Salterra, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, South Caicos

Idyllic, melodious property promoting wellness to relax. Various restaurants, delicious meals, exuberant staffing make for a memorable luxury vacation.

Salterra in South Caicos is a combination of high-end luxury and barefoot comfort; where every detail is curated with an elevated yet relaxed aesthetic in mind. Our recent stay there was truly wonderful and restorative. The beautifully landscaped grounds lead to a pristine, white sand beach. Unlike many crowded resorts we have been to, the pool areas and shore line offer enough comfortable loungers for everyone. Consideration was given to create separate pool side areas from the family-friendly to the more serene for other adults. The spa design is absolute perfection and feels like a private sanctuary. One of our favorite things at Salterra was the ever present soothing music, diffused via well placed speakers throughout the resort. While restaurant venues are somewhat limited, the food was delicious everywhere. Sisal offered a lovely breakfast, while Cobo Bar & Grill had the most versatile menu for other meals, and Jack and Jenny’s, the in-house food truck, proposed delicious options for lunch. We missed the barbecue night (oops, we forgot to reserve!), which looked like quite a spread of fresh and local flavors. What sets this resort apart in our opinion is the human element. The staff are among the most courteous and attentive we have ever encountered. The personnel here provided great service, always with a warm smile. Coming back to our room in the evening was also a treat as the turndown service’s ritual included small gifts and personalized touches. Overall, this was an amazing stay! As an FYI, be prepared to pay a combined 17% for government tax and facility fee on all purchases, but bear in mind that most products are imported to this small island for your convenience. Wifi connectivity can be a bit spotty and TV reception unstable (hardly a deal breaker if you are here to disconnect from your daily lives).

Salterra Resort and Spa was an absolute paradise for my family. We have just returned to reality after 5 unforgettable days of R&R in the lap of luxury there in South Caicos. We've stayed at some amazing resorts around the world before, and this experience topped them all. The resort is nestled along a gorgeous white sand private beach, where we hiked and swam for hours, encountering tropical fish while snorkeling and pink flamingos while hiking. We also spent much of our days at the well designed pools (there are 3 large pools and two smaller pools/hot tubs), played many games of Pickle Ball, and got amazing sleep in what my son called the coziest beds on the planet. All of us loved this resort--my wife and I, my three kids, and the grandparents. It has something for everyone and caters to both couples and families. The culinary experience was equally impressive--we enjoyed delicious breakfasts at Regatta, lunches at Cobo, and loved the BBQ night at Jack & Jenny's. We took an excursion, the Caicos Bank Adventure, to a nearby island full of small iguanas and enjoyed unparalleled views of the green, turquoise, and blue waters that Turks and Caicos is known for. Due to unexpected winds, some other excursions were cancelled, but we had plenty to do hiking, swimming, and just relaxing in the cabanas and lounge chairs poolside. My two girls (6 and 10) did a fair bit of crafting in the kids room, where trained staff will watch your kids anytime during the day. My son (10) discovered pickle ball and couldn't get enough of it. He also loved playing foosball, cornhole and ping pong next to Cabo. The service here is incredible. Everyone at this resort goes out of their way to create a luxury experience. When we first arrived, on a private transfer from the airport arranged by the hotel, the staff made us feel so welcome, taking us on a tour of the hotel and facilities, giving us a history of the island, offering free drinks, and helping us to our room. Our room was on the 3rd floor with a balcony view that was out of this world. The entire space was sparkling clean and the rooms were nicer than any place I've ever been before. We can't wait to get back next year!

