Dutchess

2.5 star property

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Garden view
Hiking
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Terrace/patio
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Mugurisi Road 11, Fort Portal, Western Region
  • Lugard Monument
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Fort Portal Golf Course
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • New Tooro Kingdom Palace
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

Luxury Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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About the area

Fort Portal

In the heart of Fort Portal, Dutchess is within a 5-minute drive of Lugard Monument and Fort Portal Golf Course. .This golf hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from New Tooro Kingdom Palace.

What's nearby

  • Lugard Monument - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Fort Portal Golf Course - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • New Tooro Kingdom Palace - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Kibale National Park - 16 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary - 37 min drive - 26.6 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

Colonial hotel with 2 restaurants and spa services
Dutchess offers 6 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers, slippers, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. In-room massages, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, facials, and manicures and pedicures.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, hair dryers, and slippers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax and unwind with massages and facials. Additional features at this Colonial hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite at Dutchess, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Dutchess - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Pizzeria Dutchess - This restaurant specializes in pizza. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle tours
  • Golf caddies

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

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

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

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 1002502722

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Dutchess Hotel Fort Portal
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Dutchess Fort Portal
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Dutchess Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

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