This may be the first time I've given a 10/10 review. I can't fault this property - the room, the staff, the food plus so much more were all fantastic. Even the beach also gets a 10/10 for being a long and quiet stretch without 'on the beach restaurants'. Totally peaceful. The Fortress was recommended to me by a friend and I look forward to passing it on and to coming back myself.

This may be the first time I've given a 10/10 review. I can't fault this property - the room, the staff, the food plus so much more were all fantastic. Even the beach also gets a 10/10 for being a long and quiet stretch without 'on the beach restaurants'. Totally peaceful. The Fortress was recommended to me by a friend and I look forward to passing it on and to coming back myself.

Excellent Resort and really amazing staff. My family thoroughly enjoyed the stay. Thank your Fortress staff for making it a memorable trip

Excellent Resort and really amazing staff. My family thoroughly enjoyed the stay. Thank your Fortress staff for making it a memorable trip

Among stay and very friendly

Among stay and very friendly

Really superb property. Even though it has a heritage look, it's relatively newly built, so very comfortable, even if lacking in authenticity. Stunning location right by sea, but nothing outside to do, within walking distance. Bed so comfortable, fabulous view and nice restaurant area, with good breakfast. It wasn't clear to me until I was checking. out if there was a 'natural' pool in the coral area or was it just the swimming pool they said to use, as not allowed to swim in sea due to waves (fair advice). If there is a natural pool safe for swimming they should let guests know as I would have liked to swim in the sea and not just the pool. Perfectly clean and staff super responsive. Bath very nice but shower had very low water pressure. Highly recommend if you want somewhere comfortable and quiet. Not a lively resort with activities, but a true chill out spot by nature. Loved listening to waves from balcony in evening. Would love to return some day!

Really superb property. Even though it has a heritage look, it's relatively newly built, so very comfortable, even if lacking in authenticity. Stunning location right by sea, but nothing outside to do, within walking distance. Bed so comfortable, fabulous view and nice restaurant area, with good breakfast. It wasn't clear to me until I was checking. out if there was a 'natural' pool in the coral area or was it just the swimming pool they said to use, as not allowed to swim in sea due to waves (fair advice). If there is a natural pool safe for swimming they should let guests know as I would have liked to swim in the sea and not just the pool. Perfectly clean and staff super responsive. Bath very nice but shower had very low water pressure. Highly recommend if you want somewhere comfortable and quiet. Not a lively resort with activities, but a true chill out spot by nature. Loved listening to waves from balcony in evening. Would love to return some day!

Large style beach resort. Very good dining and drink options across the 3 restaurants. Initially stayed in a room with a plunge pool which was too humid for our liking but had a half day's stay in another room upstairs without a pool and it was very nice with great views of the facility, pool and ocean.

Large style beach resort. Very good dining and drink options across the 3 restaurants. Initially stayed in a room with a plunge pool which was too humid for our liking but had a half day's stay in another room upstairs without a pool and it was very nice with great views of the facility, pool and ocean.

Our third stay at the Fortress, it never disappoints. Beautiful hotel and grounds, food is amazing with full menu room service. Can sit on a sun lounge at high tide and watch turtles feeding in the ocean in front of you or release baby turtles from the hatchery on site. What sets it apart is the service, our son is 5 and was so well cared for by the staff.

Our third stay at the Fortress, it never disappoints. Beautiful hotel and grounds, food is amazing with full menu room service. Can sit on a sun lounge at high tide and watch turtles feeding in the ocean in front of you or release baby turtles from the hatchery on site. What sets it apart is the service, our son is 5 and was so well cared for by the staff.

Great property and beautiful location with lots to do in the vicinity The only negative is just one restaurant so u get limited in choice otherwise great service

Great property and beautiful location with lots to do in the vicinity The only negative is just one restaurant so u get limited in choice otherwise great service

old property needs full makeover no longer 5 stars in my opinion

old property needs full makeover no longer 5 stars in my opinion

amazing service and location. beautiful sunrise and sunset environment

amazing service and location. beautiful sunrise and sunset environment

The Fortress is a very special place in a magical area.

The Fortress is a very special place in a magical area.

Very nice external features and food & beverage offering. The rooms are also nice/spacious, but a little damp

Very nice external features and food & beverage offering. The rooms are also nice/spacious, but a little damp

Amazing property with infinity pool and great proximity to sea. Nice big rooms with great comfort and rustic interiors. Unique design of the room and bathroom within. While not of much beach area and not recommended for any sea sports. However the Welingama beach is a great beach and great for sea sports.

Amazing property with infinity pool and great proximity to sea. Nice big rooms with great comfort and rustic interiors. Unique design of the room and bathroom within. While not of much beach area and not recommended for any sea sports. However the Welingama beach is a great beach and great for sea sports.

One of the best hotels in all of Sri Lanka! The facility is extremely intimate, personal and peaceful. The rooms and decor are beautiful and modern. The ocean water was crystal blue and extremely clean. The area of Koggala is very quiet and serene. I high recommened this hotel!

This is the place Hotel in all of the South of Sri Lanka! The staff was suberb, the place was spotless and very relaxing!

This is the best hotel in the South of Sri Lanka! The staff is top notch, very professional, very kind and very genuine. One could not ask for a more peaceful place. Thank you!

This is the best hotel in the South of Sri Lanka! The staff is top notch, very professional, very kind and very genuine. One could not ask for a more peaceful place. Thank you!

Lovely position. Extremely comfortable and luxurious rooms. Plenty of space for everyone. Lovely pool. Very kind attentive staff but service slow and not much personality to the dining area. Breakfast and fish buffet marvellous

Lovely position. Extremely comfortable and luxurious rooms. Plenty of space for everyone. Lovely pool. Very kind attentive staff but service slow and not much personality to the dining area. Breakfast and fish buffet marvellous

Excellent beach front location. We had a last minute booking so unfortunately no view from the room. Great bath tub. Spa service was outstanding. Great place to relax. Always chairs available round the pool. Service very attentive

We stayed at this great hotel for four nights and received amazing service from our personal Butler, Janaka. Food and drink options were great - with both a la carte and different themed buffet options every evening. Our suite was huge and extremely well equipped - the nicest hotel room I have ever stayed in. The only problem is that the bar is now set too high for future hotel stays!! Highly recommended.