Rosalie Bay Resort

Overview

Description

Rosalie Bay Resort is located at the foothills of the Morne Trois Pitons, an UNESCO World Heritage Site, on the southeast coast of Dominica. This eco-boutique resort sits on 22 verdant acres (9 hectares) where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Rosalie River. Here, three species of endangered sea turtles come ashore annually to nest on the resort’s protected black sand beach.

Created by a US ex-pat, Rosalie Bay Resort was a labor of love nine years in the making. The resort was built entirely by hand using only local and sustainable materials. The result was a boutique resort that shares the beauty of the island with visitors, empowers local residents, and protects the environment.

Rosalie Bay is a pioneer in its environmental efforts. We have the largest wind turbine in the region and are the founders of Dominica’s sea turtle conservation program. The resort features 28 spacious accommodations, organic cuisine, a nature-inspired spa, a nature trail, a wellness program, and more. Adventure is just steps away with hiking trails in rainforests, near waterfalls, and to secluded grottos. Stunning natural beauty and modern touches work in perfect harmony to create a vacation that is simply magical.

Rooms

Tucked within a lush landscape among heliconia, lilies, and hibiscus are nine cottages housing 28 rooms and suites at Rosalie Bay Resort. Attention to detail is seen throughout each hand-built accommodation -– from hand-carved hardwood four-poster beds, armoires, and writing desks to colorful original local artwork and luxurious bathrooms with granite countertops, vessel sinks, and rain showers. Accommodations offer views of the Atlantic Ocean, Rosalie River, and vibrant gardens.

Making a Difference

Percentage of local employees: 97%

Rosalie Bay Resort is a pioneer for its sustainable efforts on Dominica and is the only Green Globe Certified resort on the island. Energy is generated from more than 200 solar panels and a 225 kW wind turbine, which is the first wind turbine on Dominica and the largest in the region.

From LED lights, to chairs made from recycled materials, to sustainably-produced cotton towels and UV-filtered natural spring water, every detail at this eco resort puts the environment first.

Rosalie Bay founded the sea turtle conservation efforts on Dominica to protect these endangered creatures. Every year between March and October, three species of endangered sea turtles -– leatherback, green, and hawksbill -– nest and hatch on the resort’s black sand beach. Guests can take part in educational walks along the beach, patrol at night to protect nesting sea turtles, and be on call for when hatchlings make their way out to sea.

In addition to being sustainable, Rosalie Bay Resort is proud of its efforts to help the local economy. The resort was built by hand by locals and continues to be a major source of employment for the local village.

Rates

$150 and up

Daily rates are for two people and include healthful continental breakfast, in-room WiFi, yoga classes, guided morning power walks, and nature trails. Stays of five nights or more include complimentary roundtrip airport transfers.

For more information about rates, please visit:

• rosaliebay.com/rates.html (available in English and French).

Getting There

Nearest international airport: Marigot (DOM)

Travel time to nearest airport: 1 hour

Rosalie Bay Resort is open and accessible year-round. The resort may be reached by car, either arranged by the resort or by a rented. Dominica is served by regional flights originating from within the Caribbean.

Additional Information

Awards or Recognitions

• Global Vision Award from Travel + Leisure
• Finalist, US Secretary of State Award for Corporate Excellence
• Best Hotels in Dominica, US News & World Report
• Finalist, Top 25 Small Hotel in the Caribbean, TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards
• Finalist, Accommodation of the Year from Discover Dominica

Date This Information Was Provided

June 2013.

Photos courtesy of Rosalie Bay Resort, Dominica, for SustainableTrip.org.