The Fortress Resort & Spa

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9
Rated wonderful

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About this property

The Fortress is located along the beach, on the southern coast of Sri Lanka. It offers spacious accommodations, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Wi-Fi and on-site parking are free. The Fortress is a 15-minute drive from Unawatuna and a 20-minute drive from Galle. Koggala Airport and Koggala Lake are about 3.1 mi away. The resort has luxurious accommodations featuring a mixture of modern and colonial architecture. All rooms are air-conditioned and have private balconies. They are well-equipped with facilities like flat-screen TV and a mini-bar. The Fortress offers a fully equipped fitness center. Guests can relax at the Ayurvedic lounge and enjoy massages and spa treatments. The hotel’s sauna and hot tub are other great relaxation options. Guests can enjoy authentic Sri Lankan specialties and Mediterranean dishes at the restaurants. The hotel offers great outdoor dining experience as well. Exotic cocktails and a nice wine selection are also available. Enjoy fresh seafood, overlooking the Indian Ocean at Salty Snapper Seafood restaurant

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beachfront
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

  • Fitness center

  • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Fishing

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 futon bed
1 king bed
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1 sofa bed
1 king bed
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1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
and
1 futon bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Nour
Qatar Qatar
“Very beautiful resort and great food served at the restaurant. Staffs were very friendly and helpful. Great location and we enjoyed so much the beach view.”
Theresa
United States United States
“The Fortress did not disappoint. The service level is exceptional and the staff friendly and attentive. The restaurants breakfast and tea time were both delicious, and we had a wonderful dinner in one of the other restaurants onsite. Beautiful...”
Tharindrakula
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“Staff provides exceptional service Quality of food and variety is superb”
Prity
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Property was excellent, room was great, staff is very polite and helpful, beach was mind blowing. Food was OK. The little animals that come for some food and the resident cutie pie kitten who I named, Alamkarya. Hope the hotel takes the...”
Ahmed
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
“We had a great time in Anantara and they staff were great specially Chathuka - Guest Service Supervisor. He was amazing in facilitating every thing for us .”
Tariq
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
“Staff and service are the best. Pool and beach are amazing. Food is excellent”
Lihi
Israel Israel
“We came back to end our vacation in this hotel since it’s the BEST place in Sri Lanka. The staff was Amazing!!! Our flight cancelled and they immediately were there to help us handle the situation. The breakfast was delicious and diverse. The pool...”
Lihi
Israel Israel
“The staff was amazing!!! So welcoming and always looking to help you. The pool area and the beach so relaxing, service 100/100, the breakfast was amazing and very diverse.”
Vandana
United States United States
“We had amazing service - our personal 'butler' was Janaka who went out of his way for us and our small children. The kids were so thrilled to wake up at the property every day and swim / play on the beach. The Christmas dinner was really...”
Sorin
Romania Romania
“The view amazing, the staff very professional, very clean hotel, varied breakfast. Also, spa services OK.”

Area info

Restaurants

3 Restaurants On Site
White
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Duo
  • Cuisine
    Local • Asian • International • European
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Salty Snapper
  • Cuisine
    Seafood
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Fortress Resort & Spa takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Crib upon request
Free
5 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
$21 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Extra person policy of the resort is;

USD 80 per adult per night inclusive of taxes and breakfast

USD 21 per child per night inclusive of taxes and breakfast (3 – 11 years)

Children below 2 years will be free of charge.

Early check in and late checkout can be pre-booked upon contacting the hotel reservations team directly.

Personal babysitting service can be pre-booked at USD 10 per hour.

Please note that a valid credit should be submitted at the time of booking and the name of the credit card holder must be the same as the guest's name and original credit card must be presented to the hotel on arrival. The name on the presented credit card must also match the name on the presented identification card / passport.

The property does not accept third-party credit card payments.

For safety reasons, guests who fail to present the same credit card used to guarantee the booking, will be kindly asked to settle the payment again upon arrival by cash or a new credit card and the deposit charged from the submitted credit card at the time of booking will be refunded to the same credit card.

Please note that there's a mandatory Gala Dinner Supplements for 24th & 31st December for Extra Beds & Children are as follows:

- USD 155 per adult and USD 78 per child between 3 - 11 years applicable on 24th December

- USD 205 per adult and USD 102 per child between 3 - 11 years applicable on 31st December