What a magical place! We received a warm welcome and great service from Regina. The view from the Sunset Cottage is breathtaking. It’s the perfect spot to relax and very central to all the attractions in Middle and North Caicos. The accommodation was clean, and the housekeeping staff was very attentive. We loved it! A true gem!

​Amazing spot, highly recommend staying at Dragon Cay. The location is fantastic; quiet and relaxing with some of the best views I have ever seen. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and ensure we had an unforgettable trip. Added bonus was the onsite restaurant, which had a wide selection of options and everything tasted fantastic. It's well worth the trip to Middle Caicos!!

​I live in Providenciales with my wife and son, this is my favourite place on earth. The most lush peaceful place, feel so refreshed coming back to Provo after a long weekend here. When you arrive on the ferry from Provo, I recommend hiring a car and driving to Dragon Cay, will take around 30 mins.

We truly didn't know what to expect and it was beyond our imagination!
What a magical experience, the sunrise cottage was just perfect for us!
Every morning we were up for sunrise and every night we were out on our balcony for amazing stargazing!
We even saw the aftermath of the spacex that exploded!?
We will be back & stay at this gem of a place again, that's for sure!
Regina was truly fantastic w/ us, guiding us along the way prior to arrival! xo

This is quite the find. A true gem off the beaten path that will transform the way you see The Turks and Caicos. Nestled in Mudjin Harbor in Middle Caicos is a charming, boutique resort with tucked away cottages that have incredible views in every direction. Charming decor and a mini kitchen and a truly peaceful, heavenly vibe.
Escape the hustle and bustle and touristy type atmosphere and find yourself in a secluded island paradise with pathways to beach caves and enjoy a truly intimate glimpse to the historical beaches of Mudjin Harbor. You will feel like you have stepped into another world. The beaches here are not for lounging or swimming, but more-so to awaken the soul. Taking in the scenery here is life changing. This is the perfect place to get away from it all. This is level 10 relaxation. I would literally stay here a week and feel compelled to write a novel.

One should know a few things before exploring north and middle Caicos. The journey to getting there requires a boat or a ferry ride (about $35) and a private driver or rental car is needed. Understand that this area of TCI is quite primitive in many places, so patience and supplies are definitely a must. There is a restaurant called Mudjin Bar and Grill just a short walk from the cottages. It is small and sometimes things like ice are limited so give them some grace. The food is quite tasty and it is the only restaurant close by. It closes at 3pm. It also closes during "silly season" which is there slow season in part of August and all of September, some will stay closed until mid October. Bringing snacks, water, light bites and bug spray is pretty much a MUST. Don't wait until you arrive to seek these items. There is one very small and very minimal convenience store. DO NOT expect to wake up and go grab a coffee somewhere. There are two other restaurants that we found but it was a bit of a drive from D.C. The Barracuda Beach Bar was an open air tiki hut type place right on the beach. The menu is simple but quite good. The drinks were strong and the staff is friendly and unbelievably accommodating. They close quite early and we arrived fairly close to closing time because we got a bit lost with directions (GPS isn't always accurate here). The staff went out of their way to create some dishes for us and we made sure to tip them quite well for their outstanding service. Had they not done this we would have gone without food -hence the suggestion to make sure you bring lite bites with you).

Bombarra beach is a great stop. Be sure to get a rum punch from one of the local huts. Tip them well. They tell great stories!

Another find was a newly opened restaurant called Ocean Breeze. Quite adorable and the staff was super friendly. They had some really nice island dishes and we noted that they served breakfast. A breakfast place is a rare find here.

Another thing to note is the roads. They can be a bit bumpy and a little on the rougher side, but we spent most of the time laughing at the navigation around the potholes. It isn't all that bad.

The biggest suggestion to be made is to approach it with excitement and adventure. Make sure you have solid shoes, the pathways and rough stairs cut into the coral can be a little tedious. There are so many unique and fun spots to check out. It is definitely for the more adventurous and hearty travelers looking to explore the more primitive side of TCI and really dive into the culture and history. Some of the information I provided should NOT deter you from this trip. It just may not be for small children or less agile travelers. It is definitely a place for an adventurous spirit or someone really craving time to reboot the soul.

One thing is an absolute MUST!!! Load up on the bug spray or bring a Thermacell and DO NOT miss the night sky here....it is nothing shy of an epic experience. I am so grateful the people I was traveling with were photographers who were able to capture the stunning starscape!

But it IS absolutely worth it!

Dragon Cay Resort is like no other place in the world - the setting on a cliff, looking down over Mudjin Harbour, with panoramic views up and down the coastline- absolutely breathtaking, and so completely unspoiled.

