Mero Beach
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Sworn2Fun
Los Angeles147 contributions
Dec 2019
Mero beach is very pretty, especially for sunset, but as one of the few beaches on the island that are (kind of) white sand, it's much more touristed than some of the other locations, and cruise ship groups tend to go here. Expect a less "Dominican" feel and a bit more like you can be anywhere in the Caribbean. Recommend as a sunset stop when heading back from exploring.
Written January 22, 2020
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Patrick G
Amelia Island, FL510 contributions
Jan 2020
Visited here independently while on a cruise. Taxi was about $10 US and takes about 25 minutes from the pier. There are facilities here for food, drink and changing as well as various vendors for massages, crafts, etc.
The day we were there the sea was rather rough and while it was a steep beach waves were still washing up over the berm. The beach is a black sand beach as the island is largely volcanic.
The day we were there the sea was rather rough and while it was a steep beach waves were still washing up over the berm. The beach is a black sand beach as the island is largely volcanic.
Written January 27, 2020
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Sam C
194 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
Weather was perfect to spend the day at this beach.
The black sand they say is good for your skin l had heard and l watched a few people scrubbing themselves with and washing it off in the salty sea including myself and my skin felt lovely and smooth.
There are areas to have food including fried chicken, bakes and plantain and washing it down with a variety of drinks while listening to music.
Sun loungers are available while you catch the sun and watch the sunset.
This is a beach which is nice for all the family
The black sand they say is good for your skin l had heard and l watched a few people scrubbing themselves with and washing it off in the salty sea including myself and my skin felt lovely and smooth.
There are areas to have food including fried chicken, bakes and plantain and washing it down with a variety of drinks while listening to music.
Sun loungers are available while you catch the sun and watch the sunset.
This is a beach which is nice for all the family
Written January 18, 2020
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jfd
Scottsdale, AZ1,674 contributions
Feb 2020
This is 25 minutes from the cruise port $10 each way by taxi. The beach is a nice size so it doesn't feel crowded. The sand is hot bring sand shoes. There are rental chairs and umbrellas and bars. Water was clear and refreshing.
Written March 1, 2020
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Blair W
Conway, PA120 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
This is definitely the beach to visit when in Dominica. Mero is on the west coast of the island, touched by the calm waters of the Caribbean Sea. The peaceful, clear aquamarine waters are warm and the beach provide the perfect setting for lovely day excursion. The surrounding vegetation and topography add to the natural beauty of the island’s most popular beach. Visit during week days since it could get crowded on the weekends!
Written February 5, 2022
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Karen J
5 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
What a lovely place. Beautiful scenery, lovely people. Great weather, what's not to like!!!. Amazing food at Connie's beach cafe, incredible value and totally authentic local cuisine. You've got to try it!!!.
Written December 3, 2023
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altheamayers58
Trincity, Trinidad6 contributions
Apr 2022
This is a very nice beach but it needs a facelift. It has the potential to be a really nice place for visitors and locals alike. The long, black sandy beach is wonderful and the blue waters are calm enough for both swimmers and non-swimmers. However, it needs new bathroom and change room facilities and maybe a new restaurant and bar on the beach. Loved it all the same.
Written April 25, 2022
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Travel L
16 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
Almost all of Dominica's beaches are black sand, but this is one of the best and with the best services, including sunbed rentals.
Hot and transparent water. Several beach bars where you can eat at reasonable prices.
Written January 4, 2024
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Clynton M
London50 contributions
Mar 2017
Whether you are a beach person or not, do add Mero to your list of thing you want to do in Dominica. Mero village/beach is one pretty spot. High green hills at the back of the beach and the blue Caribbean Sea washes its shore.
