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The Fortress Resort & Spa

5.0 star property

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Relax by the serene pool surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with the ocean waves in the background.
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast on the balcony with ocean views and a serene atmosphere.
Relax by the pool with ocean views and lounge chairs.
Enjoy a refreshing morning on the balcony with a view of the ocean, featuring a table set with a fruit platter, juice, and a bottle.
Relax in a spacious bedroom with a large bed under a canopy, surrounded by natural light and a balcony view.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Habaraduwa, Koggala, Galle
  • Stilt Fisherman
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Koggala Lake
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Kabalana Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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

Ocean Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 700 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Beach Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 700 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Courtyard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 807 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Fortress Residence Suite

  • 2583 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

The Fortress Resort & Spa

5-star Koggala hotel with free valet parking
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.

Some rates at The Fortress Resort & Spa are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

In addition to an indoor pool and an outdoor pool, The Fortress Resort & Spa provides a health club and a sauna. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants. The property also offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 5-star property offers access to a business center and a meeting room. This Colonial hotel also offers a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Complimentary self parking and valet parking are available on site.

The Fortress Resort & Spa has designated areas for smoking.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
White - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Salty Snapper - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Duo - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at The Fortress Resort & Spa are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All à la carte meals and snacks included

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Languages

English, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 25 for adults and USD 12 for children
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Duo
  • Salty Snapper
  • White

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Evening entertainment
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Paper towels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Airport shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from May 10 2025 to June 30 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 80.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 155
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 78 (from 5 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 205
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 100 (from 5 to 11 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 25 for adults and USD 12 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 80.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Fortress Koggala
Fortress Resort
Fortress Resort Koggala
The Fortress Hotel Koggala
Fortress Sri Lanka
Fortress Hotel Galle
Fortress Galle
The Fortress Resort Spa

The Fortress Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 103 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Paradise

The Fortress Resort is exceptional amazing staff. It was paradise and we loved every second of our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Fortress is a simply magnificent Resort. This beach front Resort has all the facilities you can ever want for a relaxing and truly enjoyable experience. (pools, spa, gym, great restaurants and Bar, delicious and an array of foods just to name a few.) The staff are amazing, very hospitable and always welcoming and friendly. We travelled from Australia and stayed two nights in the Ocean room which was very spacious and clean with all the facilities you need. We had our Wedding Ceremony at the Fortress and there is simply no words to describe the wonderful experience we had. Every aspect of our wedding ceremony was professionally and meticulously arranged by the staff at the Fortress. From organising the necessary marriage documents to the floral arrangements, wedding bouquets and bower, decorations, cake, celebrant, music, photography, special celebratory dinner, and the list goes on., we couldn’t have been happier with all of these things and the very best service we received at the Fortress. A special mention to our wedding coordinator ‘GAYANI’ who went above and beyond to make sure that our wedding ceremony was successful and memorable. Her attention to detail and dedication to make sure we were happy with all the arrangements is something we will always remember and be grateful for. From the time we arrived until we checked out the service was exceptional. All the staff never fail to smile and greet us. The food was delicious & the atmosphere was refreshing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful hotel in a great location, staff excellent as was every meal, compliments to the chefs.. pool very good too. It’s a great hotel but a little dated and air conditioner is very loud but effective. Overal it’s still very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is outstanding in EVERY aspect, definitely 5 star. The service in every department is exemplary. The staff go beyond their call of duty to ensure your stay is perfect. The facility is constantly maintained to the very highest of standards and the location is perfect. The beach is fabulous and the view from the hotel superb. Can't wait to return and hopefully make it a yearly visit.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nour

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel managment had changed from what we’ve understood.. its outdated, highly used and absolutely not worth the price. The food is SO EXPENSIVE. We’ve stayed in tons of 5 star hotels around the world and this is barely 3 stars
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best property in southern Sri Lanka by far!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mukunthan

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing location but

Amazing location and friendly staff, however the shower area had mould. Food was overpriced and suggest Galle fort for lunch and dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kusumpala

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dharshani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beachfront beautiful hotel with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel oozes class in Koggala

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 a lot. The hotel is having major refurb work done whilst we have been here but to be honest I haven’t really noticed.
Pillow menu 😂
Pool area
Bathroom of a sea vie room
View from the 1st floor room
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel oozes class in Koggala

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.
Pillow menu 😂
Pool area
Bathroom of a sea vie room
View from the 1st floor room
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashini

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ife

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

Traveled with family
Excellent Resort and really amazing staff. My family thoroughly enjoyed the stay. Thank your Fortress staff for making it a memorable trip
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Among stay and very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding....deserves high rating!

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We love The Fortress

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fazila

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
old property needs full makeover no longer 5 stars in my opinion
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jack, London

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing service and location. beautiful sunrise and sunset environment
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay

The Fortress is a very special place in a magical area.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice external features and food & beverage offering. The rooms are also nice/spacious, but a little damp
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019