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Fort Young Hotel

Description

This welcoming hotel is perched on the edge of a cliff overlooking the Caribbean Sea – just a short walk from the island’s capital of Roseau. It is a simple and informal hotel with no beach and no pretensions about being a luxurious resort; however, with the addition of the spacious oceanfront rooms at the edge of the sea, Fort Young is undoubtedly Dominica’s leading hotel and an excellent base from which to explore this truly beautiful island. The staff at Fort Young are especially charming and the food is good.

Location

A two minute walk to the centre of Roseau, the capital. Dominica has two airports with excellent air access from Barbados, Saint Lucia, Antigua and other neighbouring islands.

Accommodation

71 rooms with ceiling fans, air-conditioning,TV and many with full or partial sea views.The Oceanview Rooms are located in the original fort. It is particularly recommended the more luxurious and spacious Deluxe Oceanfront Rooms, located in the newer wing at the base of the cliff with spectacular ocean views.

Facilities

There are 2 restaurants and bars, 2 pools, 3 Jacuzzis, hair and beauty salon, gym, duty-free shops and business centre. The hotel’s activities desk can arrange a whole host of excursions for the more independent-minded explorer and for those who would appreciate a guided tour or simply a driver for the day. Whale-watching boat tours, scuba-diving, snorkelling, kayaking, hiking tours and more are readily available – alternatively, hire a car and explore the island for yourself.

Diving and Whale-Watching

Dominica offers excellent diving, with unusual underwater topography –pinnacles,walls,caves and swim throughs. It is better suited to experienced divers but certification courses are also readily available for beginners. Seahorses, frogfish and scorpion fish are commonly seen by divers. Clients also have the once in a lifetime opportunity to enjoy whale-watching in Dominica.The price is £35 per person for a 3 hour trip - the best time of year is between November and April.

Special Information

Cruise ships are occasionally moored at the cruise terminal in Roseau which is located just along the waterfront from Fort Young.