Three Generations of Family Find Happy Place at Secret Bay
“Mix one part Swiss Family Robinson, two parts Wallpaper Magazine and a good dose of Brazil ’66 (think Oscar Niemeyer…
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“Mix one part Swiss Family Robinson, two parts Wallpaper Magazine and a good dose of Brazil ’66 (think Oscar Niemeyer…
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Design Et Al and The Design Society announced that Secret Bay is among the top candidates for the International Hotel…
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Five years ago this month we were preparing our grounds and facilities, anxiously awaiting the realization of our dream of welcoming guests…
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When Caribbean Journal set out to find the top 5 Caribbean hotels to visit right now, they were looking for…
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When it comes to the search for resorts, you’re looking for an immaculate experience, right? A place that opens doors…
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For the second year running, we’ve been given a TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for being one of the top 25…
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We’ve posted a beautiful new video to Youtube that shows what you can expect if you join us on our…
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Once a year, Ethical Traveler selects the ten countries around the world that it reckons are doing the best work at promoting human rights, protecting…
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We have just been voted the 3rd Best Small Hotel in the Caribbean by the millions of users of TripAdvisor….
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Don takes our guests on a lot of the offshore activities, including the two new activities introduced in this newsletter…
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Megan has been with us since we opened, so we reckoned it was high time she had a chance to…
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Cliff and Irene came to stay with us for a month earlier this year. Despite being in their seventies and…
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The Waitikubuli National Trail is the Caribbean’s first long distance trail, covering 115 miles throughout the island. Designed to be hiked…
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Dominica is rightly famous the world over for the whales that live in and migrate to our waters throughout the…
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Anyone who has ever swum in the sea at night knows that it completely changes the way you see and…
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We’ve bought a new boat – the Waitukubuli Wander – specially to take our guests on all the many sea…
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There’s so much more to the Nature Island than just beaches. This is an island filled with delights to discover,…
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Nothing captures the privacy and exclusivity of a wedding at Secret Bay more than the chance to hold your ceremony…
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From leisurely coastal strolls to hardcore hikes towards remote boiling lakes, our selection of the 7 best walks on Dominica…
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The summer 2015 issue of wedding planning bible The Knot has chosen our resort as one of its 50 hottest…
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A lot of our guests say Secret Bay is like one big, very happy family. A perfect example came a…
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Secret Bay is thrilled to have made the cover of the annual Invest issue of leading Caribbean publication Maco Caribbean…
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We have had unprecedented success in Tripadvisor’s annual Traveller’s Choice Awards for 2015. Secret Bay was recognized as a winner…
READ MOREAlthough it can be easy to just switch off at Secret Bay and spend your entire holiday never leaving the…
READ MOREThe mysterious Andrew Harper has been travelling the world incognito since 1979, staying in some of the world’s finest hotels. From…
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Kanniama is our Reservations and Office Coordinator. As she has just completed a year here, we caught up with her…
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For most people who visit us, there’s no lovelier way to fall asleep than with the sound of the waves…
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Don takes Secret Bay Guests on the Lionfish tour. We asked him about his life on and under the waters…
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These iPhone 5c smartphone have all the numbers guests might need to make their stay as carefree as can be,…
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When it comes to those landmark moments in life – our weddings, honeymoons, fortieth birthdays, golden wedding anniversaries – one…
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…is how Caitlin and Mark described their second visit to Secret Bay. They had first stayed at Secret Bay in…
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Featured Guests: Ken & Marcy. Like so many couples preparing for the wedding, Ken and Marcy had ‘endlessly researched’ their…
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Featured Site: Champagne. Can you imagine diving surrounded by thousands of tiny bubbles? Well at Champagne, a dive site which…
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Featured Staff member Vincent Laurent. Thank Vincent. Vincent has been here from the beginning, part of the original construction crew…
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Featured Associate Terri Henry. For our lead masseuse Terri, giving a massage isn’t just about getting deep into your muscles…
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We’ve finished this year on a real high with the press too, named the #1 Luxury Resort in the Caribbean…
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Not to be upstaged, the original Zabuco Honeymoon Villa won Secret Bay the prize for having the third sexiest bedroom…
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‘Nowhere that I have stayed before made me say “Wow” upon walking in the door,’ wrote Tony after he and…
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We hope you enjoy our stunning new video, shot from a remote controlled helicopter that soared over our cliffs and…
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Dr Birdy (full name Bertrand Jno Baptiste) is the best loved bird guide in Dominica. Of the 188 bird species which…
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At Secret Bay we believe that having amazing wild experiences and caring for the environment go hand in hand. Our…
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To celebrate Deslyn being with us for a year, we asked her a few questions about what it means to…
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On May 30th 2011, three years ago today, the first guests woke up at Secret Bay. We waited nervously, hoping…
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Friday 15 November 2013 FIRST TIME DOMINICA IS ON COVER OF TRAVEL + LEISURE Secret Bay has brought the island…
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Tuesday 22 October 2013 SECRET BAY’S “EMBRACE SIMPLICITY” CONCEPT OF LUXURY CHARMS Secret Bay, Dominica — October 22 2103 —…
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SHARE IN OUR EXCITEMENT Thursday 19 September 2013 In just three days, Secret Bay unveils Zabuco II and Zabuco III,…
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As we said at the beginning of the newsletter, it’s not just our guests who have been celebrating recently. Our…
