A Boutique Hotel on Dominica's Atlantic Coast

A small house on the world's #1 Caribbean island.

Six oceanfront cabanas, two villas, an open-air restaurant over Pagua Bay, and only ten minutes from the airport.

CABANAS VILLAS

#1 Hotel in Dominica

494 reviews

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#1 Caribbean Island

2026

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Caribbean Journal

August 2025

BEST OF THE WORLD

2026

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DOMINICA, WEST INDIES

A different kind of Caribbean.

Pagua Bay House sits on the wild Atlantic coast of Dominica — the side of the island most travelers never see.

Dominica isn’t the Caribbean of cruise ports and swim-up bars. It’s the one with 365 rivers, a boiling lake, sperm whales offshore year-round, and rainforest that begins where the road ends. Nothing here has been smoothed over for visitors.

Six private cabanas look out over the bay. An open-air restaurant serves what the island gave us that morning. The airport is ten minutes away, the rainforest a few more.

Sleep

All of our private cabanas & suites have ocean views, verandas, wood floors & vaulted ceilings. Our suites come with private outdoor living areas; one with a plunge pool, the other a two person Interior soaking tub.

Island Activities

Discover the island beyond beaches, discover crystal clear rivers, lush rain forest trails, waterfalls and authentic village life to experience Dominican traditions, and discover the islands rich history and culture.

Eat

Our restaurant uses fresh organic ingredients that are locally produced and sourced. Delicious flavors and a warm atmosphere are the perfect way to unwind.

Stay

Three ways to stay

The Cabanas at Pagua Bay House

Cabana 1

First light comes in off the Atlantic. Side by side with Cabana 2 — take both.
Cabana 2

Cool, quiet, and looking out to sea. Next door to Cabana 1 and made for traveling in pairs
Cabana 3

Just you and the sound of the water below. Tucked into the gardens above Pagua Bay — no footsteps but your own.
Cabana 4

Our largest. Wake to the ocean and hear nothing pass by all day.

The Suites at Pagua Bay House

Suite 5

Slip into the plunge pool, rinse off under open sky, watch the Atlantic go gold. 800 ft² — our flagship.
Suite 6

Open the doors and the sea comes in. 625 ft², standing alone above the Atlantic.

Private villas,
full resort privileges.

Those interested in something a little different and a lot more spacious don’t have to look far. Our villas offer a truly unique opportunity to enjoy the full Nature Island experience in the privacy of your own ocean view home.

Located just minutes from our resort by car or foot, both Breezy Bluff and Kings Point have everything a family or couples traveling together need. And because you’re booking through Pagua Bay House, you’ll have full access to the same privileges as our on-site guests, including concierge service, restaurant, and pool. We’ll even provide a charge account so you can leave your wallet at home.

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The Restaurant

Pagua Bay Bar & Grill

Open 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Open-air, set above the bay, with a 180-degree view of the Atlantic. American-Caribbean fusion, built around what comes out of our own greenhouse and what arrives fresh from the Marigot market. Our full breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus run from opening to close — order whatever you feel like, whenever you feel like it. Guests, locals, and anyone who wandered in off the road are all welcome. The cucumber gimlet, we’ve been told, is reason enough to come back.

And you don’t have to be staying with us to linger — pick up a Pool Pass at the bar and the pool, and the view, are yours for the afternoon.

The Restaurant

OUR STORY

We asked a taxi driver where in the Caribbean he'd live.

Rick and I had been looking for a lifestyle change for years-traveled all over Central and South America, the Bahamas, the rest of the Caribbean. We got married in St. Croix. On a drive there, Rick asked our taxi guy where he’d live if he could pick anywhere in the region.
He said Dominica. His daughter had married a Dominican. Said it was the most beautiful country he’d ever seen.
We came for a scouting trip in November 2006. Moved here three months later. We opened the restaurant in 2009 and built the current Pagua Bay House from the ground up. We’re still here. Still cooking. Still surprised by the island most days.

MORE ABOUT PAGUA BAY

The Island Of Dominica | West Indies

Dominica: One of the World's Most Unforgettable Islands

Nine volcanoes, 365 rivers, and not a single high-rise. You came for the hotel. You’ll stay for what’s outside it.

