Villa del Mar

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942 reviews

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  Delightful Resort Steps From the Beach at Affordable Price

  We were looking for somewhere close to the beach but at a more budget-friendly price, and we found it at Villa del Mar Resort. It was literally a three minute walk to the beach, and we had our own section of loungers and umbrellas. There were always plenty of loungers available no matter what time you went, all with one of the best beach views in the Caribbean. An attendant was there in case you wanted drinks brought to you. Honestly this section of Grace Bay was amazing and not overcrowded at all (we were there from December 30 through January 04). The pools were filled with bath-warm water, which felt great in the evening when the sun went down. And the hot tub actually had hot water (too many times we have used a hot tub at resorts that were simply luke warm). It never got loud of felt too busy at the resort even though there were many families with small children. The staff was super friendly and always ready to help with a smile. Need a cab ordered? No problem. Have a question about travel times to the airport or interested in an excursion? They are there for you. The grounds were well kept and tranquil, and the cleaning staff was available every day to clean our room. There was a tiki bar available for drinks by the pool, and they even offered a complimentary happy hour one evening with delicious rum punch and snacks. Our room was a deluxe studio, which included a King-size bed and a pull out couch, easily enough for two adults and a teenager. It also included a kitchenette that came in handy to store and re-heat leftovers and a spacious balcony that was positioned directly over the pool. No beach view but still extremely pretty with palm trees and shrubs. The only negative was it had a window area in the wall that separated the bathroom with the rest of the space that only had shutters- so privacy might be an issue for some. Otherwise the room worked out great. Providenciales is not cheap- but there are a number of casual establishments all within walking distance (also finer dining if that is what you are after). Several shopping plazas and the grocery store were also easy to get to in no more than 12 minutes. No car needed- which was another huge plus. Overall, I would highly recommend staying at Villa del Mar if you are not looking for an all inclusive and would rather venture out, want to be within steps of the beach, but are more budget-conscious. Although you are saving money, you are not compromising on the comfort or quality in the least!

  Jan 03, 2025
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  Amazing Experience, BUT.....

  We just checked out of Villa Del Mar 2 days ago and made it back home. What can I say it was an amazing experience. The resort is beautiful and a short walk to Grace Bay beach. When walking to the beach, you walk on a path through the Ocean Club resort and you're on the beach. So technically Villa Del Mar while not directly on the sand, it's pretty much "on the beach". We had a 2 room suite in building A and it was amazing. 2 rooms, nice modern bathroom, with a kitchen and living room. We didn't use the kitchen for it's full purpose but the fridge and freezer were useful. With the cost of things in Turks I can see why some guests reviews said they cooked at the resort. As my title said Amazing Experience, BUT....here's what I mean: When we arrived we noticed that the parking lot was empty. The free parking is also a bonus but I thought "hmm okay maybe people are out sight seeing" but as the day went on no other cars except for the ones that were parked there long term were in the parking lot. As we walked through the resort the pools were empty and there was no action going on. We thought that was interesting. So the next day we though we would see people at the breakfast bar. Nope. So we asked the front desk "is anyone else here at the resort". They told us it's slow season so we were the only guests in the whole resort! That surprised us and it's cool if you really want to get away from it all and be in seclusion but at the same time it was a bit weird having a whole resort to yourself. When Turks says it's slow season take that seriously because resorts, restaurants, and businesses shutdown during the slow season and you can see it and feel it. The second part that raised a little red flag for me was the breakfast. It's not really breakfast that you would get from a resort that has an onsite restaurant. They set up fruit, a few pastries, and juice at the bar near the pool. It would be nice if this resort had it's own restaurant with breakfast. My concern with the breakfast on our first morning was "since it's just us at the resort, what happens to the food that is leftover" since there's not kitchen (or one that we could see since there's no restaurant on the grounds). On our final day when we were checking out of the resort, we happened to be leaving when breakfast was ending. We saw the bar attendant carrying the cereal dispensers to building B and it made me think "are they just storing the cereal dispensers with the cereal in it along with the fruit in a closet"? My assumption is that's what happening and if that's the case is it secure from things out in the environment (bugs, heat, etc.) Overall it's a beautiful resort. The staff there is the nicest. Westingley (I think that's how you spell her name) and the others were amazing. They were helpful and always had a smile. They made the experience even better. Felix the hotel groundskeeper and his son working at the bar are great guys. Kerone, the staff member working the chairs at the beach...what an awesome guy! Great job overall Villa Del Mar. You are our home when we go to Turks. I saw that you have some properties for sale :) Who knows what that can mean in the future!

