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Voykit pocket guide · Dominica
Hampstead
One half‑day visit to see Number One Beach and the river; otherwise skip.
Hampstead is a small village in Saint Andrew Parish, known for Number One Beach, the Hampstead River and nearby rainforest. With limited services, a half‑day is enough to see the main sights before heading to larger bases like Roseau or Portsmouth.
- Country
- Dominica
- Best months
- Feb–May
- Avoid
- Jun–Oct
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- XCD
- Money
- Currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD), pegged to the US dollar; US dollars are often accepted.
- Daily spend
- Budget XCD 70–120 excl. bed · Mid XCD 120–200 excl. bed · High XCD 200+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Digicel and Flow sell prepaid SIMs; no signal in parts of the interior — download offline maps.
- Emergency
- Police, fire and ambulance 999
- Plugs
- Types D, G · 230 V · 50 Hz · UK-style plugs; bring an adapter.
- Tipping
- Guides: 10–15%.; Restaurants: 10% if not included.
- Water
- Spring-fed tap water is widely drunk; boil or filter after storms.
- Toilets
- Lodges, restaurants, main sites.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a local café | XCD 2–4 |
| Meal at a beach bar | XCD 8–15 |
| Minibus ride, short hop | XCD 2–5 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- DOM · Douglas‑Charles Airport
- About 30 km (19 mi), 45 min drive to Hampstead.About 19 mi (30 km), 45 min drive to Hampstead.
Typical fares
- DOM → Hampstead, taxi
- about XCD 60–80 one way, 45 min; agree the total before you get in
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Rent a car or hire a taxi; roads are steep and may be narrow. Public minibuses run infrequently.
See and do
Known for
- Number One Beach
- Hampstead River
- Rainforest walks
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Roseau | Taxi or rental car, about 30 km (19 mi), 45 min via the coastal roadTaxi or rental car, about 19 mi (30 km), 45 min via the coastal road | About 1 h |
| Marigot | Rental car or taxi north on the coastal road | About 30–40 min |
| Portsmouth | Rental car north, or taxi to Marigot then a minibus | About 1.5 h |
| Scott's Head | Rental car south through Roseau | About 2.5 h |
Sleep
- Local guesthouses
- Check availability; limited options.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Pardonpardon |
| Thank you | Mèsimesi |
| How much is it? | Konbyen sa koute?konbyen sa koute |
| Where is the bathroom? | Ki kote twalèt la?ki kote twalèt la |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Bonjou or good morning to everyone; avoid: Skipping greetings in villages
- Kalinago visits: Go with a local guide; buy crafts; avoid: Treating the territory as a theme park
- Trails: Carry out rubbish; avoid: Cutting new paths
Scams and watch-outs
- Limited dining and accommodation; book ahead.
- Roads can be slippery in rainy season; check conditions.
Generally safe for tourists; watch for sudden rain and road conditions.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Hampstead yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Number One Beach
- Hampstead River
- Rainforest walks
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Discover Dominica Authority: www.dominica.travel/
- Wikivoyage: Hampstead (Dominica), revision 3603093 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=3603093
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Hampstead
Pou adrès sa a, souple
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police, fire and ambulance999
No embassy in Hampstead; the US and most missions sit in Roseau (check the address).
Cash in XCD is the practical default in the village; card readers are not guaranteed.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/hampstead-dominica). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.