Wymara Resort + Villas

What Wymara Resort + Villas does

Wymara Resort + Villas is a privately-held dual-property ultra-luxury hospitality operator headquartered on Grace Bay Beach in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos. The company operates two distinct locations under a single brand: Wymara Resort, the original oceanfront property offering studios, suites, and penthouse accommodations, and Wymara Villas + Beach Club at Sunset Cove, a 15-acre peninsula development with one to six-bedroom private villas and the Caribbean's first in-ocean pool. The asset base was developed and is majority-owned by Canadian-Australian entrepreneur Bruce Maclaren, who founded the resort in 2008 and opened it in 2009; the operating company is led by CEO Shelley Rincon and General Manager Eduardo Del Risco, with a lean disclosed headcount of 71 employees.

The product portfolio spans guest accommodation, food and beverage (Indigo restaurant, Blue Water Bistro, Pink Bar, Land + Sea, plus beach BBQs), The Spa at Wymara with thermal and organic-certified treatments, the Sunset Cove Beach Club with tennis, fitness, and the signature ocean pool, destination weddings through The Isle of I Do collection, kosher events via a partnership with Rabbi Berkowitz, and adjacent real-estate sales of managed luxury villas. Supporting infrastructure includes the Wymara mobile app (iOS) for mobile check-in, keyless room access, reservations, and PressReader digital publications; a Synxis booking engine; website accessibility via UserWay; 360-degree virtual tours produced by Barnes Creative Studios; and PR handled by Siren Communications.

Wymara makes money through direct luxury bookings (website and phone), channel partners including Leading Hotels of the World, Virtuoso, American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts, and Signature Travel Network, plus restaurant reservations via OpenTable. Pricing is largely quote-based for accommodations and event buyouts, with the only publicly disclosed unit pricing being beach cabanas at $299-$499/day; the guest mix skews to affluent couples, multi-generational luxury family travelers, destination wedding couples, and corporate groups, complemented by villa-ownership buyers generating real-estate revenue alongside rental income.

Name

Wymara Resort + Villas

Legal name

Wymara Resort + Villas

Website

https://wymara.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Wymara Resort + Villas is a private luxury hospitality operator in Turks and Caicos running two Forbes-rated properties: a Grace Bay Beach resort and a Sunset Cove villa + beach club with the Caribbean's first ocean pool, serving affluent couples, families, and destination wedding clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Beachfront Resort and Private Villa Hospitality

NAICS

Traveler Accommodation (7211), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Accommodation (721), Other Traveler Accommodation (72119)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Beachfront & Island Luxury Resorts (THAGACAA)

Keywords

• Luxury resort accommodations
• Private villa rentals
• Spa and wellness services
• Destination wedding venues
• Beachfront hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Providenciales

HQ country

Turks & Caicos Islands

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Luxury Villa Rentals: Private villa rentals including one-bedroom, four-bedroom (Acua, Amuse), five-bedroom (Cinco, Amuse), and six-bedroom (Astra, Azure) villas with premium amenities, private pools, beach access, and concierge services
2. Resort Accommodations: Oceanfront studios, suites, and penthouse accommodations with daily full American breakfast included, featuring Frette linens, luxury amenities, and ocean views
3. Food and Beverage: Three restaurants (Indigo, Blue Water Bistro, Land + Sea) plus Pink Bar beach bar offering dining, cocktails, private dining, and beach BBQ experiences
4. Spa and Wellness Services: Full-service spa with hot/cold plunge therapy, Nordic Cycle Classic treatment, organic certified treatments using Aēsop and Wildflower Skincare Lab products
5. Events and Weddings: Wedding venues, corporate retreats, meetings, celebrations, and the Isle of I Do package for destination weddings up to 200 guests
6. Real Estate Sales: Luxury villa and condo real estate for sale at the development, offering managed property investment with rental income potential
7. Beach Cabanas: Premium beach cabana rentals at Sunset Cove with bottle service, fruit platters, and personalized amenities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Wymara Resort + Villas operates a dual-property ultra-luxury hospitality business in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos: the oceanfront Wymara Resort on Grace Bay Beach (studios, suites, and penthouses) and Wymara Villas + Beach Club at Sunset Cove (one- to six-bedroom private villas). Core paid offerings include overnight accommodations and villa rentals, three signature restaurants plus a beach bar, a full-service spa with thermal therapies, a beach club with Caribbean's first in-ocean pool, destination wedding and corporate event services, turnkey kosher events, a curated resort boutique, and luxury villa real estate sales. Guests transact primarily through direct booking (Wymara app and Synxis-powered website) and complementary luxury travel-advisor channels.

