A city hotel with a storied past, located on the shorefront of Roseau.
Two canons flank the entrance to Fort Young Hotel, a nod to the waterfront fortification that stood in its place centuries ago. While traces of its military heritage peek out through imposing stonework and musket holes, the hotel has been sensitively designed to offer a contemporary stay in Dominica’s capital city.
Light-filled rooms and suites look out over the mountains and Caribbean Sea, while facilities provide all the bells and whistles you might need, with restaurants, cafes, and bars, as well as a spa, gym, rum cellar, art gallery, and an infinity pool. You’ll also find an on-site dive shop and dock, giving you access to the coral reefs and whale-inhabited waters of the west coast. What’s more, Fort Young Hotel is mere steps from Roseau’s restaurants and museums, so you can tap into Dominica’s culture when you’re not exploring the great outdoors.
Everything we love about Dominica — its rainbow of Creole buildings, rainforest-draped mountains, and wildlife-rich waters — encircles Fort Young Hotel. Staying here gives you a taste of Caribbean city life, as well as the island’s natural beauty.
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Rooms
All the rooms and suites at Fort Young Hotel are spacious and modern, combining colourful fabrics with wooden accents. An homage to the hotel’s heritage, the feature walls depict a vintage drawing of the fort itself or a map of the island. Most rooms and suites have private balconies with sea views, while the Fort Mountain View Rooms have large windows that look out over the city. Opt for a suite for extra space, including a kitchenette.
Location
Sitting nose to nose with the Caribbean Sea, in the Dominican capital of Roseau, Fort Young Hotel gives you easy access to city culture and marine exploration. You can walk to the French Quarter, botanical gardens, and an array of brightly painted restaurants and museums within 20 minutes, while the hotel has its own dock for boat trips. Douglas-Charles Airport is around an hour’s drive away, and you can reach the forested heart of the island within 30 minutes.
Food and drink
- The waterfront Palisades Restaurant serves Creole and international cuisine.
- The Marquis Bar & Lounge is a heritage bar, converted from troop barracks.
- Warner’s Bar serves drinks and snacks.
- The Museum Café offers coffee, pastries, and light options in a stone fort setting.
- Jacko’s Pool Bar is a casual pool bar with views of the Caribbean Sea.
- In-room dining available for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks.
Families
- Some rooms have two separate beds.
- Oceanfront Rooms offer interconnecting options to suit families.
- Deluxe Oceanfront Rooms have elevator access.
- Junior Ocean Suites and Oceanfront Suites have more space and kitchenettes.
- Pool, hot tub, and cafe on site.
- Family-friendly experiences include snorkelling, whale watching, hiking, and city exploration.
Honeymooners
- Oceanfront Rooms and Suites have private balconies overlooking the Caribbean Sea.
- Waterfront dining available.
- Spa treatments, in-room massages, and oceanfront yoga available.
Facilities and activities
- Zemi Spa offers sea views and treatments that use locally crafted products.
- Infinity pool suspended above the Caribbean Sea, with two sundecks, a waterfall, hot tub, and bar service.
- Well-equipped 24/7 gym.
- Yoga and Pilates classes available on the Sun Terrace.
- On-site art gallery, with a rotation of exhibitions by local artists.
- On-site dive shop and dock for diving, whale watching, snorkelling, and marine safaris.
- Guided hikes, hot-spring visits, and market experiences.
Environmental and social responsibility
One of the first properties in Dominica to earn Green Globe Certification, Fort Young Hotel incorporates sustainability practices through responsible waste management, heritage-conscious development, and local employment opportunities. Guests can also donate to the GEMS Foundation through their stay, which supports education initiatives and environmental stewardship on the island. You can also take part in coral reef restoration and underwater clean-ups while diving.