The Fortress
A combination of Dutch and Portuguese styles with echoes of Old Ceylon, this exquisite hotel has set a new standard of accommodation in Sri Lanka. A stunning boutique property in a beautiful beachfront setting.
Flop onto a garden hammock before sliding into the freeform pool with massage jets. Indulge at LIME Spa with sauna, steamroom and hydrobath (spa packages available to pre-book on request), head to the fitness centre or practise yoga in the pavilion.
Dine in two great restaurants, visit the wine cellar and wander to the tea tasting bar. Other facilities include wireless internet and boutiques.
Accommodation
53 very special rooms, each with air-conditioning, television, telephone, Bose DVD player, minibar, tea/coffee maker and balcony or terrace.
Fortress rooms overlook a small courtyard (no sea view) and have a rainfall shower and a bath.
Ocean rooms are on upper floors with ocean views and a large bath.
Beach rooms are beachfront with terrace, jacuzzi bath and views towards the sands. Two-floor Ocean lofts have separate living room, indoor plunge pool, rainfall and wall showers and sea view balcony.
Fortress residences have a plunge pool and butler service.
Restaurants
• Heat – Fusion Mediterranean cuisine including tapas and hot creations from the wood-fired pizza oven, wraps, fresh customised salads and homemade ice cream. • Located within the gardens overlooking the ocean; open for lunch and dinner.
The Fortress
A combination of Dutch and Portuguese styles with echoes of Old Ceylon, this exquisite hotel has set a new standard of accommodation in Sri Lanka. A stunning boutique property in a beautiful beachfront setting.
Facilities
- Freeform pool with massage jets
Swimming Pools
One free-form pool with massage jets and ocean views.
Spa & beauty
Includes: - Six dual suites
- Ayurvedic lounge and treatment sanctuary
- Manicure, pedicure and facial zone
- Relaxation areas
- 'Aroma Steam’
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
- Vitality showers
- Yoga pavilion
- Fitness studio
Therapies at the spa - Ayurvedic therapies
- Water therapies including sauna, steam and hydro bath
Location
Beachfront at Koggala, approx. 20 minutes from Galle town and about four hours drive from the airport (helicopter transfers available on request).
Beach Description
Rocky with golden sand.
The Fortress
Explore the surroundings
Destination introduction
Located on the southern tip of Sri Lanka, the port of Galle is a historic fortress city steeped in old colonial atmosphere. Sri Lanka’s fourth largest town, it was the island’s main port until the late 1800s and boasts an amazing fort where you can admire Dutch colonial architecture.
Laze on the beautiful beach, haggle for local handicrafts at the bazaar-style market and look out for the area’s famous stilted fishermen, perched on poles as they cast their lines along the coastline.
Galle Holiday Highlights - Explore fascinating Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the Dutch Reformed Church and savour a spicy curry at a rooftop restaurant.
- Jetwing Lighthouse – this five-star boutique retreat is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
- Bask on pristine sandy beaches lapped by the azure waters of the Indian Ocean.
Shopping
In Galle’s Old Town you can buy jewellery studded with Sri Lankan gems, vibrant textiles, spices and antiques – as well as local handicrafts such as wood-carved masks, batiks, hand-loomed saris and sarongs. Markets sell fruit, vegetables and flowers.
Excursions
Kuoni hotel The Fortress offers some amazing excursions in Galle and the surrounding areas. Here’s a selection:
- Boat ride on the River Madu
- Handunugoda Tea Factory
- Kanneliya Rainforest
- Kottawa Reserve
- Marissa Watersports Centre
- Turtle hatchery and spice garden
- Whale and dolphin watching
- White water rafting
- Yala National Park
- Yatagala Temple