Product overview

Wymara Resort + Villas is a dual-property luxury hospitality brand offering two distinct experiences: Wymara Resort on Grace Bay Beach and Wymara Villas + Beach Club at Sunset Cove. The resort provides accommodations ranging from studios to penthouse suites, while the villa collection offers one, four, five, and six-bedroom private villas. Dining options include Indigo Restaurant, Blue Water Bistro, Land + Sea Restaurant, and Pink Bar. Additional offerings encompass The Spa at Wymara with thermal therapies, Sunset Cove Beach Club with Caribbean's first in-ocean pool, The Isle of I Do wedding collection, and the Wymara mobile app for guest services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Isle of I Do: Wedding collection featuring venues and experiences for weddings, honeymoons, vow renewals, and milestone celebrations
• Sunset Cove Beach Club
• Indigo Restaurant
• Blue Water Bistro
• Land + Sea
• Pink Bar

Products and services

• Wymara Resort (Grace Bay Beach) Luxury beachfront resort on Grace Bay Beach in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, offering oceanfront studios, suites, and penthouse accommodations with daily full American breakfast, Frette linens, multiple dining options, full-service spa, and resort amenities. Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star designation.
• Wymara Villas + Beach Club (Sunset Cove) Private luxury villa resort at Sunset Cove in Providenciales offering one-, four-, five-, and six-bedroom villas with private pools, beach access, butler/concierge service, the Caribbean's first in-ocean pool, Sunset Cove Beach Club, and on-site dining. Holds the first Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star designation in Turks and Caicos.
• Wymara App Mobile application (iOS) for guests providing mobile check-in, keyless room access, restaurant and spa reservations, excursion booking, concierge contact, room service, complimentary PressReader digital publications access, and transportation arrangement.
• Indigo Restaurant Fine dining restaurant at Wymara Resort offering contemporary cuisine with poolside and garden seating and capacity for private events up to 200 guests. Reservations via OpenTable and [email protected].
• Blue Water Bistro Beachside restaurant and bar on Grace Bay Beach at Wymara Resort offering breakfast, dinner, and a cocktail lounge with views of turquoise waters; ranked in the top 10% of restaurants worldwide by TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice 2025. Reservations via OpenTable.
• Land + Sea Restaurant Waterfront restaurant and bar at Sunset Cove Beach Club at Wymara Villas, offering land-and-sea cuisine with panoramic sunset views and capacity for private events up to 150 guests. Reservations via OpenTable and [email protected].
• Pink Bar Beachfront bar and restaurant on Grace Bay Beach at Wymara Resort serving crafted cocktails, light bites, and live music, with daily Happy Hour from 5–7pm.
• The Spa at Wymara Organic-certified spa offering thermal rituals, hot and cold plunge therapy, and wellness treatments using Aesop and Wildflower Skincare Lab products. Reservations via [email protected].
• Sunset Cove Beach Club Family-friendly beach club at Wymara Villas featuring Caribbean's first 130-foot in-ocean pool, the Sports Club (tennis, basketball, pickleball, Technogym fitness, lap pool), and beach access. Hosts the Sunset Cove Beach Cabanas.
• Sunset Cove Beach Cabanas Premium beach cabana rentals at Sunset Cove Beach Club available as Standard Cabana (up to 2 guests at $299/day) and Large Cabana (up to 4 guests at $499/day), with additional guests at $75 each and bundled bottle service, water, and fruit platters.
• The Isle of I Do (Wedding & Event Collection) Wedding and event collection offering ceremonies, honeymoons, vow renewals, and milestone celebrations across multiple venues including Indigo (up to 200 guests) and Land + Sea at Wymara Villas (up to 150 guests), with end-to-end planning services.
• Kosher Events and Celebrations Turnkey kosherization services for meetings, weddings, and celebrations in partnership with Rabbi Berkowitz (Chabad Rabbi), including bespoke kosher menus developed with Wymara's chefs and full villa/event kosherization.
• Wymara Boutique Curated on-site retail boutique offering ethically sourced beachwear, children's wear, gifts, and accessories from designers including Onia, Malai, Okaicos, and Flora Bella.
• Luxury Villa and Condo Real Estate Sales Sale of luxury villas and condos at the Wymara development on Providenciales, with optional managed property and rental income program. Inquiries via [email protected].
• Six Bedroom Astra Villa 10,000 sq. ft. six-bedroom sanctuary directly on the Caribbean shore at Sunset Cove featuring two pools, sundeck, overwater swim platform, spa-inspired bathrooms, and panoramic sea views. Part of the Wymara Villas luxury villa lineup.
• Three Bedroom Oceanfront Suite Approximately 2,550 sq. ft. suite in the oceanfront building of Wymara Resort with true-blackout curtains, connecting bedrooms, full kitchen, and a minimum of two terraces.
• Penthouse Studio 950 sq. ft. studio at Wymara Resort featuring a king bed, kitchenette, luxurious bath with rain shower, private balcony with a romantic hot tub, and panoramic Grace Bay Beach views.
• One Bedroom Penthouse Suite Approximately 2,000 sq. ft. retreat at Wymara Resort with 180-degree Grace Bay Beach views, full kitchen, king sofa bed, ensuite with rain shower and bathtub, and a spacious terrace.
• Three Bedroom Penthouse Suite 3,700 sq. ft. luxury penthouse at Wymara Resort featuring three bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a private terrace with hot tub, a fully equipped kitchen, and a sweeping balcony with Grace Bay Beach views.

