by Brian Major
Last updated: 8:20 AM ET, Thu May 7, 2026
Minor Hotels has unveiled its plan for the debut of its
luxury Anantara brand in the Caribbean. Anantara Turks and Caicos Resort &
Residences is scheduled to open in 2029, strengthening the brand’s expansion
into leading luxury destinations worldwide.
Set along the pristine Sandy Point coastline of North
Caicos, the low-density development’s 78 branded residences, including a
collection of beachfront villas, will be available for private ownership.
Adding a contemporary sensibility to the island’s natural
calm, Anantara Resorts and Residences will be shaped for generous indoor-outdoor
living by Miami-based RAD and Meyer Davis, an award-winning architecture and
design firm renowned for its work across some of the most iconic luxury
hospitality and residential projects worldwide.
Only a short flight from Miami, North Caicos, known as the “Garden
Island” offers a more naturally preserved side of Turks and Caicos defined by
its people, natural landscapes, privacy and pristine beaches. This quieter,
nature-led expression delivers rarer sense of space, privacy and natural beauty
along its long stretches of coastline.
Building on the destination’s easy access, the global appeal
of its beaches and its well-established luxury market, the project responds to
rising demand for branded residential living in highly sought-after resort locations.
As one of the Caribbean’s most aspirational destinations,
situated just 575 miles southeast of Miami, the archipelago enjoys direct
flight connections to major U.S. and Canadian hubs, making it a prime market
for high-end travelers and homeowners. The development will feature a private
marina connecting it to the surrounding cays and wider archipelago.
Respecting the North Caicos slower pace, Anantara will introduce
a new expression of the island rooted in privacy, authenticity and a deeper
connection to nature, with wellness drawn directly from the landscape. Native
species, medicinal plants and flowering botanicals from the resort’s gardens
will inspire treatments at the full-service Anantara Spa. Making the most of
minimal light pollution, an on-site observatory will add a celestial dimension
to the leisure offering, with activities guided by lunar cycles, planetary
alignments and seasonal shifts, alongside night -time relaxation rituals,
sleep-focused experiences and sunrise practices. A fitness center and yoga
studios complement tennis, padel and pickleball courts, together with a
dedicated water sports center and multiple pools for relaxed, resort-style
lounging.
The holistic connection between nature and wellbeing will
continue through the resort’s signature dining, enriched with herb-led
infusions and ingredients drawn from the on-site orchards and gardens. Relaxed,
feet-in-the-sand beachfront venues, a wine cellar and a sunset rooftop bar will
extend that vibe into the wider resort experience. The designs reflect a refined
island sanctuary that is elevated yet deeply connected to its natural context.
“The Turks and Caicos Islands are among the world’s
most recognised luxury destinations, and North Caicos provides an ideal setting
for our experiential and sustainability-driven approach to hospitality, said Dillip
Rajakarier, Group CEO of Minor International, the parent company of Minor
Hotels. “This key project strengthens our presence in the Americas and reflects
our commitment to expanding into destinations that support meaningful travel,
whilst also expanding our luxury footprint in North America, aligning to our
growth ambitions in the region.”
“The world-renowned Anantara brand and the exceptional
attention to detail and emphasis on holistic experiences have become hallmarks
of their properties around the world. It is a natural fit for the deeply
embedded culture of well-being in North Caicos and marks the beginning of a new
chapter for luxury lifestyles in the Turks and Caicos,” said Charles
Washington Misick, premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Anantara Turks and Caicos will be easily accessible either
via Providenciales International Airport , followed by a short private boat
transfer directly to the resort’s marina, or via North Caicos Airport, currently
undergoing redevelopment to further enhance private-flight access to the
island.
Branded residences are now available for pre-sale, with more
information available at www.anantaraturksandcaicos.com.
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