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Ayohayo Beach Wellness Eco-Cottages

Portsmouth, Dominica
PO Box 34, Roseau
Tel (767) 445 5131
or (767) 315 7663/1702
Fax (767) 445 5599
E-mail picardbeach@cwdom.dm
Photogaphy by Fitzroy Armour & Powys Dewhurst

A Dominica Dive Resort 

Eco Wellness Beach Cottages


18 self contained natural tropical hardwood cottages built and furnished in 18th century Dominican architecture on acres of a beach front tropical garden paradise.

 Welcome to Picard Cottage



View from the cottages at Sunrise

Located on N-W coast of Dominica, at the foot of the island's highest mountain, "Morne Diablotin" - Tropical rain forest reserve home of endangered indigenous Sisserou  parrot.

Spa
"Being and healing with nature"

Services and Amenities

  • Bedroom, bathroom, living/ dining area
  • Full frontal verandah
  • Kitchen unit
  • Ceiling fans
  • Cable TV
  • Air conditioning at extra cost
  • Wireless internet
  • Limited cell phones available
  • Our "Natural Botanicals", all natural personal care products.
  • Private Pier
Bedroom - Living RoomSitting Area
  • Protected wild life (Turtles, Iguanas, Whales, Birds and more.)
  • Preserved indigenous coastal forest
  • Whale & Dolphin research safari / watch with our Whale Dive Dominica on 65 ft trans Atlantic record breaker sailing catamaran, participate in cetacean research.
  • Beach diving on our own beach front reefs.
  • Arrange an on site Body massage or Yoga session
  • Informal restaurant & bar next door

  • We do Weddings & Receptions!
    Take your marital vows on our beautiful beach surrounded by luch tropical greenery. Or maybe you'd like something more adventurous like a wedding at sea!

 

We were the choice accommodation for the executives of Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean" such as writers, editors, producer etc.

Harry Humphries, Mike Stenson, Ted Elliot, Terry Rossio,  Lee Orloff, Gore Verbinski, Martin Schaer, Jerry Bruckheimer, Dariuz Derek Wolski, Boby & Sharon Enriquez, David Venghaus, Eric Mcleod, Peter Kohn, Ve Neill, David Lukenbach, Martin & Mary Samuel & Josh Bleibtreu.

Fun on our sailing catamaran "Elf Aquitaine 1" trans Atlantic record breaker.
Join us for an eco adventure
  • Dominica's longest & safest beach
  • Beach front snorkeling /diving reef
  • Dive centre/ Water sports
  • PADI Discover Scuba
  • Catamaran Sailing
  • Friday Sunset Sail
  • Whale Dive Dominica
  • Hiking
  • Turtle watching
  • On site garden tour


Fun on the Beach
  • Fort Shirley, Cabrits National & marine park
  • Indian River tour
  • Virgin forests hiking
  • River bathing.
  • Drive through volcano
  • Pirates secret beach
  • Photo safari tours
  • Hiking up Dominica's highest mountain
  • Syndicate waterfall
  • Restaurants & bars
  • Car rentals
  • Kayaking/ Hobie cat

 

Marriage ceremonies and receptions, Package Tours-Honeymoon, Dive & Eco Tourism can be arranged.

Forest Cottage

     

COTTAGE RATES

 

Summer Winter
 

 

Apr 16th- Dec15th
Dec 16th
- Apr 15th
Standard Beach View Cottage
$80.00
$160.00
Standard Beach Front Cottage
$120.00
$180.00

Superior Beach View  Cottage

$120.00
$180.00
Superior Beach Front Cottage
$180.00
$220.00
VAT 10% and 10% service charge added  rates    
Scuba diving on request.

65 ft Sailing Catamaran Cruises

Sunset encounter sailing cruises

Sailing and snorkeling cruise.

Snorkeling cruises

Reviving the 2000 yr old art of Carib Canoe sailing and cruises

Hobbie cat sailing

Solar cookers

Solar powered refrigerators.

Organic garden/farm

Tropical forest and wild life reserve

Turtle watching and protection.

Bird watching.

Camping site

Wheel chair access.

Max. 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children under 16 years
All rates quoted in US Dollars (US$)


We use

"Natural Botanicals all natural Beauty products and Spa"

Enquire about our ultimate Eco Adventure packages

and our special group rates

 

Dominica Dive Resorts

Whale Dive Dominica

Renewable Energy:

Green Ventures Ltd.

Ask about our renewable energy workshops.

We support the community by donating part of the service charge to the needy, use amenities made by the workshop for the blind, beach and reef clean up.

We collaborate with the Scout clubs and Rotary club of Dominica.


For reservations:

Tel: 1(767) 445 5131 Fax: 1 (767) 445 5599

E-mail:picardbeach@cwdom.dm

Utell International
810 North 8th St.
Nebraska 68114-2594
USA

Tel: 800 44 UTELL
Fax: 402 398 5484
AIRLINES

For all visitors staying more than 24 hours, there is an airport departure tax of EC $35.00 (US$15.00). Children under 12 are exempted.



Waitikubuli translated "tall is her body" is the name given to our island by our indigenous people "The Caribs"

  • Because of her tall body and deep Sheltered west coast we are the number one place in the world for seeing whales year round. God has blessed us with an ideal whale nursery.
  • Voted Healthiest dive sites in the Caribbean.

Dominica is renowned for its pristine underwater life, Sea mounts, Pinnacles, Hot springs, Wrecks, dramatic walls and much more. The tropical reef environment is one of the most diverse, including sea horses, frog fish, octopus and more...

Snorkeling, Scuba diving and Discover Scuba at our own beach front reef, with unlimited shore diving with dive packages.

 

On-line Reservations

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We require one night's deposit to confirm a reservation.
Please e-mail, fax or call us with your Credit Card details.


At Dominica Dive Resorts can you mix your vacation accommodation with our
Anchorage hotel and dive and whale watch centre in the south of Dominica.

Ayohayo Beach Wellness Eco-Cottages
Tel: (767) 445-5131
Fax: (767) 445-5599
P.O. Box 34
Roseau
Commonwealth of Dominica
E-mail: picardbeach@cwdom.dm

Whale Dive Dominica

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Photogaphy by Dr. Fitzroy Armour & Powys Dewhurst