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The Champs

3.0 star property
Family-friendly Portsmouth guesthouse in Picard with free breakfast
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Point of interest
Beach/ocean view
Point of interest
Terrace/patio
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
The price is AU$194
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2025

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Fridge
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
Clothes dryer
Ceiling fan
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View, Poolside

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View, Poolside

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Fridge
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
Clothes dryer
Ceiling fan
  • 22 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Interior

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Fridge
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
Clothes dryer
Sofa bed
  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
4 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, free pool cabanas

Intercontinental Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa, an IHG Hotel

Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
Parking included
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (28)
The price is AU$823
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan 2025
Intercontinental Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa, an IHG Hotel
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About the area

Map
Blanca Heights, Portsmouth

What's nearby

  • Coconut Beach - 17 min walk
  • Indian River - 3 min drive
  • Toucari Bay - 10 min drive
  • Batibou Beach - 30 min drive
  • Mero Beach - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Marigot (DOM-Douglas - Charles) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shawarma King - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Purple Turtle Beach Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Keepin' It Real - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Le Flambeau - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Riverside Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Champs

Family-friendly guest house near Indian River
Located close to Fort Shirley, The Champs provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, 2 beach bars and a poolside bar. Adventurous travellers may like the hiking/biking trails and horse riding at this guest house. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 hot springs or hot tub, and indulge in a manicure/pedicure or a massage. The on-site restaurant, Restaurant The Champs, offers breakfast, dinner and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and shopping on-site.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A free local area shuttle, luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • Concierge services, a TV in reception and newspapers in the reception
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and minibars (stocked with some free items).
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 7 bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 20-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, fridges and coffee/tea makers

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Free shopping centre shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10 AM
  • 2 beach bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant The Champs

Things to do

  • 2 hot springs
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Shopping
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 16 ºC
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • 7 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 20-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 55 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Hot springs access available from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Champs Hotel
Champs Hotel Portsmouth
Champs Portsmouth
Comfortel De Champ Hotel Portsmouth
The Champs, Hotel, Restaurant & Bar Dominica/Portsmouth
Champs House Portsmouth
Champs Guesthouse Portsmouth
The Champs Guesthouse
The Champs Portsmouth
The Champs Guesthouse Portsmouth

Frequently asked questions

Does The Champs have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Champs?

As of 31 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Champs on 8 Jan 2025 start from AU$193.5, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Champs pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Champs?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Champs?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Champs?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does The Champs provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 55 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Champs located?

This family-friendly Portsmouth guesthouse is located by the ocean, 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Indian River, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Fort Shirley and Toucari Bay. Cold Soufriere and Batibou Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Keishia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Customer service was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

bhaskar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ok good
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Water was not very warm to bathe but apart from that very nice and extremely friendly owners and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

royette

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and comfortable atmosphere. Great view of the sea and mountains. Tamara (staff) was incredibly warm, helpful and welcoming. She ensured I had everything that I needed. The room was huge, clean and cozy and well maintained. I appreciated the peaceful surroundings. Hotel Champs is an excellent choice for travelers seeking an affordable, quiet stay. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nyron, Chaguanas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small hotel about 1 hour drive from airport and 1 hour drive to the city, it was an overall pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff...
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Donnamey

Hotel was nice for the price. Staff was very helpful and accommodating!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love it there !
I love this place , very warm welcoming staff , and the food was awesome. I’m going back simply because of this amazing place.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Last Minute Discovery
Very authentic Dominican experience. Small boutique hotel with friendly staff. Would have loved to see fresh colorful paint to have the exterior and interior match the wonderful, clean and friendly environment we've experienced. Would definitely come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is fantastic! Clean, quiet with fantastic views looking out to see. Great views of the sunset.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

EIMEAR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with a stunning view. Breakfast & evening meal was really lovely and I spent some pleasant hours at the small pool. The staff/service really make this hotel one of the nicest in the area. Would recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved staying here. First time leaving US and I'm glad I picked this place. Girls are ao friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sareta, London

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A small but lovely hotel in the hills above Portsmouth, with a commanding view of Prince Rupert Bay. The rooms are large, breakfast is fantastic and the staff and owners are incredibly friendly and helpful! Portsmouth is a great place to stay, with restaurants, whale watching, a couple of wine sand beaches to stay, and good beach bars in which to wile the days away. Highly recommend The Champs.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location and views over the sea. The owners and their staff were all wonderful. So friendly and kind. It felt like chatting friends. We ate there every evening as every meal we had was excellent and very delicious. Breakfasts everyday were very good with a nice choice of eggs. The pool is small but perfectly adequate for a swim and cool down. The decking area and sunloungers around the pool were lovely. I had a nice day flopping there. The pool water was quite cold though. We would look to staying here again, should we return to Dominica as we enjoyed it so much
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Little gem in Portsmouth, with ocean views and good food. By Caribbean standards, it would be 10/10 rating. Room is big, matresses OK, staff super friendly and helpful. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Roger

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
People.

10/10 Excellent

Stekoula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views. Peaceful atmosphere. Excellent customer service.

8/10 Good

Franklyn, McDonough

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and friendly staff and service
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

bernadette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice quaint hotel. The staff were the best, they were friendly, helpful and make our stay better. The hotel was clean and the view is beautiful. Some of the linen and towels can use some updating. Nice new faucets and sinks in the bathroom but the shower didn’t drain well and the ceiling had a leak in our bathroom. There is a mini fridge and filters water was always available. There was also a kettle and tea bags provided. New television with a lot of available tv stations. The Wi-Fi sucked, and was constantly dropping. It worked well for one day only but the connection dropped frequently. The hotel has a restaurant and the food was really good. The food was Americana and no local food but most days local juices were freshly made. Breakfast was provided daily, the omelettes were great! The hotel has a nice pool however sometimes it may not be available because at times it is rented out for parties. Overall it was good!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ammon

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy, Cortland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a place! This small property only has 5 rooms, all with hammocks and balcony space overlooking the sea. Wifi and A/C worked great throughout my stay (though I didn't need to use the a/c very often). Delicious free breakfast and other meals available on request, with menus changed daily based on culinary inclinations of chefs. Special shout out to Tammy and Sabrina for the tender loving care infused in all their delicious meals! Picard beach and several eating options are about a 15 minute walk, though note, the property is high up a steep hill, so not recommended for walking if you're not particularly in shape nor if lugging heavy luggage. Overall, a fantastic stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Klaus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
pool was great. Very friendly staff. food was mediocre. no sugar or sweetener in room for morning coffee. nobody would answer my phone call about this at 7.00 in the morning. check in was late
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Fabian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The champs had a spectacular view that you must eat or stay at to view Portsmouth. The chef and hotel staff were all nice and helpful. Able to get us taxi when needed and arrived to get us to and from our destination.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022