Sister properties Alexandra Resort and Blue Haven Resort are situated on differing ends of Providenciales, and are joined by an all-inclusive wristband. But they don't ask you to choose. Book a room at either and you're granted the run of both. You get two very different vacations sold as a single stay through “Stay at 1, Play at 2.”
All-inclusive here means just that. Every meal, every crafted cocktail, and every fresh fruit smoothie are folded into the rate at both properties. At each, the snack game is also strong: chocolate chip cookies, cakes, and ice cream. Nothing requires a room key or a bar tab.
The two resorts are a genuine study in contrast, and access to both provides options. Alexandra pulses with all-age energy; Blue Haven is serene and yacht-adjacent. And the "Stay at 1, Play at 2" arrangement means you never have to pick one over the other. You just switch lanes, on a shuttle schedule that runs roughly hourly, ten in the morning to ten at night.
Alexandra Resort
Grace Bay's Anchor: Alexandra Resort
Alexandra sits directly on Grace Bay Beach, that famous, gently curving stretch of white sand that shows up on every "best beaches in the world" list, for good reason. People book Provo just to stand on this beach at sunset: the arc of it, the sand fine as flour, the crystal clear water shifting through six shades of blue before it hits the horizon. A chaise lounge, the last hour of daylight, nothing else on the agenda; it delivers every time.
The resort features studios up through a four-bedroom penthouse, many with full kitchens, all with balconies or terraces. About two-thirds of the rooms have undergone a recent refresh, and it shows in clean lines, a neutral palette, cozy beds, and nothing overly fussy. For a larger crew, the water-facing Penthouse Suite is the one to angle for. It features an expansive terrace that practically begs for a bachelorette party or a milestone birthday, with enough room for everyone.
Alexandra Resort - Garden Studio
Alexandra reads, unmistakably, as the family resort. A large lagoon-style pool anchors the property, there's a supervised kids' program, and the beach is close enough that you can be barefoot in the sand within minutes of checking in. Multigenerational groups clearly gravitate here; it's easy to imagine grandparents on loungers while the kids work through the pool's water features and the parents find middle ground at the swim-up bar.
Blue Haven Resort
The Quiet Half: Blue Haven
Blue Haven offers a different register. Located in the gated waterfront enclave of Leeward, on the eastern end of the island, it's a chic boutique property. Alexandra is lively and family-oriented. Blue Haven feels more intimate, with the Blue Haven Marina at its focal point. With a resort this size, the sense of having the place to yourself is nearly a given.
The beach here is honest about what it is: a small, calm bay, and not at all a Grace Bay rival. What Blue Haven trades for sand is something Grace Bay doesn't have: the stunning marina. This is where the superyacht crowd makes its presence known within a harbor that draws the kind of vessel you notice from a distance. That proximity lends the whole property a working glamour, the sense of being adjacent to a world most guests only glimpse from the dock.
Blue Haven Resort Marina
Blue Haven Resort fire pits
Evenings at Blue Haven belong to the fire pits. The sculptural seating clusters, around open flames, are perfect for a sunset cocktail or a nightcap. Mornings belong to the sea turtle-filled mangroves, a short paddle away by kayak, still and green and a world apart from the resort.
You’ll find a variety of accommodations, from smaller studios, to multi-bedroom suites, to the ultra-spacious Terrace Penthouse with its rooftop terrace that turns sunset into a private event. It’s a great option for a family reunion and is proof that the "quiet resort" label doesn't mean small parties only.
Service at both resorts has an easygoing Caribbean character. The staff is friendly and approachable, with a warmth that suits the relaxed settings. Smiles and conversation come naturally, and the overall atmosphere at both is welcoming rather than formal.
How the Shuttle Actually Works
In practice: easily. You show up, you give your room number, you're on your way. The two properties sit far enough apart that you feel the change of scenery on the drive, but close enough that hopping over for dinner isn’t a commitment.
The arrangement works because the wristband effectively turns the two resorts into one sprawling all-inclusive playground. Guests can cross over for meals, drinks, beach time, pool time and activities, then return to their home resort whenever they choose. It makes the stay feel larger than the individual properties suggest, without requiring guests to sacrifice the character of either one.
Alexandra Resort Fish Deck Terrace
Anchorage Restaurant & Bar
Eating Around
Both resorts' in-house restaurants offer solid all-inclusive fare. Standouts at Blue Haven include Caribbean buffet night, Salt Bay & Grill, and Fire & Ice, where live music is woven through dinner, providing a touch that turns the experience into an evening of entertainment. At Alexandra, dinner means Black Rock Grill and its sizzling hot-stone entrées or Fish Deck, where beachfront dining puts Grace Bay at the center of the experience. Casual bites come courtesy of The Truckstop, a trio of food trucks parked poolside. Steps from the beach, Irie Bites is all about Sylvie, an institution unto herself. Her jerk chicken is iconic, yet it’s her warm hugs that are the appeal for repeat guests whom she knows by name.
An additional plus to the Blue Haven side of the island is Anchorage Restaurant & Bar. Located right on the water at Blue Haven Marina, Anchorage is not included in the resorts’ all-inclusive dining program, yet it welcomes both resort guests and outside diners. The kitchen’s focus is Mediterranean and Caribbean, with dishes built around the rhythms of the coast, wherever that coast happens to be. The menu is designed for the kind of unhurried, share-forward dining that shifts naturally from day to night: laid-back dockside lunches give way to a more elevated dinner experience, while the marina setting remains at the heart of both. Tables angle toward the docks, with sightlines built around the boats. The view is channel traffic, tenders, and the occasional 200-foot hull gliding past your table.
Blue Haven Penthouse
Which One Is Yours?
For families chasing Grace Bay, Alexandra is the obvious base. For couples drawn to marina views, superyachts, and evenings around the fire pit, Blue Haven offers a different kind of escape. Yet the smartest part of the arrangement is that guests don't have to commit to either identity. Stay where you like, cross over when the mood strikes, and let two very different sides of Providenciales become part of the same vacation.
Photos courtesy of Alexandra Resort and Blue Haven Resort
