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most of
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Where
to stay in Dominica
the
INTERIOR
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| Miracle
Valley (MATHIA DAM) |
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In addition to the Roseau
Valley, which enjoys a page to itself, there are some wonderfully
idillic
spots to be enjoyed, scattered around the lush forested and cool
mountainous
interior of this beautiful island, where the tranquility is broken only
by the cheerful chorus of bird calls, and in the evenings by the
chirping
of frogs, crickets and cicadas. A crystal clear river is never far
away.
Explore the many nature trails through forest and farmland full of
tropical
fruit and enjoy the wonderful array of colourful flora - tree ferns,
anthuriums,
heliconia, orchids etc. and keep your eyes open for hummingbirds,
parrots,
tree lizards, manicou, agouti and our many beautifulful butterflies. |
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All accommodation rates quoted by
Nature Island Destinations
Ltd. are displayed in US$
and include VAT and any service
charges levied by
our suppliers (typically 10%).
Please note
that on March 1st,
2006, 10% VAT on hotel occupancy
replaced 5%
occupancy tax previously
applied.
15% VAT
replaces 7.5% consumption
tax applied to goods and services
such as
meals, drinks, vehicle
hire etc.
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Brandy Manor
: Hibiscus Valley Inn : Floral
Gardens Hotel : Rainforest Cottages
: Layou River Hotel : Layou
Valley Inn : Harmony Villa
Pineapple Crossing
: Vena's
Paradise : Springfield Plantation
Guesthouse
: Rainbow Village : Rosalie
Forest Eco Lodge
BRANDY MANOR
Location:---------- Cantarde (interior, north)
Brief Description:
A country guesthouse on 1.7 acres in a quiet area of mixed agriculture
and tropical rainforest, bordering the picturesque Brandy River with
some slow pools suitable for bathing. A two storey house and cottage
are both constructed of local timber and stone. The
English owner, Yasmin, resides there and has 3 guestrooms available for
visitors. There is just one large shared bathroom. Yasmin is an
accomplished horse rider and former star of the British Equestrian
Team, whilst her partner, Linton, is a national champion jockey from
St. Lucia. They have stables with 5 horses on which
you may be taken on guided tours of the rainforest and surrounding
countryside. They also have a small dog kennel facility. At the side of
the house is a bar and shaded seating area with bench style tables.
This is country living - no TV, internet or other distractions. From
here there is a 45 minute hike upstream to the 300ft Brandy Falls, on
which you may be taken on a guided tour. Meals by request. Vehicle
parking.
Parrots often sighted in the garden. Approx. 35
minutes by road from
Melville Hall Airport, 10 minutes from Portsmouth and 75 minutes to the
capital Roseau.
Other natural attractions in the vicinity include: to the west Picard
Beach, Cabrits National Park and Marine Reserve, restoration of Fort
Shirley, Indian River boat tour, south west Syndicate
Forest and the Morne Diablotin trail, to the north Cold
Soufriere and to the east the scenic
Atlantic coast. Jeep hire recommended at this location.
Rates (US$): fully
inclusive
per night (breakfast included)
Guestroom for 1 or 2 persons $75.00
Guide for Brandy Falls hike per person $25.00
or with lunch included $45.00
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HORSE RIDING
90 minute tour
$55.00
3 hour tour
$100.00
3 hour tour + BBQ
$145.00
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< Click here to book a guestroom
at Brandy Manor
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HIBISCUS VALLEY
INN
Location:
East of Concord, a tiny hamlet in the north east.
Brief Description:
On the Imperial Road which follows the north bank of the Pagua River -
border to the Carib Reserve. Proprietor Swedish. Accommodation is in
three
circular timber bungalows with balcony. Two are 2 bedroomed,
partitioned
down the centre. One has a shared bathroom, the other en-suite
bathrooms.
Bungalow 3 is one single family room with double bed and single bunk
beds.
Insect nets over beds. Power stored from solar panels, so limited to
lighting
- no TV, hot water, fans or A/C. Telephone available at reception.
Meals
may be pre-ordered at the small terrace restaurant. In-house tour guide
for sightseeing and hiking. Nearby river pool for bathing.
