The Fortress Resort & Spa
Located on the southern end of Koggala beach, this boutique 55 room hotel provides a perfect base to explore the region or to simply unwind and relax. The Fortress Resort & Spa is situated on a breathtaking beachfront with almost all rooms offering ocean views. The property offers three dining options, Japanese, Italian and an international restaurant on the terrace including a selection of classic dishes and Sri Lankan favourites. A well stocked bar and outdoor seating area provides plenty of opportunities to unwind with a cocktail or a cold beer. The hotel also provides a fitness centre, ayurvedic spa, gift shop and an exceptional swimming pool placed right by the waters edge.
Room categories available are Courtyard, Ocean or Beach rooms or the new Premium Ocean and Premium Beach. All rooms have Seaview with the exception of the Courtyard Rooms, Beach and Deluxe Beach Rooms have direct garden access from their terrace while Ocean and Premium Ocean have a balcony with great views of the Indian Ocean.
The hotel offers various meal plans includng Bed & Breakfast, Half Board and All Inclusive.
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Accommodation
Courtyard Room (Garden View)
The Courtyard Room (Garden View) feature a super king 7ft by 7ft bed dressed in Egyptian cotton and an open plan bathroom with rainfall shower and bath. Rooms open out onto your own courtyard or garden balcony. A cutting-edge entertainment system and designer fittings include LCD TV, Bose DVD and sound system, air conditioning, overhead fan, private bar, in-room safe and IDD telephone.
Ocean Room
Located on the upper floor with views into the gardens, beach and the Indian Ocean beyond. Highlights of these rooms include the open plan bathroom with large bath and split-level living area with magnificent views and feature high vaulted ceilings.
Beach Room
Similar to the Ocean Rooms, the Beach Rooms are located on the ground floor. Guests also have the added bliss of enjoying a Jacuzzi bath.
Beach Splash
Ocean Loft Suite
Retreat to one of the resort's exquisitely designed Ocean Lofts, and discover the bliss of spacious living. Ocean Lofts offer direct views of the Indian Ocean from the balcony and interior of the room. Gaze out into the vast expanse of the ocean and cherish every moment you spend here.
Fortress Residence Suite
Fortress Residences are the epitome of stylish comfort and are ideal for those who desire spacious and extravagant living spaces.
Premium Ocean Room
Escape into a cocoon of modern elegance. The Ocean Premium Room at the Koggala resort is a stunning abode replete with modern room amenities including a king size bed, high-vaulted ceiling, a spacious open-plan bathroom with bath, rainfall shower, and highly efficient room service.
The Ocean Premium Rooms are sprawled across the resort’s upper floor and each comfortable room comes with its own balcony that’s wide enough to host private meals. The pièce de résistance of the Ocean Premium Room is the direct view of the Indian Ocean that can be enjoyed from the balcony or within the room.
Premium Beach Room
The Beach Premium Room is where comfort and nature’s serenity combine to create a glamorous abode ideal for those looking for beach hotels in Galle for a memorable getaway.
Furnished with a host of state-of-the-art amenities, the Beach Premium Room at The Fortress Resort & Spa comes with friendly staff, complimentary Wi-Fi, a butler service, private veranda and a spacious bathroom embellished with a marble tiled rain shower and a Jacuzzi. The Beach Premium Room is located on the ground floor of the resort; therefore you have easy access to the garden as well as the sandy beach.
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Food & Drink
Duo
At Duo, the ambiance is mellow and the lighting is soft with candlelight, creating the perfect atmosphere for a romantic evening with that special someone. Clink your glasses in style and celebrate the true essence of wine at this restaurant which offers a diverse selection of over 2000 old and new world wines, ranging from rare vintages to great classics of the old world. The great wines compliment the flavours of the menus as you indulge in some irresistible cuisines with every sip you take.
Heat
Shaded by canopies of cascading trees, this al fresco restaurant offers magnificent views of the hotel's swimming pool as well as the glittery blue waters of the Indian Ocean. Tuck into a Greek or Lebanese wrap as you watch the waves roll in the moonlight. Whether it is a Sri Lankan curry or a savoury hot creation from the wood-fired pizza oven, you will relish every meal here.
Pepper
Enjoy authentic Sri Lankan food in an elegant setting with lacy waves and the distant horizon forming the backdrop. Using the history of Sri Lanka's cuisine, spices and traditions, customary flavours are presented in an exciting and creatively modern way. Look on as the skilled chefs create sensational masterpieces that showcase the true art of Asian cooking before your very eyes. Experience first-hand the aroma of the exotic spices native to Sri Lanka, and get a taste of what Old Ceylon and Modern Asia is all about.
T-Lounge
The T- Lounge is an airy Sri Lankan tea lounge with spectacular sea and garden views, which offers flavours, aromas associated with Colonial Ceylon through tea. With a central preparation area, guests can watch and learn about the tea making ceremony and the story of Ceylon tea. Over 30 Dilmah premium handpicked teas are on offer, including many specialties such as 'white tip tea'- said to fight infection and strengthen the immune system. Enjoy a cup of afternoon tea with the homemade cheese cake to compliment the setting.
