Parrot Cay and COMO Shambhala Retreat is one of the many small cays that form part of The Turks & Caicos Islands, where there are eight principal islands, located approximately 575 miles or a 1 hour and 20 minute flight southeast of Miami.
Upon arrival at the neighbouring main island of Providenciales, Parrot Cay staff greet you at the airport and whisks you away to Leeward Marina (15 minutes drive) to board a guest launch for the 35 minute journey to the Parrot Cay and COMO Shambhala Retreat.
As the launch passes in front of the Parrot Cay resort, through the crystal clear turquoise waters that surround the island edged with over 3 miles of white sand beaches. The centre of this Turks & Caicos island, elevates to a ridge of around 50 feet, and is the 1,000 secluded acres are covered with groves of cacti, rub, spreading mangroves, and wetlands forming the natural beauty of the island of Parrot Cay and COMO Shambhala Retreat.
The staff are on hand to ensure your stay heads off to a great start as they greet you with a welcoming cool and refreshing towel and a warm smile.
This luxury resort at Parrot Cay and COMO Shambhala Retreat offer facilities and amenities which are located in separate timber-clad buildings. The main building houses, reception, the bar where many have enjoyed a pre-dinner cocktail on the terrace whilst taking in the beautiful ocean views, a restaurant with floor to ceiling glass doors so as not miss the enchanting vista as you indulge in some of the best cuisine in the Caribbean Islands. There is also a gift shop and a library which has a pool table, internet access, and a large TV to keep you in touch with the outside world, only if you wish !

The Parrot Cay and COMO Shambhala Retreat in Turks & Caicos also provides two flood-lit tennis courts, the 5,500 square foot infinity edge main swimming pool, which merges beautifully into the island's landscape, the popular poolside bar, an air-conditioned gym equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, and a selection of water-sports including hobie-cats, windsurfers, canoes, and more. There are no jet-skies, and only a few power boats, plus the location of a barrier reef a short distance off shore ensure calm waters.
Parrot Cay, Turks & Caicos is certainly a place to unwind, relax and soak up the tranquil atmosphere, a place already discovered by a limited number of fortunate guests, celebrities, honeymooners and families all of whom have experienced the pleasures this island hideaway has to offer.
The choices of accommodation at this luxury Caribbean resort vary from the Garden or Ocean View rooms or suites, the fabulous selection of beach houses at Parrot Cay are just steps away from the Caribbean seas or the magnificent and exclusive estate villas for those who require the ultimate in luxury and privacy.
Accommodation at Parrot Cay - Turks & Caicos :
Garden view Room - Modern colonial style, air-conditioned accommodation, measuring 645 sq ft with large four-poster bed, light Balinese furniture and a spacious balcony overlooking the verdant Parrot Cay landscape and a three-minute walk to the beach through the lush landscaped lawns and flowers.
Ocean view Room - Same interior as the Garden view Rooms but are on a higher elevation and therefore offer stunning views over the trees onto the crystal clear, turquoise ocean.
One-Bedroom Ocean view Suite - Continuing with the modern colonial style decoration, these air-conditioned suites comprise 1290 sq ft, with a spacious living room, a separate bedroom, two bathrooms and a large balcony with breathtaking views across the gardens to the nearby ocean.
One-Bedroom Beach House - these beautiful air-conditioned beach houses are located just 30 yards from the white sandy beach. Each one is made entirely of Alaskan pinewood, with their own plunge pool, extended sundecks, large living room, two bathrooms and a dining area. The beach houses offer seclusion for guests, but share the adjoining wall with the neighbouring One-Bedroom Beach House.
One-Bedroom Beach Villa - These air-conditioned villas all in line with Parrot Cay’s allure of the modern, simplicity design to surround the guest with a haven of tranquillity. Each villa is detached for additional privacy, with sea views from the bedroom, each has a veranda, private outside shower garden, an open-plan kitchenette, a heated plunge pool and lots of natural space.
Two-Bedroom Beach Villa - these air-conditioned villas are ideal for a family or 2 couples, they have two large master bedrooms, each with a private patio, en-suite bathrooms, and a third single bedroom. There is a full kitchen with a private butler and, in front of the large open plan living/dining room, there is a private heated swimming pool.
Three-Bedroom Beach Villa – similar style to the two-Bedroom Villa, with air-conditioning,, three bedrooms with full en-suite bathroom facilities. The two main bedrooms, each have a 4-poster king sized bed, a private patios plus an outside shower garden and the third bedroom has two single 4-poster beds. The villa has a large living area that leads onto an outside wooden sundeck with a huge pool (24 ft x 40 ft). It also has a full kitchen and butler’s house for the private butler.
Parrot Cay Estate villas - A magnificant collection of three, four and five- bedroom luxury villas for the most discerning of travellers seeking the luxury villa experience with quality hotel services and facilities at their fingertips.
Three-Bedroom Beach Villa at Rocky Point – 3 fabulous Balinese-inspired villas at Rocky Point offer the ultimate in exclusivity and service. Located at the end of the mile-long hotel beach, known as Rocky Point, each air-conditioned villa extends more than 3,400 ft under roof, they have three main bedrooms with private patios, and en-suite bathrooms with shower gardens. There is a full kitchen with a private butler, and a living area looking out onto the spacious decking surrounding the infinity-edge 45 ft x 15 ft pool, only 20 yards from the crystal clear water and white sandy beach.
DHYANI HOUSE - Three bedroom villa situated on over 2 acres of beachfront. For more information on Dhyani House please click here.
LUCKY HOUSE - Three bedroom villa situated on over 1 acre of beachfront. For more information on Lucky House plese click here.
ROCKY POINT - Three bedroom villa situated on nearly 2 acres of beachfront. For more information on Rocky Point please click here.
THE RESIDENCE at Parrot Cay - A cluster of three villas, which can be rented individually or together, situated on 6 acres of beachfront - the main villa with 5 bedrooms, plus 2 further 3 bedroom villas. For more information on The Residence please click here.
THE SANCTUARY at Parrot Cay - 2 four bed villas rented together as an 8 bed complex. For more information on The Sanctuary please click here.
TAMARIND is a 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom villa which can be rented together or separately. For more information on Tamarind please click here.
Provo Golf Club, on Providenciales is an 18-hole championship golf course and attractive Clubhouse for both members and non-members, it is considered the jewel of the Turks & Caicos Islands and is ranked in the 10 best golf courses in the Caribbean.