Superior casual tourist class hotel established in 1971 by the Armour Family. Perched over the tranquil Caribbean Sea just one mile south of our capital city, Roseau, and only minutes away from most nature attractions http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Dominica/anchoragehotel/hotel/2010/36/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Sat, 28 Nov 2009 02:38:37 EST We also boast additional facilities such as a full service restaurant, The Ocean Terrace Restaurant and The Carib Bar, Swimming Pool, and of course a team of warm friendly staff awaiting the pleasure of making The Anchorage Hotel your home away from home. We are a 32 room tropical paradise situated 7 minutes from the Roseau The anchorage Hotel is ideal for the business traveler as well the vacationer. Our 12 Standard Rooms are directly overlooking our swimming pool with a breathtaking view of the tranquil Caribbean Sea as well as the capital, Roseau, and accommodate up two persons including a child (age 5 and under) on 1 double bed and a twin. The 20 Superior Rooms are perched over the Caribbean Sea, with views of both north and south of our western coast. Each can accommodate up to four persons, containing 2 double/full beds. The Carib Bar Oversized comfy chairs and a selection of books, magazines and board games make the Carib Bar a great place to relax with a drink. In the evening the Carib Bar provides the perfect lounge bar. So comfortable, it's like staying with friends.Look out for the Thursday night Bar B-Q and dance with LIVE music every week The Bar Side Swimming Pool. When you just don't want to go very far and all you want is warm tropical sun, a refreshing pool to cool you down, a long drink piled high with ice and something wonderful to tempt your taste buds While on the island Whale Watching is a MUST! Our boats (60' powered catamaran or 75' sailing catamaran) depart the dock every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 2:00p.m and return at 5:30p.m. Enjoy the refreshments, fresh fruit juice, water and rum punch while our experienced naturalists thrill you with their knack of finding our friends by using the hydrophone and identifying them. Ask about Scar'! We have a sight rating of 90%. Sperm Whales are our main focus however we cannot leave out our amazing friends/entertainers, the spinner and spotted, fraser and bottlenose dolphins! DIVING Check-in for diving is done at the dive center upon arrival (opening hours 8-5p.m) or the following morning. Liability release forms must be signed prior to boarding the vessel. Tanks for shore diving are available 24/7 once you have registered. Boats depart 8:50a.m. and return approx 1:00p.m. Large groups are required to be at the dock by 8:15 for departure DIVE CARDS Divers must present their certification cards. All major certification companies recognized. Non one is permitted to dive without a valid certification card unless participating in a discover scuba or open water course or referral. The Ocean Terrace Restaurant On call throughout the day is well staffed with skilled cooks and a 5 star well renounced Chef who can whip up some of the most mouth watering local or international cuisine for you. At night, overlooking the tranquil and relaxing Caribbean Sea , the beautiful ocean view provides for the ultimate dining venue. A gourmet restaurant with all the ingredients for an unforgettable experience. Every plate entices....... Type: Hotel No. of Rooms: 32 Diving: Dive Resort/Dive Operator Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Dominica/anchoragehotel/hotel/2010/36/ Sat, 28 Nov 2009 02:38:37 EST