Pine Cay, Turks and Caicos Islands
Pine Cay, Turks and Caicos
Barefoot island estate
Pine Cay, Turks and Caicos Islands
Renovated
2021
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Resort ClassicOutside the door
Barefoot island estate
The hotel runs like an off-grid residential club, with no door keys, paved roads, or televisions to break the quiet.
“The rooms are beyond spacious with a whitewashed beach vibe and large screen in porches with ocean views and direct beach access.”
What it’s good at
What they say
Also in Michelin, Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
a vanishingly small luxury resort: just a dozen rooms and suites tucked in between the impossible turquoise waters and 800 acres of wild nature.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
On the private island of Pine Cay, surrounded by 600 acres of protected open space.
The rooms
Screened porches open directly onto the sand, and each room comes with its own thatched beach palapa.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The freshwater pool sits on the clubhouse deck, looking straight across the white sand toward the sea.
Spa and yoga deck
Sand Dollar Spa treatments use organic Bamford products, and the covered yoga pavilion looks straight out over the sea.
Tiki Beach Bar
Guests gather at this thatched open-air bar on the sand for Bambarra rum cocktails at sunset.
Simple, beach-chic rooms with blonde wood finishes and screened-in porches keep Caribbean blues always in view, while each unit comes with its own private beach tiki.
At the table
Tables sit poolside under thatched palm fronds, serving daily menus of freshly caught grouper and local produce.
How it began
Thirty-eight resident homeowners own the island and hotel collectively, capping development to preserve the empty shoreline.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.