Portsmouth travel guide

Portsmouth Tourism | Portsmouth Guide

You're Going to Love Portsmouth

With a population of 3,633, Portsmouth is the largest city in Saint John, Dominica by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Portsmouth has to offer.

When to visit Portsmouth

Portsmouth in September
Estimated hotel price
$215
1 night at 3-star hotel
Portsmouth in September
Estimated hotel price
$215
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Portsmouth

Plane

When flying to Portsmouth, you’ll arrive at Roseau Douglas–Charles (DOM), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Portsmouth from the United States departs from Miami and takes around 3h 20m.

Plane

When flying to Portsmouth, you’ll arrive at Roseau Douglas–Charles (DOM), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Portsmouth from the United States departs from Miami and takes around 3h 20m.

Airports near Portsmouth

Airlines serving Portsmouth

United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,587 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,789 reviews)
Caribbean Airlines
Good (107 reviews)
interCaribbean Airways
Good (11 reviews)
Silver Airways
Okay (158 reviews)

Where to stay in Portsmouth

Average rates range from around $138 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $611 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Portsmouth

Most booked hotels in Portsmouth

Jacoway Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, 109 reviews)
$57+
The Champs
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 86 reviews)
$144+
Intercontinental Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa, An IHG Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 94 reviews)
$349+
Hibiscus Valley Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 246 reviews)
$64+
Pagua Bay House Oceanfront Cabanas
4 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$339+
Atlantique View Resort & Spa, an Ascend Collection hotel
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$127+