My girlfriend and I vacationed for 14 days at Calibishie Lodges. We saw many people come and go while we stayed at the lodges the entire 14 days...and we were happy to stay the entire time. After booking the 14 day package with Calibishie earlier this year, I discovered that most people book numerous hotels around the island for such a long stay. I have to admit, I was worried that we would miss out. To put it simply--we didn't. The entire experience was everything I'd hoped it would be, and I have Chris and Linda at Calibishie Lodges to thank for it.
The rooms are nice, very clean, and there is plenty of space for two people to relax. It does get a bit hot during the afternoon,
so plan to make your way out during the heat of the day. While you're gone, maid service will work wonders on your room. I was
thoroughly impressed with the cleanliness of this place. We were never bothered by mosquitoes. Visit Pointe Baptiste Beach (amazing) or take the local bus into town while your room is occupied (it's cheap and safe!!!) You can also stroll through the village at your leisure. Dominica is unique in that it is safe to roam wherever you'd like at virtually any time you'd like. After being harrassed in Jamaica last year by local after local, it was so refreshing to see a local people so proud of their homeland and so welcoming to people like us. It is definitely a unique Caribbean experience. Explore and feel safe wherever you go---you can't say that about the USA!!!
The restaurant is excellent. The preparation of the food was perfect every night, and the selection is more than ample. From the fresh juices at breakfast to the deserts at night, we were anxious to find out what the kitchen would be gracing us with everyday. Everything that we had was enjoyed by both of us---and my girlfriend is a seriously picky eater, so that's saying something!
Reccommendations---the beef stew and the ICE CREAM.
You can book excursions through the Lodges or just get info on where to go from Chris and Linda. They can always point you in
the direction of something you will enjoy. This leads me to them----Chris and Linda had family in town for the time that we stayed with them, and after my girlfriend and I presented them with the excursions that we wanted to do, they planned and itinerary for us so that we could accompany them and their family members on some choice excursions, saving us a serious amount of money and giving us the opportunity to get to know them and their family members personally. We went whale watching, snorkelling, and hiking with all of them and this was definitely the highlight of our trip. We truly felt like "one of the family" and were treated as such by all of them. What a fine example of the kind of people that Chris and Linda (and their family members) are. You can truly expect nothing but the absolute best in regards to service and kindness from these people. I cannot thank them enough!
Many, many thanks to Chris, Linda, Benjy, Jenner, Jerome, Deborah, Mr. William and the rest of the crew at Calibishie Lodges for making our dream vacation a reality. We can't wait to come back and bring you OUR family next time!!!
Until we meet again!!!
Jamie & Ashley
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Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure