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In early 2024, we learned how a new luxury Marriott property would be opening in Turks & Caicos, and it has the potential to make for a great getaway. There’s now an update, as the resort has opened, so let’s cover all the details.
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Marriott Luxury Collection opens in Turks & Caicos
Salterra, a Marriott Luxury Collection property, has opened as of March 8, 2025. The property is located in Turks & Caicos, and specifically, is situated on South Caicos Island. This isn’t a new build, but rather represents a renovation of the former East Bay Resort.
Salterra features 100 keys, so it isn’t a mega-resort. The property has six food & beverage outlets, ranging from a fine dining restaurant, to a casual restaurant, to a grab-and-go eatery, and more. The resort also boasts a spa with eight treatment rooms, a gym, a large pool area, and direct beach access.
Below are some renderings of the property.
While many people visiting Turks & Caicos fly into Providenciales (PLS) and then stay on the famous Grace Bay Beach, this offers a different experience. Visiting this resort requires flying into South Caicos Airport (XSC), which is just a short 20-minute flight from Providenciales.
Salterra Turks & Caicos rates & points requirements
Now that Salterra Turks & Caicos is open as part of the Marriott Luxury Collection portfolio, what are rates like? As you’d expect, the Caribbean is a highly seasonal market, so rates vary greatly. In peak season (winter and spring), cash rates are in the range of $1,000-1,500 per night for a standard room. Meanwhile in low season (late summer and early fall), rates are as low as $600 or so.
If you are going to book a cash stay, I’d highly recommend doing so through the Marriott STARS program. This will score you perks like complimentary breakfast, a $100 food & beverage credit, a room upgrade subject to availability, and more. Ford and his team can help with these requests, and can be reached at [email protected].
If you’re looking to redeem Marriott Bonvoy points, the program is currently charging up to 122,000 Bonvoy points per night in peak season, and as little as 82,000 Bonvoy points in low season. Keep in mind that you can get a fifth night free on award redemptions, so if you stay five nights, you could get the best cost per night.
For what it’s worth, I value Bonvoy points at ~0.7 cents each, so redeeming points will sometimes get outsized value, though it’s not a slam dunk in the same way as at some other resorts.
The Turks & Caicos points hotel scene is improving
Turks & Caicos is absolutely beautiful, and it’s an easy getaway from the United States, given how close it is to Florida. Historically, the country hasn’t had that many points hotels, though that’s slowly starting to change.
A few years back, we saw the opening of the Ritz-Carlton Turks & Caicos. It has an amazing location on Grace Bay Beach and the grounds of the property are beautiful, but it otherwise doesn’t feel very luxurious, and lacks personality.
Now we’re seeing the opening of a Marriott Luxury Collection property, which is great for those who want a bit more secluded of a trip, since South Caicos Island should be a bit less crowded than the area around Providenciales. This is also where Sailrock Resort is located, which is an independent hotel affiliated with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH).
On top of that, the Andaz Turks & Caicos is expected to open in 2026, and will feature 59 hotel rooms and 74 residences, also directly on Grace Bay Beach. It’s nice to see Hyatt expanding to Turks & Caicos.
Bottom line
Salterra Turks & Caicos has opened as of March 2025, as a Marriott Luxury Collection property. This represents a rebranding of the former East Bay Resort. The resort features 100 rooms, and is located on South Caicos Island, so it won’t have the typical Grace Bay Beach vibe. I’m looking forward to checking out this property at some point.
What do you make of Marriott’s new Salterra property?
Once again I see a new property charging too much for its new guests to be “training dummies.” I’ve stayed at several new resorts because of the new hotel shine and excitement of trying out, and every single time left disappointed from horrible service. Never again.
Too bad there is a Travel advisory on T and C becasue of violence and crime
"The Turks & Caicos points hotel scene is improving." As much as I love and value my miles and points, this is a bummer. A huge part of the appeal of T&C forever is that there weren't any highrises, it wasn't as built up, and it was quieter overall compared to other islands (i.e. Aruba). Obviously there are other great factors too, from the water/Grace Bay to how easy it is to get to and...
"The Turks & Caicos points hotel scene is improving." As much as I love and value my miles and points, this is a bummer. A huge part of the appeal of T&C forever is that there weren't any highrises, it wasn't as built up, and it was quieter overall compared to other islands (i.e. Aruba). Obviously there are other great factors too, from the water/Grace Bay to how easy it is to get to and no long drives when you land. Unfortunately the government sold out several years ago - the Ritz is a massive eye sore and it's a travesty it was ever approved. The problem will only get worse. It's incredible how much development is going on down there, especially the number of villas and condos. It's still a special place, but it really is a shame.
IHG is also opening an InterContinental and Hotel Indigo on T&C in 2027! So definitely more points bookable choices are on the way.
You should have mentioned AA’s new service direct into South Caicos - 2X per week from MIA (of course!)