Rosalie Bay Eco Resort & Spa

Resort hotel

Rosalie Bay Eco Resort & Spa

Resort hotel

LaPlaine Road, Rosalie, Dominica

Highlights

Nestled in lush surroundings, this eco-lodge boasts bright rooms, an open-air restaurant with farm-fresh cuisine, and serene views just steps from the Atlantic.

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@afar

"Zamaan Named after the Creole word for “almond tree,” this flower-filled, open-air restaurant enjoys pride of place at the pioneering eco-boutique Rosalie Bay Resort. The kitchen employs healthy ingredients fresh from its organic garden in dishes like vegan gumbo, hummus with plantain chips, and a beet-goat-cheese salad. Omnivores should try the grilled lobster tail or citrus-honey chicken."

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"Built as a labor of love, this 28-room eco-enterprise is a master microcosm of Dominica. Eight years of construction resulted in 22 acres of riotously verdant grounds (frangipani, ginger lily, heliconia, and hibiscus) and a hotel blessedly free of pretension. It has also resulted in a caliber of comfort, service, and dining hitherto in short supply on the island. The gingerbread-trimmed cottages, set in a horseshoe shape, face a rocky Atlantic beach or are set back with views of the Rosalie River and Morne Trois Pitons foothills. Inside, uncluttered, compact Garden View rooms and generous-sized suites have plantation-style interiors, with coarse plaster walls, stained concrete floors, and sturdy wood furniture, locally built. A three-treatment-room spa is elevated above the crashing surf. Controlling its environmental footprint, the resort uses wind turbine, solar panels, on-site water filtration, and Adirondack chairs made from recycled plastic. From March through October, guests can help monitor turtles—green, hawksbill, and leatherback—nesting on the beach. As impressive as the resort’s green sensibilities is its faith in the locals: Many of the cheery staffers hail from the village of Grand Fond, including a mason who, after construction was complete, trained to be the barman at the Caribbean-inflected Zamaan restaurant. Note: The resort released the following statement after Hurricane Maria hit the island in September 2017: "Dominica was hit by the extremely dangerous Category 5 Hurricane Maria late Monday, September 18, 2017. Fortunately, Rosalie Bay Resort was closed for the month of September for annual refurbishments, so there were no guests in-house during this time. However, due to the impact of the storm, we expect to remain closed until at least February 2020."

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Steven Aaberg

Google

It’s hard to imagine a more spectacular or secluded location, though there are a few things I would want to know before booking. It really is in a remote part of Dominica where you wouldn’t want to be without a rental car and won’t have realistic alternatives, at least for dinner. We really enjoyed the restaurant. It’s a small menu but for two nights that wasn’t a problem. Rooms are big and airy with a surprisingly good A/C. Great if you’re independent and want to explore a really off the beaten path area.

Jenny B

Google

Rosalie Bay was so beautiful in so many ways. The atmosphere was spectacular with the ocean, rivers, the beautiful black sand beach and incredibly gorgeous gardens. The rooms were extremely comfortable and spacious. The people were friendly every step of the way the food in the restaurant was exquisite. There were many activities to choose from, and the staff went out of their way to help make your stay perfect. If you love birds, this is a stop for you and just sitting by the ocean for a nice meditation Is food for the soul. I guarantee that you will agree this is a very special piece of the planet.

David S

Google

It’s hard to give a so-so review to a place where the staff is all very nice. But, we didn’t adequately review our excursion locations relative to the resort. This place is on the east side of the island and everything we did (except a couple waterfalls) was on the west side. Do not underestimate how long it takes to drive anywhere when it is back to back switchbacks! Roseau is at least 45 minutes drive. We spent at least 1.5 hours on the road every day. A couple days were 3 hours driving. ||There’s not much happening on the east side (which may appeal to some) so Rosalie has its own restaurant which is ok but not great. The resort itself is lovely and quiet. Not much of a beach, black sand, but swimming isn’t allowed anyway due to rough surf. ||I wouldn’t go back, but if you’re looking for a quiet getaway where you read by the pool, it would probably work well.

Brian Sugioka

Google

A beautiful, peaceful, and remote location for getting away from it all and relaxing. Very remote location which is both good and bad. Highly recommend a shuttle there and back unless you are comfortable with Caribbean driving. The service was exceptional, very friendly staff who anticipated our every need. The room was great, large and clean, with the ocean fifty yards away. Ocean is not swimmable, but nice for walking. The food is really, really good. Simple but very well seasoned(and I mean with spices, not just salt!) 10/10 experience. The price was right too.

Joseph Galui

Google

I visited to check the hotel out for future guests that may visit me, and the service and reception areas were very nice. I didn't get a chance to see the rooms, but it seems like a very professional, clean, and relaxing destination. I would recommend it and will update you if I hear otherwise about the rooms. The location is very nice but a bit of a drive away from the capital (about 1 hour).

Alisa L

Google

We were staying in Roseau and wanted to visit Rosalie Bay, so made the drive and stopped in for lunch at the Leatherback Pool Bar, located on the premises of Rosalie Bay Eco Resort & Spa. We were greeted by Shawna, who recognized us from our October 2023 visit! We enjoyed a delicious cheeseburger, and then ordered a pesto chicken pizza to take back with us to Roseau for dinner! What a treat! Thanks again for great service from Marisa and the team.

Sheilyn H

Google

My family and I stayed at Rosalie Bay for 9 amazing and unforgettable nights. The resort is so tranquil and blends in perfectly with the beautiful natural surroundings. We stayed in a riverside suite, which was tastefully decorate, very comfortable, and huge. We loved everything about our experience at the resort, including exploring the Rosalie river, black sand beach, and nature trail, soaking in the warm saltwater pool, and eating delicious meals at the Leatherback Restaurant. The staff were all so warm and welcoming and special thanks goes to Zahir, who drove us to and from the airport and was our guide for the incredible Victoria Falls hike! We will definitely stay at Rosalie Bay again when we come back to Dominica!

Jonathan Jones

Google

We very much enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The room was excellent and the gardens well maintained. The layout of the resort is well planned and spacious. The food was very good. The hospitality is excellent, and we were met at the airport on arrival. However, the beach should not be used for swimming as the currents are dangerous on the Atlantic coast. There are not many alternative restaurants nearby.