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Secret Bay
Portsmouth, Dominica · Independent · Grand Luxury
Founded by Gregor Nassief and built between February 2010 and June 2011, Secret Bay opened in 2011 with four cliffside villas near Portsmouth on Dominica's northwest coast, becoming the island's first five-star property. Hurricane Maria heavily damaged the resort in 2017, triggering a rebuild that expanded its footprint.
- 27 rooms
- Opened 2011
- Neighborhood: Picard
- Rooms from 1,120 sq ft (104 m²)
- Architect: Fruto Vivas
About Secret Bay
- Founder Gregor Nassief built the cliffside villa resort near Portsmouth in the Picard area on Dominica's northwest coast.
- Hurricane Maria heavily damaged the resort in 2017, after which it was rebuilt and expanded.
- 42 km from Douglas-Charles Airport.
- Relais & Chateaux cliffside villa resort near Portsmouth, Dominica's first five-star house, rebuilt after Hurricane Maria.
- The smallest published suite or villa start at 1,120 sq ft (104 m²).
History
Secret Bay is a luxury villa resort on the northwest coast of Dominica in the Caribbean, near Portsmouth in the Picard area. Founded by Gregor Nassief, the resort was constructed between February 2010 and June 2011 and opened in 2011 with four villas, becoming Dominica's first five-star property.
The resort was heavily damaged by Hurricane Maria in 2017 and subsequently rebuilt and expanded, reinforcing its reputation as a benchmark of sustainable luxury in the eastern Caribbean.
The setting
9 km from Central Forest Reserve. 10 km from geo-thermal waters of Boiling Lake.
Restaurants and bars
- Zing Zing Restaurant — Restaurant · Locally-sourced fare · Chef Executive Chef Fabio Fernandes
Experiences
- Hands-On Cooking Classes at Botanica — Hands-on cooking classes at Botanica, the organic garden and chef's table.
- In-Villa Cooking Classes — The chef joins guests in their villa kitchens for personalised cooking classes.
- Swimming With The Whales — Whale encounters, with the island's resident sperm whale population.
- Sea Cave — Sea cave experience listed among resort activities.
- Kayaking — Kayaking, including kayak access to the secluded beach.
- Canyoning — Canyoning into the Dominican jungle.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Private beach
Awards
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
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