North Caicos To Get First Luxury Resort Development

Minor Hotels Announces Anantara’s Caribbean Debut with New Development in North Caicos

Minor Hotels, the international hotel owner, operator and investor, has unveiled plans for the future debut of its luxury Anantara brand in the Caribbean region with a new development set along the pristine Sandy Point coastline of North Caicos in the Turks & Caicos Islands.

A rendering of the Anatara Turks and Caicos to be built in North Caicos

Scheduled to open in 2029, the development of Anantara Turks and Caicos Resort & Residences further strengthens the brand’s expansion into leading luxury destinations worldwide.  Anantara is a global luxury hospitality brand whose resorts, featured in productions like The White Lotus, are known for immersive, experience-led travel shaped by wellness, culture, and the character of each destination.

The low-density property, featuring 78 branded residences, including a collection of beachfront villas, all available for private ownership, also marks the first major luxury development on North Caicos.

Known as the “Garden Island”, North offers a quieter, nature led expression of Turks and Caicos with more open space, privacy and natural beauty along its long, quiet 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. 

“We applaud the development team and Anantara (Minor Hotel Group) for embracing the unique character of North Caicos and creating a truly distinctive addition for both visitors and property investors,” said Charles Washington Misick, the Honourable Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

 “Together, they are introducing a new level of rejuvenating luxury to the global marketplace. The world-renowned Anantara brand, with its exceptional attention to detail and emphasis on holistic experiences, is a natural fit for the deeply embedded culture of well-being in North Caicos. This marks the beginning of a new chapter for luxury lifestyles in the Turks and Caicos Islands.”

“From the outset, our vision has been to build on what has always made Turks and Caicos so compelling, while delivering an experience that feels true to the destination,” said Rob Ayer, the developer behind Wymara Resort and Villas and H20 Resort, who is part of the development team behind this project along with Knuru Capital and Caroline Domange of Octans. Together, they bring a complementary mix of local development expertise, global capital, and seasoned luxury brand perspective. “The project reflects a shared commitment to quality, thoughtful density, and environmental integrity, ensuring North Caicos’ character and natural beauty endure for generations to come.”

The development 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.

Dillip Rajakarier, CEO of Minor Hotels and Group CEO of Minor International, said, “Introducing Anantara to the Caribbean is a significant milestone for our group. 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.

“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.”

Wellbeing shaped by land, sea and sky

North Caicos is distinguished by its fertile landscapes, rich ecological diversity, and a local community deeply connected to wellness and sustainable living. This unique setting will offer residents and visitors alike an opportunity to experience a more intentional way of life.

Respecting the slower pace of North Caicos, Anantara will offer experiences rooted in 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, while an on-site observatory will add a celestial dimension to the leisure offering, making the most of minimal light pollution.

The focus will be on activities guided by lunar cycles, planetary alignments and seasonal shifts, alongside nighttime relaxation rituals, sleep focused experiences and sunrise practices. A fitness centre and yoga studios complement tennis, padel and pickleball courts, together with a dedicated water sports centre and multiple pools for relaxed, resort style lounging.

This 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 botanical garden. Relaxed, feet in the sand beachfront venues, a wine cellar and a sunset rooftop bar will extend that thread into the wider resort experience.

As one of the Caribbean’s most aspirational destinations, situated just 575 miles southeast of Miami, the archipelago enjoys direct flight connections from major U.S. and Canadian hubs, making it a prime market for high end travellers and homeowners. The development will be easily accessible from the Providenciales International Airport (PLS), followed by a short private boat transfer directly to the resort’s marina, or via North Caicos Airport, which is currently undergoing redevelopment to further enhance private flight access to the island.

Caroline Domange, CEO of Octans, part of the project’s development team, said: “Very few destinations offer the convenient access to both the serenity, and extraordinary water, beaches and natural beauty that have made Providenciales globally renowned.

“The preserved shores of North Caicos and its people bring an even greater sense of both calm and joy. Together with Anantara and our wider team that has proven experience in other notable developments in TCI, we are creating an investment opportunity that feels deeply connected to the type of life well lived we all aspire to.”  

“The Anantara brand reflects the level of quality we expect for the Turks and Caicos Islands—luxury, exclusivity, and a meaningful connection to our natural environment,” said the Honourable Zhavargo Jolly, Minister of Tourism, Agriculture, Fisheries, Heritage and the Environment for Turks & Caicos.

 “The expansion into North Caicos is a deliberate step in broadening our tourism offering, while preserving the island’s ecological integrity and cultural character. Sustainable, low-density development is the direction we are setting for North Caicos, ensuring that growth enhances the island without compromising what makes it special. This is how we continue to strengthen our position as a premier, high-value destination.”

Branded residences are now available for presale, with inquiries welcomed through the project’s dedicated sales team at www.anantaraturksandcaicos.com. 

Anantara continues to develop its offering through strategic expansion in key destinations worldwide. In the Americas, Anantara Turks and Caicos Resort & Residences is the fifth property under the brand to be announced, with two resorts currently under development in Brazil, one in Ushuaia in Southern Argentina, and one recently announced in Miami in the US.

 In addition, the first property of the group’s new luxury brand The Wolseley Hotels was recently announced to launch in New York in early 2027.