Secret Bay

Over our 55-year history, we have visited many luxury hotels and villas - but nothing quite like Secret Bay.

It is difficult to know where, or how, to begin in trying to communicate what this property has achieved in, quite literally, being synonymous with what the delightful island of Dominica represents.

Secret Bay is Dominica's crown jewel. Yes, it’s a six-star resort experience, and one of only eight properties in the entire Caribbean to be members of Relais & Chateaux - but in no way is it snobbish, or a place where the guest might feel that the hotel in which they are staying is above his or her station. This is a wonderfully warm and friendly place, somewhere you’ll be well looked after, and it simply – and very quickly - becomes your delightful home on this magical island.

The accolades achieved by Secret Bay are numerous - from Condé Nast to Fodor – but, just to quote one accolade, Travel + Leisure has ranked the Secret Bay Resort (no less than four times in the past five years) as the best of the best in the Caribbean, Bermuda and the Bahamas.

Set on the coastline, where lush forest meets the Caribbean Sea, Secret Bay occupies some 40-plus acres of a serene, cliff-top promontory; Secret Bay is, quite literally, immersed within nature and the sheer, tropical paradise that is Dominica.

There are 22 luxury – and very private – villas, their huge wooden doors open to the warm breezes, with modest ‘backyard’ style gardens around each property. Built entirely from sustainably-sourced tropical hardwoods, the villas were developed to the very high standards of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), with the specific aim of protecting the local environment. All villas offer the ultimate in spacious, indoor-outdoor living spaces, and each enjoys a private plunge pool. To quote what the property owners proudly proclaim: “Secret Bay balances, in beautiful equilibrium, both responsibility to the environment and a commitment to guest comfort, allowing guests to revel in what we call ethical luxury.” It is quite a claim, but one with which you would be hard pressed to disagree.

Part of the luxury of staying at Secret Bay is the fresh, sustainable cuisine that you’ll enjoy during your holiday. Whether you prefer to dine in-villa, at the Bwa Denn restaurant (with its Caribbean-inspired art strikingly displayed, at various levels, across the high wooden walls), or in the estate’s gardens for the Chef’s Table experience, each meal is carefully prepared by the Executive Chef. The fresh, vibrant ingredients - either foraged from the resort’s Botanical & Organic Garden, or sourced from local fishermen and farmers’ markets - are magically transformed. This is garden-to-fork, 100% sustainable food at its pinnacle, in terms of both taste and visual appeal.

Secret Bay enjoys two beaches within its capacious setting. Guests can request a golf cart to take them from their villa to the main beach, Tibay. It takes between one and four minutes to arrive at the beach, depending on the location of one’s villa, and there are no steps to navigate. .

The other cove, the aptly-named Secret Beach, is accessible only by swimming or kayaking from Tibay Beach. Picnic baskets can be arranged for guests on Secret Beach

At the beach there is complimentary access to paddle boards, kayaks, snorkelling gear and GoPro cameras.

Full breakfast in the restaurant is included in the bed and breakfast rate as well as an organic breakfast basket in the villa and a welcome dinner. An Indian River tour is also included.

A word about Secret Bay’s Villa Hosts…

Secret Bay’s Villa Hosts are personally responsible for arranging and delivering guests’ holiday desires. They go far above the typical housekeeping duties that one might expect at a traditional resort. He/she will set a dinner table, should guests prefer to dine at their villa, also lighting candles and serving meals and drinks. Villa Hosts will schedule spa appointments, arrange transport, by land or sea, and will also book excursions. Guests are provided with a personal iPhone, so that they can contact their Villa Host from anywhere on the island – perfect for last-minute inspiration, or romantic ideas! Maybe a musician strumming gentle melodies on a guitar as they return to their villa… or perhaps a carefully-wrapped gift, positioned gently on a pillow…?

ACCOMMODATION

• The 22 villas are superlatively equipped, with gourmet kitchens featuring the latest Siemens appliances, outdoor showers and day beds, private plunge pools (100 sqft to 240 sqft depth 4ft), a selection of mattress and pillow types from which to choose, a private chef, high-speed Wifi, an audiovisual system, personal iPhone, plus one or more TVs, complete with a dedicated Netflix account, and cable TV.
• The villas are split between four enclaves on the estate.
• The Peninsula Enclave features three one-bedroomed Zabuco villas, each sleeping one or two people, plus a Ti–Fey 1.5 bedroom villa that accommodates two to four people. Two further one-bedroomed Ylang Ylang villas can be combined to accommodate up to four people.
• The Hillside Enclave has six Ti-Fey 1.5 bedroom villas plus three Ti-Fey 2-bedroom Ti-Fey villas ideal for families and can accommodate up to 6 persons.
• The Clifftop Enclave offers two one-bedroomed Zabuco villas for one or two people and 2 two bedroomed Zabuco villas for 2 to 4 persons. There is also a 1.5 bedroom Ti-Fey villa, which when combined with a one bedroomed villa, can sleep 4 to 6 persons.,
• The Summit Enclave has 1 one-bedroomed Mapou villa for one to two people, and a two-bedroomed Zabuco villa for two to four people.

