A twinkling Christmas tree, Scout Elf-themed bedding and candy cane-inspired patio furnishings bring Christmas into the returning Elf on the Shelf suite at Beaches Turks and Caicos. Outside, the Italian Village pool is within easy reach. This year, families have a second option: a new themed suite at Beaches Negril, a short walk from Jamaica’s Seven Mile Beach.
Beaches Resorts has announced the return of its Elf on the Shelf partnership for a fourth consecutive Christmas, with organised festivities running from 27 November to 25 December 2026. The two suites have a longer booking window, accepting arrivals from 25 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, subject to availability.
Families can join the festivities across both resorts whichever accommodation they choose. The themed suites add Christmas décor and dedicated butler service, while movie nights, crafts and seasonal gatherings are available throughout the properties.
Beaches Negril: a new Christmas suite for five
The new Elf on the Shelf Caribbean Vacation Suite at Beaches Negril accommodates up to five guests. Its sleeping arrangements include a king-size bed and a twin-size daybed with a trundle, with festive decorations inspired by the Scout Elf’s red-and-white style.
A Christmas tree adorned with Scout Elves, themed games and holiday storybooks give children plenty to explore indoors. The walkout patio provides an outdoor retreat, with the beach a short walk away. A dedicated Jingle Shell Butler adds personalised service and festive surprises throughout the stay.
Seven Mile Beach is central to the wider resort, with pools, restaurants, bars and a water park arranged beside the shore. Families can spend time snorkelling or paddleboarding, join Kids Camp activities, or take a turn around the lazy river. Live music and family entertainment continue beyond the Christmas programme.
The resort’s nine restaurants cover Italian, Mexican, French and Caribbean cooking, among other cuisines, with Yoyo’s frozen yoghurt offering another option. That variety is useful for a family stay, especially when different generations have different ideas about dinner.
Pirate Island water park opens daily from 10am to 6pm. Alongside the beach, it gives children another place to spend the day before the evening’s festive activities. Negril’s appeal here is its beach-focused setting, with the new suite adding a distinctly Christmas-themed base.
Beaches Turks and Caicos: a festive suite for seven
The returning Elf on the Shelf Caribbean Vacation Suite at Beaches Turks and Caicos accommodates seven guests, making it the larger of the two options. Located in the Italian Village, it carries the theme through custom wallpaper, bedding, festive collectibles and a twinkling Christmas tree.
The children’s bunk room has holiday storybooks, themed games and Scout Elf plush toys. Outside, the walkout patio is decorated with candy cane-inspired furnishings and Scout Elf touches, with easy access to the Italian Village pool. A dedicated Jingle Shell Butler provides personalised service and seasonal surprises here, too.
Grace Bay is the setting for the wider resort, where accommodation is grouped into villages drawing on Italian, French, Caribbean and Key West architecture and atmosphere.
Beaches lists a 45,000-square-foot water park, 10 pools and 20 speciality restaurants at the property. Its family programme also includes Sesame Street characters, Kids Camp, a teen disco, snorkelling, kayaking and evening entertainment. The water park’s published daily hours are 7am to 9pm.
The suite’s seven-person capacity is the clearest practical distinction from Negril. For families comparing the two, the next consideration is setting: the Italian Village accommodation with its pool access in Turks and Caicos, or the new Jamaican suite with a patio a short walk from Seven Mile Beach.
Christmas activities beyond the suites
The weekly Sweet Island Soirée brings music, dancing, sweet treats and festive crafts to both resorts, with Scout Elf surprises included in the celebrations. Outdoor movie nights take place each week, showing films from The Elf on the Shelf Santaverse collection with popcorn and festive treats.
Scout Elf Central is the hub for activities such as holiday scavenger hunts, arts and crafts, Christmas karaoke and Scout Elf story time.
Guests in Butler accommodation can put their own Scout Elf on the V.I.E. list, short for Very Important Scout Elves. Beaches’ Jingle Shell Butlers then arrange miniature milk and cookies, mini marshmallow baths, festive trail mix and other surprises for the visiting elf. This service is available within Butler accommodation, including the themed suites.
Families can participate without bringing an elf from home. Resort gift shops sell The Elf on the Shelf Tradition, Scout Elf carriers and other stocking fillers, with merchandise available to purchase separately.
What’s included in the holiday?
Most festive activities are part of the package, including movie nights, crafts, games and seasonal surprises. A small number of experiences call for advance sign-ups or have limited availability, making the schedule provided on arrival useful for planning each day.
The underlying all-inclusive stay covers accommodation, meals, drinks, daily activities, kids’ clubs, water parks, pools and watersports such as snorkelling and paddleboarding. Wi-Fi, taxes and gratuities are also included. For families, that brings much of the ordinary holiday spending into the booking, alongside most of the organised Christmas programme.
Spa treatments, curated excursions and private babysitting cost extra. Those distinctions matter when planning time away from the children’s activities, whether that means a treatment for a parent or an outing beyond the resort.
The themed suites offer the most complete in-room Christmas experience, but a standard room still gives access to the wider celebrations. Families whose priority is the outdoor films and festive activities can choose accommodation around their group size and preferred location within the resort.
Dates and travel details
The announced resort-wide programme runs from 27 November to 25 December 2026. The themed suites accept arrivals from 25 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, subject to availability. Families wanting both the decorated accommodation and organised festivities should plan around the November-to-Christmas-Day programme window.
The partnership with The Lumistella Company continues through the 2028 holiday season. Travellers considering other island settings can also compare our selection of Caribbean hotels for Christmas 2026, including family-focused stays at Carlisle Bay and Aurora Anguilla.
Guests travelling to Beaches Negril arrive at Sangster International Airport, approximately 47 miles, or 75 kilometres, from the resort. Return airport transfers are included regardless of room category. Beaches Turks and Caicos is approximately six miles from Providenciales International Airport, with complimentary return transfers taking around 15–20 minutes, depending on traffic.
Flights are not included by default, although they can be bundled into a booking. Changes and cancellations follow the policy attached to the individual reservation.