Room Rates (US$):
including 10% VAT, no service charge
Low season rates--------------High
season rates
August 1 to October 31--------November
1 to July 31
single
$35.00 + 10% = $38.50
$45.00 + 10% = $49.50
double
$45.00 + 10% = $49.50
$59.00 + 10% = $64.90
Xtra bed $10.00
+ 10% = $11.00
$15.00 + 10% = $16.50
bungalow 3 $59.00 + 10%
= $64.90
$79.00 + 10% = $86.90
6 night ADVENTURE PACKAGE
per
person $450.00
inclusive
$590.00 inclusive
every 7
night free.
Group of
10+ persons 20% discount
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< Click here to book Hibiscus
Valley Inn or for further information |
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FLORAL GARDENS HOTEL
Location:
Concord, a tiny hamlet in the north east.
Brief Description:
A five acre site stradling the Imperial Road & located on the Pagua
River (which forms the NW boundary of the Carib Territory)
offers
18 guest rooms in several buildings in attractively lanscaped gardens.
Suites above & below the restaurant overlook the river. All
rooms/suites
have fans & 4 offer A/C. 7 rooms have TV, 4 rooms have telephone
&
2 have self catering facilities. The covered terrace restaurant
is very popular and overlooks the river. A Floral Gardens speciality is
juice made from the petals of the hibiscus flower. Craft Shop, Bar
&
Lounge. Conference room for up to 60 persons. Approx. 20 minutes by
road
from Melville Hall Airport and 1 hour to the capital, Roseau.
Even
if you do not stay here, the restaurant is well worth visiting if you
are
in the vicinity.
Rates: (US$)
including 10% VAT & 10% service charge
All rooms
Single----------------$45.00
+ 20% = $54.00
Double----------------$60.00
+ 20% = $72.00
Extra person (Adult) $10.00 + 20%
= $12.00
(Child) $5.00 + 20%
=
$6.00
For stays of 5 days or more - 10% discount
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< Click here to book Floral
Gardensor for further information |
| March
2006:- following
communication difficulties with this venue, their inability to fulfil a
confirmed booking, along with negative feedback from recently
disappointed
guests, we regret that we will be accepting no further bookings for Floral
Gardens until such time as they can
satisfy Nature
Island Destinations that
they are once again able to provide an acceptable standard of service
and
accommodation. |
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RAINFOREST COTTAGES
Location:
Fond Melle, less than 1 mile east of the Emerald Pool and Visitor
Centre
on the road from Pont Casse to Castle Bruce.
Brief Description:
Five spacious cottages in a cool, tranquil location. All cottages have
en-suite bathroom with hot water, self catering facilities, telephone,
radio and maid service. The owners residence can be seen in the
pictures, approx. 100 yards beyond the facility.
Approx. 20 minutes by road
to the Carib Territory, 50 minutes
from Melville Hall Airport and 45 minutes to the capital, Roseau. No
nearby
shops. Vehicle hire recommended.
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Rates: (US$)
including VAT (no service charge)
| Cottage |
per day |
| Single |
$50.00
+ 10% VAT = $55.00 |
| Double |
$70.00
+ 10% VAT = $77.00 |
20% discount for Dominica residents
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< Click here to book Rainforest
Cottages or for further information |
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LAYOU RIVER HOTEL
Location:
Approximately 2 miles inland from the Layou River estuary, mid west
coast
region.
Brief Description:
Situated in a cool forested valley, on the north bank of Dominica's
longest
river. A secluded and tranquil location, spaciously laid out in
attractive
lawned gardens. Two accommodation blocks offer 38 rooms, 2 two
bedroomed
family suites and 5 suites with bedroom & lounge, all with en-suit
bathroom, cable TV, direct dial telephone, fan, air conditioning and
private
balcony. Full service restaurant. Swimming pool & poolside bar.
Raised
gazebo in garden. Gift shop. Conference facilities for up to 180
persons.
Excellent location for birdwatching. River bathing is popular. Diving
can
be arranged with west coast dive cetres. All Dominica's many areas of
natural
attraction can be easily reached from this central location - vehicle
hire recommended.
Rates (US$):
including 5% Gov't tax & 10% service charge
Rooms
Single
occupancy
$70.00 (+15%) = $80.50
Double
occupancy
$82.00 (+15%) = $94.30
Triple
occupancy
$94.00 (+15%) = $108.10
Suite
Double
occupancy
$120.00 (+15%) = $138.00
Meals (add per person to room rate)
breakfast
only
$8.00 (+15%) = $9.20
breakfast & 1 full
meal $23.00 (+15%) =
$26.45
Notes:-
There is no charge for children
below age 12 sharing room with
adults.
For stays of 1 week or more - 7th day
is free.
Group rates available on request.
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LAYOU VALLEY INN
Location:
Sultan, central interior
Brief Description:
Chinese in design, decor and cuisine, managed and staffed by Chinese.
On
a 20 acre estate, this unusual retreat located at an altidude of
1,500ft.
on the southern rim of the Layou Valley is cool, secluded and enjoys
unbroken
views accross forested hills and valleys. All rooms except single B
have
en-suite bathroom. Cottages have self catering facilities. Restaurant,
bar, outside terrace, small museum of Chinese artifacts. Approx. 40
minutes
by road from both Melville Hall Airport and the capital, Roseau. All
Dominica's
many areas of natural attraction can be easily reached from this
central
location. Not near to any shops or facilities, so vehicle
hire recommended.
Room Rates (US$): including
10% VAT (no
service charge)
Summer
- April 1 to November 30 Winter
- December 1 to March 31
family $80.00 + 10% = $88.00
family $100.00 + 10% = $110.00
double $70.00 + 10% = $77.00
double $90.00 + 10% = $99.50
single A $65.00
+ 10% = $77.50
single A $85.00 + 10% = $93.50
single B $50.00
+ 10% = $55.00
single B $70.00 + 10% = $77.00
cottages $100.00 to
$120.00 + 10% cottages
$120.00 to $150.00 + 10%
single A is with en-suite
bathroom, single B shares common bathroom
no charge
for up to 2 children under age
12 sharing with parents
continental
style breakfast included
Specials: for
stays of 7 days or more - 20% discount
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< Click here to book Layou
Valley Inn or for further information |
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HARMONY VILLA
Location:------------Pond
Casse (interior, central)
Brief Description:---A
spacious modern 4 bedroomed luxury three level residence on 2 acres of
landscaped garden and tropical rainforest. It is situated at an
elevation
of 1,700 feet in the cool central forested slopes surrounding Morne
Trois
Pitons - Dominica's second highest mountain. A few steps up to the main
entrance brings you in at mid level to a generous living and dining
area,
tastefully furnished and displaying a wonderful collection of art, many
of which are the owner's handiwork, it even has piano. This opens
onto wide covered balconies with hammocks and furniture for open-air
comfort.
There is also a bedroom with en-suite on this floor and a guest toilet.
A spiral staircase leads down to a studio, bedroom, bathroom, utility
room
and a covered garden terrace, and up to a gallery with study area
leading
to two more bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.
A tranquile setting and a
convenient base for exploring the
entire island.
Nearby natural attractions include
the hiking trail up Morne
Trois Pitons (4,550ft.), Emerald Pool, Twin Falls and Layou River hot
springs.
The south east coast is reached in 20 min.- Rosalie turtle beach, Sari
Sari Falls behind Laplaine, Victoria Falls on the White River.
Not near to any shops or
facilities - vehicle hire recommended.
Approx. 30 minutes by road from
Melville Hall Airport and 45
minutes to the capital, Roseau. The villa employs a maid and
gardener.
Rates are designed to cater for
different sized parties and
are based on the number of bedrooms required. They include:
Welcome Dinner and Drinks
on the Veranda
First Morning's
Breakfast
Pantry Stocked with
essential Grocery items
With some prior notice, a
villa attendant will prepare
local meals
Daily Cleaning Service
Laundry Facilities
Local Telephone service
(long distance calls charged
at cost)
Radio & CD player
Night security & on
call manager
Rates
(US$): fully inclusive of tax & service charge
| for
the exclusive use of the Villa - plus |
per
day |
per week
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| 1 bedroom for 1 or 2
persons |
$250.00 |
$1,600.00
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| for each additional
bedroom for 1 or 2 persons - add |
$100.00 |
$400.00
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| for each additional
person on sofa bed |
$35.00 |
$140.00
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The
villa offers 4 double bedrooms
with en-suite bathroom.
Sofa
beds are also available for
parties of more than 8 persons.
