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Dutchess

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Living area

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

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

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Luxury Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking

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 this property

Dutchess

Colonial hotel with 2 restaurants and spa services
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area, and spa services. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
During your stay at Dutchess, you're just a quick walk from Lugard Monument. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • For dining with garden views, stop by Dutchess, one of the property's 2 restaurants
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • 6 minutes by foot from Lugard Monument and a 2-minute drive from Fort Portal Golf Course
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Spa services, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Dutchess. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Dutchess was completed in December 2022.

This Colonial Fort Portal hotel is smoke free.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
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 public transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–11:30 AM: EUR 3-7.5 per person
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Dutchess
  • Pizzeria Dutchess

Things to do

  • Bike tour information
  • Spa services

Family friendly

  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Lockers available
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Golf caddy
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - sports

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 90
  • 2 steps to reach property

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Renovated entire property – December 2022
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • In-room massage
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Slippers
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Dutchess offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM.
Guests arriving after 9 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 1002502722

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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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" "
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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