Fort Young Hotel and Dive Resort

If you are looking for a hotel which is centrally located in a (modestly-sized) town, with easy access to all its amenities, and also on the waterfront, just 11 km from the island’s UNESCO World Heritage Site National Park - affording proximity to Dominica’s many prized natural assets - then look no further.

Fort Young (originally called Fort de la Reine) was built by the French in 1699. In 1770, during the first British occupation of Dominica, a new fort was built by them on the original site, and the new fort became the island’s primary military installation. The French won it back in 1778, and made improvements – but, under the terms of Treaty of Paris, the fort was returned to the British in 1784.

From 1850 to 1960, the fort was the HQ of the island’s police force. It was only in 1964 that a hotel was built on the site, incorporating many of the ancient fort’s features. In 1979, Hurricane David destroyed a significant part of what remained of the fort. In 2023, hotel renovations included the new Marquis bar and lounge, housed in the original barracks, along with a new fitness centre, with panoramic ocean views to be enjoyed from the level of the original fort’s ramparts. The original brick oven and chimney remain a feature in the hotel’s art gallery, which is an excellent showcase for local artists – their vibrant works of art are for sale, and offer a very tempting aide memoire of the gorgeous island of Dominica. The hotel has 100 rooms, inclusive of suites across six different categories.

Fort Young Hotel is a sophisticated base camp from which to embark on adventure trips throughout the island. The ocean-view Palisades Restaurant is highly regarded, with many ingredients coming directly to the restaurant from local farms. Jacko’s Poolside Lounge serves tropical drinks and local cuisine. Warner’s Bar is located below the Palisades Restaurant, and comes with the same panoramic views; the Museum Café, set in an historic area of the old fort, features Dominican coffee and pastries, with both outdoor and indoor seating. The original prison cells are now the Rum & Wine cellar, offering tastings of local rums and Caribbean wines.

For some reason, spas often seem to be located in basements - but Fort Young’s Zemi Spa enjoys ocean views from its two treatment rooms and manicure/pedicure stations.

Dominica is ranked in the Top 10 diving destinations in the world - and Fort Young, with its two boats and jetty diving, caters for all levels. Guests can also learn how to dive, courtesy of the PADI-certified dive shop.

Whale watching trips depart from the jetty, and can be enjoyed year-round – Dominica being one of the very few destinations worldwide able to offer such an exciting experience throughout the year, maybe also in the company of dolphins.

ACCOMMODATION

• Fort Mountain View Rooms - sleeps 3 adults or 2 adults and one child
• Fort Ocean View Rooms - sleeps 3 adults or 2 adults and one child 
• Oceanfront Rooms - sleeps 2 adults and 2 children
• Deluxe Oceanfront Rooms - sleeps 2 adults and 2 children 
• Junior Ocean Suite - sleeps 2 adults 
• Oceanfront Suite - sleeps 2 adults 

FACILITIES/AMENITIES

• The Palisades Restaurant - Jacko’s Poolside Lounge - Warner’s Bar -Marquis Bar and Lounge
• Museum Café - Old Oven Art Gallery - Rum and Wine Cellar - Zemi Spa
• Diving packages on request
• Adventure Island Inclusive Packages on request
• Concierge Service can arrange: Hiking, Canyoning, Whale & dolphin watching, Waterfall visits, Snorkelling, Heritage guided walks, Fishing, Birdwatching, Sea turtle watching, Shore diving and Scuba diving

SPECIAL OFFER. FROM £3,337pp (based on two sharing)

Experience summer’s perfect contrasts with a two centre escape in Dominica. Begin your journey at Fort Young Hotel, where vibrant island life meets endless adventure, then retreat to Secret Bay’s private enclave nestled in nature. Between both resorts, you’ll discover two distinct ways to embrace Dominica’s natural cooling embrace — from snorkeling and whale watching in pristine waters to chasing waterfalls and sunset cruises.

Your two centre offer includes:

• Economy class flights on British Airways via Barbados
• Airport Transfers
• All island transfers
• 4 Nights at Fort Young Hotel
• Daily Breakfast
• Whale Watching Excursion
• Snorkeling at Champagne Reef
• Trafalgar Falls, Titou Gorge & Hot Springs Tour
• 3 Nights at Secret Bay
• Daily Breakfast
• Indian River Tour
• Private Sunset Cruise
• Night Snorkeling Adventure

For stays from 1st May – 30 September 2025. Book before August 30, 2025

Terms & Conditions

• Minimum stay of 7 nights required
• Subject to availability
• Unused experiences/tours are non-refundable
• Additional nights can be added at a special rate
• Based in 1 bedroom Ylang Ylang villas on bed and breakfast at Secret Bay and Fort Mountain view Rooms at Fort Young on bed and breakfast
• Upgrades to larger villas at Secret Bay and sea view rooms at Fort Young are available subject to availability as are seats in premium economy and business class on the BA flights

Fort Mountain View Room

These rooms face the town, and the mountains behind. They do not have balconies, and can be found in both the newly-constructed and renovated historical sections of the hotel. These rooms have either a king double or two single beds; a third bed can be added on request. Facilities include a coffee maker, a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, mini safe, table and desk area, fridge, iron/ironing board and hair dryer. Sleeps 3 adults or 2 adults and one child

Fort Ocean View Room

The rooms enjoy sunset views over the Caribbean Sea and a balcony. Description is as per the Fort Mountain-View rooms, above. Beds can be one king or two double beds. The rooms are accessible by lift. Complimentary high speed internet. Can sleep 3 adults or 2 adults and one child

Oceanfront Room

These rooms have sunset views over the Caribbean Sea and a balcony. Four of the rooms interconnect. Room facilities are as per the Fort Mountain-View rooms. Bathrooms are with a bathtub. Rooms have complimentary high-speed internet. Closets are walk-through. Can sleep 2 adults and 2 children.

Deluxe Oceanfront Room

These rooms have sunset views over the Caribbean Sea and a balcony. Four of the rooms interconnect. Room facilities are as per the Fort Mountain-View rooms. Bathrooms are with a bathtub. Rooms have complimentary high-speed internet. Closets are walk-through. Can sleep 2 adults and 2 children.

Junior Ocean Suite

These rooms have sunset views over the Caribbean Sea and a balcony. Four of the rooms interconnect. Room facilities are as per the Fort Mountain-View rooms. Bathrooms are with a bathtub. Rooms have complimentary high-speed internet. Closets are walk-through. Can sleep 2 adults.

Oceanfront Suite

These rooms each have a separate living area and are named after key figures in Dominica’s past. There are expansive views from the private bedroom balcony. Beds are super-king doubles. Rooms also have a walk-through dressing room and two bathrooms, both with a whirlpool tub and shower. The small kitchenette is as per the junior Ocean Suite and the dining area seats four. Can sleep 2 adults.