Title: Visit Portsmouth: 2026 Travel Guide for Portsmouth, Dominica | Expedia.com [Hotels in Portsmouth](https://expedia.com/Portsmouth-Hotels.d9317.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Portsmouth](https://expedia.com/Portsmouth-Vacation-Rentals.d9317.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Portsmouth](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Portsmouth.d9317.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Portsmouth](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Portsmouth.d9317.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Portsmouth](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Portsmouth.d9317.Car-Rental-Guide)[Portsmouth Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Portsmouth.d9317.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Portsmouth ## Travel Guide ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9317/16d3539d-3ed2-4529-9029-58364e2ab579.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9317/c6a068bc-8162-4d7c-9da0-741b2daf2550.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dominica was a pretty island. It was raining the day we were there. We went river tubing, visited the Emerald Pool and tasted some fresh fruit on the island. It was an awesome day.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9317/880ee98c-4d1e-432d-828c-2c3968caad44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Two Red-necked Amazon parrots got all up in each others' business while feeding in their favorite trees. These parrots are endemic to Dominica, so you won't find them anywhere else. The best way to see them is to hire local birding expert Dr Birdy (Bertrand Jno Baptiste). He knows the best places to find the island's birds, all the way down to the individual branches that Blue-headed Hummingbird like to land on.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9317/f540743c-90f7-48de-aecd-cd311a13d457.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Purple-throated Carib (hummingbird), native only to the Caribbean. Beautiful coloration on this guy, but he was a bit skittish, so this is as close as we could get a photo.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9317/94540e16-7e52-4bdf-8c10-6539893ffaad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Portsmouth Where to stay Things to do Reviews ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. 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There was not a whole lot to do within walking distance. But a lot to see and do on the island via ... Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F16%2F2026&endDate=3%2F17%2F2026&selected=92321461&PinnedHotelID=92321461&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=9317) ![Secret Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4750000/4748800/4748737/d939eba5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Secret Bay Tibay Portsmouth Book a stay at this luxury lodge in Portsmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Coconut Beach and Indian River are located ... 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Which is insane if you have guests. The railing on the balcony was rotting with holes. ... Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F15%2F2026&endDate=3%2F16%2F2026&selected=35864778&PinnedHotelID=35864778&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=9317) [See all 372 properties in Portsmouth](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F15%2F2026&endDate=3%2F16%2F2026®ionId=9317) 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10100000/10091300/10091288/d7a53e0c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Picard Beach Cottages Ross Boulevard Picard Portsmouth Book a stay at this beach cottage in Portsmouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Coconut Beach and Indian River are ... 8/10 Very Good! (46 reviews) Couldn’t be closer to the beach. Massive porch and surprisingly spacious cottages with notably high ceilings. Separated a good distance from the main road with a feel that is entirely secluded, save for a wave to the neighbors. Quiet and peaceful as one can imagine, the only sounds are the ones you ... Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Portsmouth-Hotels-Picard-Beach-Cottages.h10091288.Hotel-Information) ![Kootney Resorts](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32810000/32801400/32801395/61e48971_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kootney Resorts Picard Portsmouth Saint John Parish Book a stay at this business-friendly apartment in Portsmouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Coconut ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews) Cottage dated, but lovely location, great manager who is very helpful and knowledgeable. Very good for the price. 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[](https://expedia.com/Syndicate-Falls-Portsmouth.d864812802507030528.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Mero beach, your last stop..](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1578028/10b548e1-0a68-4637-8dad-3fad45a155e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dominica Half-Day Tour: Mero Beach, Waterfalls, Mineral bath Wotten Waven $147 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/dominica-half-day-tour-mero-beach.a1578028.activity-details) ![EN boat trip to the Caribbean with French cuisine](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50894988/f2d4e27c-e08a-4302-955a-ceea30fa69ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### EN boat trip to the Caribbean with French cuisine $165 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/en-boat-trip-to-the-caribbean-with-french-cuisine.a50894988.activity-details) [See all activities in Portsmouth](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Portsmouth.d9317.