Fort Young Hotel
Family-friendly, four-star dive and spa hotel set within an 18th century fort on Dominica
Overview
- Heritage hotel located within a historical fort on Dominica
- Access to Dominica’s healthy reefs and crowd-free dive sites
- Onsite dive centre equipped with everything you need
- Convenient waterfront location within the island’s capital
Fort Young Hotel is a charming oceanfront resort located in Dominica’s capital city of Roseau. Set within the remains of an 18th century fort, this hotel is both culturally and historically captivating, whilst providing the perfect base from which to explore the Caribbean’s Nature Island. Ensuring elevated levels of comfort, this four-star property is guaranteed to impress every guest, with onsite eateries, bars, and recreational facilities to keep the whole family occupied. With its impressive 'island-included' all-inclusive packages, Fort Young Hotel also emphasises Dominica’s outdoor adventures, offering a wealth of excursions and access to a well-equipped onsite dive centre.
Resort amenities
Resort amenities
Dive facilities
About Fort Young Hotel
About Fort Young Hotel
Fort Young is an exceptional heritage hotel located on the southwest coast of Dominica, overlooking the Caribbean Sea. The site of this hotel was used as a fort since as early as 1720, and stone walls built by the British in 1761 still form part of the property today. Promising modern, boutique-style accommodations, peerless amenities, and plenty of old-world charm, this four-star hotel is as comfortable as they come, providing the perfect retreat during an adventurous getaway to the “Nature Island”.
The property’s coveted oceanfront location – amidst Dominica’s vibrant capital, Roseau – provides unmatched access to the heart of the island, making it the ultimate base from which to explore. Whilst staying here, guests can also indulge in a wide array of amenities, including al fresco dining, waterfront entertainment, and duty-free shopping to name but a few. Guests can even make the most of the resort’s new “island-included” all-inclusive package, offering daily scheduled excursions covered in the cost. What’s more, Fort Young Hotel is currently the most comprehensive dive resort in Dominica, boasting its own scuba centre, dive shop, gear storage, private dock, and shore diving opportunities.
Explore the resort
Fort Young Hotel offers an array of dining options and eateries, ranging from sophisticated fare to relaxed waterfront ambiance. Palisades is Roseau’s only seaside restaurant and is among the top-rated culinary experiences on the island. Here, panoramic ocean views are paired with inventive dishes that showcase the natural bounty of Dominica. Warner’s Bar combines a relaxing and casual seaside setting with cocktail sophistication, while the Marquis Bar and Lounge is located in what was the troops’ barracks within the original fort walls, providing a unique and historic ambiance. Guests will also find the Museum Cafe embedded into a historic area of the old fort, along with the Rum and Wine Cellar which occupies the fort’s prison cells.
Wellness is at the core of Fort Young’s values and the onsite Zemi Spa provides a series of signature treatments which combine ancient wisdom with cutting-edge techniques. Yoga classes are also offered on the Sky Terrace, or, for more rigorous exercise, guests can make use of the resort’s well-equipped Compass Fitness Centre located on the boardwalk. Fort Young also features an infinity pool, hot and cold Jacuzzis, and a courtyard lounge furnished with an oversized chess board, ping pong table, and more. Watersports such as snorkelling, kayaking, and paddleboarding are offered through the dive centre, along with whale and dolphin safaris. Additional excursions include bird-watching, fishing, island hopping, canyoning, hiking, and waterfall visits.
Diving from Fort Young Hotel
With rugged pinnacles, drop-offs, depths and vibrant marine life, the Caribbean’s “Nature Island” is a true paradise for divers. And, thanks to its prime location and premier onsite dive centre, Fort Young Hotel has been satisfying scuba divers for years. With the extensive knowledge, resources and facilities, the resort’s operator – Fort Young Dive – provides guests with the utmost personal attention to ensure an unforgettable underwater experience. For those who would like to begin scuba diving or continue their dive education, there are experienced dive instructors ready to assist you and improve both your skills and knowledge.
Fort Young Dive consists of a fully-stocked dive retail shop, teaching facilities, rental gear room, rinse tanks, camera tables, and outdoor showers – all of which is located dockside for convenient boat access. The dive centre operates two boats, Formidable and Zele, with a capacity of 32 and 19 divers respectively. Trips depart multiple times a day to the island’s various dive sites and ensure maximum comfort thanks to the spacious deck, covered areas, dry storage, fresh water showers, and large rinse buckets. Tanks are also provided on the dock for accommodating shore dives and nitrox fills are available at an additional cost.
