We spent the first three nights of our honeymoon at Beau Rive. It was everything and more than we hoped for. Mark has an exquisite eye for details. Beau Rive is intimate, simply elegant and has a wonderful "feel" or overall vibe. Our bed had a view of the water and listening to the sounds of the crashing waves put us right to sleep. Our bed was the most comfortable of all our places we stayed with soft and wonderful sheets. Everything was sooo well done. I also am glad that Mark made a point to mention the more "green aspects" of an accomodation...so many places breeze over this key element but Beau Rive introduced it in a very smart and eloquent way and hopefully it will make people think more about our resources. Our meals were superb and something we looked forward to every day. Hearing the piano music has also inspired me to continue my piano lessons....Mark has a true gift and I am grateful for him sharing it with people and Dominica. We promised one another that if we don't come back before five years, we'll come back on our 5 year anniversary and visit Beau Rive again. Thank you Mark for a most memorable experience. Kisses to Basil, Milly and Florence

We just enjoyed a relaxing "visit" to Mark Steele's friendly home/guest house, Beau Rive, in Dominica. I call it a "visit" because we soon felt that we were visiting a friend, rather than paying for a stay. Beau Rive is a relatively-new, small (only 8 rooms), quiet, and friendly place to spend either a few nights or a whole week. Mark's vision was to create the perfect small hotel, and he has definitely succeeded. We knew that we had found the right place when we first saw the amazing view of the coast and nearby mountains from our veranda. The rooms are simply furnished, classy, and clean.
The breakfasts (inclusive) and nightly-specials dinners were amazing too. Homemade yogurts, on-site fruit toppings, locally grown breadfruit, melons, etc., and local poultry with no hormones improved our diets that week.
An additional surprise was the presence of Mark's delightful 87-year-old mother, Josey, who played the grand piano we were surprised to see in the bar area. Josey entertained the 8th Army troops in Italy during WWII and she still enjoys playing for an audience.
We really appreciated the other eco-friendly aspects of Beau Rive too. Showering in rain water and using solar-heated water make an impact in the sustainable growth goals of Dominica.
Renting a car is necessary if you really want to explore the island, want to enjoy the local fish lunch spots, and aren't afraid to dodge some potholes, but Mark can also arrange for other tour options.
Beau Rive is just outside the Carib Territory where 3000 Caribs still live. It's close to the Kalinago Carib Village where we learned a lot about the Carib tribe.
We'll be back to visit Beau Rive some day. . . when the blood pressure needs lowering and we need to escape the real world.

Beau Rive is as individual as a fine restaurant. Everything about the place directly reflects the experience and personallity of the owner / builder / chef / concierge. Holiday Inn promises no surprises. At Beau Rive we found surprises. They were subtle and delightful. Beau Rive is a 'retreat' with great sheets, hot water, unconventional cuisine, tranquil view and privacy. No muzak, no souvenir shops, no hard sell. Could be enjoyed by all but truly appreciated by those of us who have had to live and work out of a hotel. /Tom Deevy

Famous Dominican-born writer Jean Rhys once wrote that Dominica to her is not like place, it’s more like person you can fall in love with. That’s exactly what we experienced at Beau Rive. View and sound of the ocean right down from your balcony, starry sky above your head at dinner (food is delicious fusion of Caribbean and European cuisine!), concentric rainbows over the rainforest after the rain, beautiful and tranquil place with very personal touch thanks to the caring owner Mark and his staff.
Every room is with view but if that’s not enough you can spend your time on balcony near the jazzy bar (there’s piano as well) or take plunge in nice swimming pool right in front of library/common room (you can find good music and reading matter there). Definitely Mark’s place is made with love and care for every detail, and we really hope to return.