The Fortress Resort & Spa

Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Beach Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Fortress Residence Suite | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

9.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(88 Ratings)

Hotel in Southern Province

5-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this hotel

Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Spend the day playing on the beach then return to dine at one of The Fortress Resort & Spa's 3 restaurants.
The Fortress Resort & Spa offers 53 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and safes. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Koggala hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Map of Southern Province

Nearby attractions

Udawalawe National Park Safari

50.3 mi

Galle Fort Jumpers

7.9 mi

Galle International Cricket Stadium | ගාල්ල ජත්‍යන්තර ක්‍රිකට් ක්‍රිඩාංගනය

8.2 mi

Patna View Point

33 mi

Available Rooms

Fortress Room

1 Double • 807 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Beach Room

1 Double • 700 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ocean Room

1 Double • 700 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Beach Splash Room

1 Double • 700 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ocean Loft Suite

1 King • 1507 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

$$$$

The Fortress Resort & Spa

$$$$

9.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(88 Ratings)

Hotel in Southern Province

5-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this hotel

An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Map of Southern Province

Nearby attractions

Udawalawe National Park Safari

50.3 mi

Galle Fort Jumpers

7.9 mi

Galle International Cricket Stadium | ගාල්ල ජත්‍යන්තර ක්‍රිකට් ක්‍රිඩාංගනය

8.2 mi

Patna View Point

33 mi

Available Rooms

Fortress Room

1 Double • 807 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Beach Room

1 Double • 700 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ocean Room

1 Double • 700 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Beach Splash Room

1 Double • 700 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ocean Loft Suite

1 King • 1507 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

9.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(88 Ratings)

5.0 / 10.0

Nov 2024

Loved my stay here. The staff was very friendly and good food. Pricier food the on the street but tasted good in the hotel. Beautiful to lay out on the sunbed and watch the ocean. Easy access from the hotel to a little beach area on the side. Water is clear and nice

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Beachfront beautiful hotel with friendly staff.

5.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

This hotel oozes class from the moment you walk through the door Rooms are lovely Staff are incredible Pool area idilic Food really good and nothing is too much trouble. We went out of season following our son’s cricket tour and this is a lovely base. We booked months ago and I should have checked the rates when I arrived as I had free cancellation. If I had have done I would have saved 55% on what I would have paid as the hotel had a huge discount . The hotel is having major refurb work done whilst we have been here but to be honest I haven’t really noticed.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

Just Amazing, it was the perfect environment to unwind and relax after a busy couple of weeks. I ended my vacation to Sri Lanka at the Fortress and I loved it. The staff service was exceptional, food was so delicious, I wish I had more room to enjoy more of it!! I can’t wait to come back with my family and friends. Thank you for your hospitality.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

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.

5.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

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

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

Among stay and very friendly

5.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

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!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

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.

5.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

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

6.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

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

3.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

old propertyneeds full makeoverno longer 5 stars in my opinion

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2019

amazing service and location. beautiful sunrise and sunset environment

5.0 / 10.0

Dec 2019

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

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2019

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

4.0 / 10.0

Oct 2019

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.

5.0 / 10.0

Oct 2019

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!

5.0 / 10.0

Oct 2019

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

5.0 / 10.0

Oct 2019

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!

2.5 / 10.0

May 2019

Wonderful relaxing weekend! I loved it!

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2019

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

5.0 / 10.0

Jan 2019

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

5.0 / 10.0

Dec 2018

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.

3.0 / 10.0

Dec 2018

Very friendly staff, fantastic food, nice pool, good gym. Spacious rooms. Great location.

1.0 / 10.0

Dec 2018

The hotel is certainly not up to the standard of a 5 star as well as the price they charge. Our room was supper dirty and we had to ask for a change. The next room was acceptable but still very dirty. The rooms look run down and not well maintained. We did the Tepaniaki experience and were charge 130 € which is a LOT in Sri Lanka and it was no where near a real Tepaniaky experience. I recommend you avoid it! Do not take a Tintin from any of the staff they are in on it with the one parked across the steel and will try to charge you 20 Us$ to go to Colombo and back when a one way should be in the range of 400/500 roupies... not good to try to steel from tourist on the pretext that they have money... overall I was very disappointed by this hotel!

2.5 / 10.0

Dec 2018

This was the 5th stop on our tour - basically to relax. When we arrived, the tall front walls and entrance gates resembled a fortress. Beyond was a magnificent veranda and the sea! Reception staff were very attentive and greeted us while our room was readied. The room was on the ground floor, large, comfortable and included a plunge pool. Food options were many, including buffet options. The breakfast buffet was excellent, including Sri Lankan food. Staff fabulous. A lovely place to stay and relax. We will definitely stay there again.

6.0 / 10.0

Nov 2018

Staff friendly but the resort is not a 5star as claimed

4.0 / 10.0

Jul 2018

Beautiful hotel. Very nice staff, good food.We only spent one night but everything was great.We had a room with plunge pool which is a good room maybe slightly dark sometimes, but overall a very pleasant Stay.

