The Fortress Resort & Spa
Matara Road, PO Box 126, Habaraduwa, 80630 Koggala, Sri Lanka – Excellent location - show map
The Fortress Resort & Spa
Experience world-class service at The Fortress Resort & Spa
The Fortress is located along the beach, on the southern coast of Sri Lanka. It offers spacious accommodation, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Wi-Fi and on-site parking are free. The Fortress is a 15-minute drive from Unawatuna and a 20-minute drive from Galle. Koggala Airport and Koggala Lake are about 5 km away. The resort has luxurious accommodation featuring a mixture of modern and colonial architecture. All rooms are air-conditioned and have private balconies. They are well-equipped with facilities like flat-screen TV and a minibar. The Fortress offers a fully equipped fitness centre. Guests can relax at the Ayurvedic lounge and enjoy massages and spa treatments. The hotel’s sauna and hot tub are other great relaxation options. Guests can enjoy authentic Sri Lankan specialities and Mediterranean dishes at the restaurants. The hotel offers great outdoor dining experience as well. Exotic cocktails and a nice wine selection are also available. Enjoy fresh seafood, overlooking the Indian Ocean at Salty Snapper Seafood restaurant
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beachfront
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- RebeccaUnited Kingdom“One of the nicest hotels I've ever stayed in. I splashed out (pun intended) on the Beach Splash room, which came with its own in-room pool — a real luxury (I was worried the September weather might limit my beach/pool time so booked this option...”
- PedroPortugal“Amazing colonial property in the seafront. Lovely swimming pool area with beach right in front. Staff is super friendly and the overall facilities are well managed. We also found the food lovely and the rooms very spacious. Gym is small but has...”
- VigneshGermany“Hospitality, cleanliness was top notch. Gladly again 😄”
- EylemNetherlands“Very friendly staff, great place, amazing view, pool. Great breakfast.”
- TaniyaUnited Kingdom“Incredibly relaxing, quiet, great food at every meal time. The staff were so helpful and kind, they really made our stay. Beautiful room and hotel.”
- TillekUnited Kingdom“Location Staff Spa treatments Food Access to pool and beach”
- KoleUnited Kingdom“Friendly staff. Lovely location and view. Great facilities”
- MalavikaUnited States“Fantastic property - 10 /10 would stay again. We found out upon reaching that the hotel is part of SLH - Small Luxury Hotels group. It was a pleasant surprise to find out that with the Ocean Loft Suite we got a private butler service dedicated to...”
- EmmaUnited Arab Emirates“Probably one of our best hotel stays, everything was amazing”
- SharonIreland“Loved the staff, facilities, and pools. Location is gorgeous. The sound of the sea every night was so relaxing.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants3 restaurants on site
- White
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Duo
- CuisineLocal • Asian • International • European
- Open forDinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Salty Snapper
- CuisineSeafood
- Open forDinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Resort facilities of The Fortress Resort & SpaGreat facilities! Review score, 9.4
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beachfront
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor fireplace
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Terrace
- Garden
- Tumble dryer
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Aerobics
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Live music/performance
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Themed dinner nightsAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Beach
- Evening entertainment
- Kids' club
- SnorkellingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingAdditional chargeOff-site
- WindsurfingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Billiards
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
- Desk
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Video
- Telephone
- TV
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Valet parking
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centreAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Wake-up service
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Soundproof rooms
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Barber/beauty shop
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Wheelchair accessible
- Open all year
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
- Pool/beach towels
- Pool bar
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Fitness classes
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Massage chair
- Full body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/wellness packages
- Foot bath
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Steam room
- Light therapy
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Hair styling
- Hair colouring
- Hair cut
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Hair treatments
- Make up services
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa and wellness centreAdditional charge
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
- English
House rulesThe Fortress Resort & Spa takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Extra person policy of the resort is;
USD 80 per adult per night inclusive of taxes and breakfast
USD 21 per child per night inclusive of taxes and breakfast (3 – 11 years)
Children below 2 years will be free of charge.
Early check in and late checkout can be pre-booked upon contacting the hotel reservations team directly.
Personal babysitting service can be pre-booked at USD 10 per hour.
Please note that a valid credit should be submitted at the time of booking and the name of the credit card holder must be the same as the guest's name and original credit card must be presented to the hotel on arrival. The name on the presented credit card must also match the name on the presented identification card / passport.
The property does not accept third-party credit card payments.
For safety reasons, guests who fail to present the same credit card used to guarantee the booking, will be kindly asked to settle the payment again upon arrival by cash or a new credit card and the deposit charged from the submitted credit card at the time of booking will be refunded to the same credit card.
Please note that there's a mandatory Gala Dinner Supplements for 24th & 31st December for Extra Beds & Children are as follows:
- USD 155 per adult and USD 78 per child between 3 - 11 years applicable on 24th December
- USD 205 per adult and USD 102 per child between 3 - 11 years applicable on 31st December
FAQs about The Fortress Resort & Spa
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Guests staying at The Fortress Resort & Spa can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Halal
- Gluten-free
- American
- Buffet
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Check-in at The Fortress Resort & Spa is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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The Fortress Resort & Spa has 3 restaurants:
- White
- Duo
- Salty Snapper
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The prices at The Fortress Resort & Spa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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The nearest beach is just 100 yards from The Fortress Resort & Spa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The Fortress Resort & Spa offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Billiards
- Snorkelling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Windsurfing
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Kids' club
- Beachfront
- Evening entertainment
- Aerobics
- Walking tours
- Beauty Services
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Beach
- Tour or class about local culture
- Facial treatments
- Themed dinner nights
- Swimming Pool
- Live music/performance
- Waxing services
- Bike tours
- Make up services
- Cooking class
- Hair treatments
- Happy hour
- Manicure
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Pedicure
- Hair cut
- Hair colouring
- Hair styling
- Body treatments
- Body scrub
- Light therapy
- Steam room
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Foot bath
- Spa/wellness packages
- Back massage
- Neck massage
- Foot massage
- Couples massage
- Head massage
- Hand massage
- Full body massage
- Massage chair
- Fitness
- Yoga classes
- Fitness classes
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Room options at The Fortress Resort & Spa include:
- Double
- Suite
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Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Fortress Resort & Spa on this page.
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The Fortress Resort & Spa is 650 yards from the centre of Koggala. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.