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Secret Bay is a 27-villa resort in Portsmouth, Dominica, situated on a clifftop within rainforest overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Each villa features a private plunge pool and dedicated villa host, with access to a central restaurant and spa. The property is a member of Relais & Châteaux.
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Secret Bay occupies a clifftop promontory in Portsmouth, Dominica, within the rainforest landscape. The villas are positioned among trees with panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea. The property was designed by architect Fruto Vivas and constructed from sustainably-sourced tropical hardwoods, with villas arranged around a central restaurant and spa facility.
The site includes access to a private beach, and the setting prioritizes integration with the natural environment rather than development of cleared land.
Secret Bay offers 27 villas in one-bedroom and two-bedroom configurations. Villas range from 111 to 372 square meters and are designed with generous floor plans to enable indoor-outdoor living. Each villa includes a private plunge pool, air conditioning, and modern amenities throughout.
Every villa is staffed with a dedicated villa host or butler, on-call concierge, chefs, and guides. The property includes multi-bedroom villa options suitable for larger parties.
A central restaurant serves guests at the property. The resort offers in-villa dining options, including private cooking classes and foraging experiences with the chef.
The spa offers massages and facial treatments. A heated outdoor pool and fitness room are available to guests. The property provides internet access throughout, secure car parking, and electric vehicle charging stations.
Activities on site include yoga, hiking, horse riding, fishing, diving, canoeing, kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, nature tours, and coral restoration work. A sunset sail and exploration of nearby waterfalls are also available.
Secret Bay is designated as family-friendly, with facilities including babysitting, a kids club, early dinner options, kids menus, and highchairs. The property also welcomes couples seeking seclusion. The resort does not accept pets.
Check-in begins at 3 p.m. and check-out is before 11 a.m. The property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. At least one room, common areas, and the main restaurant are wheelchair accessible. The resort is a member of Relais & Châteaux.
Editorial verification: Secret Bay is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Secret Bay is located in Portsmouth, Dominica, on a clifftop overlooking the Caribbean Sea within the island's rainforest.
Secret Bay has 27 villas in one-bedroom and two-bedroom configurations.
Each villa includes a private plunge pool and is staffed with a dedicated villa host or butler, on-call concierge, and chefs. The resort provides on-call guides for activities and excursions.
The property has a central restaurant and offers in-villa dining, including private cooking classes and foraging experiences with the chef.
Yes, Secret Bay is family-friendly and offers babysitting, a kids club, kids menus, early dinner service, and highchairs. Multi-bedroom villas are available for larger groups.
The resort offers yoga, spa treatments, a heated pool, fitness room, and activities including hiking, horse riding, fishing, diving, kayaking, snorkeling, nature tours, and access to nearby waterfalls.
Secret Bay is a member of Relais & Châteaux, a collection of luxury independent hotels.
Secret Bay is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Secret Bay is in Portsmouth, Dominica. Address: Picard, Portsmouth, Saint John Parish, Dominica.
| Location | Portsmouth, Dominica |
|---|---|
| Address | Picard, Portsmouth, Saint John Parish, Dominica |
| Brand / alliance | Relais & Châteaux |
| Official website | relaischateaux.com |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
Sources: relaischateaux.com/gb/hotel/secret-bay/
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