Rosario Resort and Spa

United States , Friday Harbor - WA
EAST SOUND , Rosario Road, 1400
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10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2026

Gail Wilson

Well staffed and beautiful resort..it has easily accessible amenities nearby and within driving distance. It is a great place for couples, families and individuals to relax and unwind. Great staff, beautiful location, spa treawnt by the river..nature is right at your fingertips best asset!!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Charlie

Great food. I’m a vegetarian and my husband is a semi meat eater. We were very pleased with the food variety offered.
Let me say…we have been living in Dominica for two months…it’s been a challenge. We came to Rosalie Bay Resort primarily for hot water and reliable AC…we got both and much much more!!

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2026

Jennifer

This is our third stay here and Rosalie Bay’s location in the rain forest and by a turtle nesting beach and nature trail are part of its charm. One feels truly remote here. We love the gym to workout in with birds flying in to join and the pool which feels like a rainforest pool wuth its dark colors. We enjoy all amenities and feel truly like we are a part nature at this hotel. We also appreciate the sustainability practices of ghe hotel not handing out wasteful travel sundries, not leaving towels out at the pool for people to use barely once and then launder (but instead use for the duration of one’s stay, and minimal use of plastic and plastic bags which hotels should be banned from handing out.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

Matthew

I personally thought that RBER was a very special place. The abundance of vibrant and beautiful plant life that covered all of the property was extremely pleasant. The vibe was so tranquil, peaceful, and relaxing.

The fact that the decently wide Rosalie River is directly to the North of the property and meets the Atlantic Ocean directly at the East of the property is something special. For me, being able to constantly see a point where the river meets the ocean is meaningful. And then that the beach along that shore is traditionally where 3 to 4 species of sea turtles annually come to lay their eggs, I mean what more of a unique experience could you ask for?

There is a fully equipped gym and a solid pool to swim in and relax by. You feel like you have a lot of privacy, but at the same time, the actual grounds are relatively small and all the amenities are within a 5 minute walk no matter where you stay.

The restaurant was also great! Nearly every meal I had over 8 days was at that Leatherback Restaurant. And honestly, the quality and freshness was always present and there was easily enough variety where I didn't get tired of it.

Lastly, the staff is what really sets this place apart! All the women at the restaurant are like the soul. Odette and the girls at the Front Desk are so incredibly helpful. And I must absolutely highlight the Ultimate Tour Guide, Zahir, who was able to show me some stunning natural locations over 6 unforgettable tours. A memorable stay indeed!

Self

6/10

Pleasant

15 Mar 2026

Fergus

The grounds are stunningly beautiful. Almost worth 10/10 in itself but a couple of things are below par.
The pool area is neglected and needs some investment, eg new lounger cushions that can withstand the rain.
The food is hit and miss. Breakfast generally very good but a bit chaotic. It really lacks attention to detail by some experienced food and beverage eyes!
Although they reply to all ratings it seems to me no actions have been taken regarding some complaints. Eg I still got plastic straws!

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

Jennifer

Beautiful area tucked against the Atlantic Ocean. It was a little slice of paradise, and the spa massage was wonderful!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2026

Pauline

Nice location but you cannot swim on the beach here due to severe riptide.

6/10

Pleasant

19 Feb 2026

Dean

The staff at this resort are all marvelous and the rooms are terrific. However the location was just too remote for me...with no restaurants, supermarkets, shops, gas stations anywhere nearby. Also, the road between this resort and Roseau is in very poor condition and is dangerous.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jan 2026

Michael

Room basic, safe not working, no master key, no hairdrier, no medical kit. Website states no plastic straws but in use even after telling them, band by Dominica gov. Limited menu and then could not provide choice, did not have ginger ale. Waited an hour for hot breakfast cereal. Only filtered coffee no cappuccino etc.
Eco resort! Gardeners using 2 stroke noisy blowers why not battery. Plastic on beach, could ask customers to pick up a piece to help eco!
Finally beautiful location.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

15 Jan 2026

julian

Amenities, food, service all well below standard.
At $450 per night when there is no fresh supplies of sugar and no milk for your coffee you have to wait 20 minutes for service and then you are charged for the milk!
The kitchen could not cook simple things like Chicken or a fried egg.
It was so bad we had to leave after two nights, forfeiting the third night which was not refundable at $450.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2026

Angela

Hidden Gem soaked in natural beauty

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

29 Dec 2025

daniel

The room was decent. Lotta bug bites. Food very mediocre. Grounds somewhat neglected. Meh.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Dec 2025

Suzanne

Sukita was an especially attentive waitress. Reception staff was great for all requests.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

02 Sep 2025

Dawn

Our stay at the Rosalie Beach Eco Resort and Spa was generally very good.
The environment was serene, the staff very courteous particularly Surnita and helpful in many ways and the turtle watching experience fantastic.
The room was well-maintained and spacious, however, the door lock was not maintained…initially difficult to open. That was resolved.
However, we believe that there can be improvements in certain aspects:
The area at the suites 601- 604 is poorly lit…there’s a pole that once had a light and it needs to be restored.
The grounds need more regular cutting…too many areas with high grass
Better use can be made of the vast area between suites 601-604 and 500-503..maybe some benches and umbrellas
There should be regular security walks particularly in the aforementioned areas and for guests wanting to watch the turtles at night
The dining menu is extremely limited…we believe that the local dishes should be promoted both for breakfast and dinner.
The Front Desk staff should be proactive in giving information on sites to visit e.g. the Emerald Pool that nearby.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Aug 2025