  Oct 07, 2024
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  Maid service was sort of strange

  I stayed at the Villa del Mar the hotel was average the maid service was sort of strange they wanted you to vacate the room in order to clean the room even if you didn't want to leave the room you had to leave I spend time by the pool took swim different from that the overall experience was fine

  Sep 01, 2024
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  The Little Resort That Could

  We had such a wonderful stay at VDM! Incredible value at Grace Bay, we stayed in a Studio suite from July 27 - August 3, 2024: - Across the street from beach access: a quick skip across the street with a 4min walk through the beautiful manicured and lush property of the Grace Bay Club (GBC) brings you to a section of beach dedicated to VDM. Fresh water, lounger chairs, umbrellas, with easy access to drinks and excursions are provided. Shout out to beach attendant Kerone, with the million-dollar smile, who kindly got our beach spots ready for the day. We loved our conversations about local island life, thank you for sharing your perspectives with us : ) - Room just like the pictures: huge space with sitting area and a separate dining table, a King bed (very squeaky – only complaint lol) with lovely crisp white soft linens and a bunch of pillows, big bathroom with the a deep soaking tub (Tip: bring bubble bath!) and separate shower, small kitchenette with mini-fridge, toaster, microwave and coffee-maker (Tip: bring your own filters for a 12-cup coffeemaker) and stacked washer and dryer (Tip: bring your own detergent : ). Housekeeping did a wonderful job daily. We had lots of towels and coffee/sugar restocked and kitchen sink came with a sponge and small bottle of Dawn. Handy. I almost forgot to mention the balcony that had a full-size glass table, 4 comfy patio chairs as well as a full lounger. It was huge! Wonderful to gaze out at nature and the nighttime lightening storms. We did not have any trouble with bugs even though the balcony was not screened in. - Free breakfast with fruit, juices, coffee, pastries, packs of cream cheese, jam and peanut butter; nothing fancy but super handy to get something in you quickly to get going for the day. Close to other resort restaurants at GBC (Infinity, across the street) or Ocean Club West (Solana!, 2min walk to the left) or The Oasis (Isolana, 2min walk to the right) should you want something a little more substantial - Small resort, 42 units in 3 buildings with an elevator (at least in building A) that includes 2 pools, a hot tub, Tiki Bar, 2 BBQs and lovely landscaping; bushes of colourful beautiful flowers, a variety of palm trees, giant aloe, all really lush. If you need more amenities, all of your needs may be met very close by. Reception staff were really friendly, kind and helpful always, and shout out to Oliver, thank you for your hospitality! - AMAZING LOCATION and within walking distance to all of the good stuff: restaurants, convenience shops, Graceway Gourmet, and the main Grace Bay Road with all the shops, duty-free, cafes, access to resorts and more restaurants. Only 15min drive from the airport. Fabulous. We come to Grace Bay for the bounty of flora and fauna, the sea life, the chill vibe, and of course, the beach that is incomparable to anywhere else in North America. The ocean is a masterclass in all of the blues, with sand that is so white, soft and fine. Water so clear you can see fish without a snorkel in shallow waters. Incredible wall for divers! I just can’t explain my love for this place. It is pure peace, beauty and harmony: like, transformative beauty. Food is top notch on the island, cafes and shops are awesome, stylish and not to mention that it is a really safe place overall. I will 1000% return. With all of my most sincere and warmest wishes Thank You VDM and TCI: Beautiful by Nature. Package was booked through Voyages Bergeron with Air Canada Vacations: everything went well. If you have any questions, or want any more details, please feel free to reach out : )

  Aug 20, 2024
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  Family Fun

  Lovely stay. Appreciated the kind front desk and beach services providers. Small pool but easy access to the beach. Beds were very firm (could have benefitted from a nice memory foam topper). Pack mosquito repellent especially if you plan on spending time near the pool or breakfast area.

  Jul 13, 2024