Built in the famous Sri Lankan town of Galle, The Fortress takes its design cue from – surprise, surprise – the Dutch fort recognized by UNESCO as a world treasure, but – also not a surprise – The Fortress incorporates modern elements of luxury and convenience for an ultra-relaxing holiday experience.

Rooms – which come in five different decor iterations -- are a departure from the backward-looking design themes of other Sri Lankan properties, focusing on a restrained variation on glitzy contemporary, and views look out over the garden and infinity pool or the Indian Ocean. Landscape is suitably stylish and aggressively manicured but dotted with hammocks and daybeds to soften the effect.

Dining is as free-form as the design. Wood-fired pizza is available in the garden area, but guests can also opt for a meal by the pool, or on the beach, and on just about anything: your wish is their command.

Location & How to get there

Hotel
Heat Pizzas, 24hr In-room dining, T Lounge, Sea Lounge, Destination Dining, Lime Spa with Ayurvedic centre, Yoga pavilion, Fully-equipped gymnasium, Free flowing swimming pool, SCUBA diving - PADI certified, offered off-site, Water sports centre, Business centre and meeting rooms, Boutiques, Little Adventurers Club, Bicycles for hire, Art gallery featuring local artists, Wedding pavilion, Turtle hatchery, CD & DVD library, 24-hour reception hosts, Luxury car service, Tuk tuk services, Airport transfers, Butler service, Multilingual staff, 24-hour in-room dining, Poolside service, Wedding hosts, Resort naturalist, Wi-fi internet access, IDD telephone services, Laundry, dry cleaning and valet services, Pillow menu , Bath menu, Foreign currency exchange, All major credit cards accepted.

Rooms
Private courtyards or balconies, Plasma screen and Bose DVD sound system,  espresso machine, air-conditioning, overhead fan, private bar, day bed, in-room safe and IDD telephone.

Additional Information

STYLE

Modern Contemporary

SETTING

Galle Coastline

ROOM RATES

From US$ 300 to 1820/Night

YEAR OPENED

2006

ENVIRONMENT RATING

SIZE

49 Rooms

ARCHITECT

GREAT FOR

Sightseeing, Spa, Beaches

BEST ROOM

Fortress Residences
The ultimate in sensual living spaces, two bedrooms, outdoor dining deck, a private cantilevered infinity edge pool to enjoy magnificent views of the coastline.

EXPLORE

Galle

More than 1,000 years ago it was the essential port of call for Chinese, Persian, Arab and Indian traders

PAMPER

Lime Spa

An inner sanctum reflecting the rich colours of the surrounding culture and nature close by. Sri Lankan culture incorporated through traditional Ayurvedic treatments.

DRINK

Sea Lounge

For celebrating with a funky tea-influenced cocktail while surrounded by glistening lights and a starry night sky.

VISIT

Yatagala Temple

Twenty minutes' drive from the Fort is the 1,200 year old Yatagala temple set in a beautiful valley of rice paddies and jungle hills.

SEE

Galle Fort

Being a UNESCO heritage site, the structure is remarkably well preserved, with the clock tower being a notable feature. It also affords excellent views of the town, the sea and the distant mountains.