Dutchess

2.5 star property
Colonial hotel with 2 restaurants and spa services

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Garden view
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Living area
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Terrace/patio
Hiking

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
The price is €72
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Room options

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds

Luxury Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Renovated in 2022
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Mugurisi road 11, Fort Portal

What's nearby

  • Lugard Monument - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fort Portal Golf Course - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • New Tooro Kingdom Palace - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kibale National Park - 16 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Lake Nyabikere - 21 min drive - 21.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Africana and Bites - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dutchess - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gardens Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tetas - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Little rock cafe - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Dutchess

Hotel rejuvenated in 2022 and located near Lugard Monument
Located close to Fort Portal Golf Course and New Tooro Kingdom Palace, Dutchess provides an adjacent golf course, a free daily manager's reception and a terrace. Tee up with amenities such as golf caddies at this hotel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a sports massage, a facial or a manicure/pedicure. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and pizza. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and coffee/tea in reception
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket information and a gift shop
Room features
All guest rooms at Dutchess feature comforts, such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Childcare services and travel cots
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, showers and hairdryers
  • LED light bulbs, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

Dutch, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: EUR 3 to 7.50 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Dutchess
  • Pizzeria Dutchess

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways (90 centimetre high)
  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1970
  • Colonial architecture
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 3 to 7.5 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 150 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 1002502722

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Dutchess Hotel Fort Portal
Dutchess Hotel
Dutchess Fort Portal
Dutchess Hotel
Dutchess Fort Portal
Dutchess Hotel Fort Portal

Frequently asked questions

Is Dutchess pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dutchess?

As of 22 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dutchess on 23 Nov 2024 start from €71.82, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Dutchess?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dutchess?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Dutchess?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Dutchess provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 150 per vehicle applies.

Where is Dutchess located?

Located in the heart of Fort Portal, this golf hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lugard Monument, Fort Portal Golf Course and New Tooro Kingdom Palace.

Dutchess Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 6 reviews" "
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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to town pleaseant setting friendly staff Good wifi
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and efficient staff. Rooms were ckean and comfortable Good location in Fort Portal near to shops and bank
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, very good restaurant and breakfast, cozy rooms and a beautiful garden. This place was definitely one the of the best hotels during our trip through Uganda! Very good value for money
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gilles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellente adresse
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022