Year-Round

— 01

Sperm Whale Watching

Dominica is one of the only places on earth where resident sperm whales can be seen year-round. Half-day boat trips from the west coast.

Boat · West Coast

UNESCO

— 02

Kalinago Territory

Visit the last surviving pre-Columbian indigenous community in the Caribbean — just up the east coast from Pagua Bay. Crafts, cassava bread, storytelling.

Full Day · Guided

Half Day

— 03

Titou Gorge

Swim through narrow basalt walls to a hidden waterfall in this lava-formed canyon near Laudat — straight out of Pirates of the Caribbean.

Swim · Laudat

Explore Dominica

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Guest reviews

Fifteen years of guests, and the reviews still read the same

Five-star reviews from Tripadvisor and Google. Swipe or use the arrows.

Alicia and Rick are great hosts and the atmosphere is just great. They gave us great tips and assistance to visit the island. The hotel is amazing and we had great food. It's definitely worth it to stay some days at this great spot. Will be back soon.

A.C.Guest review
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Pagua Bay House. The rooms and beds were very comfortable. The grounds were beautiful. The restaurant served excellent food. The view was amazing and is hard to beat, anywhere. Finally, the associates were friendly and engaging.

ChristieGuest review
The cabana we stayed in was spacious and extremely luxurious. The bath was absolutely a game changer for us in Dominica! The food was some of the best we had for our whole stay… The hosts Alicia and Rick were unbelievably amazing. Nothing was too much… Oh, and not to mention watching whales breaching whilst sat eating breakfast!

MichelleGuest review
Great place to stay. Small, individual cabins are set on a hill above the beach. The restaurant is one of the better food choices on island. The owners are very nice and were quite helpful in planning your stay and excursions. Highly recommend this place.

Guest review
The coconut rum punch was a spiritual experience… perfect location in relation to the airport. One of the only places on the island with a food and drink menu that is open.

Aslynn P.Google
My husband and I spent 5 nights at Pagua Bay. The property is gorgeous — dramatic ocean views, beautiful landscaping. Suite 5 with the plunge pool was very private, with an enormous garden and patio. The bed was supremely comfortable and the rainfall shower felt incredible after a long hike. Rick and Alicia are wonderful hosts who take the time to engage with every guest and help plan your stay. The restaurant packed breakfasts, lunches and beach coolers for us, which made going out for the day a breeze.

LindsayGoogle
Expedia tried to sell us six nights at a vastly inflated price but we looked again and found that we could do a last-minute booking via WhatsApp direct with the Manager, Sheldon. Nothing could have been simpler.

LanTripadvisor
We spent a relaxing five nights at Pagua Bay House… a spacious villa up the hill. While the individual rooms are close to the main part of the hotel, the two-bedroom, two-bathroom villa is great for families or two couples, especially if you rent a car.

Rachel D.Tripadvisor
Only 15 minutes from the airport, this was our first stop on the island. The setting was poolside overlooking the crashing waves of the ocean below… a great stop coming or going from the airport.

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   Rachel D 
 187 days ago
 
 
 Verified Both relaxing and energizing We spent a relaxing five nights at Pagua Bay House. Because the hotel had double booked, they moved us from the room we had chosen near the restaurant and pool to a spacious villa up the hill. We didn't rent a car, so we got lots of exercise walking up and down either the steep (sometimes slippery) quick path through the jungle or the longer (and wonderfully scenic) route along the road. All that footwork came in handy for burning off the delicious breakfasts, dinners, and tropical cocktails we had at the restaurant overlooking the pool. Be sure to visit nearby Kalinago ("Carib Indian") territory, for the model Indigenous village, al fresco museum, and gorgeous riverside walk. Pagua Bay offers river tubing, but unfortunately the weather had other ideas on the morning we had planned to go. While the individual rooms are close to the main part of the hotel, the two-bedroom, two-bathroom villa is great for families or two couples, especially if you rent a car.
  
 
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   lglenda169 
 369 days ago
 
 
 Verified This is the place to be if your stressed out. I love this place. I love it. This was my second visit there. I'll be back in December with my adult children. The staff was super friendly and helpful. And the food was on point.
  
