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The Fortress near Galle is a small, luxury, boutique resort. The two-storey Dutch Fort structure, is located on Koggala beach minutes from Galle. Accessed by the nearly 8m arched wooden doors – a massive piece of workmanship – a magnificent view opens; through the open lobby, across the infinity pool, onto the glorious Indian Ocean. Inside are five distinctive styles of guest rooms and residences with a naturally modern twist.
The Fortress near Galle has 49 guest rooms, each featuring private courtyards or balconies. While some suites have individual plunge pools and butler service. Ocean Room and Beach Rooms are located on the ground floor and have direct access to the pool and beach area. The Ocean Loft has spilt-level rooms but for the ultimate in sensual living space, book Fortress Residence for an outstanding experience. It has an infinity edge pool and a 24-hour personal butler.
There are two restaurants; one specialising in Sri Lankan cuisine, and the other offering informal al fresco dining overlooking the beach. In addition, there are two lounges offering small snacks and tea. Facilities at The Fortress hotel include a relaxing Spa Naturel, which combines signature treatments, but also offers Ayurvedic treatments and water therapies. There is a fitness suite and large outdoor swimming pool. The hotel can arrange Scuba diving with a local PADI certified operator.
Amenities
Dec-Mar
28°C
CMB
GMT+ 5.3
Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Location The Fortress Resort & Spa is a boutique hotel, located on the southern tip of Sri Lanka, just outside Sri Lanka's historic UNESCO-listed fortress port of Galle.
Getting There There are direct (10-hour 45-minute) flights to Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo. From the airport to we recommend leaving 4-hours for the journey to The Fortress.
When to go The best time to visit Sri Lanka is between December and April when it’s drier and the climate is cooler. It’s also the peak time for whale-watching in the south where blue and sperm whales can be seen. From May to August the Yala monsoon brings rain to the island’s southwestern coast and the cultural triangle. However, the hill country around Nuwara Eliya, Horton Plains and Bandarawela remains cooler. Rains may also occur between September and November.
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