The Champs

3.0 star property
Family-friendly guesthouse with free breakfast and area shuttle service

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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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

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

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 - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Indian River - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Cabrits National Park - 12 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Batibou Beach - 26 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • Mero Beach - 27 min drive - 16.4 miles

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 hot 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 multilingual staff
  • A TV in the lobby, a water dispenser, and smoke-free premises
  • 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:
  • 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 offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 beach bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant The Champs

Things to do

  • 2 hot springs
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 60 ºF
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 20-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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).

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The Champs Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 120 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Another brilliant stay, warm staff and very comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

We really enjoyed the stay for many reasons. We felt safe and welcome there.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

The staff a excellent very friendly. Meals are cooked to order so on occasions you do have to be paitent!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10

Customer service was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

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

8/10

Hotel was nice for the price. Staff was very helpful and accommodating!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10

Overall, the hotel was lovely. Incredible view. Friendly staff. The food was amazing. Rooms were clean. Pool area was very nice. However, this place had many children - families from Europe. Most used the pool during the day and were extremely loud. And then during the evening dining experience, since it wasn't a large place, the children were loud during dinner. The loudness became a theme of the stay. For a solo traveler, this was a bit annoying. If you aren't going to be around during the day and have your own transportation, this place is great. I did walk down to a local restaurant and to the beach - it was super quiet. The walk back up the hill is steep but not that bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

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

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

10/10

Very friendly and helpful staff...
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10

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

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

8/10

Clean, quiet and friendly staff and service
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

ok good
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Perfect place to go to Portsmouth. The staff and owners are so incredibly accommodating and nice. They really made our stay the best! It also had a personal touch without feeling forced. I’m also delighted to see a place honour the VIP Access benefits for Gold Members. The upgrade was incredible, and the wine selection came with options. Thank you for having us, it was a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

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

Everything was great ! And the view is Just wow ! Sunset there is mindblowing ! Rooms are perfect, and its good to have breakfast and dîner there
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

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

10/10

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

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

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

8/10

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

10/10

Beautiful views. Peaceful atmosphere. Excellent customer service.

10/10

Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10

Good and pleasant small hotel. Very friendly staff, good breakfast, nice swimming pool, reasonably good restaurant, great sunset view from the little terrace in front of my room. My WiFi worked perfectly, as did the AC and fridge. Did not try the tv. Shower and towels may need an upgrade in some years.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024