COMO Parrot Cay Hotel Guide

COMO Parrot Cay is a private island resort in the Turks and Caicos Islands, on a thousand unspoilt acres with a mile-long white sand beach. Accommodation runs from Terrace Rooms to beachfront villas with private pools and a collection of private residences beyond Rocky Point. COMO Shambhala Parrot Cay has nine treatment rooms in low-lying pavilions over the North Caicos Channel. The island is reached by a 15-minute drive from Providenciales International Airport to Leeward Marina, then a 35-minute boat transfer. Providenciales is about 575 miles south-east of Miami.

Key facts about COMO Parrot Cay

COMO Parrot Cay occupies a private island of a thousand acres in the Turks and Caicos, with a mile-long beach, rooms and villas across nine resort categories, and a separate collection of private residences.

Overview of COMO Parrot Cay

COMO Parrot Cay is among the northern Caribbean's pre-eminent private islands, delivering barefoot luxury across a thousand unspoilt acres and a mile of powder white sand.

Accommodation is in whitewash with chic teak finishing, from Terrace Rooms set among the gardens to beachside villas with private pools. Beyond Rocky Point are larger houses with bigger cobalt pools, which make up the COMO Parrot Cay Estates.

Approximately 85 per cent of the island has been retained as marine wetlands and mangroves, providing habitat for Great Egrets, Brown Pelicans and Brown Anoles. COMO Shambhala Parrot Cay sits in low-lying pavilions overlooking the North Caicos Channel and the island's wetlands.

Who COMO Parrot Cay is best for

COMO Parrot Cay is best suited to couples, families, wellness travellers, groups taking a private residence, and guests wanting seclusion within easy reach of a major airport. It suits travellers who want a whole island, rather than a beach strip or a town.

Couples

Beach Front Suites have a private deck with a heated pool and direct beach access. Beach Houses are studio-style and sit on the sand with direct access to the sea, a sunken living room leading to a private sundeck. Candlelit beachfront dining is arranged by the resort.

Best for: couples who want a pool on the sand and a mile of beach to walk.

Families

Play by COMO runs a programme for children aged four to twelve, built around history, nature, local culture and science, both at the dedicated space and around the island under the care of child-care experts. Babysitting, infant and weaning menus are available, and food intolerances and diet restrictions are accommodated. Family Beach Houses are two-bedroom with a heated pool, and the Three-Bedroom Beach House suits larger families or groups of friends.

Best for: families who want a house with a pool and a children's programme that gets them outdoors.

Wellness travellers

COMO Shambhala Parrot Cay has nine treatment rooms, including a private cottage and pavilions with Japanese baths, meditation and consultation huts. There is a spa infinity-edge pool and sundeck with outdoor shower, a private yoga pavilion, a private Pilates studio, steam rooms and sauna, outdoor jacuzzis and a gym. An Ayurvedic consultant is on site, and the retreat hosts yoga with some of the world's leading teachers.

Best for: guests who want a retreat programme and an Ayurvedic consultation on a private island.

Groups and private residences

Beyond the resort sits a collection of private homes, from three-bedroom villas to multi-villa estates. Lotus Flower is a two-villa, eight-bedroom estate with a central pavilion, pool, dining area and kitchen, and a private open-air yoga studio. Serenity's four-bedroom guest villa can be booked with a separate four-bedroom main house for an additional eight guests.

Best for: a group or a multi-generational family taking a whole estate.

Weddings and private events

The resort handles weddings with a private foot-in-the-sand dinner, executive gatherings and employee retreats for up to 120 people, with a board room seating up to 20 and informal meetings in the villas.

Best for: a celebration or retreat that takes the island.

What makes COMO Parrot Cay different from other Turks and Caicos resorts

COMO Parrot Cay differs from other resorts in the Turks and Caicos in five ways.

Rooms, suites and villas at COMO Parrot Cay

COMO Parrot Cay has nine resort categories, from the 60 sq m Terrace Room to the 381 sq m COMO Villa, alongside a separate collection of private residences.

Which room or villa to choose at COMO Parrot Cay

Terrace Rooms have a four-poster bed, Balinese furniture and a spacious balcony over the gardens, with room for an additional child when the banquette converts to a single bed. Upper Terrace Rooms have a private balcony, tiled floors and a bathroom with shower and double vanity. COMO Suites add a living room with balcony access, one bedroom and two bathrooms, with a rollaway bed for two additional children. Beach Front Suites have a large living room, private dining area, king bedroom, guest bathroom and a deck with heated pool leading to the beach. Beach Houses are studio-style one-bedroom, on the sand with a sunken living room and private sundeck. Family Beach Houses are two-bedroom with an en-suite master, all bedrooms opening to a heated pool and an outdoor garden and shower. Two-Bedroom Beach Houses sit among the dunes with uninterrupted ocean views. The Three-Bedroom Beach House is a luxury Caribbean villa with a large dining and lounge area and a heated pool. The COMO Villa is three bedrooms with two private balconies, a private infinity pool, al fresco dining and a fully equipped kitchen.

