Fort Young Hotel and Dive Resort

The hotel has recently undergone a major renovation that brings a fresh and modern feel to its historic setting, blending the charm of the old fort with updated rooms and amenities and I truly enjoyed the improvements. My room was clean, comfortable, and beautifully appointed, with lovely views that made mornings and evenings special. The location right on the waterfront in Roseau is perfect for exploring the capital and enjoying Caribbean sunsets. What stood out most was the service the staff were friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help. Dominica in general has a relaxed pace, and while service can sometimes feel a bit slow at moments, the warmth and professionalism of the team here more than made up for it. The hotel’s facilities including the pool, restaurants, and dive centre offer plenty to enjoy, and the setting really makes you feel like you’re on a memorable island getaway. I highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting Dominica, especially if you’re interested in a blend of history, comfort, and seaside charm.

We had such an amazing experience here. I have traveled through so many hotels, and this one has got to be one of my favorite. Simply because the staff was amazing and so helpful. I felt like a valued guest because they went above and beyond to assist us. The facilities were clean, spotless. Food was amazing! Breakfast was fantastic, such a large selection with yummy local delights. I am looking forward to visiting Dominica again just to be able yo stay at this beautiful hotel!

I just stayed at Fort Young Hotel for a week and overall had a good experience. The food was pretty good. I had the breakfast and dinner package. Breakfast was basically the same every day, which got a little old after a week, but it was fine. Dinner was better about switching things up — some nights were buffet style and other nights you ordered off a menu with around 10 options. I also ate lunch at the hotel a few times and enjoyed it. The bar and drinks were good, but availability was inconsistent. I really wanted mojitos, but out of 7 days they only had mint twice. They also ran out of Caribe Rosé by about day two of my trip, which was disappointing. One thing that got constantly annoying was the billing process. Even though everything was supposed to go to my package, every single transaction took longer than it needed to, with signing bills and extra steps each time. It adds up and gets old quickly over a week-long stay. I’m sure there can be a better way. I’ve been to resorts that have different levels but the colors of the bands mean different things. The food and beverage staff were mostly friendly and helpful. Special shout out to Victoria, Nya, Mariah, and Brenton (and more but can’t remember all the names) — they really stood out and made things better (hopefully I spelled everyone’s names right). The hotel does seem short-staffed at times. For example, one day I had lunch by the dive shop and there were about 10 tables assigned to one server. The staff works hard, but you can definitely feel it. The pool area is great and very relaxing. I do wish there were more lounge chairs, and the ones they have could be more comfortable. Front desk staff were great and very helpful. Security was also excellent. As a woman traveling solo, I felt extremely safe the entire time. By day two, it felt like a lot of the staff realized I was there alone and genuinely looked out for me, which I really appreciated. Special shout out to Viviana at the concierge desk, who truly went above and beyond for me. I also did the sunset cruise which was very nice! Overall, Fort Young is a solid place to stay with great staff and a strong sense of safety. With better staffing, more consistent bar inventory, and a smoother billing process, it would be even better.

Really nice hotel with friendly and always smiling staff. The dive shop is perfect. Rooms are big, comfortable, and well maintained. I stayed in an ocean-front room with a balcony — the view was absolutely amazing. My stay was exactly what I needed: peace, rest, and diving. I also did the waterfall tour, which I highly recommend. The hotel is very close to the city center, which is a big plus. The only downside is the food, which is not at the same level as the rest. Airport transfers can be organized by the hotel, and the drivers are also very kind and helpful. Special recommendation for the whale-watching tour: a must-do. Small group (around 20 people), plenty of space on the boat, and very respectful of nature and animals. I was lucky enough to see several whales and dolphins. A really great place to stay!

I notice there are 5 star reviews and 1 star reviews given to this hotel, unfortunately my stay wasn't great. I didn't have time to use any of the facilities which look great so can't comment on them.||The positives are the bedrooms which were palacial, with modern decor and a wonderful bathroom with walk in shower which is exactly what I needed. The bed is large and comfortable and I had a good nights sleep. The actual hotel is quite modern and tastefully decorated and uniquely built in the old fort. Location is pretty good with lovely views out to sea if a large cruise ship isn't docked in front of the hotel.||Unfortunately the rest leaves alot to be desired - it is not a 5 star hotel and would possibly struggle to make 4 stars. The food in the restaurant is very average and the drinks overpriced. I had the buffet in the evening and breakfast in the morning - the fact I didn't go back for more says it all. Breakfast was a shambles with a limited selection of food, most of which remained unavailable while they prepared it. The staff are nice people but were not attentive. To compound the experience they told me I couldn't put the bill on the room (even thougjh I had been told by the front desk I could), so escorted me to my bedroom where they forced me to pay.||This is a failure of management not the staff who just did what they are told. It really was a very un-Dominican experience.

Stayed for 3 nights, very stylish hotel, they’ve done a great job with the entrance area and new bedroom block where we stayed which was spacious and clean and with a modern en-suite. The pool area is lovely, a real sun trap with a bar and infinity pool looking out across the sea. Staff were friendly but service was mixed, we waited over an hour and a half for our burgers one evening which was a shame. Offsetting that the woman on the activities desk was v helpful. Very handy for the ferry and definitely the place to stay if you like diving with a well equipped dive shop and daily trips.

I’m going to first start off by saying this is my first time in Dominica and I chose the Fort Young hotel and let me tell you the staff is what makes this hotel great!!!. I have never had such a good experience in my life in a hotel setting. From the front desk from the spa to the room service was amazing. secondly, I was in the water my whole trip and needed to re-twist my locs and my beautiful staff family assisted me with finding an amazing Loctician to come to the hotel and do my hair. I am now leaving looking as beautiful as ever. Thank you so much. The experience I had with the staff is what made my experience in Dominica top-tier. If I began to name the name of all the staff that was amazing. This list would never end, but I’m definitely gonna name a few. Starting with my friends at the bar 1-Shania 2. Brenton 3. Ian 4.Jalancia 5.Nya Now my wonderful front end family who I feel so attached to. 1.Magelina 2.Zaida 3.Tia 4.Quamie 5.Asa This was the best trip because of these people.

Just got back from a week long stay at Fort Young Hotel and Dive Resort and had a wonderful time. The hotel is lovely and the dive operation is top notch. The Dive staff focus on safety with valet diving. There is a variety of options for food and it was tasty. The reefs in Dominica are very healthy and amongst some of the best diving I have done in the Caribbean. Only down side to this resort is it advertises unlimited shore diving but it depends on the cruise ships not being in port. While we were at the resort their was a ship in every day so I would suggest booking afternoon dives when possible. There are shops close by the resort to find local tourist things. Our dive shop is planning a return visit and I can't wait to dive there again.