Vogue Names Secret Bay Among the World’s Best Boutique Hotels for a Wedding Buyout

Vogue has named Secret Bay among its “13 Best Boutique Hotels for a Wedding Buyout,” recognizing the resort as one of the most intimate and inspiring destinations in the world for a celebration of love. The feature honors Secret Bay’s rare ability to merge natural beauty, architectural artistry, and deeply personal service into an experience that feels both effortless and unforgettable.

As Vogue describes, 

“The all-villa Secret Bay is a sustainably built resort that epitomizes barefoot luxury. Each of the residential-style accommodations boasts indoor-outdoor living spaces, a plunge pool, and dedicated hosts to tend to every need. But what makes this property particularly special is that it provides the feeling of a private island retreat without the price tag of one.”

Couples can exchange vows on one of three white-sand beaches or atop a clifftop deck framed by rainforest and sea. Receptions unfold at Bwa Denn, a striking multi-level venue that opens to panoramic Caribbean Sea views and captures the essence of Dominica’s natural abundance. It’s a gathering place where locally grown ingredients and craft kombucha brewed on-site come together in celebration of Dominica’s creative spirit.

Guests celebrating at Secret Bay can retreat to their own private villas — from single-bedroom Ylang Ylang Villas to expansive, multi-level Ti-Fèy Villas — each offering a private plunge pool, open-air living spaces, and a dedicated villa host. Every accommodation is enveloped in nature and designed for total seclusion, allowing wedding parties to gather together yet experience complete privacy.

For couples, our Zabuco Villa, celebrated among the sexiest bedrooms in the world, offers the ultimate romantic escape. Suspended above the sea, this architectural masterpiece was designed for two, setting the stage for an unforgettable beginning to married life and the perfect continuation of the wedding celebration.

And with new direct flights from American Airlines and United Airlines connecting Miami and Newark to Dominica, plus convenient Contour Airlines connections through San Juan, Puerto Rico, reaching the island has never been easier.

A full resort buyout accommodates up to 80 guests with a minimum three-night stay and rates beginning at US $23,000 per night. Every detail, from welcome dinners and river excursions to spa rituals and moonlit dancing, is personalised to reflect the couple’s vision and the island’s rhythm.

Vogue’s recognition reaffirms Secret Bay as a place where love, nature, and design converge to create moments that are profoundly personal and beautifully timeless.

For those not seeking a full buyout, Secret Bay remains one of the Caribbean’s most enchanting destinations for smaller wedding groups, proposals, and honeymoons. Explore our honeymoon offerings and curated packages. 

Read the full feature in Vogue and begin envisioning your celebration at Secret Bay.