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Reviews of Portsmouth 4.2 Top Destination 5 - Excellent 5 4 - Good 4 3 - Okay 1 2 - Disappointing 1 1 - Terrible 0 ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveler Must see Syndicate falls and trail in Portsmouth Trafalgar falls Champagne beach Emerald falls Sunset from high altitude. Dining Eat local food and drink natural fruit juices. ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveler Beautiful, peaceful, relaxing. We will definitely return for a longer visit next time. ### 4/5 - Good Verified traveler Dominica is a beautiful place to visit. The people are warm and friendly. I, however would caution driving as the roads are narrow, winding and rough in some places. ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveler It is a very interesting town. ## Cities near Portsmouth ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6024052/d65416df-ff67-4935-a7d4-ded27326803c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cabrits ![We stopped at this house on a day tour of Dominica to look for the hummingbirds that often feed on the garden flowers. It always pays to hire locals when birding in a new destination, and for us that meant Dr. Birdy - a local birding expert that also works for the Forestry Division. I believe that this is an Antillean Crested Hummingbird.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9317/cc272e7d-f0ba-4c6d-92df-048948902d39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Anse-a-Liane ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Lodging - Cars - [Hotels near Coconut Beach ](https://www.expedia.com/Coconut-Beach-Hotels.0-l553248634304791740-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Car rentals near Coconut Beach ](https://www.expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Coconut-Beach.d553248634304791740.Car-Rental-Guide) - Cities near Portsmouth - Places of interest [Cabrits](https://expedia.com/Cabrits.dx6024052)[Vieille Case](https://expedia.com/Vieille-Case.dx6048659)[Anse-a-Liane](https://expedia.com/Anse-A-Liane.dx553248625937766042)[Tanetane](https://expedia.com/Tanetane.dx553248633953851551) - [Coconut Beach ](https://expedia.com/Coconut-Beach-Picard.d553248634304791740.Vacation-Attraction) - [Indian River ](https://expedia.com/Indian-River-Portsmouth.d553248635290591131.Vacation-Attraction) - [Syndicate Falls ](https://expedia.com/Syndicate-Falls-Portsmouth.d864812802507030528.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mero Beach ](https://expedia.com/Mero-Beach-Mero.d6099902.Vacation-Attraction) - [Windsor Park ](https://expedia.com/Windsor-Park-Roseau.d6099900.Vacation-Attraction) - [Dominica Botanical Gardens ](https://expedia.com/Dominica-Botanical-Gardens-Roseau.d6099888.Vacation-Attraction) - [Champagne Beach ](https://expedia.com/Champagne-Beach-Pointe-Michel.d6099876.Vacation-Attraction) - [Roseau Public Market ](https://expedia.com/Roseau-Public-Market-Roseau.d553248621533157796.Vacation-Attraction) - [Batibou Beach ](https://expedia.com/Batibou-Beach-Anse-du-Me.d553248621562725067.Vacation-Attraction) - [Dominica Museum ](https://expedia.com/Dominica-Museum-Roseau.d6099892.Vacation-Attraction) - [Trafalgar Falls ](https://expedia.com/Trafalgar-Falls-Laudat.d6099898.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cathedral of Our Lady of Fair Haven of Roseau ](https://expedia.com/Cathedral-Of-Our-Lady-Of-Fair-Haven-Of-Roseau-Roseau.d6099890.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cabrits National Park ](https://expedia.com/Cabrits-National-Park-Cabrits.d6099884.Vacation-Attraction) - [Morne Trois Pitons National Park ](https://expedia.com/Morne-Trois-Pitons-National-Park-Dominica.d6099896.Vacation-Attraction) - [Roseau Ferry Terminal ](https://expedia.com/Roseau-Ferry-Terminal-Roseau.d553248621572506816.Vacation-Attraction) - [Toucari Bay ](https://expedia.com/Toucari-Bay-Tanetane.d553248634304736514.Vacation-Attraction) - [Hodges Bay Beach ](https://expedia.com/Hodges-Bay-Beach-Calibishie.d553248621566122675.Vacation-Attraction) - [Woodford Hill Beach ](https://expedia.com/Woodford-Hill-Beach-Calibishie.d553248621566122674.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kalinago Barana Aute ](https://expedia.com/Kalinago-Barana-Aute-Atkinson.d553248634304749608.Vacation-Attraction) - [Pointe Baptiste Chocolate Factory ](https://expedia.com/Pointe-Baptiste-Chocolate-Factory-Calibishie.d553248635997993057.Vacation-Attraction) - [Morne Bruce ](https://expedia.com/Morne-Bruce-Roseau.d553248621532873264.Vacation-Attraction) - [Boiling Lake ](https://expedia.com/Boiling-Lake-Saint-Patrick-Parish.d6099874.Vacation-Attraction) - [Fort Shirley ](https://expedia.com/Fort-Shirley-Cabrits.d6099886.Vacation-Attraction) - [Layou River Gorge ](https://expedia.com/Layou-River-Gorge-Saint-Joseph-Parish.d553248621532873271.Vacation-Attraction) - [Papillote Tropical Gardens ](https://expedia.com/Papillote-Tropical-Gardens-Saint-George-Parish.d553248621532873266.Vacation-Attraction) - [Middleham Falls ](https://expedia.com/Middleham-Falls-Saint-Paul-Parish.d6099894.Vacation-Attraction) - [Morne Diablotin National Park ](https://expedia.com/Morne-Diablotin-National-Park-Saint-Joseph-Parish.d6099882.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kalinago Barana Autê ](https://expedia.com/Kalinago-Barana-Aute-Castle-Bruce.d553248621533157799.Vacation-Attraction) - [Soufriere Church ](https://expedia.com/Soufriere-Church-Soufriere.d6099880.Vacation-Attraction) - [Red Rocks ](https://expedia.com/Red-Rocks-Calibishie.d553248635997993058.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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