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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Dominica

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Dominica

The beach at Rosalie, Dominica The beach at Rosalie, Dominica

If it's your first trip to Dominica for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Dominica. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Dominica. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Dominica for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Dominica beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Dominica for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

The Champs

Portsmouth, Dominica
Guest House with prices starting at $261 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Dominica
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
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Located at Blanca Heights, The Champs has great rooms from $261 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and breakfast. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, first time visitors will especially love mountain views, laundry services, a free breakfast, city views, and cooking classes at this relaxing hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool
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Secret Bay

Portsmouth, Dominica
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $1586 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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A great place to stay is Secret Bay which has nice rooms starting at $1586. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Tibay. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, child care, and laundry services which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. The restaurant serves delicious food, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Calibishie Sandbar

Calibishie, Dominica
Guest House with prices starting at $72 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Dominica
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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We found Calibishie Sandbar to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $72. We loved that is has a restaurant, a bar, rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, and laundry facilities, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Main Road, Calibishie on the Flat. You'll also find family rooms, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, a refrigerator, and balconies which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Mainroad Suite

Calibishie, Dominica
Guest House with prices starting at $66 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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With terrific rooms from $66, Mainroad Suite, at 47 Main Road provides parking, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour desk. Its terrific guest rating is 9.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers an airport shuttle and balconies. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Laundry service
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Nixon's Bayside Mangrove Inn/Villa

Calibishie, Dominica
Guest House with prices starting at $70 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Dominica
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Beach
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Nixon's Bayside Mangrove Inn/Villa has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10, and offers parking, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour desk. The great rooms here start at $70 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Bayside. Furthermore, it also offers a microwave, a refrigerator, and an airport shuttle, which is nice for first time visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Laundry service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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For more terrific hotel ideas in Dominica, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Dominica.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Dominica?

Dominica Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$411

After analyzing 5 first time trip hotels in Dominica, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $411. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Dominica.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $1586
  • 3-star hotels: $164
  • 2-star hotels: $71


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