Relaxation & adventure at a luxury eco-resort in Dominica
| country: | Dominica |
| location: | Pointe Mulatre |
| price: | From US $93 (Cottage & Breakfast) - US $209 (spa adventure package) per person per night on a double occupancy |
description
This resort is perched on 55 acres of jungle surrounded by the Morne Trois Piton National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park is the only World Heritage site in the Eastern Caribbean, home of the second largest boiling lake in the world. Dominica, the ideal rainforest adventure destination, is known for its unspoiled, seldom touristed beauty.
Every moment on this enchanted island is worthy of a postcard and you can experience it all with a knowledgeable local guide to take you off-the-beaten-track. Think hiking through the rainforest to emerge at a breathtaking waterfall, mountain biking through local villages, sea kayaking along the scenic coast, snorkeling to view tropical marine life through "champagne" bubbles created by undersea volcanoes and frolicking in therapeutic hot springs.
On-site there are plenty of opportunities for Yoga, drumming meditation, indulgent spa treatments, a dip in the volcanic stone pool, and eating fine cuisine with a local flare at the restaurant.
The spa package includes accommodation in private jungle cottage, airport or ferry pick up & drop off, meals & island fresh juices, daily yoga or drumming mediation, daily scheduled excursions and daily half-hour massage or other spa treatment.
Rainforest waterfall hikes Snorkelling Ocean kayaking Hot spring tours Biking Scenic heritage tours Cultural tours
Every moment on this enchanted island is worthy of a postcard and you can experience it all with a knowledgeable local guide to take you off-the-beaten-track. Think hiking through the rainforest to emerge at a breathtaking waterfall, mountain biking through local villages, sea kayaking along the scenic coast, snorkeling to view tropical marine life through "champagne" bubbles created by undersea volcanoes and frolicking in therapeutic hot springs.
On-site there are plenty of opportunities for Yoga, drumming meditation, indulgent spa treatments, a dip in the volcanic stone pool, and eating fine cuisine with a local flare at the restaurant.
The spa package includes accommodation in private jungle cottage, airport or ferry pick up & drop off, meals & island fresh juices, daily yoga or drumming mediation, daily scheduled excursions and daily half-hour massage or other spa treatment.
special things to do and see here
rooms, food and facilities
Accommodation in a private jungle cottage features: 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, private bathroom with attached semi-outdoor shower, balcony with rainforest views, mini-refrigerator, telephone, in-room coffee/tea maker and tastefully decorated in hand-made furniture and local decor. 
Recreation & games room with pool, table tennis, board games, book exchange and more how to find us
The resort is located 90 minutes scenic drive south of Melville Hall airport (DOM) or 60 minutes from the Roseau Ferry Terminal. We can arrange transfers for you. how this holiday makes a difference
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We employ 59 Dominicans, virtually all from the villages immediately surrounding the resort. We take pride in the fact that we are a leader in providing education and training opportunities, competitive wages and a friendly environment for our staff. We source as much as possible from the local community. Our food is purchased from local farmers, we employ artisans for specific projects and offer a space for them to display and sell their artwork. We offer ongoing economic opportunities for farmers, construction workers, artisans, taxi drivers and tour guides.
 Since the beginning our focus has been the alleviation of poverty through full-time, positive employment subsequent to an economic collapse in the villages surrounding the resort. We have trained and empowered unemployed banana farmers and local villagers to form a team of dedicated international standard hotel and restaurant staff members, many of them rising from entry level positions to head their departments in less than 1 year. We also offer an entrepreneurship loan program which lends up to $15,000 per person for small businesses such as greenhouses, coffee bean processing and women’s sewing groups. Positive contributions are made to the conservation and biodiversity of the area through the development of a comprehensive nature interpretation center onsite to inform guests about the flora and fauna of the local area. This focuses on local tour guides with specific knowledge about the plants and animals of Dominica, our support of ROSTI in their goal to create a safe environment for the endangered sea turtles of the Caribbean and the development of a Healing Plants of Dominica brochure to accompany our weekly presentations on the useful herbs, spices and fruits of Dominica. Our resort currently reduces our footprint through the use of energy efficient light bulbs, fans instead of air conditioning and solar tube water heaters in testing phase through 15% of cottages with plans to integrate system to all cottages after testing phase. We use plot-less, tank-less heaters for hot water on demand system the rest of the cottages (no hot water to rest of resort). We have minimal pathway and resort lighting which is turned off when not in use. |
Tourism can be good and bad for destinations & local people. We carefully screen every holiday against our criteria for responsible travel. 'Look behind the brochure' to find how each holiday makes a difference (see left). We don't claim to be perfect - there is no global accreditation - but we've led the way since 2001 and screened 1000's of holidays. We invite every traveller to write a review about their experiences and responsible tourism. This valuable feedback is sent to the people who run the holidays. We keep a very close eye on it and take off holidays that don't live up to our standards. |