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The Fortress is a luxury beachfront resort, set south of Koggala lake, on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. The architectural design, inspired by Galle’s 16th-century fortress is reflected in its immense gates, buttressed walls, double height ceilings and thick columns. Its low-rise buildings with slopping terracotta roofs encircle an extensive courtyard with wide open spaces and pretty gardens. While most rooms and the pool enjoy views of the silvery wave-washed beach and the ocean.
Accommodation at the Fortress Resort includes 53 luxurious rooms. All have modern residential-style décor with full-length French windows, contemporary Sri Lankan furnishing, private balconies or patios and bathrooms with separate bathtubs. Public spaces reflect a fusion of Dutch and Portuguese styles, complimented with state of the art mod-cons in your room and fibre-optic-lit swimming pool. For relaxation there is Spa Naturel, offering signature Ayurvedic treatments.
Dining options at the Fortress include two fine dining restaurants with magnificent views of the Indian Ocean serving authentic Sri Lankan and international cuisine. There are also two lounges, one specialising in local tea, the other offering cocktails, including some infused with tea. For a real gourmet adventure, the hotel boasts one of the world’s most expensive desserts costing £11,200 ($14,000) and comes with an 80-carat aquamarine stone.
Amenities
24hr Room ServiceBar/PubBusiness CentreChildcare ServicesConciergeCribs/Infant Beds AvailableFamily RoomFitness CentreGardenLibraryMeeting/Conference FacilitiesMultilingual StaffOutdoor PoolPets AllowedPoolside BarRestaurantSafety Deposit BoxesSalonSpa/SaunaWi-Fi AvailableYoga Classes/Instruction On Site
Dec-Mar
28°C
CMB
GMT+ 5.3
Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Location The Fortress is located on the southern tip of Sri Lanka, just outside Sri Lanka's historic UNESCO-listed fortress port of Galle.
Getting there Fly to Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo. From the airport to we recommend leaving 4-hours for the journey to The Fortress.
When to go Sri Lanka is a year-round destination with consistently warm temperatures and lots of sunshine. There are two monsoon seasons but they only bring rain to the west and south-west coasts from May to September; and the east coast and northern region between October and February. The rest of the year is sunny and dry but the months of December to April are probably the best time to visit. Colombo and the low-lying coastal regions have an average temperature of 27°C.
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