Beach nearby, white sand, free beach shuttle, sun-loungers

Reviews of Ports of Call Resort

3 out of 5
Ports of Call Resort
Grace Bay Road, Providenciales

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 418 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 396 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1002 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. My only complaint was cleaning of the room. Had to keep asking for towels even after they cleaned the room no fresh towels were left even though we left the dirty towels on the floor like requested. Very strange.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from dpapke on 15 Apr 2024
Thank you for the great rating. I will definitely look into why proper towels were not delivered each day. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

10/10 Excellent

Dennise, snellville

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in a convenient location, that is walkable to various restaurants and the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from dpapke on 12 Apr 2024
Thank you for both choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to submit such a nice rating.

6/10 Okay

tammy

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from dpapke on 6 Apr 2024
Thank you for taking the time to submit your rating. We would really appreciate it if you could email us with suggestions as to what we could have improved on.

4/10 Poor

Leah

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service
This was our first time at Turks and Caicos. I went with my two children and with my sister and her daughter. I booked the rooms on separate days and made sure I called ahead of time to have our rooms right next to each other so I can help her out with her baby. They told me they will make a note and make sure that happens. The day we got to the hotel I was told they won’t be able to do that and the manager told me that it was impossible that they said that to me and asked me the dates I called so she can check if I’m telling the truth. We were exhausted, we’ve been traveling for 9 hrs our flight was a connecting flight and was delayed for two hours and didn’t really wanna have to deal with this. It took a lot of back and forth and in the end they couldn’t accommodate us. The next day, we needed towels for the pool and they ran out (we’re in Turks and Caicos!!!!!) there were so many people waiting to grab beach/pool towels. It took quite a while. I ask if I can get 3 for me and my two kids and they told me it’s one towel per room!!! It took about 3-5 mins of back and forth for them to finally give me two more towels. Then I told them how we’re on vacation and how inconvenient everything was. As I walk away the concierge said under his breath “I know” and smiled sarcastically. I went back and I told him I heard him and he said that he didn’t say anything. In addition to the poor customer service, the room cleaning was poor. They did not replace the hand and floor towels.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from dpapke on 4 Apr 2024
I am sorry that you were disappointed with your stay but you were told that one of the room types you selected was not available on the requested ground floor. You apparently then decided that you would take the room on the ground floor and send your sister who had the baby in the room on the 2nd floor. Unfortunately you have not been able to provide the name of who you apparently spoke to after your initial booking that said you could have the two rooms next to each other as all our calls are recorded and we could have investigated.Regardless, although we do try to meet all guests requests re room placement we do not guarantee such, especially when we are at full capacity as we were at the time of your stay.We did run low on beach towels for a 3 day period while we repaired our broken laundry machine but all guests were provided towels and certainly no one ever stated we only provide one towel per person.Our records do show that your room was cleaned each day. Yes it is possible that you were shortchanged a towel during one of the cleans. When this does happen guests generally just phone the Front Desk and we have them delivered to the room immediately.I can not comment on the apparent sarcastic smile of one of our Front Desk. As you will see from the other reviews, the majority of guests feel our customer service and cleaning is excellent.The above said we will take steps to ensure that in the future no one, other than the Reservations Staff deals with guests re room change requests to avoid similar issues..

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from dpapke on 4 Apr 2024
Thank you for taking the time to submit your rating. We would sincerely appreciate you emailing us and informing us of any area where we could improve our service so we can receive an even higher rating should you visit again.

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked the quaintness of this property., ease of access to shopping, restaurants and the beach. Would defiantly choose this resort over the larger, pricier ones.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from dpapke on 31 Mar 2024
Thank you for the wonderful review...much appreciated.

8/10 Good

Marija

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location with its own beach access
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from dpapke on 29 Mar 2024
Thnak you for the nice rating.

