Hotel The Champs

Hotel · Saint John

Hotel The Champs

Hotel · Saint John

Banana Trail Blanca Heights, Portsmouth, Dominica

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Perched on a scenic bluff, this bright Caribbean hotel offers stunning bay views, a hot tub, and delicious homemade meals, perfect for a relaxing getaway.

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"Why we love it: A friendly haven on Dominica’s northwest coast that caters to outdoor enthusiasts Highlights: - A short stroll to the beach and hiking trails - Access to outdoor activities like horseback riding and river boat tours - Comfort in the form of AC, laundry service, and free Wi-Fi The Review: Divers and tourists adore this northern nook, which presides over a hill near some of Dominica’s best descents and attractions. In under 10 minutes, guests can walk to either the beach or segment 11 of the Waitukubuli National Trail. Other activities the hotel can help arrange include birdwatching, horseback riding, and river boat tours. Also on offer is a shuttle service around Picard that will even pick up travelers from Douglas-Charles Airport 45 minutes away. Overlooking the ocean, The Champs boasts some classic tropical details, like balcony latticework and brightly colored umbrellas beside a turquoise pool, fringed by fruit trees and a flowering garden. Mainly, though, it serves comfort, including air-conditioning, laundry service, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, private patios or balconies, safety deposit boxes, and in-room tea and coffee-makers, plus grace notes like wine glasses and electrical outlets near the nightstands. Adventure travelers and guests flying long-haul especially prize the hot tub—not to mention extras like yoga classes, massage sessions, watersports, and even karaoke. The made-to-order breakfast remains a hit, as does on-site Restaurant The Champs, which serves everything from Tex-Mex cuisine and design-your-own pizzas to seafood dishes, Caribbean fare, and legendary Dutch coffee and apple pie."

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David C

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Beautiful sunset views, amazing attentive staff. Great location. Spent 3 nights, guided private tours were arranged at hotel. Beautiful island. Would Definitely stay here again. Excellent restaurant and bar. Complementary breakfast filled us up.

Monica Membery

Google

I stayed in three different hotels over my 9 days on the island (including Fort Young) and The Champs was hands down my favorite. I showed up around noon and figured they wouldn't be able to put me in my room yet but maybe I could hang by the pool? They had my room ready and let me check in early. They had delicious food for every meal of the day. The room was comfortable and because you're up the hill you have great views. The pool was my oasis. I was sad I had to leave because I was trying to book places the day before and they were booked for the weekend. That's a my bad. I had left a shirt and when I realized a couple days later and went back the employee returned my shirt and asked about my new hotel and about their pool because she remembered I love a good pool, when I told her they didn't have one she offered to let me use their pool! So nice! So much consideration. I love The Champs!

Gregory G

Google

I stayed at De Champs in January 2025 for three weeks on business. The experience was awesome. The Lise and her staff were concerned with nothing other than me enjoying my experience. They attended to my dietary needs and requests even when (and colleagues) requested items off the menu. At one point, Tami the morning cook, asked me what I ate for breakfast at home trying to make my experience even better. The rum punch is often and the bush rum even better. They don't have centipede rum yet, but maybe some day. ;) I can't imagine staying anywhere else on Dominica! Just make sure you bring comfortable shoes because De Champs is halfway up a pretty steep hill and walking up that hill in the wrong shoes will ruin your feet!

Maria Filsinger Interrante

Google

We had an incredible one-night stay here and couldn’t recommend it more highly! The service was fantastic - an employee was so kind and warm after being forced to stay late to help us check in when we arrived later than expected, and the following morning, the kitchen staff accommodated us for breakfast even though we were delayed. The views from the hotel are breathtaking, and it is situated on a lovely, quiet hill away from the hustle and bustle of town. While we didn’t have time to enjoy the pool, it looked delightful, and our room was large, comfortable, and clean, with water in the fridge, great AC, and comfortable beds. Would absolutely stay again.

Marissa Good

Google

We had a wonderful 1-night stay at The Champs. The location is perfect, with a beautiful view of the sunset over the bay. The pool is so refreshing. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The included breakfast was delicious and fresh. We would recommend to anyone and would happily stay again.

Victoria Interrante

Google

Unexpectedly awesome. We primarily chose it for its proximity to the Syndicate Nature Trail but it ended up being the nicest accommodation we had during our entire vacation. We were three people and were given a huge room with multiple comfortable beds, abundant hot water, and access to a large balcony offering a spectacular view of the bay. When flight delays caused us to have an unexpectedly very late arrival, they made special arrangements to welcome us far past their normal closing time. When we were late coming back from bird-watching and missed their breakfast hours they still graciously welcomed us with an incredibly delicious meal. All in all, the staff were so kind and accommodating, going well out of their way to make our stay truly perfect. The location is super convenient to many sights and a perfect "home base" for travel all around the island. I would highly recommend The Champs Hotel to anyone planning to spend time in Dominica.

Mary Osbach

Google

We spent 6 nights at Hotel the Champs over Christmas. It was a great location for our 5 days of diving with Cabrits. The rooms were wonderful, our room was large, modern and very clean. The bed was very comfortable. AC worked great. We had a mini fridge they kept stocked with potable water (there had been tons of rain so they didn't recommend drinking from the tap, but I used it to was lettuce and stuff with no problems). We loved our balcony and view of the town of Portsmoth. Breakfast by Tamra was amazing! Her homemade bread was the best white bread I've ever had. We loved the fresh squeezed juices and special Christmas breakfast, too! They did a Christmas dinner at the hotel which was local Christmas food, very good and special for us to spend Christmas in this way, thank you for being open! Definitely recommend The Champs for activities in the north. We do hope to come again!

Raul Landeo

Google

To be clear, this review is just about the restaurant, as I did not stay in the hotel. Who is in that kitchen? I mean, seriously. Where did this person or group of people learn to cook because this was by far the most delicious food I have had on this island since we got here. I hope my wife’s auntie doesn’t read this review because I’m about to cause some drama. We went for the Christmas Dinner special and they did not disappoint. We had a great value for what we ate, but more so, every part of this dinner was amazing. And that pumpkin soup with the piece of garlic bread? OMG, someone tell me that recipe. I love that we got to try new things, but damn, everything was delicious last night. I need to learn how to cook food like this.