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.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

Fitness centre

Golf course (within 3 km)

Fishing


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 futon bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 futon bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
and
1 futon bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Koggala
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom United 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...
  • Pedro
    Portugal Portugal
    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...
  • Vignesh
    Germany Germany
    Hospitality, cleanliness was top notch. Gladly again 😄
  • Eylem
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Very friendly staff, great place, amazing view, pool. Great breakfast.
  • Taniya
    United Kingdom United 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.
  • Tillek
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location Staff Spa treatments Food Access to pool and beach
  • Kole
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly staff. Lovely location and view. Great facilities
  • Malavika
    United States United 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...
  • Emma
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Probably one of our best hotel stays, everything was amazing
  • Sharon
    Ireland Ireland
    Loved the staff, facilities, and pools. Location is gorgeous. The sound of the sea every night was so relaxing.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
3 restaurants on site

  • White
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Duo
    • Cuisine
      Local • Asian • International • European
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Salty Snapper
    • Cuisine
      Seafood
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Resort facilities of The Fortress Resort & Spa
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Aerobics
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Kids' club
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Billiards
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Video
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional 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 shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • 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
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
The Fortress Resort & Spa takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

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

0 - 4 years
Cot upon request
Free
5 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
US$21 per child, per night

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.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardUnionPay credit cardCash

The fine print
Need-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

  • 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

  • Check-in at The Fortress Resort & Spa is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • The Fortress Resort & Spa has 3 restaurants:

    • White
    • Duo
    • Salty Snapper

  • 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.

  • The nearest beach is just 100 yards from The Fortress Resort & Spa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • 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

  • Room options at The Fortress Resort & Spa include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • 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.

  • The Fortress Resort & Spa is 650 yards from the centre of Koggala. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.