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In recent memory Sri Lanka was a fairly obscure locale for a holiday. But now that seems a very long time ago. Today it’s an absolutely first-class luxury destination, especially the Dutch colonial town of Galle, on the island’s south coast. It’s home to a picturesque fortress, with battlements surrounding the old town, and now it’s home to a Fortress of another kind — this one a luxury resort, whose fortifications today serve only a symbolic purpose.
Many of its local competitors are mom-and-pop affairs, which are great for casual intimacy. The Fortress is bigger, just under fifty rooms, and feels a bit more like a resort, albeit a small one — there’s a full-service spa, for example, complete with yoga pavilion and fitness center, and amenities include round-the-clock room service and a pillow menu. Several dining venues serve everything from Sri Lankan cuisine to wood-fired pizza.
It’s still got plenty of personality, though, with the rooms outfitted in a striking and vaguely retro modernist style. Here raising the luxury stakes hasn’t compromised the experience at all — who could complain about Bose home theaters and in-room espresso machines, just a few steps away from the beach?
How to get there:
The Fortress is a four hour drive from Bandaranaike International Airport. Contact the hotel for airport transfer requests.
- 53 Rooms
- Style: Modern Design
- Atmosphere: Lively
- 5 Guest Reviews
- The Fortress
- Koggala, Habaraduwa
- Galle, Sri Lanka
Hotel amenities and services
- 24 hour front desk
- 24 hour gym
- Babysitting (on request)
- Bar
- Central air conditioning
- Free parking
- Free wi-fi
- Jacuzzi
- Luggage storage
- Multi-lingual staff
- No pets allowed
- Outdoor Swimming Pool (seasonal)
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Shopping area nearby
- Spa
- Wake-up service
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5 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Nasser
- Stayed May 2013
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
The pool, the service and the views.
What the hotel could do better:
The hotel was good but the description the website was either "lively" or "happening" which wasn't the case. I specifically booked the hotel because I wanted to be a social atmosphere but instead it was very empty and quiet.
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- shalene
- Stayed November 2012
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
Comfortable beds.
What the hotel could do better:
Service was sorely lacking at the pool area. We had to walk to the service desk several times to request for food/drinks menu etc.
Wifi was patchy in the rooms and no resolution was offered during our stay despite us highlighting it.
The rooms can also be better maintained. There are stains and smells on the various couches.
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- hoeyin
- Stayed January 2012
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
the pleasant service and relaxing atmosphere.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
