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The Champs

3.0 star property
Family-friendly Portsmouth guesthouse in Picard with free breakfast

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Property amenity
Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View, Poolside | Free minibar items, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Point of interest
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
The price is SAR 441
SAR 485 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View | Free minibar items, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
Clothes dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View, Poolside | Free minibar items, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View, Poolside

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
Clothes dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
Clothes dryer
Sofa bed - king
  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Blanca Heights, Portsmouth

What's nearby

  • Coconut Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Indian River - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Cabrits National Park - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Toucari Bay - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Batibou Beach - 30 min drive - 17.3 km

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 guesthouse near Indian River
Located close to Fort Shirley, The Champs provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, 2 beach bars, and a poolside bar. Adventurous travelers may like the horseback riding and hiking/biking at this guesthouse. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 hot springs or spa tub, and indulge in a massage or a manicure/pedicure. 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 sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A free area shuttle, concierge services, and newspapers in the lobby
  • A water dispenser, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and minibars (stocked with some free items).
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 7 bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 20-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, refrigerators, 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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free shopping center shuttle

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 beach bars, 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant The Champs

Things to do

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Spa tub
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 hot springs
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Couples dining
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 20-inch LCD TV
  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (some items)
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Balcony or patio

More

  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • In-room massage
  • Individually furnished
  • 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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 elevators
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.

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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out 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).

The Champs Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 109 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 109 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 109 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 109 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

Nyron, Chaguanas

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Marion P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short Visit
I enjoyed my stay at The Champs, particularly from Room 2 with amazing views of the sea, town and beautiful sunsets. The staff were incredible, always checking up on you. Hosts, particularly Lise, were very friendly and helpful in proposing island tours, reserving taxis etc. It felt very homely and comfortable. The cuisine was more western but local fish available and the hearty cooked breakfast was enough to keep me going all day, as was their delicious pizzas. As others have noted, hotel is situated at the top of a very steep hill - walk up and down once is sufficient. Local taxis are very cheap are as local mini buses (one kind driver brought me uphill to The Champs). This side of the island has more black sand volcanic beaches which I didn't like very much so would go to the other side next time for the beautiful white sands. Fort Shirley is worth exploring and stop at the Purple Turtle Beach Club for amazing views by the sea. There is also an indigenous region worth visiting and Dominica has 365 rivers and endless waterfalls to explore. I loved my short visit and hope to return, perhaps take the ferry to Guadeloupe.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If you go to Portsmouth it would be a mistake not to stay here. The owners and staff are so welcoming, accommodating, and knowledgeable. I could not have asked for a better experience. Thank you so much, I’ll be back one day.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Mareba

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room was great and the view spectacular!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022