Description: We did not stay at this hotel but following our long hike around the town and Botanic garden we decided to have lunch there. We were very impressed by the quality of food, service and beautiful grounds.
In 1720 there was a wooden fort on this site it was built by the French. In 1761 British forces captured it and the island. Nine years later construction began on the Hotel {named after the British Governor} some of original walls have survived and are part of the present building. Hurricane David totally destroyed the hotel which had opened in 1964 and it wasn’t re opened until almost ten years later.
The hotel has 73 rooms/ including 3 suites. The luxury oceanfront suites all have walk out decks overlooking the Caribbean but most rooms are sea views. {All my information was obtained from the lovely receptionist at the front desk} Internet and business facilities are available.
This hotel is nestled on a cliff overlooking the Caribbean sea yet it is quite close to shops and town center. Some of its amenities and public areas include; a stunning sun terrace, friendly sea breeze bar, duty free shops, boardwalk café& bar, and waterfront restaurant.
We spent a couple of hours at the waterfront restaurant sipping on Gin and Tonics. There is a real old world charm that permeates this historic building and its staff are definitely charming.
We ordered Baked fish with French Fries and a fruit dessert it was beautifully presented and was delicious no grease at all on the fries. We certainly would choose this hotel for a stay in Dominica. It’s close to heaven sitting on the sun terrace surrounded by luscious blooms, despite the on and off showers we encountered in Roseau our spirits were lifted not dampened.
Rates Us $ Jan 15- 08- May 14/08
Standard. $115
Oceanview. $130
Deluxe Oceanview. $175
Oceanfront Suites. $230
May 15/08- Jan 14/09
Standard. $100
Oceanview. $110
Delux Oceanfront. $160
Oceanfront Suites. $ 210
Per room per night plus 10 percent service charge and 10 per Vat
Our total bill for lunch $40
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