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RESTAURANTS
How close are local restaurants?
Do you have a restaurant on-site?
Is it easy to get groceries and cook in my room's kitchen?
BEACHES
How close are we to the beach?
LAUNDRY
Can I do my laundry at Calibishie Cove?
ROOMS
What are the room rates and availability?
Is breakfast included in the room rate?
What room(s) are best for a family of 4 (two adults, two kids)?
RENTING A CAR
Do we recommend renting a car for your trip to Dominica?
Who do we recommend renting a car from?
How much does it cost to rent a car in Dominica?
How much is a driver per day?
How long does it take to drive to Roseau? Portsmouth?
AIRPORT PICK-UP
Do you offer airport transfers?
TOURS
Who do we recommend for tours?
DIVING
How far are we from SCUBA diving?
What dive shops do we recommend?
CALLING HOME
How does the complimentary Dominica cell phone work?
How close are nearby restaurants?
Does Calibishie Cove have a restaurant on-site?
Is it easy to get groceries and cook in my room's kitchen?
You have several choices. We offer a gourmet chef service where meals are served to you on your balcony (weather permitting - otherwise in your room). Fresh fish, chicken, lobster (if our diver is finding them that week), vegetarian, and other fresh-caught choices are available. There is a lovely beach bar within 10-15 minutes walking distance - Escape - which also serves gourmet food. And, a few minutes' drive into town will give you a few more good Dominica dining options. We do offer a full dinner menu, bagged lunches to take on the road, and breakfast is included in your room rate. Please keep in mind that the selection of foods available in grocery stores is limited to basic staples, and a fairly good selection of beverages. Unless in the capital, fruit, vegetables, and fresh bread will often be bought from roving vendors and will not often be available in grocery stores. For true relaxation, consider ordering in-room chef service or eating out.
What are the room rates and availability?
Our room rates and availability are clearly displayed on our website, to make your trip-planning easy. When a date is marked as occupied, it means that overnight is occupied.
Is breakfast included in the Calibishie Cove room rate?
Yes, breakfast is now included for rooms booked on or after January 9th, 2011.
What room(s) are best for a family of 4 (two adults, two kids)?
Calibishie Cove's Paradise Penthouse is our largest suite, and has a double futon near its queen-size bed. It also has a full kitchen and dining room within it's open-plan configuration. For more privacy, or older children, we recommend (any) two separate rooms. Our Sea View Rooms also include a futon that can accomodate children.
How close are we to the beach?
The beach is a three-to-five minute walk down a trail and few natural stairs, and is safe for swimming as long as the weather isn't turbulent. A gentle river opens into the ocean at this spot on the beach, creating a nice second swimming option ideal for small children or for sitting in the cool water and enjoying a drink. There are several other stunning, uncrowded beaches within a 8-15 minute drive.
****See photos of these beautiful Dominica beaches »
Can I do my laundry at Calibishie Cove?
Our staff will be happy to launder your things for a nominal fee. We have a top-loading washer and electric dryer. We are not aware of any commercial laundromats or laundry services anywhere in Dominica.
Do we recommend renting a car for your trip to Dominica?
Who do we recommend renting a car from?
We strongly recommend you rent a small 4WD vehicle for your trip to largely-rural Dominica. It's beautiful waterfalls, beaches, and cultural sights are spread out, as are restaurant options. We recommend renting a car from Courtesy Rental - you can email manager Jenner Robinson directly from our site to make your reservation, and your vehicle will be waiting for you at the airport.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Dominica?
Check out Courtesy Rental's Dominica rental car rates and vehicle types. We recommend a small 4WD to get the most out of Dominica.
How much is a driver per day?
If you hire a driver to drive you in your rental car and you pay for gas, the cost will be $50 - $80 depending on the length of the day. To drive you in their car, it will cost between $100 and $250 per day, depending on how far you drive.
How long does it take to drive to Roseau? What about Portsmouth?
1 hour and 15 minutes to Roseau (the capital), 25 minutes to Portsmouth. Ours is among the most comfortable accomodations for visiting friends or family at Ross University in Portsmouth.
****More Dominica travel and logistics information »
Do you offer airport transfers?
We are happy to pick you up from the airport, if you are not renting a car, for a minimal cost. However, we strongly recommend you rent a car to get the most out of your vacation to Dominica.
Who do we recommend for tours?
We offer a wide variety of private tours within Dominica, from the serene to the most challenging adventures found on island. Our tour and transport captain Jenner Robinson maintains a staff of local, professional, certified guides who know their respective areas intimately.
How far are we from SCUBA diving?
Approximately 25 minutes. Cabrits Dive Centre is located in Portsmouth, which is quite close 'as the parrot flies', but because Dominica's roads wind around its mountainous topography, it's about 25 minutes' drive time.
What dive shops do we recommend?
In our area (Portsmouth), check in with Helen at Cabrits Dive Centre. Cabrits is the predominant dive shop in the Northeast of Dominica, and Helen will take excellent care of you.
In Roseau, AlDive has earned rave reviews from our guests.
How does the complimentary Dominica cell phone work?
We make sure there are enough prepaid minutes (15-20) on the phone that you can call and make arrangements with dive shops, restaurants, and our staff - who are on call for you 24/7 and happy to make calls to restaurants and tour operators for you as well. If there is more time than that on the cell phone, it means the previous guest added prepaid time by going to a local store and paying for minutes. If you need to call home and do not have a functioning cell phone of your own, you may add more minutes to your room cell phone, or our staff will gladly let you use our Skype phone for a short call home to to the U.S. (only) to check on things.
Still have questions?
Please contact us, Dwayne and Eileen - the owners, anytime at: or +1 (443) 9-TROPIC (USA) [1-443-987-6742].
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