Quantifiable outcome

• Only 10 properties across the Caribbean hold Forbes Five-Star designation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Rabbi Berkowitz (Chabad Rabbi)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership with Rabbi Berkowitz, the Chabad Rabbi on Providenciales Island, for turnkey Kosherization services for villas and events. Rabbi Berkowitz works with Wymara's chefs to create bespoke kosher menus and facilitates the kosherization process for Jewish weddings, lifecycle events, and celebrations.
• Leading Hotels of the WorldflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial membership in Leading Hotels of the World, providing global distribution through LHW booking platform and access to Leaders Club loyalty program. Wymara is listed among LHW's Sustainability Leaders collection.
• Siren Communications, Inc.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPR agency handling media inquiries for Wymara Turks + Caicos. Contact: Tim Gallant, Account Executive at [email protected]
• Aman Youth FoundationminorOthersWymara supports the 4th Annual Teen Girls Community Awareness Summit hosted by the Amani Youth Foundation, an initiative empowering young women in Turks & Caicos Islands.
• Turks and Caicos Reef FundminorOthersMarine conservation organization; Wymara donates 10% of proceeds from select sustainable dishes to support coral ecosystem preservation.
• The Edward C. Gartland Youth CenterminorOthersLocal youth organization providing educational and recreational programs; supported through Wymara's charitable contributions and community initiatives.
• Turks and Caicos National TrustminorOthersOrganization preserving the country's historical sites, cultural landmarks, and environmental treasures; Wymara supports through donations and partnerships.
• BermudAirminorOthersAirline introducing new direct routes to Providenciales from Fort Lauderdale, Newark, Boston, Raleigh-Durham, St. Pete-Clearwater, Baltimore/Washington, and Toronto, expanding access to Wymara.
• United AirlinesminorOthersAirline adding new nonstop service from Denver to Providenciales, improving access for North American travelers.
• Porter AirlinesminorOthersCanadian airline launching new nonstop service from Toronto Pearson and Ottawa to Providenciales for winter season.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Four Seasons Resort Anguilla: Branded luxury resort in Anguilla offering beachfront accommodations and villas. Comparable Forbes Five-Star caliber Caribbean luxury positioning with the institutional backing of the Four Seasons brand.
• Rosewood Baha Mar (Nassau, Bahamas): Ultra-luxury property within the larger Baha Mar resort complex in Nassau. Overlaps with Wymara in Caribbean luxury beach positioning but benefits from the broader Baha Mar infrastructure and Rosewood brand.
• Jumby Bay Island (Oetker Collection): Private island luxury resort in Antigua with all-inclusive villa experience. Comparable villa-centric luxury resort model in the Caribbean, though with all-inclusive pricing structure.

Direct peers

• COMO Parrot Cay (Turks and Caicos): Private island luxury resort in Turks and Caicos offering exclusive villas and wellness-focused experiences. Directly competes with Wymara for the same luxury Caribbean traveler, with comparable villa-style accommodations.
• Eden Rock – St. Barths: Iconic luxury beach resort in St. Barths offering suites, villas, and Michelin-level dining. Comparable Caribbean ultra-luxury positioning with similar villa accommodations and HNW clientele.
• Grace Bay Club: Luxury resort on Grace Bay Beach in Providenciales offering suites, villas, and residences with a comparable upscale beachfront positioning. Sits in the same micro-market as Wymara Resort.
• The Ritz-Carlton, Turks & Caicos: Newer luxury branded resort on Grace Bay Beach targeting affluent travelers with a full-service luxury hotel experience. Overlaps directly with Wymara Resort on the same beach.
• Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France: LVMH-owned ultra-luxury resort in St. Barths with beachfront villas and suites. Comparable Forbes-rated luxury positioning with strong brand backing and significant capital resources.
• Aman at Amanyara (Providenciales): Ultra-luxury resort on Providenciales in Turks and Caicos, offering beachfront accommodations, villas, and wellness experiences for HNW travelers. The most direct geographic and segment competitor to Wymara.

Regional players

• Sailrock Resort (South Caicos): Luxury resort on South Caicos in the Turks and Caicos Islands targeting the same HNW Caribbean traveler. Same national jurisdiction but distinct island location, providing a regional alternative rather than direct Grace Bay competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/wymaraturks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wymara-resort-and-villas

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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