Pine Cay, Turks And Caicos

“Quiet beauty”

We recently had a 4 night stay at Pine Cay. We are a couple in our 60s who enjoy quiet small resorts with barefoot luxury - and Pine Cay fit the bill. Situated on a small private island about a 20 minute boat ride from Provo, this small resort sitting on a gorgeous beach was a nice respite from a… more

We recently had a 4 night stay at Pine Cay. We are a couple in our 60s who enjoy quiet small resorts with barefoot luxury - and Pine Cay fit the bill. Situated on a small private island about a 20 minute boat ride from Provo, this small resort sitting on a gorgeous beach was a nice respite from a cold winter. It’s all-inclusive except for drinks - a format we love as we never drink enough to justify paying for all inclusive drinking. The room was gorgeous, with a fantastic set of indoor and outdoor showers. The room opens to a patio which opens to the beach - and a short walk takes you to your own tiki with loungers facing the beach. The resort also has a small spa providing massages. You can get drinks delivered to your tiki (we had a bit of a hassle getting drinks ordered through their app, but I think it was just a slight misstep). The food at the resort was really nice - including a sushi night that was fantastic. We used the spa for massages twice - if you go we highly recommend the massages - just wonderful. While we gave this a 5 star review, we do have a couple of critiques for management to elevate the experience just a little more: 1. I would include the airport transfer in the hotel price - even if you slightly raise the room rate, every luxury hotel we’ve stayed at in the Caribbean includes airport transfer. It just feels more crisp to do this for your guests. 2. We would suggest heating the pool - the entire time we were there we saw people in the pool once - and all the guests we spoke with commented on it being a shame the pool wasn’t heated. 3. We would suggest having a small buffet station with breakfast to give guests the opportunity to choose pastries and fruit themselves, as well as juices (while not a large amount relative to room cost, paying $8 for a glass of juice is an irritant in an otherwise nice experience). Keep up the good work, Pine Cay! PS For those who have never been to Turks before, be prepared as the airport is the worst we have encountered in the Caribbean.

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“Perfect Stay at Pine Cay!”

My husband and I had such an amazing stay at Pine Cay. From the moment we arrived, everything exceeded our expectations. The food was exceptional and truly a highlight of the trip. The ice creams were incredible, the fresh bread served at dinner was always perfect, and the focaccia at lunch was abs… more

My husband and I had such an amazing stay at Pine Cay. From the moment we arrived, everything exceeded our expectations. The food was exceptional and truly a highlight of the trip. The ice creams were incredible, the fresh bread served at dinner was always perfect, and the focaccia at lunch was absolutely delicious. The bar was also fantastic. Rudy, one of the bartenders, was superb — and the margaritas were amazing! What really made the experience special was the warm and welcoming service. The staff are genuinely kind and made us feel so comfortable throughout our stay. A special mention to Nafi, who kept us laughing the entire time and shared so much with us about the beautiful little island. Coffee time in the evenings became something we truly looked forward to. The beach is stunning, and our beach attendant Rohan was the guy! He made sure we were always comfortable and well taken care of. At dinner each evening, Timothy was always the first to greet us with such a warm welcome, which made every night feel special. And a special thank you to Jay, who was always there with a smile and gave us such a lovely farewell at the end of our stay. Everything about Pine Cay made our trip unforgettable. My husband and I will definitely be returning. Pine Cay is the way!

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“Unforgettable 50th”

We just returned from celebrating my 50th birthday at Pine Cay (our second visit), and it’s hard to put into words how special this place is. Everything you read on their website is true—the beach is absolutely gorgeous, the food is outstanding, and the massages were the best we’ve ever had anywhe… more

We just returned from celebrating my 50th birthday at Pine Cay (our second visit), and it’s hard to put into words how special this place is. Everything you read on their website is true—the beach is absolutely gorgeous, the food is outstanding, and the massages were the best we’ve ever had anywhere. But what we discovered when we arrived was that the experience goes far beyond what you see online. The service was phenomenal from the moment we stepped onto the island. Every detail seemed to be handled effortlessly, and the staff truly made the stay unforgettable. What stood out the most was how genuinely kind and engaging everyone was. The people here don’t just provide great service—they clearly care about what they do and about the guests they are welcoming (special thanks to Levi - run it back, Timothy, and Rudy - best rum old fashioned anywhere - and thanks for the special cocktail) Every interaction felt sincere and personal. This ended up being the most restful, peaceful, and beautiful vacation we’ve ever had. By the end of the trip, we realized how relaxed our minds and souls had become just from being here. If you’re looking for a place that is stunning, quiet, and filled with genuinely wonderful people, this island is something truly special. We are already hoping to come back.

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“High Season Not for Us”

We made our seventh visit to Pine Cay after Valentines Day. Most of our visits have come in shoulder or low season, and this was our first visit to the place with a full house (as well as a significant number of the island's owners in residence). Sad to say. it was a different experience and one … more

We made our seventh visit to Pine Cay after Valentines Day. Most of our visits have come in shoulder or low season, and this was our first visit to the place with a full house (as well as a significant number of the island's owners in residence). Sad to say. it was a different experience and one we will not repeat. The Bar and eating spaces simply do not have the capacity to handle dozens of guests, and it showed in rushed and tardy service from a warm hearted but overburdened staff. Pine Cay has added two additional cottages, and rebuilt its bar to handle a lot of guests at closely packed two-top tables. They are close enough together that one well oiled guest dominates table talk for a dozen nearby diners. Pine Cay's food has steadily improved, and our meals were delicious. If we came early, we could find quiet and calm tables away from the bar. But because we were in a room close to the social spaces, we were awakened several nights by late night revellers returning noisily to their rooms. We spent a lot of our time walking Pine Cay's magnificent main beach and reading under our thatched shelter. However, the last three days, a large pleasure boat from Provo moored no more than 150 feet offshore right in front of us, and serenaded us with amplified hip hop from their sound system. There was nothing the owners could do (we suggested shoulder fired missiles . . .). Besides the overcrowding, the other big disappointment was Pine Cay's spa. We have had wonderful spa treatments here, but this go round was a big disappointment. My wife had a manicure/pedicure that, inexplicably, took 2 and a half hours (and cost $285 with taxes, resort fee and tip!). I had a Signature massage missing the advertised shiatsu session and found it a cold, mechanical experience. Staff changes are indicated here. We love Pine Cay, particularly its warm and caring staff. Management has done an excellent job upgrading facilities and cuisine, but, in the process, frittered away the calm, deserted island charm that made Pine Cay so special. We will return to our shoulder season/low season schedule.

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