Secret Bay

Secret Bay, a villa resort on the coast of Dominica

Secret Bay is a Caribbean villa-only resort located in Tibay, Dominica, set in a rainforest environment with views of the Caribbean Sea. It presents itself as an extremely private retreat, with residential villas scattered across the hillside and access to hidden beaches. The property defines itself as an out-of-the-ordinary destination, aimed at travelers seeking a peaceful, personalized stay.

Villas and private stays

The resort offers 27 private villas with plunge pools, spread across several categories. The offering includes the Zabuco Villas, with 1, 1.5, or 2 bedrooms and 1 or 2 bathrooms, offering utmost seclusion and panoramic ocean views, and up to 4,083 total indoor/outdoor sq ft. The Ti-Fèy Villas, with 1.5 or 2.5 bedrooms and 2 or 3 bathrooms, are perched on a lush hillside with jungle-to-ocean views and up to 2,799 total indoor/outdoor sq ft. The Ylang Ylang Villas, with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, are described as magical treehouse escapes, with 2,030 total indoor/outdoor sq ft. The Mapou Villas, with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, offer uninterrupted ocean views and 1,120 or 1,220 total indoor/outdoor sq ft depending on the version of the text. The Honeymoon Villas, with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, are secluded sanctuaries designed for couples, with up to 3,303 total indoor/outdoor sq ft. The Friends & Family Villas, with 1.5, 2, or 2.5 bedrooms and 2 or 3 bathrooms, are conceived for family groups, with up to 3,303 total indoor/outdoor sq ft. Finally, the Multi-Villa Estates, with 2 to 3.5 bedrooms and 2 to 4 bathrooms, are private estates for groups or multi-generational families, with up to 6,109 total indoor/outdoor sq ft. Each villa features a dedicated host, available concierge service, and private chef service.

Dining and common spaces

The resort integrates several dining and leisure spaces. Zing Zing Restaurant is listed as the main restaurant, with à la carte service and terrace dining. Bwa Denn is presented as a food, art, and brewery space, and Botanica as an organic garden and chef's table, where hands-on cooking classes are offered. The property also mentions Gommier Spa, Bwa Mang Wellness Pavilion, Zamann Watersports Hut, Vetiver Sunset Deck, the Mouben Welcome House with funicular, and the Gwiyavye' Lap Pool & Bar. The dining offering is completed with included meal packages, pre-stocking options, and in-villa cooking classes.

Experiences at the resort and on the island

The experiences program spans activities at the resort itself and excursions across Dominica. Among the former are yoga and meditation, massage, snorkeling, kayaking, kayak fishing, stand-up paddle boarding, private concerts, and sea cave night snorkeling. In the nearby area, guests can enjoy nature trails, bird watching, lionfish hunt, sunset cruise, horseback riding, hiking, scuba diving, snorkelling tours, visits to Cabrits National Park, the Portsmouth Saturday Market, Batibou Beach, and Cold Soufriere. Further away, the resort organizes whale watching, excursions to Boiling Lake and waterfall hikes, dives at Champagne Reef, visits to the Kalinago Territory, canyoning, zip lining, forest bathing, Emerald Pool, sulphur spas, national parks, Scotts Head Peninsula, Bubble Beach, the Botanical Garden and Jack's Walk, Jaco Falls, Roseau, Trafalgar Falls, Victoria Falls, Titou Gorge, and Freshwater Lake. The resort markets themed packages such as Adventures by Land & Sea, Best Friend's Getaway, Bucket List Adventures, Caribbean Couple's Getaway, Diver's Paradise, Family Fun Under the Dominica Sun, Rediscover Romance, The Absolute Aphrodisiac, and Waitukubuli Wellness.

Weddings, romance, and groups

Secret Bay also positions itself as a destination for honeymoons, weddings, and vow renewals, with specific romance packages. For groups and families, it offers the Friends & Family Villas and the Multi-Villa Estates, which allow several households to stay within the same compound, as well as programs designed for parents. The property has seasonal offers, special rates, last-minute programs, and a milestones rewards program.

Accolades and sustainability

The resort has been named the best resort in the Caribbean by Travel+Leisure for four consecutive years, according to its own presentation. It holds two MICHELIN Keys and is a member of Relais & Châteaux. The website includes a sustainability section and a press and accolades section. It also mentions an ownership program and a citizenship program, aimed at those who wish to acquire a villa or explore residency pathways.

Dominica's natural environment

The resort's proposition is built on Dominica's distinctive features, presented as the Caribbean's nature island. The text highlights its high volcanic density, one of the world's two boiling lakes, the Caribbean's longest hiking trail, the only resident sperm whale population, the last indigenous Kalinago community, 365 rivers, conditions for diving and canyoning, and sightings of the sisserou parrot, endemic to the island.

Location and contact

Tibay, Dominica · Email: info@secretbay.dm · Hours: Reservations: 8am to 4pm EST; Concierge: 7am to 10pm EST