Minimum
stay 2 nights
Over
the peak Chrismas period -
21 Dec to 5 Jan - minimum stay 7 nights
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< Click here for further
information and to book Harmony
Villa |
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VENA'S PARADISE
Location:----------
Pond Casse (interior, central)
Brief Description:
A modern & attractive hotel in spacious grounds at an elevation of
approx. 1,400 feet in the cool rain forest area, comprising 12 guest
rooms
and 4 self contained apartments accessed via a common balcony, all with
telephone and en-suite bathroom with bidet, bath and shower. Each of
the
4 apartments and 4 rooms at the rear have a private balcony. Rooms are
spacious with good quality of finishes and tasteful decor. TV may be
provided
in room on request for small charge. Bar and restaurant are in a
separate
building. Through the grounds is a gently flowing river suitable for
bathing.
Excellent views. Near to Emerald Pool, Twin Falls and the Morne Trois
Pitons
(4,550ft.) hiking trail. Not near to any shops or facilities, so car
hire
recommended. Approx. 30 minutes by road from Melville Hall Airport and
45 minutes to the capital, Roseau. All Dominica's many areas of natural
attraction can be easily reached from this central location.
Rates (US$): including
10% VAT (no service charge)
(breakfast
included)
Extra person
Single $45.00 (+10%) = $49.50
(over 12 years)
Double $65.00 (+10%) = $71.50
$20.00 (+10%) = $22.00
Apartment $125.00 (+10%) = $137.50 $25.00 (+10%) = $27.50
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< Click here to book Vena's
Paradise or for further information |
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PINEAPPLE CROSSING
Guesthouse
in the hills
Location:----------
Sylvania (interior, central)
Brief Description:
A recently built home with complete privacy and seclusion on approx. 1
acre of garden and surrounded by rainforest in the cool interior, at an
elevation of approx. 1,800 feet. There are two individual guestrooms,
each
with a double bed, en suite bathroom and external access via a small
covered
balcony with table and chairs. The lounge, kitchen and front veranda
are
shared with the English owners, David and Leslie. Only one of the
guestrooms
has an internal door also (from the lounge). DVD, CD and WiFi internet
provided, though not yet connected for cable TV service. Breakfast
included,
other meals by request. Hot water, insect screened windows, vehicle
parking.
Garden contains organically grown fruit and veg. Parrots often sighted.
Here commences one of the hiking trails to the 300ft. Middleham Falls.
Other natural attractions in the vicinity include Emerald Pool,
Spanny's
Twin Falls, Layou River and the Morne Trois Pitons (4,550ft.) hiking
trail.
Jeep hire recommended at this location. Approx. 45 minutes by road from
Melville Hall Airport and 30 minutes to the capital Roseau or to the
popular
mid west coast. All Dominica's many areas of natural attraction can be
easily reached by road from this central location.
Rates (US$): fully
inclusive
per night (breakfast included)
Guestroom for 1 or 2 persons $50.00
each
7th day FREE
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SPRINGFIELD PLANTATION
GUESTHOUSE
Archbold Tropical
Research and Education Centre
last
updated - September 2007
Location:
Springfield Estate on Imperial Road approx. midway between Canefield
and
Pond Casse.
Brief Description:
At a cool 1,200ft. this 200 acre estate, bequeathed in 1990 to
Clemson
University in the USA, is a Wildlife Sanctuary and the home of SCEPTRE
- Springfield Centre for Environmental Protection, Research and
Education.
At it's core is the old plantation house, built over 150 years ago,
which
has been extended and added to over the years in similar colonial
style.
Guest rooms have en-suite bathroom, balcony, fan and telephone. Radio
available
on request. Covered terrace restaurant, serving organically home grown
produce, specialises in creole cuisine and enjoys an excellent aspect
over
a forested valley to the Caribbean Sea. Lounge. Bar. Conference
facility
for up to 40 people. The estate has approx. 2 miles of footpaths and a
river with pools suitable for bathing. Attractive garden. Much of the
estate
is forested. A theme of eco-friendly natural resource management -
agroforestry,
organic farming and wildlife preservation. 20 minutes by road to
Roseau,
(Canefield Airport 10 min, Melville Hall Airport 1 hour). No nearby
community
- vehicle hire recommended.
Comments:
It should be noted that this is non profit making facility. It provides
group training courses which seek to improve our knowledge of this
wonderful
environment and raise awarness of the importance, value of and benefits
derived from developing and deploying eco-friendly practices.
