Fort Young Hotel / Dominica



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Contact:

Ms. Janine Aqui
General Manager
P. O. Box 519
Roseau, Dominica

Tel: +767/448-5000
Fax: +767/448-5006
fortyoung@cwdom.dm
www.fortyounghotel.com

Certified by:

Green Globe
Green Globe 21 represented in the Caribbean by Caribbean Alliance for Sustainable Tourism (CAST) (October 2004)

Type of accommodation:

Hotel, resort

Features:

Air conditioning
Conference rooms
Hot water
Internet connection
Laundry facilities
Pool
Private bathroom
Restaurant
Telephone
Television

Year founded: 1989

Number of employees: 100

Percent of employees who are local residents: 99%

Number of rooms: 70

Type of destination:

Beach
City

Able to accommodate:

Families
Gay/lesbian
Seniors
Singles
Singles with children

Description of the area:

Fort Young Hotel, Dominica's Premier Hotel is located on the outskirts of Roseau, the capital of this spectacular and rugged island in the Eastern Caribbean. The hotel is on the waterfront overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Escapes from reality are perfected here, whether for weekend getaways or week-long honeymoons. Watch the sun dip into the ocean.

Available activities:

Adventure, sports
Biking
Bird watching
Canopy exploration
Eco/nature/wildlife
Fishing
Horseback riding
Mountain climbing
Scuba diving/snorkeling
Tours
Visits to conservation projects
Walking/hiking
Wellness, health, spa

How to get there:

  • Closest international airport: Antigua

  • Closest local airport: Canefield Airport / Melvilla Hall Airport

  • Distance, by land, to the nearest airport: 4 miles
  • Making a difference:

    By providing employment for people within the local community of Roseau and its surrounding areas, the Fort Young Hotel continues to make a major contribution to healthier living in the lives of these individuals. Over the years, the business has grown in small measures, increasing its room capacity, and facilities which has subsequently provided more employment. Since receiving our Green Globe Status in October 2004, we have continued to implement many environmental practices which are in keeping with our status.

    General rates:

    $$$$$ ($150 and up)

    Date this information was provided: April, 2008.

    Eco-Index Sustainable Tourism is made possible thanks to a grant from the Multilateral Investment Fund of the Inter-American Development Bank.