We had the wonderful pleasure of spending six days and nights at Salterra, a Marriott Luxury Edition property, located in South Caicos in the Caribbean. This was our first time to South Caicos; however, we were inspired by the good reports that we reviewed and the prospect of going to a more relaxed island in comparison to Provo. Two key points of context to set the stage: - While we have two older sons, the majority of the time, our travels consist of myself, my wife and our 12-year-old daughter. - We have had the good fortune of staying at some incredible properties from Ritz Carlton (hotels and Reserves), St. Regis, Four Seasons and many others around the world. I only share this as the bar that we have become accustomed to is fairly high. With exposure to such properties, I must say that Salterra has earned a special place in our heart and is absolutely right up there with the best of the best. Consistent with other great properties, the experience of checking in was so wonderfully pleasant with pick-up service at the airport that is about 5 minutes away, followed by welcome drinks, cold fragrant hand towels and a special welcome by Tony, the butler who covered our room during our stay. While I don’t recall all of the front desk representatives, Kingsley and the woman that he worked with were positively delightful and eager to make sure our stay was the best that it could possibly be. There is a lot that I can share and in the interest of time, I felt compelled to focus on five of the most distinguishing aspects of our experience at Salterra. And while this is an incredibly positive review, I will also provide a few constructive points as well. 1. The property is beautifully laid out with wonderful and spacious rooms and a very contemporary décor. We started in a 1-bedroom suite and then were upgraded to the 2-bedroom suite and both were very special for different reasons. We were particularly fond of the ground floor as the patio leading to the outside is spacious and very comfortable. 2. The facilities, including the pools, the workout facilities, the Pickle Ball courts, the beaches and so much more, are truly world class and I would offer up beyond what experience at the Ritz in Provo the prior week. I also must add that the Spa was absolutely spectacular. The facilities were wonderful and only to be outdone by the therapists; even warranting a second trip back to the spa for all of us! 3. The six restaurants were all great in their own unique and special ways. However, the bar once set incredibly high when we dined the first night at Brine, their flagship restaurant. From the moment you enter Brine, you immediately sense that something special is about to commence. My wife and I enjoyed a wonderful tasting journey paired with wine and they surprisingly offered a kid’s menu for our daughter. But Brine is much more than the food, the entire experience, from the décor and ambiance to the pace by which you are served, was simply amazing. However, what once again took it to another level was the off-the-charts service that was provided by Cristiano, Gian and a number of the others who worked there, including the Chef, who came out to greet us. These people worked as such an incredible team, tending to our interests and making sure that our entire journey was the absolute best that it could be. We were so smitten with Brine that we elected to come back our last night. When we were told that the same tasting menu would be in place (understandably), Cristiano suggested that they could prepare a custom menu for us. We took he and the chef up on the offer and we were simply blown away by the experience on our last night when we dined once again at Brine. From a printed custom menu with our tasting journey that welcomed our family, to a special room that they reserved for us, followed by non-stop attention by the team and ending on another visit from Chef to thank us for coming, this was probably one of the best fine dining experiences we have ever encountered. As a point of context, we hit a lot of Michelin star restaurants and Brine was unquestionably the best restaurant we have ever encountered in the Caribbean and one of the top 5 tasting journeys we experienced globally. The night concluded at Brine with the team presenting us with a special edition book of “Salt: A World History” by Mark Krulansky and it was signed by Michael Tibbetts, the Co-founder and Managing Director of Salterra. You cannot make this up; it was truly one of the most spectacular dining experiences that we ever had. 4. What Brine is to fine dining, the Adventures by Salterra dive shop/sports center is to the world of diving, snorkeling, water sports and so much more. Led by Anna and Joey with Denzel, Marvin and so many other talented experts and professionals, these people were equally as impressive as the team at Brine. Their concern for safety, followed by fantastic suggestions and even an invite to a local restaurant, was as enjoyable as it was authentic. We will absolutely not forget how wonderful they were on the Caicos Bank adventure as well as how Denzel did such an amazing job teaching our daughter how to scuba dive in the pool for her first lesson. 5. Last but not least, and in a slightly redundant capacity, I cannot stress how impressed I was with the cohesive nature of the entire team. These people who come from around the world are here with a unifying mission. From our vantage point, the energy and chemistry in watching them dedicate their time to building this spectacular property was really unique. You sensed their excitement at being at the starting point of the hotel as they rounded the corner of their first-year anniversary and it was pretty infectious as we felt a similar energy and commitment to sharing how special this place is. And as much as we thoroughly enjoyed, I do need to balance out our wonderful experience with a few minor, but material suggestions, that will truly take Salterra to even greater heights. First, the pool/beach servers are lightly staffed and this led to longer than expected wait times for drinks and food. Second, we ate one night at the super cool food truck on property called Jack and Jenny’s. The concept is interesting; however, the food was mediocre. Once again, people were great, music/band was great, it was just that for that price point, the food was not on the same level as the other restaurants. Third, during our visit, there was a good deal of wind which prevented us from diving or snorkeling while at the property. It would be great if the hotel could find another location to bring guests to which would be a bit more protected from the elements. And on a final note, the big question that we always ask ourselves when we reflect upon a stay such as this… would we return? And the answer is an unequivocable YES! Salterra team, you truly make experiences very special and thank you for going the extra mile(s)!

There is so much greatness to share about this resort...from my pre-trip planning with the excellent Concierge Team to our seamless welcome at the South Caicos airport to our champagne arrival to our amazing suite to the delicious food and, most of all, the superb staff and service. Every single person who we encountered at the resort was special in their own right. We were always made to feel like we really mattered and were important. I would highly recommend Salterra for families, couples, small business groups and anyone else who is looking for a top notch experience.