Accommodations in Dominica

Dominica has carefully controlled its development, ensuring that the natural scenery and unspoiled terrain that make this island so captivating remain intact. While tourists will not find grand and luxurious all-inclusive resorts, there are a number of peaceful, secluded getaway spots to choose from.

If prices or amenities are among the most important considerations for you when choosing a hotel, our Best Hotels For and Star Rating pages may be just the ticket for helping you select accommodations that suit your style. For those more interested in learning about all of the options, our A through Z listing of properties on Dominica is a great place to begin your search.

Location

The city of Roseau is the largest on the island, and is especially busy during the day time.  Due to the large volume of tourists who visit the area, this is also where you will find the highest concentration of lodging options, mostly hotels like Fort Young Hotel, Garraway Hotel, and Sutton Place Hotel. 

Portsmouth is another popular city in Dominica, more so with naturalists than your basic tourist.  Its location on the bay, between the Indian River and Cabrits National Park, vacationers drawn to this area of the island are typically diving, fishing, and hiking.  Portsmouth Beach Hotel and Coconut Beach Hotel are two such options.

To learn more about Dominica's layout, visit our Map of Dominica.  Here you will find an image of the topography of the island, as well as further details on attractions, accommodations, and transportation.

Options

Hotels

Most of the hotels on the island are small and simple inns and guesthouses that attract travelers who want to stay in rustic and pastoral accommodations. These lodgings typically do not have many more than 30 rooms, so travelers can expect to find peace and quiet away from large crowds of other travelers during their stay. Most of these hotels and small guesthouses are located in Roseau or close to natural tourist attractions such as the Morne Trois Pitons National Park. These accommodations tend to be inexpensive and suited for travelers who do not desire a large number of amenities.

Condo & Villa Rentals

Rental properties are small, intimate, and secluded, much like the island's hotels. These accommodations give travelers the chance to truly escape in their own private home during their vacation. Rental properties provide travelers with complete privacy and autonomy during their vacation. Suitable for couples, groups of friends, and families, these properties often have kitchens which enables vacationers to experience local foods, and come with magnificent views of Dominica's lush and diverse landscape.

Camping & Eco-Tourism

Even though Dominica's natural environment is preserved and unspoiled, no camping facilities are available on the island. The island is one of the Caribbean's premier destinations for eco-tourism, however, and travelers can indulge in unparalleled hiking, diving, and exploring of the island's rainforests, rivers, mountains, waterfalls, and marine parks. Entry fees to these natural attractions are generally only $2(USD). Whether you stay in a hotel, guesthouse, or cottage, you will see that eco-tourism is one of the most popular reasons to visit Dominica.

Personal Considerations

As you try to locate the perfect accommodations for you and your travel companions, there are a number of factors to consider – from finding a hotel that will have enough room for you, to how long you'll stay in Dominica. Click here to read more about planning your trip to Dominica.

Number of People Traveling

The number of people you travel with, as well as the type of group you have will determine some of your accommodation needs.  Large groups will need more space, and will find it cheaper to rent a villa or find a location that specializes in suites, rather than reserving multiple hotel rooms at one location.

If you are traveling with a smaller family, you may still want to be on the lookout for a specialized location – one that offers special amenities for children. There are plenty of locales that have babysitting services, kids clubs, and fun activities for families to participate in together.  Some of the island's family-friendly locales include Castaways Beach Hotel and Rosseau Valley Hotel. More properties rated best for families can be found by clicking here.

Adults traveling without children may want to keep their interaction with the younger generation at a minimum.  These vacationers will prefer to find a hotel that discourages children from staying with them. Likewise, couples may want to find an intimate location where romance is highlighted. Jungle Bay Escape has romantic accommodations for guests who dream of truly getting away from it all.

Interests

Dominica has a number of resorts that specialize in diving.  This means that daily trips to popular dive shops are included in the cost of your stay.  These accommodations include Anchorage Hotel and Dive Center.  Some guests like to choose accommodations near their planned activities, and attractions they'd like to see.  So guests who want to shop and visit landmarks will want to choose a hotel in Roseau, while nature-lovers will be happier in Portsmouth. Likewise, there are properties which are best for entertainment and nightlife.

Length of Stay

The longer your trip to Dominica, the more carefully you will want to choose your lodgings.  If you are planning an extended stay, you will likely be more comfortable in a rental property that feels like home.  Weekend to week-long trips will be fine at a hotel.

Quality

Star Ratings measure the quality of each location, allowing vacationers to know what to expect from their accommodations at a glance.  The prices within each rating are so broad and varied, that you can find multiple options within your budget.

More expensive hotel rates will often offer more amenities. Rates at the most inexpensive hotels and guesthouses on the island can start as low as $20(USD) to $65(USD). More expensive rooms will run between $110(USD) and $605(USD), while the most expensive rooms with dive packages can cost $900(USD). Find out what amenities and packages the accommodations that you've chosen has to offer with this sites alphabetical listing of hotels and resorts on the island.

One and Two Stars

With a 1 Star property, you can expect to find the hotel to be managed and owned by the same person.  This makes for a smaller facility, but perhaps more personalized care. Dominica's 1 Star properties include 3 Rivers Eco Lodge and Sea Cliff Cottages.

Hotels rated at 2 Star can be small to medium sized, but the rooms themselves remain on the smaller end of the spectrum.  The property may be locally owned, or a part of a small chain.  Amenities will still be minimal, but the service will be slightly better than a 1 Star. Dominica's 2 Star properties include Zandolli Inn, Beau River, Tamarind Tree Hotel and Restaurant, and Evergreen Hotel.

Three Stars

Now becoming more specious, 3 Star properties are a great choice for many vacationers, because they fall right in the middle.  Not too fancy, but not lacking either.  These properties will typically include nice amenities, nice appointments, room service, and excellent service. Dominica's 3 Star properties include Calabishie Lodge and Papilote Wilderness Retreat. 

Four Stars

Rooms rated with 4 Stars tend to be large, with above-average amenities and service.  These rooms will be beautifully decorated, kept impeccably clean, and have a few extras, like perhaps a mini bar or a flat screen television. Dominica's 4 Star properties includes Rosalie Bay Nature Resort.

Five Stars

There is no better choice than a property rated with 5 Stars.  These properties have spacious rooms, luxury amenities, comfortable linens, lovely décor, top-of-the-line service, and plenty of extras included in the price. Dominica's 5 Star properties includes Silks.

Hotel Search

Before you begin to feel overwhelmed with all of your accommodations options, visit our advanced hotel search tool.  Here you will be able to enter in the criteria that is important to you in a hotel room, and a list will be generated catered to your needs.  You may also check availability, and even book your stay.

One of the benefits of visiting Dominica is that accommodation costs are much lower than most islands in the Caribbean. The small hotels and cottages nestled in unpretentious towns or in the forests and mountains of Dominica offer peace and seclusion at a low price.