Need to know
Rooms
22 villas.
Check–Out
11am, but flexible, subject to availability. Earliest check-in, 3pm.
More details
Rates include an organic breakfast basket that's replenished on request – it comes filled with a supply of farm fresh eggs, organic fruit, homemade granola, yogurt, bread, jam, and local teas. You'll also get free return airport transfers.
Also
The Clifftop Zabuco Villa III, IV and the Summit Zabuco Villa I all have ramps for wheelchair users.
At the hotel
Spa hut, yoga pavilion, gym,concierge, hillside funicular, art gallery, kombucha brewery, outdoor gear to borrow (including GoPro cameras, kayaks, stand-up paddle boards and snorkelling equipment), free WiFi throughout, a Kindle loaded with daily international newspapers, board games and a small library. In rooms: flatscreen TV with streaming services, iPhone 6s to use during your stay, Bluetooth sound system, locally made toiletries.
Our favourite rooms
Private and luxurious, the Zabuco Honeymoon Villa puts a refined-jungle spin on your romance. Zabuco, another name for the Bwa Bande tree, is well known in Dominica as an aphrodisiac. And, after luxuriating in this two-storey Guyanese Greenheart-wood tree house, we can confirm that there’s something in the name. Spy the sea right from the king-size bed… or from the soaking tub for two… or from your private infinity pool. Perhaps you’d prefer the angle from your hammock with a glass of wine in hand from your smartly-stocked wine fridge? The options, like the views, seem endless.
Poolside
Nestled within the hotel's surrounding tropics, Gwiyave Lap Pool & Bar has gaze-worthy views, alfresco beachfront dining and a fully-serviced bar throughout the day. There's also a watersports hut with kayaks, paddle boards and snorkelling equipment for the adventure seekers.
Spa
You'll find the hotel's Gommier Spa hidden in the treetops, where in-house masseurs iron out post-hike knots with locally blended oils. There's also a fully-equipped open-air fitness area with self-powered air bikes, a ping pong table and relaxation lounge.
Packing tips
No need to lug snorkel kits or yoga mats. The resort has all sorts of adventuring gear at the ready for everything from snorkeling and paddle boarding to biking and yoga.
Also
As if the setting alone isn't romance-inspiring enough, Villa guests can arrange for a private jazz performance on their terrace for a sexy serenade beneath the stars.
Children
All ages are welcome, and babysitting is available for $30 an hour. The hotel will keep your little Smith busy – Under-12s can enjoy hair braiding, cooking, dance and craft classes; over-12s can go fishing, horse riding or tubing.
Sustainability efforts
Green and sustainable practices are used whenever possible. The villas and bungalows were constructed with sustainably sourced Guyanese hardwood, a water-saving drip irrigation system is in place and low energy lighting and appliances are in use throughout the resort.