Northern Forest Reserve, Dominica hotel rooms at the Independent

"FortYoung exceeded my expectations. The breakfast buffet aas 10/10. Loved that they had both local and American dishes. Enjoyed the pool and staff were friendly and went above and beyond "

"The grounds are beautiful, lush, and peaceful. The resort feels secluded without feeling isolated. Everything is clean, modern, and well-designed. The staff? Incredible. Everyone we encountered was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. You can tell they care about the guest experience. The food was one of the biggest surprises of all. Every single meal was incredible. Breakfast each morning felt like a treat with options like saltfish, corned beef and Johnny cakes, Trinidadian doubles, and traditional American breakfast too. The lunch and dinner menus also delivered. The rooms were clean, stylish, and very comfortable. But the real standout for me was the spa. It was absolutely stunning. The treatment rooms are set up like individual private bungalows, almost like little spa villas. You actually walk outside to get to your room, which adds to the tropical luxury feel. Inside, the rooms are spacious and serene with high-end touches. Another great feature was being able to charge taxis to the room, which made things so easy when I didn’t have enough cash on hand. One review I read claimed this resort was a “far second” to Secret Bay. I have to strongly disagree. I visited Secret Bay during my trip and while it’s beautiful, the InterContinental’s pool is way better, the grounds are easier to get around, and the level of service is just as high. This resort is a gem. I would 100% come back and I recommend it to everyone. If you’re on the fence, go. You won’t regret it."

"Rustic cabins for simple living near all great attractions and hiking. 10 minutes from the Roseau, waterfalls, hot springs,... Great for a taste of rural outdoors living (with a strong wifi connection 😀)"

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

"This was my 2nd time staying at Pinard Mountain Resort and it was wonderful. The beautiful views and calm tranquil surroundings made my stay amazing. The staff are warm and welcoming. I was very happy to see Ms. Remy again. She is a beautiful & intellegent young woman and a great asset to the resort. I was very sad to leave but am hopeful to come back and stay again next year. Much love to Pinard Mountain Resort. 10 out of 10."

"Excellent stay: rooms are clean and comfortable. A/C worked great, shower was awesome and surrounding views are beautiful. Great restaurants in town as well as small grocery store and ATM. Property manager was polite, courteous and helpful (he met us at the property). He had the hottub waiting for us nice and hot!"

"Berkey himself is a gracious, helpful, and thoughtful host. His communications are excellent and once there, he will be there for you. He attends to details and has pride in this hideaway. It requires a walk up ~40 steep steps but once on top, your are in a beautiful valley with wildlife and jungle sounds. Accommodations are basic but sufficient, if you are looking for an experience more like Dominica than a luxury hotel, Berkey's place is fine. Access to the property is straightforward and the location is ideal for short or all-day trips to the many local attractions. "

"Excellent stay! Highly recommended "

"Lovely place. Alicia was great. Service slightly slow but new people. Highly recommend "