Beaches Resorts has 4 properties as of 2026, spread across 3 islands. Two are in Jamaica, one is in Turks and Caicos, and the newest (Beaches Exuma in the Bahamas) opens late 2026. Here is the full map plus what each location actually feels like for a family.
All 4 Beaches Resorts at a glance
- Beaches Turks & Caicos – Providenciales, Turks and Caicos. Largest family resort in the Caribbean. Full review.
- Beaches Negril – Negril, Jamaica. Most affordable, on Seven Mile Beach. Full review.
- Beaches Ocho Rios – Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Mid-sized family pick on the north coast. (Reopening review pending.)
- Beaches Exuma – Great Exuma, Bahamas. Newest, opening late 2026. Smallest of the four.
Beaches Turks & Caicos (Providenciales)
The flagship of the Beaches collection. Beaches Turks & Caicos is the largest family resort in the entire Caribbean: 758 rooms, 21+ restaurants, the biggest water park in the Caribbean, and full Sesame Street character programming. Sits on Grace Bay Beach (consistently ranked top 2 worldwide).
- Airport: Providenciales International (PLS), 15 min transfer
- Nonstops from: Miami, NYC, Boston, Atlanta, Charlotte, Toronto, Philadelphia
- Flight time from Miami: 90 min
- Best for: families wanting the most amenities and the best beach
Beaches Negril (Jamaica)
Beaches Negril is the most affordable Beaches resort. It sits on a 20-acre stretch of Seven Mile Beach. 217 rooms, 7 restaurants, 4 pools, Pirates Island Waterpark, scuba (8+), and Sesame Street programming. The best value pick in the Beaches collection.
- Airport: Sangster International (MBJ) in Montego Bay, 90 min transfer
- Nonstops from MBJ: Miami, NYC, Atlanta, Charlotte, Toronto
- Flight time from Miami: 90 min, plus 90 min ground transfer
- Best for: families on a budget wanting the iconic Seven Mile Beach
Beaches Ocho Rios (Jamaica)
Beaches Ocho Rios is the smaller Jamaica option, on the north coast in Ocho Rios. Mid-sized: 224 rooms, 6 restaurants, 4 pools, Pirates Island Waterpark, scuba (8+). Ocho Rios offers more excursion variety than Negril (Dunn’s River Falls, Mystic Mountain, Blue Hole are all 30 minutes away).
- Airport: Sangster International (MBJ) in Montego Bay, 90 min transfer; or Ian Fleming (OCJ), 30 min
- Best for: families wanting Jamaica with more off-resort excursion options
Beaches Exuma (Bahamas, opening late 2026)
Beaches Exuma is the newest property in the Beaches collection, scheduled to open late 2026 on Great Exuma in the Bahamas. The site is the former Sandals Emerald Bay (which is being converted from adults-only to family). Will inherit the 18-hole Greg Norman championship golf course and the marina.
- Airport: Exuma International (GGT), 15 min transfer
- Nonstops from GGT: Miami, Atlanta, Toronto (seasonally)
- Flight time from Miami: 75 min
- Best for: families wanting the closest Beaches to the US east coast
Which Beaches resort should I pick?
For most families I recommend Beaches Turks & Caicos. The amenity stack is unmatched, the beach is genuinely world-class, and the Sesame Street programming is meaningful for families with kids 2-8. For families on a budget the answer is Beaches Negril. For families who want more off-resort variety the answer is Beaches Ocho Rios. For families who want the shortest flight from the US east coast (and don’t mind opening-year hiccups) wait for Beaches Exuma. Full ranked breakdown in my best Beaches resort guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Beaches resorts are there?
Four as of 2026: Beaches Turks & Caicos, Beaches Negril, Beaches Ocho Rios, and the new Beaches Exuma (opening late 2026). For comparison, sister chain Sandals has 17 resorts; full Sandals lineup in my best Sandals resort guide.
Where is the Beaches resort in Turks and Caicos?
Beaches Turks & Caicos sits on Grace Bay Beach in Providenciales, the main resort island. It is a 15-minute transfer from Providenciales International Airport (PLS). The resort has direct frontage on the famous 12-mile Grace Bay Beach.
Are all Beaches resorts in the Caribbean?
Yes. All 4 Beaches resorts are on Caribbean islands (Jamaica, Turks and Caicos, Bahamas). There are no Beaches resorts in Mexico, Florida, or anywhere else outside the Caribbean. The full Caribbean Sandals + Beaches family operation is in my Sandals locations guide.
Which Beaches resort is closest to the US?
Beaches Exuma in the Bahamas (opening late 2026) will be the closest, 75 minutes from Miami nonstop. Until it opens, Beaches Turks & Caicos at 90 minutes from Miami is the closest currently-operating Beaches resort to the US east coast.
