Secret Bay Resort
Portsmouth, Dominica, Dominica · Virtuoso · 2026 benefits

A six-star all-villa rainforest resort experience, featuring secluded clifftop residential-style villas with private plunge pools, dedicated villa hosts, on-call concierge, chefs and guides, secret beaches and transformative experiences curated just for you. Spectacularly sited on a clifftop promontory where the rainforest meets the sea on Dominica, the “Nature Island” of the Caribbean, Secret Bay, has been named #1 Resort in the Caribbean, Bermuda and the Bahamas by Travel + Leisure, World's Best Awards 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2024, is among the leading boutique resorts in the world and an acclaimed Relais & Châteaux property. The secluded six-star, all-villa resort consists of elegantly…
Just steps from the Caribbean Sea, Secret Bay Resort is the ultimate under-the-radar romantic hideaway. Think sustainably built villas with private plunge pools and outdoor rain showers. A treehouse-style spa offering everything from couples’ massages to signature facials. And an open-air restaurant serving up inspired island-to-table plates sourced from local fishermen and farmers markets. A private chef can even prepare an exclusive dinner for guests in their villa’s gourmet kitchen.
What you get booking it through us (2026 benefits)
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant (already included in property rates)
- A complimentary 50 minute massage for up to two people, per room, once during stay
- Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
These are the Virtuoso benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.
In the know
For the ultimate in customized service, our concierge can curate your experience, from diving or excursions, to an in-villa cooking class or private jazz performance on your terrace.
The property, in facts
| Where | P.O. Box 21, Portsmouth, Dominica, Dominica |
|---|---|
| Category | Villas / Residences |
| Property type | Villa or Luxury Residence |
| Rooms | 26 |
| Room types | 5 |
| Nearest airport | Melville Hall (DOM) · 10 miles |
| Advisor programme | Virtuoso |
| Style | Sophisticated |
| Known for | Beach, Seclusion, Wellness |
| Sustainability | Green Globe |
Rooms and suites
- Zabuco Villa I — Zabuco I Villa ABOUT THIS VILLA Secret Bay’s original Zabuco Villa is where the beautiful dream of Secret Bay began. Built on the exact spot at the end of the…
- Ti-Fèy Villa I — Ti-Fèy Villa I ABOUT THIS VILLA Exotic and private, Secret Bay’s Ti-Féy Villa I is a fashionable treehouse boasting floor-to-ceiling glass walls and a…
- Ylang Ylang Villas I & II — Ylang Ylang Villas I & II ABOUT THESE VILLAS Rising up from the ground from a single stem, the Ylang Ylang Villas present a stunning architectural creation.…
- Zabuco Villas II & III — Zabuco Villas II & III ABOUT THESE VILLAS Secret Bay’s Zabuco Villas are the most beautiful honeymoon villas in the Caribbean. Perfect for all romantic…
- Hillside Ti-Fèy Villas I-IV — Hillside Ti-Fèy Villas I-IV ABOUT THIS VILLA Built to mirror the same stunning architectural elements as our original Ti-Fèy Villa, the Hillside Ti-Fèy Villas…
In the room
Air Conditioning · Balcony/Lanai/Terrace · Bathrobe · Butler Service · Ceiling Fan · Coffee/Tea Maker · Complimentary Newspaper · Hair Dryer · Internet Access · Iron/Ironing Board · Kitchen · Microwave · Mini Bar · Private Pool · Refrigerator · Safe · Sitting Area · Slippers · Turn Down Service · Washer/Dryer
What advisors say
100% of the 3 Virtuoso advisors who have filed a review of this property recommend it. Those reviews are collected by Virtuoso from advisors who have stayed, not by us and not from the public.