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5.0 out of 5

"All aspects excellent. Food is good and can save 10% but you must order on the App regardless of what the serving staff may say. Recommend short after ... " More

By a verified traveller on Tue 20 Feb 2018

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Fortress Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
£122* Per night/room 17 Apr - 18 Apr

Design Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Beach Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Double Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Ocean Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Presidential Suite, Multiple Bedrooms

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Hotel Description

During your stay at The Fortress Resort & Spa, you're just a quick walk from Koggala Beach. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking, plus 3 restaurants.

  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking and self-parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at White
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor and outdoor pools
  • Services include babysitting, supervised childcare and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Steps from Koggala Beach and Martin Wickramsinghe Folk Museum

The Fortress Resort & Spa ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

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Guest reviews for The Fortress Resort & Spa

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5 out of 5

Great place to unwind after touring SL

All aspects excellent. Food is good and can save 10% but you must order on the App regardless of what the serving staff may say. Recommend short afternoon visit to Herman Tea Factory by local tuc-tuc.

Posted by , from UK on 20 Feb 2018

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About the The Fortress Resort & Spa

Location Habaraduwa, Koggala, Galle

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

Not included

  • Gratuities

  • A la carte dining included
  • Additional service charge accepted
  • Service charge not included
  • All meals included

Property Features

Some rates at The Fortress Resort & Spa are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities. The Fortress Resort & Spa offers its guests an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a health club, and a sauna. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A business centre and a meeting room are available. A library, a terrace, and tour or ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury The Fortress Resort & Spa. Free self parking and valet parking are available. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Koggala hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 53 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • Built in 2008
  • Deli
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Free valet parking

Transport

  • Train station: Midigama Railway Station (7.8 km / 4.9 mi)
  • Parking: Free valet parking and self parking

Room Amenities

The Fortress Resort & Spa offers 53 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and a safe. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include dressing gowns, slippers, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries. This Koggala hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • Smart television
  • Premium channels
  • DVD player
  • Coffee maker
  • Frette Italian linens
  • Pillow options
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Dressing gowns
  • Slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

White – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Salty Snapper – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily.

Duo – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Activities

An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body scrubs
  • Massages
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Thai massage

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at anytime
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

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.

To get to the property, guests need to transfer by airport shuttle. Transfers need to be confirmed by contacting the property at least 72 hours before travel on the number on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Fortress Resort & Spa

Policies

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay and cash.

For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

  • Car required
  • UnionPay
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on-site
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Security system
  • Staff does not wear personal protective equipment
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are not in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • No lifts
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Service animals not allowed
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

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

You should know

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Awards & Affiliations

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

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