• Parrot Cay is the northern Caribbean's pre-eminent private island.
• One mile long power white sand beach.
• Whitewash interiors with chic teak finishing.
• Innovative Asian, Mediterranean and COMO Shambhala spa cuisines.
• COMO Shambhala Retreat for rejuvenating holistic treatments.
The Whole Story
The superb flatness of the Turks & Caicos plays a big role in their attraction. Because they are so low and the land mass so insignificant, weather systems pass over quickly, obstructed by nothing, and as a result these islands are much drier than other Caribbean destinations, especially in the rainy season. The Turks & Caicos islands remind me of the Maldives, particularly because of the colours. The sand here is as white as it is in the Maldives, and the water is the same greenish turquoise. And interestingly, Parrot Cay reminds me very much of Cocoa Island. First and foremost it’s all about the beach. Parrot Cay’s beach is a long curving strip of blindingly white powdery sand - imagine a beach made of talcum powder and you’ll start to get the idea. Without exaggeration, it is probably one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean, and it is not in danger of becoming too popular because it is part of the private island that is Parrot Cay’s address.
As a guest you don’t just have the beach to yourself, you have the island to yourself. Like Cocoa Island, Parrot Cay is an hour and a bit by speed boat from the capital. In a way it’s protection against the encroaching spectrum of tourism and development. As the beauty and charm of the Turks & Caicos islands become more widely known, so too are parts of it, like the main stretch of Provo, starting to resemble Cancun.
The island is remote enough to not be surrounded by development, and large enough to sustain its own mini culture. You’re free to visit the spa on one side of the island, the pool on the other, and all the facilities in between. The relaxed ambience has a lot to do with the fact that here there are no distractions: no jet-ski rentals, no themed restaurants, no nightclubs, no dolphin parks, no waterslides or glass-bottom boat excursions. There is nothing to do but the worthwhile simple things, such as swimming in the turquoise waters, playing on the islands two tennis courts, checking into the spa for a bit of ‘me’ time, or dining alfresco by the swimming pool by candlelight at night. Parrot Cay is the essence of what it means to get away from it all
The Rooms
The accommodation at Parrot Cay includes standalone villas on the beach, within 100ft of the sea, and hotel-style rooms on slightly raised ground (a two- to five-minute walk to the sand).
Garden View Rooms
57 m2/618 ft2
These spacious rooms feature light Balinese furniture, a four-poster bed draped in white voile and large dining table. French doors open onto a private sundeck with direct access to the gardens. The airy bathroom has a ceramic bath and separate shower as well as a double vanity unit.
Ocean Facing Rooms
57 m2/618 ft2
These upper-floor rooms are located above the Garden View Rooms with views of the landscaped gardens and towards the ocean from a private balcony. Tiled floors, Balinese furniture and white cotton materials give the room a bright and airy feel.
One Bedroom Suites
120 m2/1,292 ft2
Parrot Cay's oversized One Bedroom Suites feature a separate living room and bedroom as well as two bathrooms. Cosy sofas and a generous dining table offer space to relax. French doors lead onto a wooden balcony with a daybed and views over Parrot Cay’s gardens. The bathroom has a shower and tub.
One Bedroom Beach Villas
135 m2/1,453 ft2
Located 30 metres from the beach, and facing directly onto the ocean, these villas are surrounded by lush vegetation making for total privacy. The spacious living room has comfortable sofas and a generous dining area. The bedroom has a large four-poster, there is a light-flooded conservatory, an en-suite bathroom, an outdoor shower garden, kitchenette, guest bathroom and private sundeck with heated plunge pool.
Other room types are also available.