6 Best Hotels in Roseau, Dominica

Located near Middleham Falls and the sulfur springs at Wotten Waven, this rustic property has comfortable rooms, verandahs with scenic Roseau Valley views, and an open kitchen and dining table where guests can interact with each other. For a special experience, opt for the tree house—a separate building that accommodates up to six people.

The street-level entrance and lobby of this lovely hotel at the south end of Roseau's bayfront are in an old stone fort (complete with cannons), but the ample, air-conditioned guest rooms are modern and have full or partial ocean-view balconies and spacious bathrooms with great vanities. An attached boardwalk has a variety of shops, including a few duty-frees. Try the Palisades Restaurant, which is one of the island's most upscale and romantic dining spots. Enjoy Unwine Wednesday at Bala's Bar and Cocktails & Conversations (happy hour) every Friday at Warmer's Bar. Fort Young offers in-house dive operations with Dive Dominica. Other amenities include a spa, gym, and tour desk offering activities like diving, snorkeling, and whale-watching.

Fronted by the bay on Roseau's western edge, this city-style hotel offers lovely views from its higher floors, where rooms take in the town's quaint buildings, the ocean, and the imposing mountains. At present, though, only 12 rooms are available, and you should ask to see yours before booking. The Balisier Restaurant has a charming setting and offers a Friday Caribbean buffet. Watching the sunset while sipping a Sundowner at the Ole Jetty Bar on the rooftop terrace is a popular guest pursuit.

A half-hour's walk or a 10-minute drive from Roseau (buses stop right out front), this relaxed hotel offers comfortable, air-conditioned accommodations, a small gym, and a view of the water—but don't expect fancy amenities. The restaurant, which is open to the public, serves a buffet breakfast for guests and can pack a lunch for you, too. 

Ceiling fans and terraces aside, rooms at this simple but comfortable resort—along the Batalie River on a stretch of Dominica's spectacular west coast—don't have much in the way of frills; but the property has lush, wildlife-filled gardens crisscrossed by pathways that meander toward the sauna hut, the beach, and elsewhere. The 4 Seasons Restaurant is known for its pan-fried lobster, wide selection of cocktails, great desserts, and gorgeous views.

Tia himself built these charming but rustic wooden cabins, which sit on the side of a hill in a picturesque, natural setting and have a window, double bed, mosquito net, sink, toilet, and terrace with a hammock. One cottage has its own sulfur mineral pool plus a cold shower; others have hot showers. Below the cottages are two mineral springs, which guests are free to use. There's a small restaurant, open to the public, that serves simple Caribbean food.