AMENTITIES

• Botanica Nature Walk: a meandering nature trail that starts at Secret Bay’s Mouben Welcome House and winds through the rainforest, beginning and ending with pedestrian bridges over the magical Cario River. This educational path, alongside the riverbank, reveals the island’s unique flora and fauna. Guests can also forage here if they wish, before experiencing the Chef's Table. 
• Botanica Organic Garden & Chef's Table; a garden-to-fork concept, the outdoor chef’s table experience is nestled within the chef's organic garden, adjacent to the Cario River. Here, guests can indulge in a wholesome, plant-based and/or fresh seafood (eg lionfish) experience, focusing on just-harvested vegetables, fragrant herbs, aromatic spices and other natural ingredients sourced from the chef's organic garden.
• Bwa Denn: Fitness & Play: Located on the ground floor of Bwa Denn - a multi-purpose building - this open-air fitness and play area is designed for guests to reconnect and rebalance both body and spirit. The space is equipped with self-powered air bikes, a rower, a treadmill, and two combo racks for strength workouts, alongside dumbbells, kettlebells, power bars, Pilates balls, mats, a ping pong table and a relaxation lounge.
• Bwa Denn: Food, Art, Retail & Kombucha Brewery: A creative and cultural immersion like no other, the modern, minimalist, three-level structure features a contemporary Caribbean and Latin American art collection of over 100 distinct pieces, as well as a casual gourmet all-day restaurant, a full-service bar, hip microbrewery dedicated to locally-made kombucha, private dining and conference space, mini theatre, a coastal-inspired retail boutique, cutting-edge wine cellar and rooftop lounge with spellbinding ocean views.
• Gommier Spa and Bwa Mang Wellness Pavilion: A treetop, three-walled spa and an annexed wellness pavilion serve as a riverside destination for intimate wellness classes and indulgent spa services that use local ingredients designed to promote natural healing.
• Gwiyavye' Heights: Eight feet off the ground, three floating decks place guests at the height of the towering guava trees (perfect for picking fruit!), revealing views of the sparkling Caribbean Sea and the emblematic beauty of Cabrits National Park. In addition to soaking in the views, or spending an hour or so reading, guests can, if wished, also arrange a private dinner on one of the decks.
• Gwiyavye' Lap Pool & Bar: A new amenity, here guests will find an in-nature lap pool with full-service bar and beachfront casual dining.
• Kids Concierge: Secret Bay’s Kids Concierge ensures that children take home memories to last a lifetime. Activities that can be arranged include art classes, snorkelling, Creole lessons, yoga, sustainability education, cooking with Secret Bay’s Executive Chef, treasure hunts and more. Most activities are suitable for children over three years old.
• Mouben Welcome House & Funicular: The resort’s architectural hub welcomes guests and invites them to socialise. The resort’s concierge is based here, and handles guests’ every need, from making restaurant reservations to co-ordinating spa services, from arranging riverside yoga sessions to organising off-site excursions. Guests will also find an energy-efficient funicular, custom-designed to seat up to six passengers; guests ascend 400 linear feet into Secret Bay’s coastal jungle, effortlessly accessing three areas of the resort within a matter of minutes.
• Vetiver Sunset Deck: Ideal for romantic alfresco dining or a private wedding, the intimate overlook is a special stage from which to experience Dominica’s stunning sunsets.
• Zamann Watersports Hut: This beachfront hut houses a variety of adventure gear, including kayaks, paddle boards and snorkelling equipment; it also serves as the location for beach pickups for water-based activities.
• Zing Zing Restaurant, Bar & Lounge: The on-site, open-air restaurant serves hyper-local gourmet fare under a canopied roof surrounded by nature, while expert mixologists at its bar and lounge design speciality cocktails paired with signature bites.

SPECIAL OFFERS TO SECRET BAY THIS SUMMER. 

 OFFER (A)

FROM £4,592pp (based on two sharing)

Offer includes:

• Flights on BA via Barbados in economy
• Roundtrip Airport Transfers
• Daily Breakfast & Organic Breakfast Basket
• Welcome Dinner
• Indian River Tour
• Sunset Cruise
• Night Snorkelling
• Syndicate Tour
• Trafalgar Falls and Hot Springs Tour

For stays from 1st May – 30 September 2025. Book before August 30, 2025

Terms & Conditions

• Additional nights can be added on at a special rate. Unused experiences and tours from the package are non-refundable. Subject to availability
• Based on One bedroom Ylang Ylang villas on a bed and breakfast basis.
• Upgrades to larger villas are available subject to availability and at a supplement as are seats in premium economy and business class

OFFER (B) 

FROM £3,337pp (based on two sharing)

Experience summer’s perfect contrasts with a two centre escape in Dominica. Begin your journey at Fort Young Hotel, where vibrant island life meets endless adventure, then retreat to Secret Bay’s private enclave nestled in nature. Between both resorts, you’ll discover two distinct ways to embrace Dominica’s natural cooling embrace — from snorkeling and whale watching in pristine waters to chasing waterfalls and sunset cruises.