Mero village/beach has changed progressively over the years and is changing every visit. On the hills overlooking the beach are some lovely built houses manly owned by Dominican British expats. The beach area has improved beyond recognition and is now well patronised by locals in particular as well as the many tourists bussed there my maxi taxis. Only a few years ago the infrastructure including places to eat/drink and beach facilities were rudimentary. No longer so. The beach is clean and well kept and now you can sunbathe under coconut hut or do so under open sky. Another improvement is the choice of food. Whereas previously the choices weren't great, but now you can choose from local/creole food to a sit down meal at the so-called French restaurant/bar that now dominates that part of the beach. The food and service good, but not at all cheap. If you want non French food, then try the smoked Marlin salad with a cold Kubuli or Carib "beer". Normally I like to patronise the local providers so filled fried bake with salt fish or a local stew or fried fish. Annoyingly now is with the growth of the increase in tourist numbers, most of the food outlets now sell fried chicken and French fries. Modern city life has now reached this idyllic spot, unheard of 5-10 years ago.
Still, if you can overlook this and just consume the overall environment of clean beach and sea/clear skies and the lovely topography, then surely you need to add this experience to your things to do.
Mero village/beach has changed progressively over the years and is changing every visit. On the hills overlooking the beach are some lovely built houses manly owned by Dominican British expats. The beach area has improved beyond recognition and is now well patronised by locals in particular as well as the many tourists bussed there my maxi taxis. Only a few years ago the infrastructure including places to eat/drink and beach facilities were rudimentary. No longer so. The beach is clean and well kept and now you can sunbathe under coconut hut or do so under open sky. Another improvement is the choice of food. Whereas previously the choices weren't great, but now you can choose from local/creole food to a sit down meal at the so-called French restaurant/bar that now dominates that part of the beach. The food and service good, but not at all cheap. If you want non French food, then try the smoked Marlin salad with a cold Kubuli or Carib "beer". Normally I like to patronise the local providers so filled fried bake with salt fish or a local stew or fried fish. Annoyingly now is with the growth of the increase in tourist numbers, most of the food outlets now sell fried chicken and French fries. Modern city life has now reached this idyllic spot, unheard of 5-10 years ago.
Still, if you can overlook this and just consume the overall environment of clean beach and sea/clear skies and the lovely topography, then surely you need to add this experience to your things to do.
Written September 6, 2017
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Rudy G
Pittsburgh, PA575 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
While Mero beach is the best beach on Dominica, it cannot compete with the white sand beaches on other Caribbean islands. Due to Dominica’s volcanic nature, Mero beach is a grey sand beach. When the sun is shining, the sand heats up quickly and makes it difficult to walk on. Mero beach can be reached by taxi. For round trip fares of $20 per person for more than 2 passengers ($25 for 2 persons) from the cruise port the driver will wait for you until you are ready to return.
The beach has good swimming; snorkeling is OK and there is a restaurant.
Long story short: If you are on Dominica and want to swim, then go to Mero beach.
The beach has good swimming; snorkeling is OK and there is a restaurant.
Long story short: If you are on Dominica and want to swim, then go to Mero beach.
Written April 21, 2015
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How much is a taxi round trip from the Roseau cruise port to Mero Beach for two people?
Thank you.
Written November 28, 2018
The prices varies based on the taxi.
Written November 29, 2018
How much can I expect to pay for a taxi from the cruise port to Mero beach
Written November 11, 2018
Driving time from cruiseport to Merobeach & approximate cost for 2.
Written October 15, 2018
We paid $5 each way per person which is great.
Written October 15, 2018
Is it easy to take a cab to and from Metro Beach from the cruise pier? Any advice? Thanks!
Written September 29, 2018
I am visiting for one day on a cruise in March how can I get to Mero Beach
Written February 1, 2015
As with the earlier suggestion, you can take a taxi right outside the cruise terminal. It will be about a 30 minute trip. I noticed that quite a few cruise passengers were on the beach so there must be organised tours going there. Just a suggestion, you can find beaches in all the islands, how about seeing more of the island, ie the waterfalls in Trafalgar. Dominica is very different to the other islands and getting into the mountains would be a suggestion.
Written February 2, 2015
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