In-room features

Rooms have air conditioning, a private verandah or sundeck, direct-dial telephone with voicemail, flat-screen television, electronic safe, tea and coffee equipment, rain shower, private bar, COMO Shambhala bathroom amenities, bathrobes and a hairdryer. Suites and above add a separate bathtub.

Private residences at COMO Parrot Cay

A collection of private homes sits a short distance from the main resort, each with its own pool and full access to the resort's restaurants, spa and activities.

Point House has a master bedroom overlooking Caribbean waters, two ground-floor bedrooms either side of the living and dining area, a study that converts to a further bedroom, and a black lava Bali stone pool. Tamarind has a state-of-the-art gym. Love Pumpkin is an oceanfront estate with a lava rock infinity pool at the main house and an L-shaped deck around the guest villa's own lava rock pool. The Sanctuary has two bedrooms over the private beach and a third over the garden, with a private sundeck and large infinity pool on the upper level. Mechayah Beach House has its own stretch of white sand beach and a private cinema room that converts to an additional bedroom. Lotus Flower's central pavilion holds a pool, dining area and fully equipped kitchen, with a private open-air yoga studio on the estate.

Dining at COMO Parrot Cay

Lotus

Lunch at Lotus features light dishes including local Caribbean-inspired specialities and a pizza menu. Dinner focuses on South East Asian-inspired menus designed to be shared family-style.

Terrace

An elegant dining space, serving breakfast and dinner in modern Italian-inspired fare. Terrace Bar offers fresh juices, fine wines and exotic cocktails.

COMO Beach Club

A laid-back beach bar by day, serving lunch and pizza. Dinner is a livelier affair with mixologists and Caribbean-inspired music. Open from 11:00 until late.

In-room dining and COMO Shambhala Kitchen

In-room dining is available between 07:00 and 22:30. The COMO Shambhala Kitchen menu uses food rich in living enzymes, vitamins and minerals, with raw food items and predominantly vegetarian selections, available at both restaurants and through in-room dining.

Wellness at COMO Parrot Cay

COMO Shambhala Parrot Cay is an award-winning sanctuary set in low-lying pavilions overlooking the North Caicos Channel and the island's wetlands, rich in birdlife. It is a place to practise yoga with some of the world's leading teachers, or to use the retreat facilities on their own.

Activities and excursions at COMO Parrot Cay

Families and children at COMO Parrot Cay

Play by COMO delivers personalised family experiences, encouraging purposeful and creative play both at the dedicated Play by COMO space and around the island, under the supervision of child-care experts. The schedule is designed for children aged four to twelve, with activities drawn from history, nature, local culture and science. Play by COMO also handles babysitting, infant and weaning menus, and accommodates food intolerances and diet restrictions.

Celebrations and events at COMO Parrot Cay

COMO Parrot Cay suits weddings with a private foot-in-the-sand dinner, executive gatherings and employee retreats for up to 120 people. Formal meetings can be held in the board room, seating up to 20, and informal meetings in one of the villas.

Getting to COMO Parrot Cay

Guests fly into Providenciales International Airport, then take a 15-minute drive to Leeward Marina, followed by a 35-minute scenic boat transfer to the island. Providenciales is approximately 575 miles south-east of Miami.

The Island Inclusive Getaway, the resort's full-board package, includes premium round-trip transfers. Confirm arrival and departure flight times with the resort in advance so the boat can be scheduled.

Where COMO Parrot Cay is located

COMO Parrot Cay occupies the whole of Parrot Cay, a private island in the Turks and Caicos Islands, between Providenciales and North Caicos.

This is a private island reached only by boat. There are no roads, towns or attractions within walking distance — everything beyond the island is reached by boat, and the resort arranges each trip. Nearby by boat are Iguana Island and Sand Dollar Beach for island hopping, the reefs for snorkelling, and North Caicos and Middle Caicos for biking, caving and exploring. Diving and golf are on the main island, Providenciales.

On the island itself there is a mile of beach, a running trail, cycling routes and the Bonny Creek Water Way through the wetlands.

Facilities and services at COMO Parrot Cay

COMO Parrot Cay offers a 24-hour manager on duty, concierge service, private butler service for beach houses and larger, travel and tour assistance, COMO The Shop, babysitting, laundry service, a board room, a gym, complimentary Wi-Fi, an infinity pool and an adult pool.

Sustainability at COMO Parrot Cay

COMO Parrot Cay is EarthCheck Silver certified. Approximately 85 per cent of the 1,000-acre island has been retained as marine wetlands and mangroves, providing habitat for native wildlife including Great Egrets, Brown Pelicans and Brown Anoles.

The island has its own coconut grove and banana farm supplying the kitchens, and freshly caught fish from the surrounding Caribbean sea is delivered daily and features across all menus. Over half of the team joined from Raymond Gardiner High School in neighbouring North Caicos, a partnership that supports local youth with educational and employment opportunities.

