This Turks and Caicos Resort May Be the Best Way to Use Points on the Island

Turks and Caicos is not an easy destination for points travelers. Award availability is limited, nightly redemption rates can be steep, and many of the island’s most desirable places to stay remain firmly outside loyalty programs. That is what makes Kokomo Botanical Resort feel almost like a well-kept secret. Quietly bookable with Marriott Bonvoy points through the Homes and Villas collection, it may be one of the most compelling points redemptions on the island for travelers who value space, privacy, and a sense of settling in.

Rather than a conventional hotel layout, Kokomo is composed of freestanding Caribbean cottages arranged across lush botanical gardens. The setting immediately establishes a different rhythm. Paths wind through dense greenery. Cottages are spaced for privacy. The atmosphere feels calm and intentional, designed for guests who plan to stay more than a few nights and want their accommodations to feel like part of the destination rather than a pause from it.

Inside the cottages, the design reinforces that feeling. Living areas flow easily into kitchens and out onto private porches, creating spaces that support daily life rather than just overnight stays. They’re particularly suited to families, couples traveling together, or longer island visits where comfort and flexibility matter. The finishes are great, and the kitchens are perfectly equipped.

This is where Kokomo begins to distinguish itself for points travelers. Using points here does not unlock a single room. It unlocks a full cottage. When availability aligns, Bonvoy points translate into real living space in a destination where that kind of accommodation typically commands premium cash rates. The value is not just financial. It is experiential.

Why This May Be the Best Points Play in Turks and Caicos

Within the context of Turks and Caicos, Kokomo occupies a rare position. It offers a legitimate path to a high-quality stay using points in a market where options are few and competition is high. Availability requires planning, and flexibility with dates improves outcomes, but the payoff is substantial. Longer stays, in particular, reveal the strength of this redemption, allowing points to support an island routine rather than a short escape.

This approach appeals to travelers who see points as a tool for shaping how they travel, not just where they sleep. Kokomo rewards that mindset with space, autonomy, and a setting that encourages staying in place rather than moving through.

A Grace Bay Beach Club, Seamlessly Included

One of Kokomo’s strongest features is its own beach club on Grace Bay Beach, giving guests access to one of the world’s most celebrated stretches of sand. Complimentary shuttle service connects the resort and the beach club throughout the day, making the transition between garden calm and turquoise water effortless.

At Grace Bay, guests enjoy a relaxed beach setup with loungers and a pace that mirrors the resort itself. Beach mornings can flow naturally into shaded afternoons back at Kokomo, or stretch into full days along the shoreline without logistical friction. The shuttle runs regularly, reinforcing the sense that the beach is an extension of the stay rather than a separate excursion.

This combination is central to why Kokomo works so well on points. You are not choosing between privacy and access. You get both.

The Resort Experience

Back at the resort, the gardens shape daily life. A freshwater pool and saltwater plunge hot tub offer quiet alternatives to beach time. On-site dining and spa services make it easy to linger without leaving the property, while the overall layout encourages slow movement and unhurried days. The environment feels personal, never crowded, and consistently calm. There’s even regular yoga on the schedule.

Evenings often become the highlight. Returning from the beach, guests settle into their cottages, cooking, relaxing, and enjoying the space in a way that hotel stays rarely allow, or having memorable meals at WE. Over multiple nights, the resort begins to feel familiar, and that familiarity becomes part of the experience.

Destination Dining

The resort’s WE Market Cafe is already one of the best places to eat in Turks and Caicos, with a fantastic international menu; it’s also got the option of a Chef’s Table experience where you can actually customize the menu and the sourcing — and the hotel will obtain just about anything you ask for — no matter where it’s coming from. 

Who This Is Best For

Kokomo is particularly well suited to travelers who value autonomy. Families benefit from separate bedrooms and shared living areas. Couples traveling together appreciate the relaxed, residential layout. Longer stays feel natural here, especially when points make it easier to extend time on the island without escalating nightly costs.

For points travelers who have struggled to find meaningful redemptions in Turks and Caicos, Kokomo offers something rare: a stay that feels intentional, comfortable, and genuinely rewarding.

What We Like

The strength of Kokomo lies in how effectively it turns points into space and flexibility. The cottages feel rooted. The gardens create privacy. The Grace Bay beach club adds effortless access to the island’s signature experience. Taken together, it forms one of the most satisfying ways to use points in Turks and Caicos, a destination that is trending upward right now.

How to Get There

Providenciales International Airport offers nonstop service from multiple U.S. cities. Kokomo is a short drive from the airport. One of our favorite aspects to the resort is that it offers its own car rentals.