The number of hotels has expanded in recent years; most are small- to medium-sized, and well equipped; the largest has 170 rooms. There are three hotels at the fringe of an area designated as a National Park. Information can be obtained from the Dominica Hotel and Tourism Association (website: www.dhta.org). There is a 10 per cent Government room tax added to hotel bills.

Many of the hotels offer accommodation according to one of a number of ‘Plans’ widely used in the Caribbean; these include Modified American Plan (MAP), which consists of room, breakfast and dinner, and European Plan (EP), which consists of room only.

These offer self-catering, full service and maid service facilities and are scattered around the island.

There is a variety of guest houses and inns around the island which offer a comfortable and very friendly atmosphere. There is a 5 per cent government tax and 10 per cent service charge on rooms.

Facilities are available. Overnight safari tours are run by local operators.

Facilities are available at Calibishie, Portsmouth and Rosaline. Prices vary.