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location! In the middle of all the action. Continental breakfast, coffee, beach chairs/umbrella, kayaks, and paddle boards all included. Grocery store is a very close walk. Worth the price. Reasonable.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from dpapke on 29 Mar 2024
Thank you for both choosing to stay with us and also for taking the time to submit such a nice review. Hope you get chance to return.

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone at the property was really nice and their customer service was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from dpapke on 29 Mar 2024
Thank you for the wonderful praise...much appreciated.

10/10 Excellent

Kerry, Mount Vernon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Staff was friendly, accommodating, and very helpful. Gave us a place to change right away, and held our luggage. The room was even ready early! Found a spot next to the pool immediately and was in the water cooling off in no time. Wonderful, relaxing courtyard and not too crowded. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from dpapke on 29 Mar 2024
So happy that you enjoyed your stay.Hope you get a chance to return.

8/10 Good

Joan

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from dpapke on 10 Apr 2024
Thank you for both choosing to stay with us and also for taking the time to submit your rating

10/10 Excellent

mtuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from dpapke on 29 Mar 2024
Thank you for the great rating ....much appreciared.

10/10 Excellent

Crystal, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the close proximity to shops & restaurants. Room was comfortable and clean. The only disappointment to me was their recent switch to YouTube and streaming access only on the TV. Would have preferred live news, rather than pre-recorded.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from dpapke on 29 Mar 2024
Thank you for the great review. We chose to switch to Youtube and Streaming as the regular TV service provide on the island was limited and more and more of our guests prefer watching Netflix and Prime, That said we do offer live CNN and Fox.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for a short and economic getaway. It is a really short walk to the beach, which is where we spent most of the day. We didn't even get in the pool because we enjoyed being in the sea so much. We didn't have a car and were just fine without. Restaurants and shops in walking distance, and the one kayak excursion we booked offered free ride pickups.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from dpapke on 29 Mar 2024
Thanks for the nice review. Hope you get a chance to return.

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful. Bar tender was great. Quick walk to the beach, shops and restaurants. Great choice.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from dpapke on 29 Mar 2024
Thank you for both choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to submit a review...much appreciated.

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from dpapke on 29 Mar 2024
Thank you for both the nice rating and choosing to stay with us. Hope you get a chance to return.

10/10 Excellent

Caren

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024
Response from dpapke on 29 Mar 2024
Thank you for both chooisng to stay with us and also for taking the time to submit such a grea rating.

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from dpapke on 22 Feb 2024
As you did not explain reasons for your low rating I can not respond. Fortunately as you can see, the majority of our guests give us a very high rating. Perhaps you could email me at the reservations email on our website and explain your concerns so they can be addressed.

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. The complimentary breakfast was delicious and filling. Offerings of eggs, fruit, cereal, bacon, coffee, juices, rotated during the week. Perfect way to start the morning. My husband used the fitness room every morning while I preferred a long walk past the shops along other resorts to begin the day. The staff was kind, attentive, and friendly. We enjoyed stand up paddleboarding and kayaking provided by POC staff at the beach. Fluffy beach towels were provided too. Taiwayne the manager led a fun Tuesday evening trivia, which was a nice way to meet fellow POC visitors! Watson assisted all with tuning in the Super bowl on our Youtube TV that is in the room. There are games and books available. Another favorite was the outdoor ping pong table & pool table by the pool. Bernard, Andrea and other staff were great! Location is perfect - walk to grocery store and plenty of restaurants. We walked to/from the Thursday Island Fish Fry (about 25 min for those used to walking). Great decision for us to book with POC!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from dpapke on 22 Feb 2024
On behalf of the entire team at Ports of Call I thank you for both choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to submit such an incredibe review...much appreciated.

8/10 Good

Timothy, West Tisbury

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We checked out at 11A but stored our luggage, were given towels and spent a few hours at the POC section of the beach which was a very easy walk on a very nice section of the beach. We didn't use it but were told they set a side a room in which one can shower and change before leaving for the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from dpapke on 17 Feb 2024
Thank you for the nice review. Hope you get a chance to return.

