Set on Dominica’s storied waterfront, the hotel sits within the historic fort, facing the Caribbean Sea. You stroll to Roseau’s markets and quay. You reach rainforest, hot springs and waterfalls with ease. You watch ships drift past at dusk. You hear the reef below. The setting feels cinematic yet authentic, with city, coast and nature in balance. 

Rooms face the sea, so you wake to blue light and soft surf. You step onto a private balcony and smell salt air. Finishes feel refined and unfussy. Storage works. Showers refresh fast after hikes or dives. The soundscape stays soothing at night. You rest well, then rise ready for rainforest trails and reef walls. 

Unwind becomes a rhythm. You book a ritual at Zemi Spa. You stretch at sunrise yoga. You float under a waterfall's edge. You slip into the sea from the swim platform and watch for glints of reef fish. You read between the lines. You end the day with a slow tasting flight and the hush of waves. 

Life flows around an infinity pool with hot and cold jacuzzis, broad sun decks and soft service. You drop into the on-site dive centre for guided shore dives and boat trips. You visit the Rum & Wine Cellar for tastings. You keep pace in a fitness space and yoga sessions. Everything sits oceanside, so the sea sets the scene. 

Days start with local fruit and island bakes at Palisades Restaurant, where chefs plate lionfish, Creole flavours, and line-caught seafood. You linger over cocoa tea at brunch. Evenings bring spiced sauces and grilled catch by the rail. Then you descend to the Rum & Wine Cellar for a pour of ocean-aged rum and a quiet, grown-up finish. 

Occasions carry weight at Fort Young. You mark a vow renewal on the old stone terrace with the sea in view. The team sets florals, steel pan notes, and cool towels. You sit down to a tasting menu at Palisades, then raise a glass in the Rum & Wine Cellar. A photographer finds the soft island light. You dance beneath stars. The night feels private, polished, and yours from first toast to the last wave goodnight.