The Fortress is located along the beach, on the southern coast of Sri Lanka. It offers spacious accommodations, 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 3.1 mi away. The resort has luxurious accommodations 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 mini-bar. The Fortress offers a fully equipped fitness center. 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 specialties 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

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 center

Golf course (within 2 miles)

Fishing


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 futon bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
and
1 futon bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
and
1 futon bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.3
High score for Koggala
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Vandana
    United States of America United States of America
    We had amazing service - our personal 'butler' was Janaka who went out of his way for us and our small children. The kids were so thrilled to wake up at the property every day and swim / play on the beach. The Christmas dinner was really...
  • Sorin
    Romania Romania
    The view amazing, the staff very professional, very clean hotel, varied breakfast. Also, spa services OK.
  • Maira
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The staff are all GEMS. They are so attentive, always a smile & you feel so welcome and looked after in every way. We’ve been coming here repeatedly since it first opened & the property & it’s staff/service have not changed. It’s unbelievable! A...

Area info

Restaurants
3 Restaurants On Site

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

Resort Facilities at The Fortress Resort & Spa
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Aerobics
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Kids' club
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Pool table
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    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
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (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 available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • 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
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
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
  • Hairstyling
  • Hair coloring
  • Haircut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Makeup services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

The Fortress Resort & Spa takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card American Express Cash The Fortress Resort & Spa accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-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

  • Check-in at The Fortress Resort & Spa is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The prices at The Fortress Resort & Spa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Fortress Resort & Spa offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Pool table
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Kids' club
    • Beachfront
    • Evening entertainment
    • Aerobics
    • Walking tours
    • Beauty services
    • Locker rooms
    • Beach
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Facial treatments
    • Themed dinners
    • Swimming pool
    • Live music/Performance
    • Waxing services
    • Bike tours
    • Makeup services
    • Cooking class
    • Hair treatments
    • Happy hour
    • Manicure
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Pedicure
    • Haircut
    • Hair coloring
    • Hairstyling
    • 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

  • Guests staying at The Fortress Resort & Spa can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

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

  • Room options at The Fortress Resort & Spa include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • The Fortress Resort & Spa has 3 restaurants:

    • Salty Snapper
    • White
    • Duo

  • The Fortress Resort & Spa is 1,950 feet from the center of Koggala. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Fortress Resort & Spa on this page.

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