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Dutchess

2.5 star property
Colonial hotel near Lugard Monument

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pizza
Garden
Lobby lounge
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Mugurisi Road 11, Fort Portal, Western Region
  • Place, Lugard Monument
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Portal Golf Course
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, New Tooro Kingdom Palace
    ‪20 min walk‬

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

  • 213 sq ft
  • 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

  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

About the neighborhood

Fort Portal

Heart of Fort Portal.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lugard Monument and 2 miles (3 km) of Fort Portal Golf Course with a stay here. New Tooro Kingdom Palace is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) away.

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

  • ‪Dutchess - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Little rock cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bar Africana and Bites - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Glueport bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fuelex Restaurant - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Dutchess

Colonial hotel near Lugard Monument
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.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 1970
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
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.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, facials, and manicures and pedicures.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel crib

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

Things to do

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

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

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

  • 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.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments. This property uses solar energy. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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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Frequently asked questions

How close is Dutchess to the airport?

Dutchess is 199.3 mi (384-min drive) away from the Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Dutchess have an airport shuttle?

Dutchess offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 150 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Dutchess offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Dutchess, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between EUR 3 and 7.5 per person. It's available every day from 7 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Dutchess?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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.

Is there free parking at Dutchess?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Dutchess have a pool?

Dutchess does not have a pool.

Does Dutchess have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like pizza, garden views, and al fresco dining.

Does Dutchess have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer facials, mani/pedis, and sports massages.

How close is Dutchess to downtown Fort Portal?

Dutchess is 0.1 mi away from Fort Portal.