Portsmouth, Dominica
InterContinental Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa by IHG
Bayfront rainforest resort
Portsmouth, Dominica
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$
Rated for
Wellness Resort LuxeOutside the door
The house
IHGBayfront rainforest resort
Coastal rainforest meets Douglas Bay here, shaping a self-contained outpost wrapped in protected national parkland.
What it’s good at
Notable
Standalone treatment pavilions host volcanic clay wraps and open-air herbal scrubs.
Notable
A four-pool network and oceanfront cabanas beside Cabrits National Park nature trails.
Listed
Substantial guest rooms provide private balconies and twenty-four-hour in-room dining service.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
At the edge of the lush Cabrits National Park, on the island’s north end, the InterContinental Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa is the sort of full-featured luxury resort that’s remarkably rare here; thanks to its unique location and its relative seclusion, it offers an unusually self-contained experience.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Rainforest trails climb straight into Cabrits National Park. Below, the waters of Douglas Bay curve along the property.
The rooms
Private balconies look toward Douglas Bay, and the best rooms face the extinct volcano inside Cabrits.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Tiered freshwater pools step down toward Douglas Bay, bordered by swim-up bar seating and thatched daybed cabanas.
The spa
Wood-paneled treatment rooms look out into dense foliage, accompanied by private jacuzzis and a steam room.
The gym
Carved wood screens divide the gym, and an open-air terrace hosts morning yoga and Pilates.
At the table
Kwéyòl serves Caribbean seafood under an open-air timber roof. At night, Rumfire pours infused bush rums around fire pits.
How it began
Open-air pavilions borrow their timber rooflines from indigenous Kalinago architecture, set against walls shaped by local stonecutters.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.