Amenities

Restaurants/Dining

Perched on the scenic shore of Grace Bay Beach, Hemingway's beachfront restaurant offers a casual atmosphere and elegant open air dining, complemented by a menu full of choices that are anything but ordinary. Resort guests and morning beach-walkers are drawn to the beautiful view on the deck and enjoy breakfasts including cinnamon raison French toast or huevos rancheros with fresh black bean salsa on a lightly seasoned tortilla. There's also everything in between from fresh fruit to traditional eggs benedict.

Hemingway's is equally irresistible for lunch, serving an array of gourmet sandwiches, entrée salads and specialties such as soft fish tacos, mango shrimp salad and Caribbean jerk chicken & chips. Sweet tooths will be tempted with choices ranging from key lime pie with a graham cracker crust to fried ice-cream with cinnamon powdered sugar and chocolate sauce.

A dinner favorite is the fresh grouper - lightly spiced and pan seared, served with a tequila sauced veggie salsa with charred onions, black beans, corn, carrots and red and green peppers. For another seafood choice, try the exquisite lightly sauteed shrimp with delicious pesto cream over penne pasta. For the gourmet palate, try the filet mignon grilled with a fragrant red wine mushroom sauce. Also ask your server about the Catch of the Day. Delicious appetizers include Conch (pronounced "conk") fritters, Conch chowder, and Cuban black bean soup. Hours of Operation: 8am - 10pm Daily.

Full kitchens in one, two, and three-bedroom suites provide the convenience to prepare any meal. Guests can enjoy a home-cooked meal miles away from home. Grocery shopping is made easy with a daily shuttle service into town with two pick up times. For last-minute snacks, a convenience store is located on the resort property, open from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday; 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday

Recreation

Tennis - Tennis is played on an all-weather court from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. and is lit for night play. Racquets are provided when guests reserve their court time at the front desk. Tennis balls are for sale at the resort's convenience store. Private lessons are available to guests who want to improve their game.

Indoor Fitness Gym - Guests who want to stay in shape during holiday can visit the fitness gym daily between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. The gym houses step machines, stationary bikes and treadmills.

Golf - The Sands at Grace Bay is ideally located within a two-minute drive to the 18-hole, 72-par championship course at Provo Golf Club. The Club has a reputation as one of the best and most challenging golf courses in the Caribbean. A four-tee position system ensures that this course is a challenge for golfers of all calibers. Golf lessons can be arranged by appointment. Twelve-acres of inland lakes and marsh, West Indies-style clubhouse, Fairways Bar and Grill and a Pro Shop make this Club a must-see for avid and curious golfers.

Swimming - The theme of water is reinforced at the resort by two free-form pools flowing throughout the central garden courtyard connected by canals. The pools are adorned by a cascading waterfall, a relaxing Jacuzzi and small grottoes. An additional circular swimming pool is beachside.

Watersports and Biking - Guests have the opportunity to experience a multitude of water and sport activities courtesy of The Sands at Grace Bay. To fully appreciate what Grace Bay Beach has to offer, The Sands at Grace Bay provides free use of kayaks, wind surfing equipment, snorkel gear and Hobie Cats between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. All water equipment can be reserved at the Beach Hut. Bicycles are available from 6:00 a.m. until dusk and can be reserved at the front desk.

Scuba Diving - Providenciales is world-renowned for its scuba diving. The healthy barrier reef surrounding the island is home to millions of corals and tropical fish. Underwater companions often include dolphins, hawksbill turtles, manta rays, barracudas, octopus and nurse sharks. Arranging excursions is made easy through Caicos Adventures. Two marinas are only 10 minutes away. Scuba diving packages are available. A dive shop on the premises is open from Monday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 pm.

Meeting Facility

For small meetings, a conference room is available. Audio and visual equipment is available for rent.

Shopping

On-site shops include Royal Jewels offering a selection of duty-free merchandise; one dive shop featuring beach wear, accessories and water toys; and a convenience store offering toiletries, food items and beverages.

Transportation

Grocery shopping and restaurant dining on the island is easy with daily shuttle service from the resort with a fee. Trips to IGA Grocery Store leave the resort at 9:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. For restaurant dining, drop-off times are 7:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. and pick-up times are 9:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Reservations can be made at the front desk.

Complimentary resort amenities:

• Welcome amenity
• Daily housekeeping service
• Weekly Rum Punch Party
• Beach and pool lounge chairs and towels
• Complimentary Bicycle Use
• Complimentary Non-Motorized Watersports (Hobie Cats, Sea Kayaks & Snorkel Gear)
• Entrance to Fitness Centre
• Tennis Courts
• Roll-aways, Cribs, Highchairs
• Internet Access & Email Service
• No room charge for children under 12 years who occupy room with their parents

Additional amenities available on property:

• Palapa Beach Shades
• Hemingway's Restaurant & Bar
• Beach & pool cocktail service
• Tour & excursion desk
• Concierge service for car rental and taxis
• On-site dive shop by "Caico's Adventures"
• 3 swimming pools with waterfall connected via canals
• Outdoor in-ground Jacuzzi
• On site massage therapy and spa treatments
• Convenience store
• Hospitality center
• Jewelry shop
• Coconut grove with hammocks
• Babysitting Services
• Laundry / valet