We'd never been to Turks & Caicos and beachfront (on the water) accomodations were a bit pricey. As it was just us, no kids, the need for instant beach access every day (kids like to roll out every available moment) wasn't so important. La Vista Azul sits tiered, into a hill with oustanding ocean view rooms. Of course you have to specify that otherwise your choices include garden view or whatever the jargon. Lots of steps if you're staying in the Ocean View rooms... 82! If you arrive from the airport by van, reception is at that lower street level. If you've rented a car, you now motor back up to the upper road to access the Ocean View rooms... otherwise you schlep your baggage up 82 stairs to your room! Ours was a 1 room efficiency, w/ balcony overlooking a large beautiful deck and views of the ocean. Just a few steps down and we were poolside. We were in Building 3 and our area was restricted to no kids under... I think it was 12? Net, no kids frolicking in the pool... in fact, only a few adults the entire week. Full bath, full kitchen, washer/dryer, 50" or so tv with all the channels... though we only watched the Super Bowl and turned it off for the rest of the week. We bought a few breakfast groceries and snacks but otherwise tried a different restaurant every night. We borrowed beach chairs + umbrella from the hotel and, while you could walk to the beach (I'd say 15 minutes) we drove to a different point every day... great experience, rent a car.
