Cabrits

Travel Guide

Adobe
Adobe
Adobe
The 1774 Officer's Quarters at Fort Shirley, restored based on the original plans still housed at the National Archives at Kew, England!  The fort is now a public park open for all, and the Officer's Quarters can be rented for weddings, receptions, concerts and other events.
A recently restored battery demonstrates how Fort Shirley protected Prince Rupert Bay, the best anchorage on Dominica.  The bay itself has a long history.  In 1493 one of Columbus' ships entered the bay, and by 1535 the Spanish made it station along their official treasure ship route.

Check out the map to see how the fort sits on a volcanic headland, strategically overlooking the bay.  Construction of the fort began in 1765 after France ceded Dominica to the British at the Treaty of Paris.  The French won it back in 1778, only to cede it again five years later at the Treaty of Versailles.  At it's height the fort housed over 600 men, but in 1854 it was finally abandoned as the British and French made up.

Today the fort is a public park open for all to visit.  Pack and lunch and enjoy the view.
Intercontinental Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa by IHG

Intercontinental Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa by IHG

5 out of 5
Bellhall Road Portsmouth
The price is S$548 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
S$548
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and 4 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Cabrits National Park and Fort Shirley ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews)
We had a wonderful stay at the Intercontinental Dominica. Beyond the great onsite restaurants, the wonderful spa, beautiful rooms and outstanding views of the water and the mountains, were the lovely and engaging team members from the attendants that greeted you to the front desk to every member ...

Reviewed on 12 Jan, 2026

Intercontinental Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa by IHG
Secret Bay

Secret Bay

4.5 out of 5
Tibay Portsmouth
Stay at this luxury lodge in Portsmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Coconut Beach and Indian River are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
Given the ratings/reviews & my experience with similar caliber properties around the world, I was disappointed in certain things. The security guard at the front gate of the property was extremely rude. Didn't welcome us but asked what we were doing there. Our driver was very taken back by his behavior ...

Reviewed on 31 Aug, 2023

Secret Bay
Atlantique View Resort & Spa

Atlantique View Resort & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Ansolda Anse du Me St. Andrew
The price is S$157 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
S$157
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Anse du Me. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Popular attractions Batibou Beach and Chaudiere Pool are located ...
6.6/10 (34 reviews)
The staff were great, very friendly and accommodating throughout our stay. However, the hotel itself needs some major improvements, especially the room. The AC was leaking, leaving a puddle of water on the floor, and there weren’t enough towels to soak it up. The couch and chairs were very worn out, ...

Reviewed on 12 Nov, 2025

Atlantique View Resort & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Picard Beach Cottages

Picard Beach Cottages

2 out of 5
Ross Boulevard Picard Portsmouth
Stay at this beach cottage in Portsmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Coconut Beach and Indian River are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (39 reviews)
The room was very clean. 2 a/c units. An absolutely beautiful setting.

Reviewed on 4 Dec, 2025

Picard Beach Cottages
Blue Whale Villa

Blue Whale Villa

4 out of 5
Point Dubique Calibishie Saint Andrew Parish
Stay at this villa in Calibishie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Hodges Bay Beach and Pointe Baptiste Chocolate Factory are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
A/C was good. Very poor lighting in bathroom, no electric power for hair dryer in bathroom, would have been nice to have coffee pods/kurig available, no hot water available the first day for showering.

Reviewed on 17 Nov, 2025

Blue Whale Villa
Coco Mango Suites

Coco Mango Suites

3.5 out of 5
7 Customs Road (mow caw Trail), Picard. Portsmouth St. John Parrish
Stay at this apartment in Portsmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room massages. Popular attractions Coconut Beach and Indian River are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
Awesome suits by River. A great place to explore “adventure” Island. Host went the extra mile, answered all our questions and helped us get familiar with area. Great beach walking distance.

Reviewed on 26 Apr, 2024

Coco Mango Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Things to do