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2018

Beautiful hotel. Very nice staff, good food. We only spent one night but everything was great. We had a room with plunge pool which is a good room maybe slightly dark sometimes, but overall a very pleasant Stay.

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2018

Big rooms, right on the beach and very idyllic... Would highly recommend this place to stay.

5.0 / 10.0

Jun 2018

Very picturesque, beautiful scenic and most importantly very warm staff. They make you feel at home and comfortable.Food very good and reasonably priced. All in all great experience to go with family. Had a great stay

5.0 / 10.0

Apr 2018

We had a lovely time at The Fortress Resort and Spa. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The grounds and pool area ...very beautiful. The room was very comfortable. Thank you to all that made our stay very pleasant.

5.0 / 10.0

Apr 2017

Perfect getaway. We came from dubai for 5 nights and enjoyed every moment of it. You can watch wild turtles in the sea from the poolside sun beds. 20 minute tuktuk ride in to Galle area (approx 800-1000LKR). 2.5hrs from CMB airport (approx 11600lkr in AC car with Colombo Airport Taxi)Definitely worth getting the sea view rooms. Waking up to and hearing the waves right outside the room was amazing. Don't book airport transfer or tuktuk's via the hotel as they are massively inflated prices.

4.0 / 10.0

Mar 2016

very nice property built 2007 with great food & service. rooms with plunge pools a bit bizarre and smell damp, which we'd avoid.small site therefore no sports and only beach to walk on, which is fantastic! No water sports as rough seas, may be wrong time of year(march). Spa a bit dated & clinical.

3.0 / 10.0

Dec 2015

Stayed at the most expensive suite, the residences. Coming from Dubai I would say the hotel was ok. Very overpriced for what it offers. The pool was good, very close proximity to the beach.

3.0 / 10.0

Sep 2015

This is a nice property and quite well maintained. Nice pool, though smack in the middle of the property and right as you enter the property. Not a particularly kid friendly place. Put sheets on the sofa in the room for the kids to sleep on. Why not offer rooms with two double beds for people with kids? The children's play room is abysmal - it was locked in the middle of the day, suffice to say no one was in it at any point that we went in there. A TV, a couple of posters and some plastic toys. So much potential to offer something dramatically better. (Note to Mgmt - check out Sandos in Playa Del Carmen to get some ideas. Labour in SL is cheap - take advantage of it.) Beach is rocky and only a small area off to the side of the property that is suitable for taking children into the ocean. Spa treatments were priced at western prices, but spa services were mediocre at best. Staff does try really hard to please, but if you don't have a well trained masseuse, nothing the staff can do. Giving a free treatment after a bad experience is only going to lead to another bad experience because the person in the spa is not well-trained enough. Having the doorman pull out a price list for a tuk-tuk ride to Galle and say it's $25 for what can easily be had for 500 rupees ($3 to $4) doesn't somehow fit with the buddhist character of the country. Was hard to find who was in charge of the place. Seemed to be run by staff.

5.0 / 10.0

Feb 2015

We had 10 days relaxing here after quite an exhausting 8 day sightseeing trip. The location right on the sea is perfect. The staff are all very friendly & mostly efficient in a laid back way, sometimes they had to be reminded of our requests. The food was very good although quite expensive, the breakfast buffet exceptional. The free wi-fi was good as well. We do like to go out to dinner to experience different restaurants but there was only one half decent within walking distance otherwise we had to get a taxi into Galle where there was not a lot of choice if you wanted wine with your meal.

4.0 / 10.0

Feb 2015

Very comfortable two night stay with my family ..lovely location on beautiful Kogalla beach.Very helpful and courteous staff . Excellent breakfast buffet and lovely beachfront infinity pool.

5.0 / 10.0

Nov 2014

As soon as our driver drove up to the front entrance you're greeted by the door man and he then rings a bell to let the staff know that we have arrived, and had all the staff greet us and help us to the lobby! We're welcomed with a cool and refreshing towel as well as a drink! As soon as you enter you're in awe of the pool and beach view! Beautiful hotel layout, room was superb and clean. The staff service was excellent, from the pool boys, to the waiters at the restaurant and the masseuses from the spa treatments. I will definitely be coming back with my friends and family! I already miss the place and I only left 2 days ago! Pure heaven!

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Southern Province?

The average price for a rental in Southern Province is $40 per night. This rental is $282 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Fortress Resort & Spa. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Fortress Resort & Spa. Enjoy the water!

Is The Fortress Resort & Spa pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Fortress Resort & Spa?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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The Fortress Resort & Spa

Hotel in Southern Province

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Southern Province

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Fortress Room

Beach Room

Ocean Room

Beach Splash Room

Ocean Loft Suite

The Fortress Resort & Spa

Hotel in Southern Province

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Southern Province

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Fortress Room

Beach Room

Ocean Room

Beach Splash Room

Ocean Loft Suite

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Southern Province?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is The Fortress Resort & Spa pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Fortress Resort & Spa?

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