I have to admit, this review is one year overdue. But we recently took a trip to Grenada and it made us realize just how much we loved Dominica and the Jungle Bay Resort. First, they upgraded us to the honeymoon suite, since it was low season and the suite hadn't been booked. It was fabulous, but it involved a lot of steps!! Normally, this wouldn't be a problem for us. But after doing the Boiling Lake hike, it was painful just getting to our room. We laughed about it the entire time and we still get a chuckle but it really was tough on our sore muscles.

That said, the resort is focused on service and it shows. The food was great and the massages fabulous. We appreciated the activity room when it rained and used the ping-pong table once or twice. It is a bit of a drive from other restaurants and such, but we found it really enchanting. We also loved the hammock on our private balcony. I can't say enough good things about this hotel.

Every year i have chosen Jungle Bay for Serendipity Traveler's Women's Wellness Week.
The lodge is situated on the rugged south coast of Dominica and provides a luscious setting
to unwind and explore the island. The staff at Jungle Bay are exceptional. The kitchen staff prepares healthful meals incorporating authentic recipes with the freshest ingredients.The guides are personable and brimming with local knowledge and make the expeditions fun and memorable. The spa is an added plus as is the optional yoga program each morning.
Dominica is a place apart and Jungle Bay offers a comfortably rustic perch from which to
explore the pristine beauty that surrounds you.

We actually spent a week here in January 2011. This was an adventure vacation, and not the place to sunbathe. It was all we were looking for. The Jungle resort was beautiful, private and very relaxing. The cottages are very nice, and the outdoor enclosed shower is great. The volcanic pool is small but all that you need. The shoreline is not beach, good for a stroll, but not swimming. The restaurant is nice, quiet, quaint with wholesome organic food - not gourmet but very good and prepared by tradition of Dominica. Service is great.

Yoga in the morning was fun, and late night entertainment was filled with ping-pong, TV in the main building, internet if you wish, and pool. Also, you could relax in your cottage and listen to the ocean and nature.

It's hard to put into words, but the staff (esp. Carlos) became good friends in only a week. We did 2 tours per day (all included), and they will make the vacation whatever you want it to be. Attractions like waterfall hikes, nature hikes, snorkelling, swimming, countryside tours, swimming in the mountain rivers or hot springs - it is limitless. All in groups of 4-10 people with 2 guides. I can't recall a moment of boredom. I loved eating from the land as we hiked our excursions. Dominica is truly a special place, and Jungle Bay is the place where you want to stay - I will be back. My wife and kids would agree, I hope you can sometime experience what we did!

sprawled on a swinging sun-sprayed hammock hung from a stilted bungalow listening to the atlantic crash against the volcanic rocks is about as close to heaven as dominca can take you. but if you have time (and an adventurous heart), make this your second stop. the portsmouth area is less tame and has far more stories to tell. nothing like traveling on the wild side followed by a little luxe. and this beautiful spot does the job.