The Fortress, Galle blends modern design with the Dutch and Portuguese architectural legacies, forging a modern resort set against the backdrop of the Indian Ocean and offering a truly luxurious addition to Sri Lanka’s South Coast.

All of the 49 guest rooms feature private courtyards or balconies with views onto the gardens, water features or the Indian Ocean. The rooms all contain a 7ft by 7ft super king bed, open plan bathrooms with huge rainforest showers and they are fully up to date with state of the art plasma screens, Bose DVD and surround sound.

The hotel offers an exceptionally relaxing Per Aquum Spa, which combines signature treatments, but also offers the local auyrveda. The hotel has an inviting swimming pool and can arrange scuba diving with a local PADI certified operator.

The hotel’s dining options are also exceptional, offering both al fresco options in the gardens, to the main restaurant offering both International and Sri Lankan cuisine. There are a number of small eateries and bars.

A major highlight of the hotel is the ‘Little Adventurers Club’, where children will be well cared for and looked after, leaving parents free to enjoy some time of their own, as the children enjoy kids’ time with their own exciting activities. The hotel has a range of room types to suite families, but the Residencies feature two bedrooms, outdoor dining deck, a private infinity swimming pool with views of the coastline and a 24-hour Butler Service.

• The Fortress accommodation 49 Rooms containing 11 Fortress Rooms, 12 Beach Rooms, 18 Ocean Rooms, 6 Ocean Lofts and 2 Fortress Residencies
• Location of The Fortress Located just outside of Galle
• Getting to The Fortress 10.5hr flight to Colombo and a 4hr drive.
• Children at The Fortress Children welcome with Children’s Club
• Facilities Per Aqqum Spa, yoga pavilion, gym, swimming pool, scuba diving - Padi Certified, water sports centre, business centre, boutiques, children’s club, bicycles for hire, Art Gallery, wedding pavilion, turtle hatchery, CD and DVD library
• Free activities Swimming
• Paid activities Excursions
• Weather Affected by the southwest monsoon in Jun/Jul and the northeast monsoon in late Nov/early Dec
• Services Currency exchange, naturalists, butler service, pillow menu, bath menu, Wifi, wedding hosts, Tuk Tuk services, laundry, room service

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Room types

• Fortress Rooms
  7ft by 7ft King Size Bed dressed in Egyption cotton and an open plan bathroom with rainfall shower and bath. Rooms have open courtyard or garden balcony. A cutting-edge entertainment system and designer fittings include plasma screen, Bose DVD and sound system, Expresso Machine, air-conditioning, overhead fan, private bar, day bed, in-room safe and IDD telephone
• Beach Room
  Located on the ground floor. Views into the gardens, beach and Indian Ocean beyond. These rooms have a larger bath and a split level living area.
• Ocean Rooms
  Similar to the Beach Rooms, the Ocean Rooms are located on the upper floor of the Fortress and feature high vaulted ceilings. They also feature a Jacuzzi.
• Ocean Lofts
  These split level rooms have a living area on the ground floor with a private plunge pool, day bed, plasma screen and Bose DVD sound system. The upper floor houses the bedroom and an upstairs bathroom.
• Fortress Residence
  Located on the upper floor offering stunning views. The Residence has two bedrooms which is ideal for families. There is an outside space offering a dining deck and private infinity swimming pool with views of the coastline. There is a 24-hour Butler Service.

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