Beaches Resorts has unveiled Treasure Beach Village at Beaches Turks and Caicos, a US $150 million oceanfront expansion marking a significant new chapter in Caribbean family travel. The grand opening ceremony took place on February 28 in the lobby of the new development, overlooking a 15,000-square-foot lagoon-style pool and the turquoise waters of Grace Bay Beach.
The ribbon-cutting brought together Turks and Caicos government officials, Sandals and Beaches Resorts executives, regional business leaders, local suppliers, artisans, artists and members of the media. Gary Sadler, executive vice president of sales and industry relations at Unique Vacations, served as master of ceremonies. Remarks were delivered by James McAnally, regional managing director for Northern Caribbean and Curaçao at Sandals and Beaches Resorts, and the Hon. Zhavargo Jolly, minister of tourism, agriculture, fisheries and the environment. Executive Chairman Adam Stewart offered reflections before Premier Charles Washington Misick delivered the keynote address and joined officials and resort leaders to formally cut the ribbon.
The Louise Garland Thomas High School Steel Pan Band and students of the Enid Capron Primary School Cultural Group performed at the ceremony, celebrating the culture of the islands. Guests then enjoyed a curated dining experience inside the village's newest restaurants.
Speaking at the ceremony, Stewart drew on the resort's three-decade history in the destination.
"Turks and Caicos is an absolute gift to the world," said Stewart. "Its beauty, its people and its ability to perform on the world stage make it extraordinary. My grandfather always told me it was one of the most beautiful places on earth. My father came to see it for himself and 30 years later Beaches Turks and Caicos stands as the most successful family resort in this hemisphere."
Stewart added that what began as a small hotel has grown from 150 rooms to nearly 900 keys and more than 1,000 rooms. "Today we are a team of 20,000 and 97 percent are Caribbean nationals. The Sandals story is a story of belief in what we can achieve together," he said.
Premier Misick framed the expansion as a statement of national confidence. "Today we celebrate the opening of Treasure Beach and something even greater," he said. "This moment reflects a partnership between Sandals and the Turks and Caicos Islands that has been built over decades and strengthened by trust. Treasure Beach Village signals confidence in our country, in our stability and in our tourism product, and it sets a new standard of quality and value."
Local art is central to the identity of Treasure Beach Village. From the earliest stages of design, the creative vision centred on capturing the spirit of the Turks and Caicos Islands through art and storytelling. Among the standout installations is "Roses of Provo" by Stanford Handfield — a composition of more than 800 hand-cut conch shells honouring the conch on the national flag. Murals by Ashley Aarons celebrate local flora and fauna, while photography by Rich McGhie captures turtles, beaches and everyday island life. Artists Lucie Winton-Stubbs, Hezron Henry, Ancy Dorisca, Ayshe Stephen and Victoria Silvera further infuse the spaces with Caribbean character. Several of these artists were present for the ribbon cutting and were acknowledged for their contributions.
The resort welcomed its first guests to Treasure Beach Village on March 1, with Executive Chairman Stewart and Sandals executives on hand, joined by team members waving the Turks and Caicos and Jamaican flags.
The new oceanfront village features 101 multi-bedroom suites across several new room categories. The flagship CrystalSky 4-Bedroom Reserve Villas sit directly on the sand and span more than 2,600 square feet across three stories, accommodating up to 10 guests with a private pool and a rooftop deck fitted with a telescope. The Chairman's Penthouse Suite covers more than 2,800 square feet across two stories and also hosts up to 10 guests in three bedrooms, anchored by a dramatic central staircase. Oceanview Two-Story Suites offer two- and three-bedroom layouts with open designs, modern bunk beds and open-air living rooms. A collection of Oceanview and Penthouse Concierge Suites welcome up to six guests. Interiors draw on a Caribbean palette of turquoise, coral and neutral tones inspired by the surrounding sea and sand.
Six new dining concepts anchor the village's food and beverage offering. Butch's Island Chop House — the beloved Sandals Resorts steakhouse and a tribute to the brand's late founder, Gordon "Butch" Stewart — makes its Beaches debut, serving prime dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood and an elevated beverage menu including a mini-martini selection. Pinta Food Hall, a first for the brand, presents global flavours across four stations encompassing tacos, Asian stir-fries, an open-air Italian window, an à la carte grill and Beaches' first-ever live churro station. BRÜ Coffee Bar serves artisanal coffee featuring Jamaica's iconic Blue Mountain blend by day and transitions into a craft cocktail spot by night.