Rhon

Location was quiet and serene, excellent place to get quiet time.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Aug 2025

Quincy

It was a nice getaway one night stay. Only the curtains don’t pull properly and the back door doesn’t lock properly. Hope they get fixed.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Jul 2025

Chinara

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2025

Karen

Loved friendliness. Restaurant in premises. Great view. Family friendly. Pool nearby. Clean. Large rooms. AC. Claw foot tub. Spa. Babysitting

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2025

Jennifer Nicole

The property is nestled away on the country side of the island. We stayed in the honeymoon suite only steps away from the ocean . The pool is made of stones and is refreshing , especially with a cocktail. We scheduled a couples massage with hot rocks and let the stress of the World melt away . What a lovely retreat with Nature ! We will be back soon!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2025

Chanelle

Rosalie bay is in a lovely part of Dominica and has tropical feel. The standouts are the adjacent Rosalie bay river connected to the grounds, the black sand beach and the SPA services.

A very friendly team and a relaxed environment.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2025

Curtis

It was quiet and secluded. Fun place to relax and unwind

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2025

Christine

The grounds around the property are beautiful and great for wildlife viewing. They have a large well maintained pool that is perfece for relaxing. The concierge was helpful in arranging different activies that I wanted to do. The restaurant has excellent food and service.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2025

kelly

Fabulous place with amazing staff. Included breakfast is top tier. Sure, it’s far from many of the activities on the island, but it is an incredible place to slow down and recharge. We wouldn’t hesitate to return

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2025

Lauren

This is a beautiful and quiet property. The on-site restaurant provides a delicious breakfast. It is about an hour's drive from most attractions but is much more peaceful than staying in Roseau. Like most beaches in Dominica, this one is not swimable. This property is relatively isolated, so we ate most of our dinners there as well. The food is tasty and portions are large.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

25 Mar 2025

Karen

Not an Eco Resort – Misleading & Poorly Maintained

We expected a peaceful, eco-friendly retreat but were disappointed. Despite its branding, Rosalie Bay cuts down healthy trees for views and runs loud maintenance early in the morning. The “eco resort” and “spa” feel is nonexistent.

Rooms & Maintenance Issues:
Rooms were not as advertised—rusty fixtures, unreliable A/C, inconsistent hot water, and possible mold. We developed a cough that worsened when the A/C ran. Noise was another issue, with kids running above our room at 6:30 AM. Abandoned buildings added to the neglected feel.

Terrible Breakfast Service:
The website shows a menu, but guests are pushed to an underwhelming buffet. My husband was yelled at for asking to order off the menu. Staff aggressively chased guests to sign bills for included meals, seemingly just for tips. Many guests avoided tipping due to poor service.

Positives:
•Beautiful grounds & wildlife
•Excellent dinner service
•Nice heated pool
•They care for stray animals & rescue turtles

How They Can Improve:
•Maintain rooms, fix A/C, clean filters, and address rust/mold
•Improve breakfast service—let the dinner manager train staff
•Address noise issues & provide accurate online room photos
•Fully embrace their eco-resort branding in all aspects

Verdict:
This resort doesn’t live up to its promises. Poor service, misleading marketing, and lack of maintenance make it a frustrating stay. We wouldn’t return unless there are major changes.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Mar 2025

carolyn

Captivating but a few misses

I really enjoyed my stay here at Rosalie Bay. Their grounds are beautiful although they could maintain landscape a bit better say the labyrinth and along ocean. The biggest disappointment is the room which was dull and dreary lacking the Caribbean vibe, window did not open which really forced me to use A/C

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2025

Sarah

We enjoyed our relaxing stay. The reflexology massage was amazing. The food was good although the menu was limited this time. We also had issues as our rooms did not have sockets for our adapter which meant my mum could not use her breathing machine at night and no adaptors were available. The overflowing bins were a bit of an eyesore as the rest of the grounds were very well kept. This is my second stay and I know we will be back.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Feb 2025

jose

Room was comfortable and spacious. Dinner was multiple courses but main entree from a buffet. And, thus, dinner was outrageously priced.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2025

jose j

Thank you for your services, from all the staff at Rosalia Resort, I hope to see you soon to continue exploring the tropical paradise where you are located.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2025

jose j

Thank you for your services, from all the staff at Rosalia Resort, I hope to see you soon to continue exploring the tropical paradise where you are located.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Jan 2025

Jiangdong

You will love this place if you are a nature lover or a photographer. Beautiful black sand beach, sea stacks, waterfalls…The restaurant food not so impressive but should be understandable.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Jan 2025

Verified traveler

A good experience with no so good food

The room was large and spacious and as pictured with good AC The resort was quiet and isolated which made for a rest full stay. They were able to setup tours from the resort as well as airport transportation.