In the evenings of our stay at Solstice Villa, we felt such a sense of peace and harmony with the beautiful surroundings. The villa itself is lovely- perfect for two couples, very well equipped and decorated.

The staff for check in were very pleasant and helpful.

If you are staying in low season, as we were, remember to bring provisions from Provo as the shops in North Caicos only have a limited selection, and there may not be many restaurants open.

If you have a chance to visit - don’t miss it!

This place was magical and everywhere you looked was just beautiful! The staff was incredibly kind and helpful, both on site and via email or WhatsApp. They arranged our airport transport, helped with the rental car agency, gave recommendations for food/meals, and helped arrange our kayaking excursion with Spot on E Bikes! We stayed in the Sunset cottage, which was perfect for my husband and I, and had the most gorgeous views every evening while planning our evening meals in the well-equipped kitchen. The restaurant was delicious and there was always very friendly staff working there too! We highly recommend this resort for anyone looking for a place to get away from it all and to see some of the most gorgeous sights ever! We will be back, thanks so much again for the most wonderful stay!

We absolutely loved our stay at Dragon Cay. We stayed in the sunrise cottage and it had gorgeous views. The patio on this one is not screened in but we brought bug spray and stayed off the porch as dusk and dawn when bugs are the worst and had no issues. Everything was as described, beach, cottage, ect. It is not the fanciest of places, but you are made well aware of that when booking. It is truly an unspoiled area and as such you don’t have the same amenities as other areas. We knew this and set expectations as such by bringing most of what we would need (groceries/bug spray/water). We did go to North Caicos to grab a few things one day and they had a decent selection of items if needed.

We liked the onsite restaurant and everyone was welcoming and friendly. Short drive to Bambarra Beach (Must do!) and the secret beach and Mudjin Harbor at the resort are amazing. There are not many people and you may be the only one on the beach at any given time. While we loved our time in Provo this was our favorite part of our trip.

Can’t say enough and I haven’t ever left a review before. Mudjin and Bambara beaches were essentially private, and at the height of the season. Staff at Dragon Cay were great; Evelyn and Robbins provided whatever we needed. Robbins delivered complimentary bikes, but not your typical cheap and worn out cruisers. These were Specialized carbon fiber fat tire bicycles that were bike shop rental quality. We were also provided great foldable beach chairs. We stayed five nights, longer than we had planned. Evelyn then set up super convenient Covid testing as well for us to leave. To get this kind of peaceful experience it is either much more expensive or much more inconvenient to get there; truly unique to get so far away from a huge tourist spot with such a short ferry. Spoke to several people who had come for the day, and each said the same thing, that they wished they had known about this place, as it wouldn’t have just been a day trip.

Those travelers to the TCI who have sampled only Providenciales have merely touched the tip of the TCI iceberg. Case in point: this little eco-resort high above the swirling azure seas of Mudjin Harbour and the imposing ironshore ridges of Dragon Cay. It's the only resort lodging in Middle Caicos, a magnificent but still largely undeveloped island of unbelievable lushness. That means craggy ironshore caves, seas brimming with fish, great swaths of pristine bonefishing flats, sea glass dotting the sands, and, well, mosquitoes. Not to worry: The resort's 8 units—5 studio cottages, 2 two-bedroom villas, and 1 three-bedroom villa—have screened porches and A/C to keep out any unwanted pests. Built of whitewashed wood and blue-tile roofs, cottages dot an undulating sprawl of densely vegetated cliffs. The sunny interiors are done in a pastel palette, outfitted modestly but comfortably with good beds and fully equipped kitchens (Sunset has a kitchenette), not to mention big windows and patios that offer stunning views. This is a magical place to play in the great outdoors in peaceful seclusion: You can swim in Mudjin Harbour, explore nearby beaches in Hobie Mirage kayaks, or arrange an excursion with a local guide, including snorkeling and scuba-diving trips and bonefishing expeditions. If you have kids in tow, be sure to take a dip at nearby Bambarra Beach, an emerald expanse with shallow, gentle seas. You may not see another soul.

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You can bring groceries in from Provo or North Caicos (the latter is limited) or have the resort provide grocery services before you arrive. Staff keep an inhouse stock of wine, beer, and triple-filtered water for sale, and you can request the day's catch (fresh grouper, lobster in season) from local fishermen. You may not need to cook at all, now that the resort's new restaurant, Mudjin Bar & Grill, perched spectacularly on a bluff overlooking Dragon Cay, is up and running, serving lunch and room-service dinner.

- Alexis Lipsitz Flippin