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Response from dpapke on 17 Feb 2024
Thank you for both choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to submit such a great rating.

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Excellent value with breakfast included. Nice pool. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from dpapke on 17 Feb 2024
Thank you so much for the great review. Hope you do get a chance to return.

8/10 Good

Yolanda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the property is nice just a bit dated but the staff is amazing especially Bernard.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from dpapke on 17 Feb 2024
Thank you for the nice rating. While we do update yearly (new breakfast area and new furniture in half our rooms this past year) we are planning another major renovation this fall, but still hope to retain the low key, old style Caribbean feel that our guests love.

10/10 Excellent

Mihai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024
Response from dpapke on 17 Feb 2024
Thank you for your compliment. Hope you get a chance to return.

6/10 Okay

Wilma

Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2024
Response from dpapke on 29 Mar 2024
Thank you for taking the time to submit your rating. It would be appreciated if you could email us and tell us what we could have done better to improve your stay.

8/10 Good

Yenis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only thing I was not a fan of the property was the lack of hot/warm water. The water in this island gets pretty chilly due to the breezy and chilly nights, so management should invest in a better water heating system.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Response from dpapke on 17 Feb 2024
Thank you for both choosing to stay with us as well as sending your feedback. FYI we are aware that sometimes certain rooms only receive luke warm water and the entire system is being updated in April when we slow down.

6/10 Okay

Kerry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Service was generally not great. Fire alarm went off in the middle of the night 2 different nights. Constantly lost wifi signal. Nice location and clean, but would only rate 3 out of five overall at best.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Response from dpapke on 27 Jan 2024
My apologies re the wifi but we are in the midst of upgrading our system (just completed yesterday) and there was some interuptions during the process, Unfortunately a room sensor set off the alarm two nights in a row, We are not sure why but it has not happened since. Fortunately most of our guests were understanding as the alarm last less than 30 seconds. Again my apologies but outside of our control.

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from dpapke on 27 Jan 2024
On behalf of the entire team at Ports of Call I thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to submit such a great rating.

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Good price. It is looking ‘tired’.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from dpapke on 27 Jan 2024
Thank you for the nice rating. Would appreciate you emailing reservations and letting us know where you feel we could facelift as in the past two years we have renovated the pool, the breakfast area and installed all new furniture in all our poolview rooms. This fall we will be refurbishing the bar and lobby areas.

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Travelled with group
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Response from dpapke on 27 Jan 2024
Tahnk you for taking the time to submit your rating. If you have the time we would really appreciate you emailing reservations and letting us know how we could have made your stay even better.

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Response from dpapke on 27 Jan 2024
Thank you for both choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to submit such a nice rating.

8/10 Good

Tracy, Cincinnati

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall I really enjoyed my stay. The hotel was clean and attentive. I wish it were directly on the beach however it’s about a 6 minute walk or there is a shuttle to take you. Also there is a private section on the beach. Lots to do within a walking distance. I will visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from dpapke on 27 Jan 2024
Thank you for taking the time to submit such a nice review. Lookiong forward to your return visit.

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Response from dpapke on 27 Jan 2024
Thank you for the wonderful rating.

6/10 Okay

Quarra

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff were sooo friendly and helpful! The resort is close to most of the popular areas as well. However, there are no elevators so imagine carrying all of your luggage to the 3rd floor. Also, the water was off for a few hours due to a pipe busting and we saw a few roaches. You also have to close the door really hard to your room or it will remain open. If it wasn’t for the helpful staff, I would of gave the place a 2 star.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from dpapke on 27 Jan 2024
Thank you for your kind words about our staff. It would be great if we had elevators but most hotels in the Carribeanunder 4 floors don't.To compensate we try and locate guests with issues on teh 1st or 2nd floor and we do provide porter service to carry the bags to the room.

