
Grand Turk is a tropical destination that caters to laidback travelers craving a taste of island life. It’s home to many diverse beaches that line its gleaming turquoise waters, all offering something for everybody to enjoy. In particular, Governor’s Beach is one for the books with its promise of crystal clear water and white sands. This stunning island is also famous for its range of world-class diving sites, especially the coveted Grand Turk Wall with a drop of 7,000 ft (2,133.60 m). Can’t get enough of the beauty of the underwater world? Spend your vacation at a dive resort for hassle-free diving excursions. See our list of the best dive resorts in Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands, below, for options.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to diving spots, equipment, and diver education. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on November 21, 2024.
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1. Osprey Beach Hotel; Cockburn Town
Osprey Beach Hotel partners with Blue Water Divers, Grand Turk Diving Company, and Oasis Divers to offer dive packages suitable for any group size. You’ll likely encounter hawksbill turtles, eagle rays, mantas, and tropical fish during your dive. If you’re lucky, you might even chance upon a pod of dolphins. Corals also decorate the seascape, making for a colorful underwater experience.
This 3-star hotel has poolside dining for all three meals of the day, and the restaurant offers breathtaking ocean views. You can even relish a nightcap at Birdcage Bar before retiring to bed.
Osprey Beach Hotel
Address: 1 Duke Street
717 meters (0.5 ft) from Turks and Caicos National Museum
Other dive accommodations in Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands
2. Turks Head Inne; Cockburn Town (from USD 184)
Turks Head Inne is a 5-star hotel with a historic charm. It sits directly on a beach, providing great snorkeling and diving opportunities. If that’s not enough, Library Reef is also more or less a 12-minute walk away, boasting a shallow reef and bountiful marine life.
Guests can look forward to a terrace or balcony in their rooms, with some even providing gorgeous sea views. Pet parents can also enjoy their vacation with their fur babies, who can be accommodated here for free.
Turks Head Inne
Address: Duke Street
834 meters (0.6 ft) from Turks and Caicos National Museum
3. Villa Azul; Cork Tree Beach
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Relax on a hammock, lounge pool side or have a coffee right in front of the ocean. These are all the hard decisions you...
Posted by Villa Azul - Grand Turk - Turks and Caicos Islands on Monday, May 2, 2022
Villa Azul is your own slice of heaven with turquoise ocean views and a gorgeous beach. Guests can expect easy access to impeccable dive sites, including the “McDonalds” dive site, which has been tagged as the best wall dive in the Caribbean by Scuba Dive Magazine.
Staying here means you can start each morning relaxing by the outdoor pool and end the day sipping on a drink. Paddleboards, kayaks, and snorkel gear are also provided for more ways to navigate the ocean.
Villa Azul
Address: Cork Tree Beach, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands
Price: from 850 USD
Travelers Review: Excellent 4.9 (from 52 reviews)
4. Island House Hotel; Cockburn Town
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Posted by Island House on Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Island House Hotel is a hilltop property with views over the sparkling waters of North Creek. It features amenities that promise an authentic getaway, such as the outdoor pool that is open at all hours and the beautiful tropical gardens. You even have the option to traverse the vicinity more conveniently using the complimentary bikes.
Scuba divers can encounter a variety of sea life at the famous Grand Turk Wall with the help of one of the four full-service operators in the area. Freediving for conch is also possible at Gibbs Cay, after which you can even learn to prepare a conch salad on the spot. Other notable activities include snorkeling, whale-watching tours, fishing tours, and island-hopping tours.
Island House Hotel
Address: Lighthouse Road, Cockburn Town Grand Turk
Price: from 165 USD (in low season)
Travelers Review: Excellent 4.5 (from 12 reviews)
5. Villa Kaya; Cockburn Town
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Check out our Yellow Suite!
Posted by Villa KAYA on Sunday, January 26, 2020
Villa Kaya is a lodging perched charmingly on top of a hill at Breezy Brae. It features two suites that treat guests to panoramic views of the North Atlantic Ocean from the shared yard. Still, the views are best experienced while driving the complimentary golf cart along the secluded beach.
Guests can dive at Grand Turk Wall, where tropical fish, corals, and shallow reefs await their plunge. Villa Kaya also recommends availing of the certified services of Blue Water Divers whenever you’re in the mood to explore underwater.
Villa Kaya
Address: Cockburn Town, Grand Turk
Travelers Review: Excellent (from 5 reviews)
Explore the underwater world of Grand Turk
Grand Turk is a summer paradise with a spectacular marine environment, perfect for tourists who adore diving. Visit soon and dive to your heart’s content by staying at one of the dive accommodations above.
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