The Residences At Secret Bay
Sponsor
The Residences at Secret Bay, Dominica’s only six-star, all-villa resort and internationally recognized Citizenship by Investment (CBI) project, announced that it has paid over US$4.7 million in returns to more than 205 global investor villa owners by the end of Q1 2025.
Year-over-year results from Q1 2024 to Q1 2025 show outperformance in investor growth, ROI payouts, total sales, and on-schedule delivery of new villas and amenities. Consistent ROI payouts to investors, significant investor growth, sustained high occupancy rates, and a substantial increase in the number of villas solidify Secret Bay as the gold standard and a leading CBI real estate investment globally.
Year-over-year growth highlights include:
- Over US$4.7 million in ROI paid to investors since Q4 2019.
- Investor growth increased by nearly 11%, from 188 to 208 investors, between Q1 2024 and Q1 2025.
- Consistent average operating occupancy rate of 65% between Q1 2024 and Q1 2025, with a rise to 73% in Q1 2025 and average daily rate growth of 45%.
- Villa count more than quadrupled from six in 2019 to 27 in 2025.
“These year-over-year results reflect our continued momentum and the increasing global interest for this kind of investment and lifestyle offering,” said Marvlyn James, Director of Sales and Marketing at The Residences at Secret Bay. “We’re consistently providing ROI payments to investors and our expansion remains on track, ensuring we’re delivering a premier real estate experience to our investors.”
This November, Secret Bay is unveiling four Clifftop Villas – two Zabuco and two Ti-Fèy – and will begin construction on nine Waterfront Villas in December. This comes on the heels of delivering its first Ti-Fèy+ Villas and its newest amenity – Bwa Denn – an immersive cultural experience featuring food, art, retail & kombucha brewery in 2024.
Sculpted into the cliffside with uninterrupted ocean views, the two new Zabuco Villas carry forward the legacy of the resort’s most beloved design. Thoughtfully built to harmonize with the land, each villa offers an expansive deck, open-air living spaces, and the unmistakable feeling of being suspended above the sea. Meanwhile, the two Ti-Fèy Villas extend the tradition of intimate yet spacious living.
These 1.5-bedroom villas include an additional bed with an extra bathroom. As with all Secret Bay accommodations, these villas are crafted with sustainably sourced materials and elevated details that allow nature to be both the backdrop and the luxury.
Last year, Secret Bay launched an unrivaled, fractional share ownership program with limited shares providing an exclusive opportunity to purchase a real ownership share in the Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) that grant freehold title to the property within the Clifftop Zabuco & Ti-Fèy Multi-Villa Estates, each priced at $4.5 million. This program offers ownership from two to 10 weeks, from $220,000 up to $1,100,000, with no annual fees.
It provides a potential return on investment based on Secret Bay’s unique ownership model and benefits, including membership to ThirdHome and the opportunity to qualify for a second citizenship. With only 25 of 64 shares remaining, this is a rare chance to own part of Secret Bay and return time and again to a place that feels like home. Learn more at secretbay.dm/ownership.
Secret Bay is situated in Dominica, renowned as the “Nature Island of the Caribbean” for its unparalleled natural beauty and commitment to sustainability. Dominica is renowned for its abundant natural splendors, from 365 rivers to the world’s second-largest boiling lake, subterranean volcanoes, mountains, waterfalls, hot springs, black and white sand beaches, and is home to the world’s only resident pod of sperm whales.
As one of the last truly unspoiled islands, Dominica fosters complete immersion in the healing powers of nature, allowing modern-day travelers to reap the nourishing rewards of a lush, sparsely populated ecosystem. This last-of-its-kind destination offers bucket-list experiences such as swimming with whales, world-class scuba diving, and canyoning through pristine landscapes.
Recently named the Favorite Island in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards for 2024—for the third consecutive year—Dominica continues to captivate those seeking an off-the-beaten-path paradise.
Heralded by top publications across the globe, Secret Bay and The Residences continue to be featured in top international publications and earn merit awards. Most recently, Secret Bay was named Travel + Leisure’s #2 Resort Hotel in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas, earning a top spot as one of the 100 best hotels in the world in 2025. Notably, for four of the last six years, Secret Bay earned the #1 spot on the prestigious Travel + Leisure list for the Caribbean. Secret Bay also made Conde Nast Traveler’s list of best Caribbean resorts.
Other features included Secret Bay being named one of Caribbean Journal’s best luxury boutique hotels in the Caribbean, The Times UK spotlighting it as one of the coolest hotels in the Caribbean, and Fodor’s showcasing it as a spectacular hotel. The Wall Street Journal, the most discerning global business publication, featured The Residences’ highest-priced offering, a US$10.3 million compound, and citizenship as an amenity.
The Residences were also front and center in United Airlines’ in-flight magazine, Hemispheres, and across multiple UK publications, including GQ and Vogue, all highlighting it as a desirable vacation home offering. See all the Resort & Residences press and accolade highlights here. The property is the first and only property in Dominica to be affiliated with the elite luxury brand, Relais & Châteaux.
Fractional ownership begins at US$220,000 for two weeks and ranges up to US$1.1 million for ten weeks. Whole Ownership real estate opportunities are available for Villas starting at US$1.4m and Multi-Villa Estates at US$4.5m. For more information, visit: https://secretbay.dm/residences/ or email residences@secretbay.dm.
*Please be advised that the coverage of annual fees as well as Return on Investment (ROI) payments are contingent upon market conditions and LLC/Villa performance, and we do not provide any guarantee of specific returns. This disclaimer serves as a notice that ROI payments are subject to change and may not be consistent or predictable. We strongly advise all parties to obtain their independent professional advice.
