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June 2025

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July 2025

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Luxury Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
Spa
Breakfast available
Room service
Laundry
Housekeeping

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 2 of 2 rooms

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Renovated in 2022

Ceiling fan

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

Luxury Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

Renovated in 2022

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Hair dryer

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

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Pool
Breakfast included
Kids pool
Parking included

About the neighborhood

Mugurisi Road 11, Fort Portal, Western Region

What's nearby

Lugard Monument - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Fort Portal Golf Course - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
New Tooro Kingdom Palace - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
Kibale National Park - 17 min drive - 8.7 miles
Lake Nyabikere - 24 min drive - 16.0 miles

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 remodeled 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 like golf caddies at this hotel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a deep-tissue 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 like:

Free self parking
Full breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a water dispenser
A gift shop, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe

Room features

All guestrooms at Dutchess boast thoughtful touches such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.

More conveniences in all rooms include:

Childcare services and travel cribs
Eco-friendly toiletries, showers, and hair dryers
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 transportation

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

Food and drink

Daily full breakfast available 7:00 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 (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Travel crib

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 (35 inches high)
No elevator

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 organized tours and activities
Mosquito nets
Renovated entire property - December 2022
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

Property 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

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

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 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?

Check-out 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.

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