Fort Young Hotel, Dominica


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Frequently Asked Questions


Do your rates include airfare?
What's included?
What's the electric current?
Are irons available?
Is the departure tax included?
Are safe deposit boxes available?
What temperatures should I expect?
Is internet access available?
What are the check-in and check-out times?
What types of credit card do we accept?
Are you located on a beach?
How far away is the hotel from the city (Roseau)?
What are some of the attractions around the city?
Does the Fort Young have an airport shuttle service?
How much does a taxi cost from Melville Hall Airport to the Hotel?
How much does a taxi cost from the Canefield Airport?
How many beds are in the rooms?
What entertainment is recommended for guests?

 



FAQs - Questions/Answers

Q Do your rates include airfare?  
A No. Our rates only include room accommodation.  
   
Q What's included?  
A Package rates include, Full Breakfast and all taxes and charges. Dive Packages include one two tank dive per day, airport transfers, and SSMR fees. Adventure Packages includes tours. Honeymoon Packages include tours; a bottle of wine, celebration dinner includes a bottle of Champagne. Wedding Package includes all legal documentation & certification, wine for toasting, wedding cake, bridal bouquet, groom's boutonnière, wedding decorations, manicure and pedicure (Bride) and a 1hour massage (Bride & Groom).  
   
Q What's the electric current?  
A 220/240 volts, 50 cycles. A transformer may be required for American appliances. Outlets are three prong European style, adaptors may be needed.  
   
Q Are irons available?  
A All Oceanfront rooms have irons and ironing boards. Rooms in the original section of the hotel do not have irons however if you require one please contact out front desk or housekeeping department as they will be happy to provide you with one.  
   
Q Is the departure tax included?  
A Departure tax is not included in our rates. Dominica's departure tax is US$ 21.00.  
   
Q Are safe deposit boxes available?  
A There are safety deposit boxes located in all Oceanfront rooms as well as at the Front Desk.  
   
Q What temperatures should I expect?  
A Come equipped for sun, and fun! The Caribbean is generally warm all year round. Daytime temperature on average is 82F (28C) and 72F (22C) on average at night.  
   
Q Is Internet access available?  
A Wireless Access is available at Hotspots. ADSL access is available in all Deluxe Oceanfront rooms. We also have a well-equipped Business Centre located on the second floor for business and leisure Guests alike.  
   
Q What is the check-in and check-out time?  
A Check-in time is at 3:00 pm and checkout is at 12:00 pm. Guests requiring late checkouts are asked to contact the Front Desk prior to the date in question.  
   
Q What types of credit card do we accept?  
A VISA, MasterCard, and American Express  
   
Q Are you located on a beach?  
A The hotel overlooks the ocean. The nearest bathing beach is 35 minutes away; the best beaches are 1 ??? 1 ?? hours away.  
   
Q How far away is the hotel from the city (Roseau)?  
A 5 minutes walk from the center of Roseau.  
   
Q What are some of the attractions around the city?  
A Roseau is a quaint town featuring French colonial architecture. The Roman Catholic Cathedral is a favorite historical site; the Museum is 2 minutes walk from the Hotel, as are the Botanical Gardens. Morne Bruce is the site of several historical fort buildings and a large cross and cannon overlooking the city (great views of Roseau and the coastline). Trafalgar Falls is a nearby hiking/bathing attraction and some of the best diving and snorkeling sites are 15 minutes by boat from our jetty.  
   
Q Does the Fort Young have an airport shuttle service?  
A We are happy to arrange airport transfers when requested.  
   
Q How much does a taxi cost from Melville Hall Airport to the Hotel?  
A US$20.00 per person one-way if sharing on a seater bus. Private Taxi costs US$60.00 one-way.  
   
Q How much does a taxi cost from the Canefield Airport?  
A US$10.00 one-way.  
   
Q How many beds are in the rooms?  
A All suites have one king size bed, and can accommodate rollaway child???s bed.
All Ocean Front rooms have 2 full size beds, and can accommodate a rollaway child's bed.
Standard rooms each have 1 full/queen-sized bed.
 
   
Q What entertainment is recommended for guests?  
A The Fort Young hosts a weekly Manager's Rum Punch party and Barbeque on Monday evenings. We also feature a Happy Hour every Friday with live. Live musical entertainment is available in close proximity on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.  
   
 
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