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One special place Dr Birdy takes our guests is the Syndicate Rainforest, easily accessible to hikers, and one of the…
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We pride ourselves on working with the best people. So when it comes to taking tours to see Dominica’s spectacular…
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Not the Bob Marley song. But our own star of culinary roots – Jemer. July saw Dominica’s Iron Chef competition,…
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When guests say they have “scoped this resort out for months”, we know they’ll have done their research. They’ll have…
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We’ve just had our 150th positive review on TripAdvisor (150 out of 150, with 146 giving us full marks). It’s…
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What better place to start than with a real first for us – our first Private Wedding. J&C had been…
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With advice like that, there’s really only one thing to do. Next month, we open our two new villas –…
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Thursday 18 July 2013 CELEBRATES WITH SPECIAL BOOKING OFFER INCLUDING FREE NIGHTS FOR FALL/WINTER STAYS As the romantic allure of…
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Monday 7 January 2013 SECRET BAY RANKED #2 OF JUST 10 RESORTS IN THE WORLD IN HARPER’S BAZAAR TRAVEL HOT…
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Itching to know the name of that vibrant bloom that keeps catching your eye? Ask our man Richie. He learned…
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As you explore Secret Bay chances are you may bump into someone standing in tree pose; it may be Trudy…
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Love fuels the persistence needed when pursuing your dreams. And Cutter and Magarita were adamant they were going to have…
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Now we know some of our guests love nothing better than to inhale the scent of ginger and all things…
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Feel the last rays of the sun warming your skin as you toast your new life together or as you…
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< Your patronage and our efforts to serve you with flair and discretion means that Secret Bay won the #1…
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Monday 4 February 2013 Secret Bay has come out on top in the just released Traveler’s Choice 2013 ranking of…
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After less than 18 months since our opening, we are really honored to receive yet another award! Secret Bay was…
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There’s no greater feeling than when our guests love what we do and understand why we do it. So when…
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Discover Dominica Authority made this gorgeous film to showcase what an ideal place our island is for those seeking health…
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Far be it from us to blow our own trumpets (well not too loudly), but we just had so much…
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Last month we celebrated our 1000th booking enquiry online. Of course the best celebrations don’t happen on the internet, but…
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Not many people head on their honeymoon hoping for stormy weather. But when Jake and Darcy came to Secret Bay…
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The media’s love-in with Secret Bay continued last month with us featured among America’s leading wedding brand’s 50 best places…
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A report on CNN Travel Insider into the top new luxury hotels around the world featured Secret Bay first, calling…
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SECRET BAY DOMINICA SELECTED AS TOP HONEYMOON DESTINATION Dominica, September 27th 2012. Secret Bay has been featured by America’s…
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THE ULTIMATE ECO-LUXURY HIDEAWAY LAUNCHES RESIDENCES PROGRAM IN RESPONSE TO GUEST DEMAND Secret Bay, Dominica – June 19, 2012 –…
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In Dominica, life meanders by at a gentle pace, and who better to remind you of this than Gilbert Panthier,…
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Robert Johnson stayed with his wife and their daughter in Zing Zing Villa in April. They loved their villa “the…
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Soul and Senses Couples’ Package Especially designed for couples and available in both the villas and bungalows, the Soul and…
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First up, Secret Bay became the first hotel in Dominica and one of only three hotels in the Caribbean to…
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Friday 4 May 2012 Secret Bay Dominica — May 3rd 2012 — Secret Bay is the first hotel ever in…
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We know that despite our breathtaking location, our luxury residences and all the fun activities on offer – it’s our…
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Three generations of the McInnes family visited Secret Bay in January including three grandchildren. Having traditionally opted for all-inclusives in…
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“For romance, it doesn’t get much better, with clifftop villas on stilts that perch like treehouses above the sea” wrote Vogue…
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As we remain Number 1 in Dominica on Trip Advisor – our guests and reviewers continue to rave about the…
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Whale season has begun here in Dominica – although whales can be seen all year round off the coast of…
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As our guests have pointed out: “the gem about Secret Bay besides the beaches and the villas are the wonderful…
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Wedding photographer Paul Huynh and wife Stacey chose Secret Bay to celebrate their 5th year wedding anniversary: “The moment we…
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It’s not just the guests that are writing these glowing reviews – we’ve been overwhelmed with the continued press coverage….
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Despite only being open 6 months, Secret Bay is now ranked as the number 1 hotel in Dominica on TripAdvisor…
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We are delighted with the amazing press coverage we have received since we opened in May. Secret Bay graced the front…
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As more guests discovered the pleasures of Secret Bay over the last couple of months, the reviews continue to be…
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Our passionate commitment to our environment and our community informs all that we do at Secret Bay. As such we…
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Left to right: Anna, Ergell, Rose, Ritchie, Megan, Gilbert, Delo, Vernon, Sandra, Chris and Gregor. We are delighted to present…
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Check out our superb 360 panoramic tour of the Zabuco Honeymoon Villa – have a look at those spectacular views…
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Secret Bay opened on May 27th and we welcomed over 10 guests during our first month of operation. We have…
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With less than one week to go before the grand opening of Secret Bay we are very excited to at…
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