Your two centre offer includes:

• Economy class flights on British Airways via Barbados
• Airport Transfers
• All island transfers
• 4 Nights at Fort Young Hotel
• Daily Breakfast
• Whale Watching Excursion
• Snorkeling at Champagne Reef
• Trafalgar Falls, Titou Gorge & Hot Springs Tour
• 3 Nights at Secret Bay
• Daily Breakfast
• Indian River Tour
• Private Sunset Cruise
• Night Snorkeling Adventure

For stays from 1st May – 30 September 2025. Book before August 30, 2025

Terms & Conditions

• Minimum stay of 7 nights required
• Subject to availability
• Unused experiences/tours are non-refundable
• Additional nights can be added at a special rate
• Based in 1 bedroom Ylang Ylang villas on bed and breakfast at Secret Bay and Fort Mountain view Rooms at Fort Young on bed and breakfast
• Upgrades to larger villas at Secret Bay and sea view rooms at Fort Young are available subject to availability as are seats in premium economy and business class on the BA flights

Ylang Ylang One Bedroom Villa

1 bedroom magical treehouse escapes made for those wild at heart (2,030 total indoor/outdoor sq ft). Large open raised deck with dining area, private plunge pool with spacious deck area, directly accessible from the bedroom, shaded hammock sofa suspended from beneath the villa, barbeque area and backyard garden, modern fully-equipped open-plan kitchen with granite counter tops, state-of-the-art Sonos Bluetooth speakers. Appliances include: large fridge/freezer with icemaker, electric stove, oven, microwave, toaster, blender, juicer, espresso machine, griller, electric kettle, dishwasher and washing machine/dryer: all major appliances are Siemens and are of a very high quality. Air-conditioning is available in the bedrooms. Apple TV with Netflix access, a wide selection of books and board games, wine-cooler, room safe and wooden bi-folding doors. High ceilings and lots of windows.

Ti Fey Villas

1.5 or 2.5 bed, 2 or 3 bath, perched on a lush hillside with jungle-to-ocean views, and others jungle views (Up to 2,799 total indoor/outdoor sq ft). Ultra-luxe and private, Secret Bay’s Ti-Fèy Villas and extended floor plan Ti-Fèy+ Villas are fashionable treehouses boasting floor-to-ceiling glass walls and a two- or three-story design, with a private plunge pool, outdoor rain shower cantilevered off the top floor, one and a half or two and a half-bedrooms and an extra bathroom, gourmet kitchen and every modern amenity imaginable to complete your idyllic under-the-radar hideaway.

Zabuco One Bedroom Villas

1 bedroom villa with utmost seclusion and panoramic ocean views (Up to 4,083 total indoor/outdoor sq ft). Private plunge pool with spacious deck area and outdoor shower, vast open terrace with dining and lounge spaces, shaded hammock sofa suspended from beneath the villa, barbecue area and backyard garden, wood bi-folding doors for indoor-outdoor living, state-of-the-art open-plan chef’s kitchen with granite countertops and Siemens major appliances, appliances include: Siemens refrigerator/freezer with icemaker, electric stove, oven, microwave, wine cooler, dishwasher and washing machine/dryer, De’Longhi espresso machine, Culligan water filtration system, as well as toaster, blender, juicer and electric kettle, high speed wireless Internet access, Smart TV with cable and Apple TV with Netflix access and Sonos Bluetooth speakers, wide selection of books and board games, air-conditioning and room safe.

Zabuco Two Bedroom Villas

2 bedroom villa with utmost seclusion and panoramic ocean views (Up to 4,083 total indoor/outdoor sq ft). Private plunge pool with spacious deck area and outdoor shower, vast open terrace with dining and lounge spaces, shaded hammock sofa suspended from beneath the villa, barbecue area and backyard garden, wood bi-folding doors for indoor-outdoor living, state-of-the-art open-plan chef’s kitchen with granite countertops and Siemens major appliances, appliances include: Siemens refrigerator/freezer with icemaker, electric stove, oven, microwave, wine cooler, dishwasher and washing machine/dryer, De’Longhi espresso machine, Culligan water filtration system, as well as toaster, blender, juicer and electric kettle, high speed wireless Internet access, Smart TV with cable and Apple TV with Netflix access and Sonos Bluetooth speakers, wide selection of books and board games, air-conditioning and room safe.