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Dutchess

2.5 star property
Golfers find serenity at this retreat near Fort Portal, where local flavors complement the natural setting and relaxation comes easily after a day on the greens

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The Dutchess retreat sits near Fort Portal Golf Course, offering a 9-hole course for enthusiasts. Travelers can book massage services at the spa, attend the daily manager's reception, and start mornings with breakfast at either of two restaurants.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Room options

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

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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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Living area

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Fort Portal, Dutchess is in the city center and next to a golf course. Lugard Monument and New Tooro Kingdom Palace are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out Fort Portal Golf Course. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game viewing. Visit our Fort Portal travel guide
Map
Mugurisi Road 11, Fort Portal, Western Region

What's nearby

  • First, I am not sure if the location on the map is correct, I did my best to place it correctly. On a Gorilla trek in Uganda we saw this young gorilla. They did not know the sex yet. We were told we were very fortunate to see him/her. The white around their mouth is from a fruit they eat. A Gorilla trek is fantastic. It helps to pay for their protection and also helps the community. A win win situation. #Wildlife
    Kibale National Park
    15 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • 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
  • Lake Nyabikere
    24 min drive - 16.0 miles

Restaurants

  • The MESH
    12 min walk
  • Little rock cafe
    7 min walk
  • Africana Sports Bar
    9 min walk
  • Friends Pork Village
    12 min walk
  • Cafe Azivia
    2 min drive

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 manicure/pedicure, a deep-tissue massage, or a facial. 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 coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Luggage storage, a water dispenser, and tour/ticket assistance
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

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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 self 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
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Frequently asked questions

Is Dutchess pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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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Reviews

Dutchess Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

10

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Lars

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gilles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellente adresse

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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