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was exceptional, very helpful and friendly. The rooms were clean and welcoming. The TV was a challenge, but we got help from a techy. The continental breakfast was dynamite - many choices and changes every day.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023
Response from dpapke on 27 Jan 2024
On behalf of the entire team at Ports of Call I thank you for taking the time to submit such a nice review.

10/10 Excellent

Rosa Sylvia, HACKENSACK

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from dpapke on 27 Jan 2024
Thank you for the great rating. Besgt wishes for 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mahmood

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is a walkable distance from the Grace Bay beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from dpapke on 27 Jan 2024
Thank you for the great rating...much appreciated

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Richfield

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from dpapke on 27 Jan 2024
Thank you for the great rating. Hope you get a chance to return.

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived at the property the Front Desk person was awesome. Kirk was very helpful! Bartender Weston was very knowledgeable his a great asset to the company! We seen the staff cleaning and beautifying the location as we were there! We wasn’t far from the grocery stores and restaurants! Nothing bad to say about this property!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from dpapke on 13 Nov 2023
Thank you so much for the wonderful review...much appreciated

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from dpapke on 11 Nov 2023
Thank you for both choosing to stay with us as well as taking the time to submit your rating. Woud appreciate you reaching out to reservations and letting us know how we could have made your stay more enjoyable.

4/10 Poor

Costa

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service
Internet service non existent, you would think its dial up from 1980 and not 2023. Breakfast was terrible, hair in the scrambled eggs, request to have boiled eggs and was refused. Hotel was empty our 2 rooms and probably another 4/5 guests max diring our stay. Request a better room with internet reception and was refused. Killed 4 cockroaches in my room. Moldy smell in the room, very unhealthy
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from dpapke on 9 Oct 2023
I sincerely apologize for the fact that we did not live up to your expectations. As you can see from our other reviews this is not the norm.I will be discussing your concerns with Management. Thank you for your feedback.

8/10 Good

Natasha

Travelled with family
The hotel was very small and quiet. It’s in walking distance to a lot of restaurants and entertainment. Wish the hotel offered more food options and had a better bar.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from dpapke on 28 Sept 2023
Thank you for the nice rating. As you are aware we do offer a complimentary "Continental Plus" breakfast. Lunch and dinner are available at over 20 restaurants located within a 5 minute walk of the resort including three in our own on-site plaza,

8/10 Good

Rozanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from dpapke on 9 Nov 2023
Thank you for both choosing to stay with us as well as taking the time to submit your rating.

8/10 Good

Minnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Besides the air conditioning so loud I had to change my rooms and the hot tub jets were not working. I had a great stay at this hotel, close to the beach, some restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023
Response from dpapke on 18 Sept 2023
Thank you for the nice review. I will look into why the hot tub was not working properly during your stay.

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful, renovated and immaculate hotel in the heart of everything. No need for a car if you stay here. Pool and room were lovely as were the super friendly employees. Will recommend and stay there again myself! One small criticism is there was no elevator.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from dpapke on 13 Sept 2023
Thank you so much. Hope you do get a chance to return.

10/10 Excellent

Lizette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The supermarket is practically next door so you save a lot of money with that ! Beach is across the way .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from d on 13 Sept 2023
Thank you for taking the time to submit your comments.

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from dpapke on 13 Sept 2023
Thank you for both choosing to stay with us and also for taking the time to submit your rating. Would lappreciate if you could write reservations and explain what we could have done to make your stay even better.

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Providenciales

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Watson the bartender made our stay all the more memorable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from dpapke on 22 Aug 2023
Thank you for the great review. Watson has been a valued emp;loyee since we 1st opened the hotel. I will make sure he is made aware of your comments.

10/10 Excellent

angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice I would go back lots of restaurants in the area and beautiful beaches.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from dpapke on 18 Aug 2023
Hope you do get a chance to return. Thanks for taking the time to submit your review.

10/10 Excellent

Ederlyn, Winnipeg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and helpful staff. Room is just smell like an old wood.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from dpapke on 5 Aug 2023
Thank you for the great rating...much appreciated.