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HISTORY

During 17th Century, this Fort was built by the Dutch to provide optimum defense for Tortola's main port.  Fort Burt was the first of many forts to be built around surrounding hillside.  In 1776, the fort was rebuilt by the English.  Named after William Burt, Governor of the Leeward Islands,

this site is now Fort Burt Hotel

and Restaurant.
In 1953, Commander Christopher Hammersley and his entertainer wife, built the first hotel on Tortola on this of Fort Burt.  This small cottage type building, was named Fort Burt Hotel.  Fort Burt Hotel was then

reconstructed by Paulina Dupont Stewartt in 1967, to a elegant facility of 7 rooms, 1 suite, pool, bar, restaurant and conference room.

In 1996, Roosevelt Smith, owner and local entrepreneur, realized the need for additional services, and redesigned units with modern facilities to enhance this majestic Fort.  With his superior building skills, Roosevelt Smith has just completed an extensive renovation and expansion project to transform Fort Burt Hotel into a place of wonder.  This Hotel now has a total of 6 luxury suites with kitchenettes; two with private pools.