Conservation
Conservation
The Shore Project at the shoreline of Fort Young Hotel was created to protect and grow coral, creating a more interesting shore dive environment for guests. Fort Young Hotel believes the best way to educate is through experiences, which is why they encourage guests to dive from the shore and learn first hand the importance of coral reefs and their restoration. In June of 2020, Fort Young Hotel requested a study by Arun Madisetti to review marine preservation surrounding Fort Young Hotel. The study revealed continued marine growth in areas protected by the resort’s Shore Project.
About
About Fort Young Hotel
Fort Young is an exceptional heritage hotel located on the southwest coast of Dominica, overlooking the Caribbean Sea. The site of this hotel was used as a fort since as early as 1720, and stone walls built by the British in 1761 still form part of the property today. Promising modern, boutique-style accommodations, peerless amenities, and plenty of old-world charm, this four-star hotel is as comfortable as they come, providing the perfect retreat during an adventurous getaway to the “Nature Island”.
The property’s coveted oceanfront location – amidst Dominica’s vibrant capital, Roseau – provides unmatched access to the heart of the island, making it the ultimate base from which to explore. Whilst staying here, guests can also indulge in a wide array of amenities, including al fresco dining, waterfront entertainment, and duty-free shopping to name but a few. Guests can even make the most of the resort’s new “island-included” all-inclusive package, offering daily scheduled excursions covered in the cost. What’s more, Fort Young Hotel is currently the most comprehensive dive resort in Dominica, boasting its own scuba centre, dive shop, gear storage, private dock, and shore diving opportunities.
Explore the resort
Fort Young Hotel offers an array of dining options and eateries, ranging from sophisticated fare to relaxed waterfront ambiance. Palisades is Roseau’s only seaside restaurant and is among the top-rated culinary experiences on the island. Here, panoramic ocean views are paired with inventive dishes that showcase the natural bounty of Dominica. Warner’s Bar combines a relaxing and casual seaside setting with cocktail sophistication, while the Marquis Bar and Lounge is located in what was the troops’ barracks within the original fort walls, providing a unique and historic ambiance. Guests will also find the Museum Cafe embedded into a historic area of the old fort, along with the Rum and Wine Cellar which occupies the fort’s prison cells.
Wellness is at the core of Fort Young’s values and the onsite Zemi Spa provides a series of signature treatments which combine ancient wisdom with cutting-edge techniques. Yoga classes are also offered on the Sky Terrace, or, for more rigorous exercise, guests can make use of the resort’s well-equipped Compass Fitness Centre located on the boardwalk. Fort Young also features an infinity pool, hot and cold Jacuzzis, and a courtyard lounge furnished with an oversized chess board, ping pong table, and more. Watersports such as snorkelling, kayaking, and paddleboarding are offered through the dive centre, along with whale and dolphin safaris. Additional excursions include bird-watching, fishing, island hopping, canyoning, hiking, and waterfall visits.
Diving from Fort Young Hotel
With rugged pinnacles, drop-offs, depths and vibrant marine life, the Caribbean’s “Nature Island” is a true paradise for divers. And, thanks to its prime location and premier onsite dive centre, Fort Young Hotel has been satisfying scuba divers for years. With the extensive knowledge, resources and facilities, the resort’s operator – Fort Young Dive – provides guests with the utmost personal attention to ensure an unforgettable underwater experience. For those who would like to begin scuba diving or continue their dive education, there are experienced dive instructors ready to assist you and improve both your skills and knowledge.
Fort Young Dive consists of a fully-stocked dive retail shop, teaching facilities, rental gear room, rinse tanks, camera tables, and outdoor showers – all of which is located dockside for convenient boat access. The dive centre operates two boats, Formidable and Zele, with a capacity of 32 and 19 divers respectively. Trips depart multiple times a day to the island’s various dive sites and ensure maximum comfort thanks to the spacious deck, covered areas, dry storage, fresh water showers, and large rinse buckets. Tanks are also provided on the dock for accommodating shore dives and nitrox fills are available at an additional cost.
Conservation
The Shore Project at the shoreline of Fort Young Hotel was created to protect and grow coral, creating a more interesting shore dive environment for guests. Fort Young Hotel believes the best way to educate is through experiences, which is why they encourage guests to dive from the shore and learn first hand the importance of coral reefs and their restoration. In June of 2020, Fort Young Hotel requested a study by Arun Madisetti to review marine preservation surrounding Fort Young Hotel. The study revealed continued marine growth in areas protected by the resort’s Shore Project.
Diving
Diving in Dominica
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TurtlesYear round
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Schooling reef fishYear round
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Macro CreaturesYear round
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Plentiful reef lifeYear round
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WhalesYear round