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The Fortress Resort & Spa

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Overview

Salty Snapper

Duo Restaurant

Aerial

Local stilt fishing men

Swimming Pool

Garden

Swimming Pool

Overview

Salty Snapper

Duo Restaurant

Aerial

Local stilt fishing men

Explore the historical city of Galle
Boutique style Dutch inspired architecture
Close to Mirrissa, famous for whale-watching

Guide Price £1,529

7 nights half board including flights

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Hotel Overview

Beachfront location

Right on the waterfront, The Fortress’ rooms and suites line the powdery sands of Koggala Beach. It’s just over two hours from Colombo Airport, while a leisurely 30-minute drive along the coast will take you to sunny Galle. Some rooms here have direct access to the resort’s abundant tropical flora, while others are a gentle barefoot walk to the shore. One of the resort’s main attractions is the free-form infinity pool where you can cool off after a busy day, or sip cocktails on a sun lounger and enjoy the view.

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Experiences and excursions

You’ll have no trouble keeping busy during your stay at The Fortress, thanks to the variety of tours available. Take a boat safari to Koggala Lake to see how cinnamon is manufactured, or explore Sinharaja Forest Reserve where you’ll spot an array of native plants, animals and birds. Reception can also organise a whale-watching trip from the nearby village of Mirissa – sail out onto the sea and get a glimpse of blue whales, pygmy whales and bottlenose dolphins.

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Turtles and treatments

As well as lounging on the beach under blue skies, you can indulge in a wealth of relaxing activities at The Fortress. Visit the sea turtle hatchery and even get involved with safely releasing baby turtles, helping them make their way to sea. Meanwhile, Ayurveda Spa offers a range of therapies designed to help you unwind, including purifying treatments, sea salt body scrubs and aromatherapy massages.

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Facilities

Outdoor pool with separate kids’ and whirlpool sections
Fitness centre with steam room and personal trainers
Ayurveda Spa offering a range of beauty treatments and massages
Tours and excursions
Resort activities including watersports, badminton and bingo
Shopping arcade
24-hour in-room dining
In-house florist
24-hour concierge and chauffeur service

Restaurants & Bars

White

You can dine indoors or outdoors at White, where there’s authentic Sri Lankan cuisine suffused with traditional spices, alongside wood-fired pizzas and tandoori dishes.

Duo

For a meal awash with romance, head to Duo. This place serves up a candlelit dinner in the resort’s wine cellar, so you can match your tipple with your food.

Salty Snapper

An al fresco restaurant, Salty Snapper specialises in delicious, freshly caught seafood. Admire the sea view and finish up with homemade ice-cream – expect unusual flavours like spicy pol sambal.

T-Lounge

World-famous Sri Lankan tea is the inspiration for the refreshments on offer here, including high tea, afternoon snacks and tea-inspired cocktails.

In-room dining

When you’d like a little bit of solitude, you can order from any of the resort’s restaurants and have it delivered to your room.

Rooms & Suites

With exposed brick highlights and grand white pillars, The Fortress exudes luxury from the lobby to the top floor. Rooms have curved furnishings, dark accents and generous windows leading to a private balcony or terrace. The native flora that surrounds the resort gives each room a subtle sense of privacy, too.

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Each room includes

Air-conditioning
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Balcony or terrace
Bathroom with rainfall shower and deep-soaking bathtub
Bathrobes and Bvlgari luxury toiletries
Down duvets and organic cotton, feather and buckwheat pillows
Hairdryer
Mini-bar
Tea and coffee making facilities
55-inch TV
Geneva wireless sound system

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Fortress Room

A spacious room with its own private garden patio or balcony, this is the perfect place to take in the tropical sights and sounds with your morning coffee or evening cocktail.

King-size bed
Bathroom with twin basins, a rainfall shower and free-standing bathtub
Private garden patio or balcony

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Ocean Room

Listen to the sounds of the waves lulling you to sleep, or enjoy the ocean views from your private balcony.

King-size bed
Double sofa bed
Bathroom with twin basins, a rainfall shower and free-standing bathtub
Private balcony
Sea views

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Beach Room

Beach Rooms come with a veranda that’s large enough to host private meals. Plus, you’ll have your very own butler service.

King-size bed
Double sofa bed
Bathroom with twin basins, a rainfall shower and free-standing bathtub
Private veranda with beach views
Butler service

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Beach Splash Room

Your own private plunge pool sits facing out towards the ocean, so you can enjoy spectacular views as you cool off with a refreshing dip.

King-size bed
Bathroom with twin basins, a rainfall shower and free-standing bathtub
Private veranda with sea views
Plunge pool

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