on a clean, modern coastal aesthetic. In addition, additional amenities were added, such as a washer and dryer in the Deluxe Studio Room that I stayed in!
When browsing the rooms on the Alexandra website, the renovated rooms are labeled as Deluxe. There are several different layouts and sizes, including various-sized studios, one-bedroom suites, two-bedroom suites, and an incredible four-bedroom penthouse overlooking the ocean. All of the rooms I toured had balconies or walkout patios, and they all had ample bathrooms. Even the two-bedroom suites had two and a half bathrooms. When we travel with our teenagers, this makes logistics so much easier!
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Alexandra Resort Dining
From a cute full-service food truck dining area to high-end Black Rock steaks, the dining options at the Alexandra are impressive for a boutique all-inclusive Turks and Caicos resort.
I enjoyed breakfast each day at Asu Restaurant, which has a complete breakfast buffet. You can dine inside under the air conditioning or take your breakfast outside and enjoy it beachfront or near the pool. There is also an adults-only dining area called the Garden of Eden and a coffee and smoothie bar for a la carte drinks. Near there, you’ll find a cooler with grab-and-go items such as salads, sandwiches, chips, and fruit that guests can help themselves to 24 hours a day.
Many of the lunch and dinner options overlap, with the three most popular dinner options being Black Rock, Fish Deck, and Dragon Orchid Sushi Bar. You will want to make reservations upon arrival for those to ensure no wait time. They are all distinct experiences with extraordinary service!
My dinner at Black Rock was top-notch! I enjoyed local, in-season char-grilled spiny lobster from a special menu. The open-air dining room smelled amazing as various steaks, chicken, and seafood were prepared in the open kitchen and served on hot black rocks. I found it really interesting how they presented the meals, allowing guests to continue cooking their proteins on the rock to their desired temperature. The menu at Black Rock is part of the all-inclusive dining, which was a nice reprieve from the large, all-inclusive resorts, where everything you actually want is an upsell.
Five different bars are there to serve you whatever your vacation heart desires. The beach bar even has swings, which you can see me enjoying in this Instagram reel! There is also a pool bar, and the refrigerators in the rooms were stocked with some complimentary beverages, including popular Turks Head Brewery beer.
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Alexandra Resort Activties
The activities at the Alexandra are similar to Blue Haven, with kayaks, paddleboards, and snorkels on site. However, the Alexandra Resort also has Hobie Cats. If you are experienced, you can take them out on your own, free of charge. And, if you are a novice, you can book an escorted tour. I highly recommend taking these out one way or the other. It’s one of my favorite activities, and nothing beats cruising atop that clear turquoise waters in whatever direction the winds take you!
The resort also has complimentary bikes that you can take out to the local shopping areas if you want to explore a bit off-property. Back at the Alexandra Resort, you’ll find a small playground and family-style outdoor games such as pool volleyball, giant tic-tac-toe, foosball, and more. If you would like to get pampered a bit, visit the Elevate Spa.
As you can see, the Alexandra resort offers just enough to keep you active and is laid-back enough to allow you actually to relax a bit. That’s why you go on a Turks and Caicos beach vacation in the first place, right?
If you are looking for more of an adrenaline rush, check out the weekly events. There are fun activities every day, including karaoke, family feud, live music, dance classes, a manager’s cocktail, and so much more. There are even daily beach games, including beach trivia (go Team Amelia), and yes, we won!
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Blue Haven vs Alexandra Resort
So, which of the Turks and Caicos Collection resorts should you choose as your all-inclusive resort? It all depends on which type of home base you are looking for. Kids 12 and under stay, play, and eat free at both resorts, so both are a great choice for families.
The Alexandra will be more low-key and family-friendly, while the Blue Haven Resort will be slightly more upscale and secluded. Likewise, the Alexandra will be more budget-friendly than Blue Haven. Both offer a variety of water sports, and I prefer the pool at Blue Haven as it has an ocean view.
In many situations, the Alexandra Resort would be my first choice, including family travel and multigenerational travel with kids. I can picture Grandma and Grandpa at the playground with the children while Mom and Dad are getting a little reprieve with a cool drink on a beach chair.
I think the dining options at Alexandra are more robust for a longer stay, and the location is more central. The newly renovated rooms are a real treat! That said, I would still plan on visiting Blue Haven Resort during your trip to enjoy the change of pace and added all-inclusive options.
On the other hand, Blue Haven Turks and Caicos would be ideal for a couple looking for a more upscale retreat or a retired couple who prefers a slower pace and more seclusion. With fewer dining options, it may be a good fit for a quick getaway.
Blue Haven is also perfect for Turks and Caicos travelers who enjoy boating. The Blue Haven Marina is beautiful and opens up options for fishing and boating. Likewise, vacationers who choose to make Blue Haven Resort their home base will definitely want to take the shuttle over to the Alexandra during their trip. Grace Bay is beautiful, and everyone needs to experience it at least once!
Plan Your Turks & Caicos Trip
If you are planning a trip to Turks and Caicos in 2025, check out the Alexandra Resort and Blue Haven Resort. Both of these Turks and Caicos Collection properties offer something special, and it’s so amazing that you really don’t have to pick just one! As someone who goes a little stir-crazy being in the same place too long, I appreciate the ability to enjoy both of these highly rated Turks and Caicos resorts.
To plan your Turks and Caicos vacation, you can read my in-depth 100-page e-book. Just kidding! It’s so easy to vacation in the Turks and Caicos islands! Just book your flights and a room at one of these amazing resorts. Then, show up and relax. This is paradise!
And if you need help finding flight deals, read this post!
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