Secret Bay Dominica
Secret Bay
Tibay, Portsmouth
Dominica
www.secretbay.dm
HOTEL INFORMATION
Shareholders
Privately owned
Date of Creation
June 2011
Hotel General Manager
Craig Sands.
My journey in hospitality began with a strong interest in understanding the intricacies of what makes a guest’s experience exceptional. Over the years, I have had the privilege of working in various renowned establishments, each teaching me invaluable lessons about guest satisfaction, operational excellence, and the importance of a dedicated team.
Hotel Positioning
6-star luxury resort – Relais & Chateaux
Development Strategy
Secret Bay’s development strategy focuses on sustainable luxury, market expansion, and enhanced guest experiences to solidify its position as the premier boutique resort in the Caribbean. With a growing villa inventory and curated experiential offerings, the resort is strengthening its presence in the US, UK, Europe, Caribbean, and French West Indies through strategic trade partnerships, sales initiatives, and luxury travel networks like Virtuoso and American Express.
SECRET BAY
History & Story
Since boyhood, Secret Bay owner Gregor Nassief had a lofty dream – to create a home away from home amongst the wild forested cliffs of Dominica while preserving the natural environment. While celebrating the nuptials of Gregor and wife Sandra, Sandra’s father and award-winning Latin American architect, Fruto Vivas granted the couple a special gift—a proposed drawing of their personal residence at Secret Bay.
Thus, the resort was founded upon a story of love, both for each other and for the land which they shared a deep commitment to preserve. With Fruto, Sandra and Gregor’s combined visions, the villas that comprise the living, breathing eco-luxury resort at Secret Bay came to life.
Date Renewal
Secret Bay and the villas were rebuilt from scratch and reopened in November 2018 after the passage of hurricane maria in September.
Date added extensions
November 1, 2020.
November 1, 2024
Main Strengths, Special Touch
Evolving beyond shared common spaces and one-size, all-inclusive molds, Secret Bay offers luxury residential-style villas that serve as your home away from home. One where space and seclusion provide the ultimate in comfort and discreet six-star service provide a peerless island escape. Here, both within our gated confines and beyond resort grounds, guests indulge in an entirely distinct high-touch experience marked by an inherent aura of romance, well-appointed accommodations and amenities, and, of course, our extensively personal and tailored services.
Location
Located in Tibay village, 10 minutes south of the town of Portsmouth.
Key sites/activities in the area
Indian River, bird watching, lionfish hunt, sunset cruise, horseback riding, hiking, scuba diving, snorkelling, Cabrits National Park, Portsmouth Saturday market, art classes & commissioned pieces, Batibou beach, cold Soufriere.
Fun Facts
Secret Bay is home to three distinct microclimates, affording a diverse range of incredible adventures right on property. Here, guests can enjoy complimentary kayaking, paddle boarding and snorkeling right off Tibay and Secret Beach, where vibrant coral reefs and a natural sea cave offer an eye-opening world of underwater exploration. After, guests can indulge in an intimate picnic for two packed by their villa hosts “or butlers” and laid out directly on Secret Beach. The property is also replete with countless nature trails, home to resident iguanas, several tropical bird species and crustaceans along the mangrove-lined Cario River.
Children’s Corner
Secret Bay’s kids’ concierge offer a wide array of activities for children of all ages. Including art classes, crafting, swimming lessons, treasure hunt, a day in the kitchen, guided snorkeling, history of Dominica, kids yoga, dance classes and much more.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
Number of suites: 22
• Peninsula Zabuco Villas: 3
• Peninsula ylang ylang villas : 2
• Peninsula Ti-Fèy Villa: 1
• Hillside Ti-Fèy Villas :6
• Hillside Ti-Fèy + Villas: 3
• Clifftop Zabuco Honeymoon Villa with Mapou cottage: 1
• Clifftop Zabuco Honeymoon Villas (2 bedroom): 2
• Clifftop Zabuco Honeymoon Villa with Studio: 1
• Clifftop Ti-Fèy Villa: 1
• Summit Mapou villa: 1
• Summit Zabuco Villa (2 bedroom): 1
Number of Luxury rooms: 22
Number of rooms, (keys) in all: 22
Restaurants & Bars
• Bwa Denn food and art gallery: bar, tapas terrace, kombucha micro-brewery, no menu fine dining experience.
• Half board plan available
• Wine cellar
• Botanica; outdoor, strictly plant based dining experience
Wellness
• Gommier spa
• Wellness pavillion
• Fitness and play gym
Corporate & Celebration Events
• Board room
• Gwiyave heights for small inhouse weddings and vow renewals
Extra Notable Features
• Private chef experience
• In villa cooking classes
• Non-motorised water sports
• Funicular – 400 linear feet long
• Beach bonfires
Hotel and restaurant Awards
2023
• Caribbean journal’s list of 2023 coolest Caribbean hotels
• Trip advisor’s #9 luxury hotel in the Caribbean – Traveler’s choice best of the best awards
• Travel and Leisure’s #1 hotel in the Caribbean
• The world travel awards leading hotel in Dominica
2021-2022
• Caribbean journal’s traveller’s choice awards- top boutique hotel in the Caribbean
• Conde Nast Traveler’s #13 Resort Hotel in the Caribbean, in the 2022 Reader’s Choice Awards
• Travel and Leisure’s #1 hotel in the Caribbean
• Caribbean journal’s Hotel of the Year in their 2022 Caribbean Hotel Sustainability Awards
• #10 in Travel and Leisure’s top 25 hotels in the Caribbean
• Kiwi collection “wow” pick of the year – 2021
Number of employees
135