The downside to the resort is that is only 1 restaurant on site. The food was poor to average and very overpriced with no fresh seafood options so bring lots of snacks. Half of the staff were friendly and the a few seemed to be annoyed with helping

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2025

Jennifer

This is an absolutely beautiful and special place. Our room/suite was huge inside with a nice sitting area, a gigantic bathroom and very large bedroom. Wraparound balcony.
The beach faces east to the Atlantic and mostly no one is there, outrageously gorgeous. Sunrise is spectacular.
The restaurant has very nice freshly made food, very thoughtfully prepared, tasty. Less local-style cuisine than we would prefer and not a super wide array of options for vegetarians staying for 5-6 days but still very enjoyable and they are very accommodating. Fantastic included breakfasts. Pool is great, small but few people using it, and very nice, clean, good temperature.
The grounds are beautiful, lush green with flowers, and the sounds (birds, frogs etc) are fabulous. The river is very pretty going down to the sea. The gym is cute and we did use it. There is no AC in it and the humidity is intense to work out in but I was glad for the opportunity.
This is not the place for people looking to be around populated-type activities like going out to eat, and not easily accessible to the west coast tourist attractions. It’s also not a luxury-type resort with fancy-place vibes. This is for you if you are looking for remote, quiet, reasonably-priced real nature spot that is unique and special and has a local feel to it.
Clean and comfortable and incredibly peaceful with stunning natural beauty.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2025

Georgette

Great property and staff were very accommodating. The front desk called me when I landed to let me know the kitchen was closing and if we wanted pizza since we would arrive late. The pizza was waiting in our room. And on the last night (Christmas Eve) we asked the staff in the restaurant if we can get some local food. They were so happy to oblige. Great Island, great resort, great people!

4/10

Poor

27 Dec 2024

Cameron

It looked like a old property just holding on till the owners retire

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2024

Andrew

Gorgeous resort.

Beautiful location and hotel. Nice restaurant, however dinner menu is a bit limiting, especially for vegetarians, offering only 1 vegetarian entree. The menu doesn’t rotate during a week, so if you have a long stay, it gets boring unless you go eat other places. Breakfast was very nice. Staff nice and helpful.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2024

Keishia

It was a memorable experience. Would most definitely return.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2024

Katie

Satisfying stay

Beautiful stay near Atlantic coast with spa and restaurant on site. The food was all delicious; the pool refreshing and nearby river and ocean spectacular, watched the sunrise every morning from the benches near the beach and had dinner every night at the restaurant - pizzas and everything on menu fantastic as are the drinks from the bar

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2024

Brian

Excellent hotel on beach. Large rooms. Very good restaurant. It is on the opposite side of island from most tourist stops so it help to have a car.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2024

Rashiid

The resort was very accommodating and the room was large and the bathroom was very nice and clean. The pool was very nice and clean. We enjoyed the seeing the ocean from our balcony.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Oct 2024

Olivia

very nice property, there is a pool, a spa and a gym. Not much activities to do there and around the area but theres a big landscape for creating your own picnic, etc. the food was ok, not much of a variety mainly caribbean cusine. The staff at the resturant and receptions were great. Overall i will rate 7.5/10. every resort has its pro and cons depending on a person's expection. will i recommend? yes!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2024

Karleen

Great ambiance.
Very friendly and helpful staff.
Not much of a variety on the lunch and dinner menu.
Great Spa
Great on property driver, Zion

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Aug 2024

Calvin

All round staff were accommodating and very helpful. Great relaxing retreat

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2024

Valerie

Rosalie Bay Resort is a wonderful place to relax and chill. The staff is friendly, warm and courteous. It felt like home away from home. Their response to any issue like air conditioning or TV was immediate and resolved within minutes. I hope they continue to strive for excellence and
promote the hotel to attract more guests.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2024

Kathleen

The rooms were so nice with lovely balconeys overlooking the gardens. They have night time sea turtle experts who will let you see the turtles coming back and forth from dropping their eggs. The food is good and the service is awesome.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2024

Lissette de la

We are enjoying our time at Rosalie. Highly recommend it to anyone looking to come to Domenica.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2024

Philip

Beautiful site on a cove facing the Atlantic. The staff are great and very knowledgeable and helpful. Leatherback turtles nest in the cove and the staff work with a conservation group to facilitate turtle watching. Excellent place to base our visit in Dominica.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2024

Meredith Bullock

Clean property. Very peaceful stay. Staff were amazing.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2024

Ellen

It's a very relaxing and peaceful place to be. The staff was pleasant and helpful. Definitely a place that I would like to come back to.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2024

Jennifer

This property is so tranquil and eco-friendly. We feel like we are in the midst of nature and wake up to add lol sorts of birds, lizards, and rainforest sounds. This is our second time staying at this property and it looks to be further maintained and cleaned up since our last stay. We love the pool as well and do many great hikes nearby if you know who to ask and can get a guide for the tougher ones. You should have a car to truly enjoy everything around!

Leisure Family