We just returned from a week in paradise. Dominica is like stepping into another world. So beautiful and exotic. Zandoli Inn was perfect! Our room (#5) was the best with a balcony and ocean and mountain views from two sides. The food was spectacular and we sure loved our rum punches lounging by the pool after a long day's hike through the rain forest.

Staff were the best. Jenn (owner's daughter) was so helpful to us with advice about where to go and what guides to use. She packed us fabulous lunches and cooked us incredible dinners every night!

The grounds of the hotel are beautiful and we loved the solitude and quiet. The ocean waves could be heard from our room and lulled us to sleep each night.

All in all, one of our most wonderful vacations and we've traveled all over the world! Only bad thing: the airline lost our bag with our camera and all our pictures!!!

Zandoli Inn was the last inn of our Dominica trip and, in a sense, it was like saving the best for last. Canadian owner Linda is a funny and engaging woman who welcomed us and led us on a short tour of the propery. Think gentle breezes, a romantic and immaculate room, a sheltered cove and the wide, wide ocean before you. The grounds have interesting trees and plants such as the fragrant ylang ylang tree, orchids and a beautiful african iris whose blooms last one day. Evening dinner was served on the veranda with the twinkling lights of Grand Bay town across the bay. The food was delicious, portions were generous and a flourless cake made with Belgian chocolate will remain a fond food memory for a long time. While my partner slept in, I explored the friendly fishing village of Fond St Jean one morning, while the next morning I sat on the inn shore and watched the locals fishing in the bay. All in all, a perfect way to cap our trip.

I was there for 2 nights in March a spur of the moment stop in. Linda and her staff were perfect in everyway and having dinner with the guests at 7pm Sharp! was wonderful. The conversations and the time spent at dinner was fantastic. I would have to say it is the most delightful place i have ever stayed in the Caribbean. Dont miss this Inn and it is one of the reasons just to come to Dominica. Thank you Linda. Kevin in Vermont.

Intimate and charming. My husband and I spent 8 nights here. Our room was airy, comfortable and had a spectacular view. We slept with windows wide open. Linda and staff were gracious, warm and helpful in a relaxed, casual way. Linda helped us book excursions and was a wealth of knowledge about the island. The service and atmosphere were outstanding, but never pretentious.

Great snorkeling from the property (although you do have to climb down a long stairway to the water). Lovely grounds and patio and a small pool to soak in after hiking or snorkeling.

Food was good - we ate most of our dinners there. Lots of fresh local fruit for breakfast.

It is secluded - we were glad we had rented a car. We are returning for a week in 2006.