Trade Winds Condotel

“A quiet little gem in the Grace Bay area”

This was the perfect location for me on my recent trip to Turks and Caicos. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Jane, who was super warm and friendly. Check-in was a breeze, and my condo was spacious, very comfortable and clean, with everything you might need, including blow dryer, cooking utensils, iro… more

This was the perfect location for me on my recent trip to Turks and Caicos. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Jane, who was super warm and friendly. Check-in was a breeze, and my condo was spacious, very comfortable and clean, with everything you might need, including blow dryer, cooking utensils, iron, beach towels, and washer and dryer. I LOVE having a washer and dryer when I'm on vacation, so this was a major plus for me. My bed was very comfortable, my room felt very secure, and I never had any problems with noise from other units. I stayed in an upper unit, with my balcony facing towards the water. You will not have a view of the sea, but there are lovely palm trees and a pool below the balcony. It is small but well-maintained, and has lots of cute little lizards running around. There is a LOT of construction going on in this area, so you will also have a view of buildings in progress. This was not a problem for me, I never heard any construction noise, and it did not detract from my trip at all. My balcony was clean, had nice chairs, and was quiet and comfortable. The property is nicely landscaped, there is plenty of free parking, and is a cute little gem tucked into the Grace Bay area. Every morning, Ariel serves coffee and pastries down by the pool. (The croissants are super fresh and delicious!) He is super nice and very willing to help you with anything you might need. If you prefer to eat a heartier breakfast, there is a nice option literally a 1-minute walk away at Shay Cafe. The Inn at Grace Bay is about a 3-4 minute walk to the beach. Exit the pool gate, turn right and follow the paved road until it divides, turn right again and follow the path down to the water. There are loungers provided at no cost by The Inn (Ariel will give you a card to show to the man at the beach who will set them up for you), and you may pay if you'd like an umbrella ($25/day). The water is incredibly clear and the sand is white and very soft. I don't know what it's like most of the time, but at least during my stay, there were virtually no waves and the water was very calm. There are no bathrooms available on this stretch of the beach. The Inn is located within easy walking distance of MANY restaurants and shops. I rented a car, but you really could survive very easily walking everywhere. Beans and Leaves has excellent coffee and is only about a 5 minute walk away, and there is an enormous selection of various cuisines available, all within a 10-minute stroll. Food is expensive here, like most islands, but you can save some money by cooking in your condo. The closest grocery store, Graceway Gourmet, is well-stocked with many choices, and you can eat for a reasonable price from the broad deli selection of prepared foods. (If you're driving, Google Maps will try to direct you down a nearly undriveable stretch of road to get from The Inn to the grocery store. Ignore it, look at the map, and drive down to the next major roundabout, turn right and follow the road to the grocery store). When I'm reading reviews and trying to decide where to stay, these are generally my top requirements: Safety Cleanliness Convenient location Friendly staff This location checked every box, and I would happily return if I get the chance. However, everyone has different hopes when they're searching for a place to stay on vacation, so I will briefly list what this is NOT: A big resort with many people/staff A luxury hotel A beachfront property If you're hoping to find those things, this will not be a good fit for you. For me, those things were not important on this trip, and I much preferred my quiet little apartment tucked away from the crowds. I hope to return someday! Thanks for a lovely stay!

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“Great 1 Bedroom Apartment in Grace Bay”

A Great 1 bedroom apartment on the 1st floor at the Inn Grace Bay hosted by Leesa & Lori (Airbnb). Well equipped apartment with everything we need, also included beach chairs, parasol, cool box etc. 18 apartments in total all set in well cared for grounds, pool is a good size and their is an outdoo… more

A Great 1 bedroom apartment on the 1st floor at the Inn Grace Bay hosted by Leesa & Lori (Airbnb). Well equipped apartment with everything we need, also included beach chairs, parasol, cool box etc. 18 apartments in total all set in well cared for grounds, pool is a good size and their is an outdoor barbecue area. Beach is a 5min walk, main shopping area is 5min and good supermarket 8min walk. First 2 weeks in June a great time to visit the Islands, - 20 mins taxi ride from the airport. I would recommend hiring a car (Grace Bay rentals) at least for a few days as their are many beaches, restaurants you can visit around the Island

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“Hidden Gem on Grace Bay”

Very nice, small complex in a nice, bucolic setting on Lower Bight road. The location couldn't have been better being right at the edge of town, just minutes from lots of restaurants, an IGA (10 minute walk) and the beach (5 minute walk). Our unit was a nice size, clean and had every amenity you n… more

Very nice, small complex in a nice, bucolic setting on Lower Bight road. The location couldn't have been better being right at the edge of town, just minutes from lots of restaurants, an IGA (10 minute walk) and the beach (5 minute walk). Our unit was a nice size, clean and had every amenity you need for a great stay. The pool area was nice as was the shower area right next to gate leading to the beach. Aerial was a gracious host who answered our many questions and provided several recommendations for fun things to do. Aerial provides coffee and croissants every morning from 8 to 9. This is; however, the extent of breakfast so if you are watching your carbs.... We had a delightful time and highly recommend the Inn at Grace Bay.

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“Fantastic place to stay on Grace Bay!”

This place was perfect for us - a couple of minutes walk to the beach, 10 minute walk to Graceway Gourmet (the available wagon made bringing back groceries a breeze), and as others have mentioned the pain aux raisin and chocolate croissants with coffee each morning were delightful! Ariel made us fe… more

This place was perfect for us - a couple of minutes walk to the beach, 10 minute walk to Graceway Gourmet (the available wagon made bringing back groceries a breeze), and as others have mentioned the pain aux raisin and chocolate croissants with coffee each morning were delightful! Ariel made us feel very welcome and arranged taxis for us whenever we wanted to go anywhere. Our unit was clean, bright, and spacious. Lots of towels provided for both beach and for showering. Beach loungers that are available for guests were comfortable and allowed for lots of room between other beach goers. Very safe area and lots of restaurants and gift shops nearby. Grounds, including the pool, were extremely clean and well-cared for. A little bit of construction nearby but otherwise very quiet and peaceful. The available BBQ was clean and the area well lit for grilling up dinner. It was evident that the owners and management care about this place and their guests.

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