Rates (US$):
including tax & breakfast
Guestrooms -
per
day
Single Double
incl.
breakfast only
$85.00 $100.00
with
breakfast + dinner
$100.00
$150.00
with 3 meals
per day
$110.00 $170.00
Children sharing with parents
under 5 yrs free, under 10 yrs
$10, under 15 yrs $20
Dormitory
accommodation for groups - per
person per day
Group
size
3-5 6-12 13-19
20-27
28+
breakfast
only
$46.00 $40.00 $37.00 $34.00 $30.00
breakfast +
dinner $61.00
$55.00 $50.00 $45.00 $40.00
3 meals per
day
$66.00 $60.00 $55.00 $50.00 $45.00
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< Click here to book Springfield
Plantation Guesthouse or for further
information |
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RAINBOW VILLAGE
Location:
Cochrane, a small village approx. 4 miles east of Canefield, on the
forested
mountain slopes not far from the western extremity of the Morne Trois
Pitons
National Park.
Brief Description:
Situated at a cool 1,400ft in an attractive and well tended garden are
five cottages constructed of natural stone and hardwood, one of which
sleeps
4 persons, the other four sleep two persons. Each cottage has a
combined
lounge/bedroom, bathroom and kitchen. The larger cottage has a separate
bedroom and is situated at the highest point, with a generous balcony
overlooking
the garden, enjoying a sea view. Swimming pool and covered bar. Partly
lawned garden with stone pathways is predominated by red
flowering
ginger lilies and heliconia. Nature trail into the Morne Trois Pitons
National
Park forest, past Stinking Hole, to our highest waterfall, Middleham
Falls
(300ft.) continuing on to the village of Laudat (2,000ft.).
update:
NO LONGER AVAILABLE
RAINBOW
VILLAGE
is closed and FOR SALE
This family home plus 5 guest
cottages is available for purchase at an attractive pice.
For
further details follow this LINK |
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ROSALIE FOREST ECO
LODGE
(at 3 RIVERS location)
As of 1st September 2008 3
Rivers Dominica is no
more.
Remaining
open, however, is Rosalie
Forest Eco Lodge, owned
and run by the same Jem Winston and accessed from the same location,
but
to get there is a 15 minute walk up and into the heart of the
rainforest,
where a choice of treehouse or typical carib style huts are available.
This could be described as somewhere in between regular cottage
accommodation
and camping, with cooking on old fashioned coalpots. The same river
pool
may be enjoyed for bathing. Just one of the original 3 Rivers self
contained
cottages near to the river also remains available.
Location:
Newfoundland Estate, east central interior
Brief Description:
Approx. 2 to 3 miles inland from the East Coast, the access trail
commences
at the confluence of the Cocoa, Stuart and Rosalie Rivers, all flowing
down from the forest clad slopes of the Morne
Trois Pitons National Park. Accommodation is in two treehouses,
several
Carib style huts or cabins and a small dormitary. A fold up bed may be
provided for a 3rd person sharing for a small extra charge. Campers are
also welcome. This is a true eco-resort, built entirely from local
natural
materials and utilizing environmentally friendly renewable energy. All
fruit and vegetables are organically grown. There is a communal cooking
area and cabins have limited self catering facilities. There are river
pools suitable for bathing and several trails to local waterfalls.
Freshwater
and Boeri Lakes in the Morne Trois Pitons National Park may also be
reached
via a hiking trail from the nearby village of Grand Fond. Vehicle
hire 4x4 recommended at this location.
Rates (US$):
including 10% VAT updated
September
2008
Accommodation
per night
self contained cottage
$88.00
Chataniere tree
house (2 pax) $80.00
Bamboo tree
house (2 pax)
$70.00
forest huts
&
cabins
$50.00
Gomiere
Lodge
$50.00
folding bed for
3rd person
$10.00
dormitary (per
person) bed
$25.00
space for your own hammock
$13.00
campsite (your
own tent)
$20.00
tent rental -
family size
$45.00
-
small
$35.00
Closed for the month of
September
Specials:
For stays of
1 week or more - 7th day is free.
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Recently closed 3
Rivers Eco Lodge was Green
Globe certified and received numerous awards for eco friendly
philosophy
and practices, of which it sought to educate not only it's visitors,
but
also the local community. Two years running (2005 & 2006) it
received
the American Express Caribbean Environmental Award in the small hotel
category. Rosalie
Forest Eco Lodge continues
these practices.
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Rosalie Forest Eco Lodge |
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