Our opinion
The Fortress is elegant and refined with a traditional feel and relaxing ambience.
Hotel description
Located at the southern tip of Sri Lanka, The Fortress promises to be an outstanding resort. The Fortress blends ancient Dutch and Portuguese styles with traditional Sri Lankan design and modern facilities. The resort is a haven of peace and tranquillity with beautifully landscaped gardens boasting relaxing day beds, hammocks and dramatic water features. The Fortress accommodation consists of 49 luxuriously appointed guest rooms with open-plan bathrooms and rain showers. Relax by the elegant pool, sip a cocktail at the pool bar or indulge in a treatment at the Aquum Spa, which offers a variety of Ayurvedic treatments and traditional therapies. There is an excellent choice of cuisine at The Fortress, with international dishes and authentic Sri Lankan meals served. The trendy Sea Lounge is an innovative bar and glass cave where guests can enjoy a glass of wine and delicious wood-fired pizza. The Fortress is an elegant, sophisticated resort with high standards and excellent facilities.
Location
Galle, Sri Lanka
Official star rating
no rating
Distance from airport
About 3 1/2 hours by car
Closest airport
Colombo International Airport.
Room types
Number of bedrooms – 49 bedrooms and suites
All rooms have open-plan bathroom with rainfall shower, day beds, air conditioning, ceiling fan, DVD player, espresso machine, minibar, safe, telephone.
Type A: Fortress room with garden view.
Type B: Ocean room.
Type C: Beach room. On ground floor with jacuzzi.
Type D: Loft room. On two floors with living room and indoor plunge pool.
Type E: The Fortress Residence. On upper floor with two bedrooms and bathrooms, separate living area, outdoor dining deck, plunge pool and 24-hour butler service.
Hotel facilities and services
Restaurant
Terrace with bar and restaurant service
Wood-fired pizza oven
Air-conditioned lounge bar
Sri Lankan Tea bar
Wine cave
Private dining options
52-metre swimming pool
Spa with Ayurvedic centre
Little Adventurer’s Room
DVD library
Wi-fi internet access
Gift Shop
Laundry service
Wedding pavilion
Weddings arranged by a Wedding Planner
Land sports
Gym, yoga pavilion, golf on request, bicycles for hire
Out and aboutnearby/local interest
Local interest Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum; Galle and its Dutch Fort; Koggala Lake, turtle hatchery, Handunagoda Tea factory; Kanneliya, Kottawa and Hiyare Rainforest reserves; Samakanda organic farm;
Activities nearby: Snorkelling, windsurfing, kayaks, sailing, diving, cycling; whale-watching boat trips;
Sports nearby
Water sports centre and scuba diving nearby.
Children
Children of all ages are welcome.Family rooms and suites are available.Cots are available free of charge and must be booked at the time of room booking.
Minimum stays
A minimum stay of 5 nights is required for the period 20 December 2010 to 15 January 2011
Other information
Standard Category Luxury – First class.
Special Events Galle Literary Festival (January), Whale watching (December to April), Hikka festival (1st week of August).