Preferred Hotels & Resorts Welcomes Wymara Resort + Villas to Legend Collection

Preferred Hotels & Resorts Welcomes Wymara Resort + Villas to Legend Collection

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - October 20, 2026: Wymara Resort + Villas, which comprises a stylish oceanfront resort on Grace Bay Beach and ultra-private villas above Sunset Cove on Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos Islands, has joined Preferred Hotels & Resorts' prestigious Legend Collection. Wymara Villas, Sunset Cove will also be part of Preferred Residences, offering travelers seeking greater privacy and space, a distinct way to experience the island. Reserved for hotels that represent the very highest standards of luxury, the Legend Collection is a globally sophisticated, culturally refined portfolio recognized for exquisite accommodations, intuitive and personalized service, renowned dining, and exceptional spas.

Spanning four beachfront acres, Wymara Resort, Grace Bay Beach pairs sleek, contemporary design with lush tropical gardens and a relaxed, welcoming spirit. Its 97 studios, suites, and penthouses feature minimalist all-white interiors with pops of color and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Caribbean. The heart of the resort is its 7,000-square-foot mosaic-tiled infinity pool, with floating island pods and private cabanas just beyond the open-air lobby. Guests can dine at Indigo, with its Caribbean-influenced menu, or at Blue Water Bistro by the water's edge, then end the day at Pink Bar with cocktails by the fire pit as the sun sets. The Spa at Wymara Resort combines 111SKIN treatments with locally made products from Turks and Caicos-based Wildflower Skincare Lab, alongside a complimentary daily wellness program. Lively yet refined, Wymara Resort is a standout retreat on one of the Caribbean's most celebrated beaches.

Just minutes from the resort on Turtle Tail Peninsula, Wymara Villas, Sunset Cove occupies a private 15-acre peninsula, with 15 one- to six-bedroom villas along the hillside above the bay. Each villa has its own infinity pool, and select villas add over-water swim decks and waterslides into the sea. A dedicated Villa Experience Manager and Butler look after every stay, with on-demand transportation to Wymara Resort and its amenities. Reserved for villa guests, the Sunset Cove Beach Club is home to the Caribbean's first ocean pool, carved from the coastal rock, along with a lap pool, tennis and pickleball courts, and 111SKIN treatment suites. Along the shoreline, Land + Sea serves fresh, island-inspired cuisine overlooking the water. Wymara Villas offers a quieter, more private side of the island, with the energy of Grace Bay never far away.

"From the beginning, my goal was to build a resort where design, authenticity and the natural beauty of Turks & Caicos converge in a way guests can't find anywhere else. Wymara Villas, Sunset Cove being named the country's first and only Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star property, together with Wymara's restaurants holding the top three positions on Tripadvisor in Turks & Caicos, is tremendous validation of what we have created," said Bruce Maclaren, Owner of Wymara Resort + Villas. "Today marks our next chapter: Wymara Resort, Grace Bay Beach becoming Preferred Hotels & Resorts' first Legend Collection property in Turks & Caicos, while Wymara Villas, Sunset Cove joins Preferred Residences. We are proud to take our place among the world's most exceptional luxury hotels and introduce Wymara to an even broader global audience."

"This partnership marks an exciting milestone in Wymara's journey. Our vision to create one of the Caribbean's most distinctive luxury destinations has been shaped by an unwavering commitment to exceptional hospitality and authentic experiences, culminating in our Forbes Five-Star recognition and ranking as the number one hotel in Turks and Caicos on Tripadvisor," said Shelley Rincon, CEO of Wymara Resort + Villas. "Joining Preferred Hotels & Resorts' distinguished Legend Collection further affirms Wymara's position among the Caribbean's most distinguished luxury resorts, while extending our global reach and preserving the distinctive identity, refined sense of place and highly personalized service that defines Wymara Resort + Villas."

"Wymara Resort + Villas is a distinctive addition to our portfolio, offering two exceptional expressions of luxury within one remarkable destination," said Lindsey Ueberroth, Chief Executive Officer of Preferred Hotels & Resorts. "From the refined beachfront experience on Grace Bay to the privacy and seclusion of the villas above Sunset Cove, both reflect the thoughtful design, personalized service and sense of place that define the Legend Collection. The villas also represent a natural fit for Preferred Residences, where space, privacy and a more residential approach to luxury create an exceptional sense of exclusivity."

Preferred Hotels & Resorts brings strategic advantage to hotel owners, operators, and management companies through brand prestige and global operating scale, supporting the goals of its member hotels by providing strategic group, corporate, and leisure sales, integrated marketing solutions, comprehensive revenue management, global connectivity through reservations services, progressive distribution technology, and individualized guest support. Every hotel within the portfolio is required to maintain the high-quality standards and unparalleled service levels required by the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Integrated Quality Assurance Program. Through its four global collections - Legend, L.V.X., Lifestyle, and Preferred Residences - Preferred Hotels & Resorts connects discerning travelers to the singular luxury hospitality experience that meets their needs and life and style preferences for each occasion.

All guests of Wymara Resort + Villas are now eligible to enroll in I Prefer Hotel Rewards, the brand's points-based loyalty program with more than 6 million travelers currently enrolled globally. Complimentary to join, I Prefer members earn points redeemable for cash-value Reward Certificates, Titanium status, and other value-rich benefits from eligible stays at over 700 participating hotels and resorts worldwide. Travelers seeking memorable independent hotel experiences are invited to sign up at www.IPrefer.com/enroll.

For more information about Wymara Resort + Villas and Preferred Hotels & Resorts, please visit www.preferredhotels.com.

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Preferred Hotels & Resorts is the world's largest independent hotel brand, representing more than 650 distinctive hotels, resorts, residences, and unique hotel groups across 80 countries. Through its curated global collections, Preferred Hotels & Resorts connects discerning travelers to the singular luxury hospitality experience that meets their life and style preferences for each occasion. Every property within the portfolio maintains the high-quality standards and unparalleled service levels required by the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Integrated Quality Assurance Program. The I Prefer™ Hotel Rewards program, Preferred Residences℠, Preferred Pride℠, and Preferred Golf™ offer valuable benefits for travelers seeking a unique experience. For more information, visit PreferredHotels.com.