Anticipation builds as South Bank prepares to welcome guests into a realm of unparalleled luxury holiday experiences. Travel and Leisure underscores compelling reasons why considering South Bank for your upcoming trip to Turks and Caicos is a must.
The entire $400 million development, which is opening in phases, was inspired by Port Grimaud, a fishing village in the South of France. “It’s a place with a series of canals and life is lived on the water,” Ingo Reckhorn, co-founder of Windward, the developer of South Bank, explained to me over lunch. Boats can pull up directly to South Bank’s dock.
South Bank is so tranquil that when the waves are calm, you can hear a pin drop and might not see another human being for days. It’s located on a quiet, low-density part of the island that’s zoned for single-family homes. The secret weapon is combining seclusion with access to all the other Grace Bay Resorts properties. If you want a change of scenery, say an afternoon at Grace Bay for a sail on the property’s catamaran or a gourmet Italian lunch at The Rock House, it’s all at your fingertips and easily arranged.
South Bank was designed by Blee Halligan Architects, a firm based in both London and Turks and Caicos. They’ve created sleek, angular, and uber-modern structures that are more reminiscent of the architecture you’d see in Dubai than in the Caribbean.
There are four distinct neighborhoods, one of which, Arc, won’t open until 2026. The starting category is the boathouses, of which there are 38 one-to-three-bedroom residences located adjacent to the marina, each with its own private rooftop terrace.
The 18 lagoon villas, which range in size from three to five bedrooms, are located on the island’s first ocean-fed “swimming” lagoon (it’s only 4.5 feet) that feeds into the open ocean. Some of the Lagoon villas have private docks.
The ocean estates are the crown jewels, ranging from four to six bedrooms. The smallest one is 3,150 square feet, while the largest is in the range of 8,000 feet. And if my visit was sufficient to judge, there isn’t a bad view in the place. Estate villas come with personalized butler service.
Arc will be the structure most reminiscent of a hotel. Currently, it’s a construction site, but by 2026, it will be a six-story building designed by Italian architect Piero Lissoni with 17 residences, ranging from one to five bedrooms.
Food and Drink
When South Bank opens in November, Chef Neerul Tamar, a recent transplant from Sandy Lane in Barbados, will helm Lua, a restaurant with Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. We got a sneak peek (or rather, taste) when he cooked for us one evening. Tamar prepared a straightforward but perfectly executed meal of grilled red snapper with mango salsa, tomato mozzarella pesto salad, and steak with salsa verde that ranks among the most tender I’ve ever had.
There’s a beach firepit lounge, bicycles, a fitness center overlooking the lagoon, and a tennis and pickleball court.
Activities and Amenities
When the property officially opens in November, there will be a boat concierge who can arrange all things boating, including yacht rentals, diving excursions, and access to the coral reef research center.
The Spa
The spa, which has yet to open, will have four beachfront treatment rooms. It will be managed by the same company, Grace Bay Resorts, that runs the top-notch spa at the Grace Bay Club — a promising sign. Three very picky people from our group raved about their massages at the Grace Bay spa.
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Travel + Leisure.
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