Awards and recognition for COMO Parrot Cay

• 2024 — US News & World Report Best Hotel: Gold badge winner
• 2023 — Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards: Top 15 Resorts in the Atlantic Islands (12th)
• 2022 — Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards: Best Resorts in the Atlantic Islands (1st); Best Resorts in the Caribbean and Atlantic (4th)
• 2021 — World Spa Awards: Turks & Caicos' Best Resort Spa
• 2021 — US News & World Report: Best Hotels in Turks & Caicos (10th)
• 2021 — Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards: Best Resorts in Atlantic Islands (12th)
• 2020 — Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards: The Best Hotels and Resorts in the World, Gold List; Best Resorts in Atlantic Resorts (6th)
• 2020 — Travelmyth: Best Hotel in the Turks and Caicos Islands
• 2020 — US News Travel: Best Resorts (1st)

Frequently asked questions about COMO Parrot Cay

Where is COMO Parrot Cay located?

COMO Parrot Cay is a private-island resort in the Turks and Caicos Islands, surrounded by turquoise waters and white-sand beaches. It occupies the whole of Parrot Cay, a thousand-acre island between Providenciales and North Caicos, with a mile-long beach.

How do you get to COMO Parrot Cay from the airport?

After landing at Providenciales International Airport (PLS), guests take a 15-minute drive to Leeward Marina, where COMO Parrot Cay has its own private dock and lounge, followed by a 35-minute scenic boat transfer to the island. Providenciales is approximately 575 miles south-east of Miami.

Does COMO Parrot Cay offer all-inclusive packages?

COMO Parrot Cay offers the Island Inclusive Getaway, a full-board package that includes daily dining, premium round-trip transfers, and selected wellness and water activities.

Why is COMO Parrot Cay so sought-after?

The resort is celebrated as one of the Caribbean's most exclusive retreats, known for its seclusion, five-star service and holistic wellness philosophy. Approximately 85 per cent of the island is retained as marine wetlands and mangroves, and the resort was named first for Best Resorts in the Atlantic Islands by Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards in 2022.

Is COMO Parrot Cay good for a romantic getaway?

Yes. It offers oceanfront villas with private pools, personalised butler service and candlelit beachfront dining. Beach Front Suites have a private deck with a heated pool leading directly to the beach, and Beach Houses sit on the sand with their own sundeck.

Is COMO Parrot Cay family-friendly?

Yes. COMO Parrot Cay is one of the leading family-friendly resorts in Turks and Caicos, with Play by COMO, the resort's nature-inspired children's programme for ages four to twelve. Babysitting, infant and weaning menus are available. Family Beach Houses are two-bedroom with a heated pool, and the Three-Bedroom Beach House suits larger families.

Can you rent a private villa at COMO Parrot Cay?

Yes. Beyond the resort is a collection of private residences, from three-bedroom villas such as Lucky House, Rocky Point and Island Villa to larger estates. Lotus Flower is a two-villa, eight-bedroom estate with a central pavilion, pool and kitchen and a private open-air yoga studio. The Sanctuary has a large upper-level infinity pool over the private beach, and Mechayah Beach House has its own stretch of sand and a private cinema room.

What wellness facilities does COMO Parrot Cay have?

COMO Shambhala Parrot Cay has nine treatment rooms, including a private cottage and pavilions with Japanese baths, meditation and consultation huts. There is a spa infinity-edge pool and sundeck, a private yoga pavilion, a private Pilates studio, steam rooms and sauna, outdoor jacuzzis and a gym. Therapies are Asian-inspired, including reflexology, Ayurveda with a consultant on site, massage and facials.

What is there to do at COMO Parrot Cay?

Complimentary yoga and Pilates, complimentary non-motorised water sports, kayaking or paddleboarding on Bonny Creek Water Way, two floodlit tennis courts, a running trail and cycling. By boat: island hopping to Iguana Island and Sand Dollar Beach, snorkelling at the nearby reefs, sunset cruises, private boat charter, and fishing. Diving and golf are on the main island, and eco-adventures run on North Caicos and Middle Caicos.

Where can you eat at COMO Parrot Cay?

Lotus serves light Caribbean-inspired dishes and pizza at lunch, and South East Asian-inspired sharing menus at dinner. Terrace serves breakfast and dinner in modern Italian-inspired fare, with Terrace Bar for juices, wines and cocktails. COMO Beach Club is a beach bar by day and a livelier dinner with mixologists and Caribbean music, open from 11:00 until late. In-room dining runs 07:00 to 22:30.

Can COMO Parrot Cay host a wedding or a corporate retreat?

Yes. The resort hosts weddings with a private foot-in-the-sand dinner, and executive gatherings and employee retreats for up to 120 people. Formal meetings can be held in the board room, seating up to 20, and informal meetings in one of the villas.

Is COMO Parrot Cay committed to sustainability?

Yes. It is an EarthCheck Silver-certified private-island resort. Approximately 85 per cent of the island is retained as marine wetlands and mangroves for native wildlife. The island has its own coconut grove and banana farm supplying the kitchens, fish is caught locally and delivered daily, and over half the team joined from Raymond Gardiner High School in neighbouring North Caicos.

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