The Fortress Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with relaxing spa services
VIP Access

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The Fortress Resort & Spa

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
 Ocean Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Presidential Suite, Multiple Bedrooms | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, dressing gowns, slippers

Overview of The Fortress Resort & Spa

9.4

Exceptional

Highlights
  • Staff & service is scored top 10% in Koggala by travellers.
  • Cleanliness is scored top 10% in Koggala by travellers.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Gym
The price is ₹12,804
Price available on 20/04/2024

Check out the area

Habaraduwa, Koggala, Galle
  • Popular LocationKoggala Lake16 min walk
  • Popular LocationKabalana Beach2 min drive
  • Popular LocationKathaluwa Old Temple4 min drive

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Room options

Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 65.0 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Ocean Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
  • 65 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Design Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 140 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Beach Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
  • 65 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Fortress Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Presidential Suite, Multiple Bedrooms

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 240 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Koggala

Located in Koggala, The Fortress Resort & Spa is near a train station and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mirissa Beach and Koggala Beach, while Martin Wickramsinghe Folk Museum and Stilt Fisherman are cultural highlights. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like whale watching.

What's nearby

  • Martin Wickramsinghe Folk Museum - 2 min walk
  • Stilt Fisherman - 4 min walk
  • Koggala Lake - 16 min walk
  • Kabalana Beach - 2 min drive
  • Kathaluwa Old Temple - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 13 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 129 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wijaya Beach - 7 min drive
  • Cactus Ahangama - 5 min drive
  • Angel Beach Club - 7 min drive
  • Little Bang Kitchen - 6 min drive
  • Lighthouse Rooftop - 7 min drive

About this property

The Fortress Resort & Spa

Luxury eco-certified hotel by the ocean
Consider a stay at The Fortress Resort & Spa and take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a body scrub or a facial. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants, which feature international cuisine and more. Yoga classes are offered at the health club; the property also has a hair salon, a library and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a business centre.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), supervised childcare (surcharge) and massage treatment rooms
  • A porter/bellboy, meeting rooms and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All 53 rooms have comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as pillow menus and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • 55-inch Smart TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and phones

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at The Fortress Resort & Spa are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All à la carte meals and snacks included

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Languages

English, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM–10:00 AM for a fee: USD 25 for adults and USD 12 for children
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Duo
  • Salty Snapper
  • White

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Evening entertainment
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 2008
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 55-inch Smart TV with premium channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Paper towels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via airport shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 80.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 25 for adults and from USD 12 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 80.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Fortress Koggala
Fortress Resort
Fortress Resort Koggala
The Fortress Hotel Koggala
Fortress Sri Lanka
Fortress Hotel Galle
Fortress Galle
The Fortress Resort Spa

Frequently asked questions

Does The Fortress Resort & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Fortress Resort & Spa?

As of 28 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fortress Resort & Spa on 20 Apr 2024 start from ₹12,804.39, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Fortress Resort & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Fortress Resort & Spa?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Fortress Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Fortress Resort & Spa?

Checkout is at noon.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at The Fortress Resort & Spa?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is The Fortress Resort & Spa located?

Nestled on the beach, this Koggala hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Koggala Beach, Martin Wickramsinghe Folk Museum and Stilt Fisherman. Kabalana Beach and Koggala Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

The Fortress Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ife

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This may be the first time I've given a 10/10 review. I can't fault this property - the room, the staff, the food plus so much more were all fantastic. Even the beach also gets a 10/10 for being a long and quiet stretch without 'on the beach restaurants'. Totally peaceful. The Fortress was recommended to me by a friend and I look forward to passing it on and to coming back myself.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Among stay and very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding....deserves high rating!
Really superb property. Even though it has a heritage look, it's relatively newly built, so very comfortable, even if lacking in authenticity. Stunning location right by sea, but nothing outside to do, within walking distance. Bed so comfortable, fabulous view and nice restaurant area, with good breakfast. It wasn't clear to me until I was checking. out if there was a 'natural' pool in the coral area or was it just the swimming pool they said to use, as not allowed to swim in sea due to waves (fair advice). If there is a natural pool safe for swimming they should let guests know as I would have liked to swim in the sea and not just the pool. Perfectly clean and staff super responsive. Bath very nice but shower had very low water pressure. Highly recommend if you want somewhere comfortable and quiet. Not a lively resort with activities, but a true chill out spot by nature. Loved listening to waves from balcony in evening. Would love to return some day!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large style beach resort. Very good dining and drink options across the 3 restaurants. Initially stayed in a room with a plunge pool which was too humid for our liking but had a half day's stay in another room upstairs without a pool and it was very nice with great views of the facility, pool and ocean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love The Fortress
Our third stay at the Fortress, it never disappoints. Beautiful hotel and grounds, food is amazing with full menu room service. Can sit on a sun lounge at high tide and watch turtles feeding in the ocean in front of you or release baby turtles from the hatchery on site. What sets it apart is the service, our son is 5 and was so well cared for by the staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fazila

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and beautiful location with lots to do in the vicinity The only negative is just one restaurant so u get limited in choice otherwise great service

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
old property needs full makeover no longer 5 stars in my opinion
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jack, London

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing service and location. beautiful sunrise and sunset environment
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay
The Fortress is a very special place in a magical area.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019