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Morne Anglais | P.O. Box 109, Roseau, Dominica
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Eersel, The Netherlands
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Great private veranda and very quiet location.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2008

We stayed for 2 nights at the Exotica Cottages during our 3 week visit to Dominica. This was one out of the 7 accomodations we stayed at.

The first thing we'll noticed was the warm welcome by Fae and Athie. They are wonderful hosts!

Exotica is located near the very small town of Giraudel, at an elevation where the climate is less hot than at sea level. It is a short (but windy) drive to Roseau. At the property, several cottages are located in a very large garden with lots of flowers and fruit trees. Spacing between the cottages is sufficient to have privacy. We found our cottage (Tangerine cottage) tastefully furnished. The kitchen was well equipped and a coffee machine was available. There were a few small deficiencies with plumbing and lighting, though. The private veranda had great views to the ocean, and we loved eating a self prepared dinner under the stars and with candlelight (bring your own!). And it was so quiet, no sound of other civilization!

Concluding, this accomodation comes well recommended!

  • Liked — Veranda, hosts, environment
  • Disliked — Mosquitos (there was no mosquito net)
  • Stayed May 2008, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
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“great, great place”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2007
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Exotica is the perfect base for several days on the carribean side of dominica. First, the owners, Athie and Fae, are the best hosts I have ever encountered. Athie is a real environmental activist Dominican historian, and graciously enlightens you with his treasure of knowledge. Fae is as kind a person as you will meet, and cooks as fine a meal as there is to be had on the island. Most of the food comes right from the gardens in front of you. You are either looking at the lush gardens or down at the vast Carribean. The individual units have great terraces, and well-appointed and very clean, and offer lots of privacy. You could stay here for the views or the food alone, but the best reason to come is Athie and Fae. Greg Jan 9

  • Stayed January 2007, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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Aarhus, Denmark
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Authentic rainforest experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 July 2006
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We spent 3 nights at Exotica cottages which we will never forget!
Driving up the dirtway through the rainforest was an indicator of the beautiful place of the cottages that should be revealed when we got there.
The hotel is owned by Fae and Athie, who are the best example of how Dominicans are: Helpful, friendly, passionate, giving and interested in their guests. Faes amazing cooking could not be exceeded at any restaurant on the island - furthermore everything was from her organic garden (mangos, bananas, pineapple, strawberrys, pomeracs, melons, salads etc.)
The cottage had a living room, kitchen, veranda and a big bedroom and nice bathroom. Large enough for a family. It was very nice to stay there and the view was spectacular. Ocean and rainforrest with exotic vegetation. We also saw fire flies, hummingbirds and lots of beautiful flowers.
The only minus is that you need to rent a car or arrange transport for getting there as it is 5 miles from Roseau. Except from that we can only give Exotica cottages our best recommendations.

Kind regards from Denmark.

Stayed July 2006
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Morne Anglais | P.O. Box 109, Roseau, Dominica
Price range (per night):* INR6,948 - 8,948

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