Five-Star Fever: Canadian-Owned Wymara Villas Makes History In Turks And Caicos

Pack your bags (and your biggest sun hat)—Wymara Villas, Sunset Cove has just made history as the first property in Turks and Caicos to earn the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award. This is the highest honor in luxury hospitality, reserved only for properties that deliver flawless, “upper echelon” service and extraordinary guest experiences. Having personally stayed at Wymara twice, we can attest that this accolade is well-deserved; we’d go back again in a heartbeat!

A Canadian Success Story

Beyond the sun and sand, there’s a local reason to celebrate: Wymara is Canadian-owned. Visionary owner and developer Bruce Maclaren, who was born and raised in Canada, took the brand independent in 2019. Following this historic Five-Star win, Maclaren noted that with his Canadian roots and the deep ties between the two territories, the property now feels like “Canada’s ‘sixth’ Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star resort”.

A New Benchmark for Luxury

As the only private villa resort in the Caribbean to hold this distinction, Wymara Villas is officially one of just 10 properties in the entire region to achieve Five-Star status. Privately situated on the ultra-exclusive sanctuary of Sunset Cove, the property features 15 oceanfront villas ranging from one to six bedrooms. Each blends sleek, clean-lined architecture with infinity-edge pools, signature over-water swim decks, and even waterslides for the ultimate connection to the turquoise sea.

Culinary Excellence and Island Firsts

The award-winning culinary program, led by Executive Chef and Culinary Director Andrew Mirosch, continues to be a major draw. His newest restaurant, Land + Sea, is already an island “must-visit” for its elevated surf and turf and spectacular oceanside views. Beyond the plate, guests can enjoy:

• The Caribbean’s only ocean pool at the Beach Club.
• The brand-new 111SKIN Spa at Wymara Villas.
• Exclusive access to sports and leisure facilities designed for total privacy.

Double the Stars

The celebration doesn’t stop at the villas. Wymara Resort, located just a short drive away on the iconic Grace Bay Beach, has once again secured its Forbes Four-Star Award. This milestone reinforces the team’s mission to redefine luxury in Turks and Caicos through uncompromising standards and passion. —Noa Nichol