 
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   Guido S 
 462 days ago
 
 
 Verified Dominica and Pagua Bay are undiscovered pearls on the Planet Pagua Bay is a beautiful place to visit. Alicia and Rick are great host and the atmosphere is just great. They gave us great trips and assistance to visit the island. The hotel is amazing and we had great food. Its definetly worth to stay some days at this great spot. Will be back soon
  
 
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   Dan W 
 488 days ago
 
 
 Verified Stay Here! Great place to stay. Small, individual cabins are set on a hill above the beach. The restaurant is one of better food choices on island. The owners are very nice and were quite helpful in planning your stay and excursions. Highly recommend this place.
  
 
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   Holly K 
 503 days ago
 
 
 Verified Beautiful Oceanside Stay This was an amazing place to stay. Beautiful grounds and very spacious rooms. Loved the wide open bathroom and ability to keep the windows open to hear the ocean sounds. Staff was very nice and accommodating. Food was good. We liked having a rental car to explore the island since there was not much else near by....although close to the airport. If you want beauty and seclusion this place is it.
  
 
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   Chris J 
 507 days ago
 
 
 Verified What A Stay At Pagua Bay! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Pagua Bay House. The rooms and beds were vety comfortable. The grounds were beautiful. The restaurant served excellent food. The view was amazing and is hard to beat, anywhere. Finally, the associates were friendly and engaging.
  
 
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   Joseph P 
 525 days ago
 
 
 Verified Joseph and Jackie Honeymoon Pagua Bay is amazing and the food and the staff are all top notch! Alisha the owner is awesome and she will show you the best spots to check out on Dominica. Sheldon the GM is super helpful with anything you need as well. The whole staff is incredible. Thank you guys for making our Honeymoon that much more special!
  
 
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   samantha R 
 527 days ago
 
 
 Verified Beautiful base on amazing island The owners Alisha and Rick and staff were amazing, so helpful and caring. It is a super relaxing location great for exploring the island. The cabanas provide seclusion, when you want some peace and quiet, and the food and drink in the restaurant were great, also loved the hotel cats! It is out second trip to Dominica and we would definitely return to the hotel.
  
 
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   lady_di0809 
 566 days ago
 
 
 Verified Great stop coming or going from the airport Only 15 minutes from the airport, this was our first stop on the island. The setting was poolside overlooking the crashing waves of the ocean below. The service was prompt compared to what we experienced at n most of the rest of the island. We just had snacks.. chicken bites and ceviche. The ceviche had good flavor but very little fish in it but overall , a great stop coming or going from the airport.
  
 
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   Peter R 
 571 days ago
 
 
 Verified Bed made in Heaven…., I love the rooms . Modern minimalistic yet everything you need ! Good shower .. good water pressure hot and cold ! Good quality towels and the beds are amazingly comfortable ….. I would like to spent a few days just to sleep there and hear the sound of PaquaBay Ocean Waves breaking on the Beach across the road !
  
 
 
  
 
 
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Occasional notes from Pagua Bay House

Seasonal openings, restaurant updates, the rare special offer. We send a few emails a year — no more.

A small house on the world's #1 Caribbean island.

#1 Hotel in Dominica

494 reviews

#1 Caribbean Island

2026

Featured

Caribbean Journal

BEST OF THE WORLD

2026

DOMINICA, WEST INDIES

A different kind of Caribbean.

Sleep

Island Activities

Eat

Stay

Three ways to stay

The Cabanas at Pagua Bay House

Cabana 1

Cabana 2

Cabana 3

Cabana 4

The Suites at Pagua Bay House

Suite 5

Suite 6

Private villas, full resort privileges.

The Restaurant

Pagua Bay Bar & Grill

OUR STORY

We asked a taxi driver where in the Caribbean he'd live.

Dominica: One of the World's Most Unforgettable Islands

Sperm Whale Watching

Kalinago Territory

Titou Gorge

Fifteen years of guests, and the reviews still read the same

Stay In Touch

Occasional notes from Pagua Bay House

Private villas,
full resort privileges.