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Po Box 126 Galle Sri Lanka
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Hotel Description
General Description
One of the most contemporary and stylish resorts to open in Sri Lanka, this property is a good choice for those looking for a more casually chic boutique property than large beach resort. The property offers a spa, fully-equipped gym, yoga pavilion, business centre, kids zone and CD/DVD library. TO1207
Overview
The Fortress is located just south of the world heritage listed living fort city of Galle on Koggala Beach. Looking over the Indian Ocean with temples,
Exterior
To enter the property, one must first pass through the fortress walls guarded by an oversized wooden gate. Once inside, the property is a combination of Dutch, Portuguese and Sri Lanka architecture but all on the minimalist side with subtle features and clean lines. The resort is a low-rise structure designed around a garden courtyard facing the beach. The pool is located between the rooms and the beach.
Lobby
Keeping with the resort's design, the lobby is open-air with a small reception desk and seating and leads off to the dining areas and pool to one side and the rooms to the other.
One of the most contemporary and stylish resorts to open in Sri Lanka, this property is a good choice for those looking for a more casually chic boutique property than large beach resort. The property offers a spa, fully-equipped gym, yoga pavilion, business centre, kids zone and CD/DVD library. TO1207
Overview
The Fortress is located just south of the world heritage listed living fort city of Galle on Koggala Beach. Looking over the Indian Ocean with temples,
Exterior
To enter the property, one must first pass through the fortress walls guarded by an oversized wooden gate. Once inside, the property is a combination of Dutch, Portuguese and Sri Lanka architecture but all on the minimalist side with subtle features and clean lines. The resort is a low-rise structure designed around a garden courtyard facing the beach. The pool is located between the rooms and the beach.
Lobby
Keeping with the resort's design, the lobby is open-air with a small reception desk and seating and leads off to the dining areas and pool to one side and the rooms to the other.
Luxury Hotel Accommodation
Rooms
Fortress Residence Suite(Suite)-The ultimate say in sensual living spaces, the fortress residences are both on the upper floor of the fortress and feature 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, separate living area, entertainment area, and outdoor dining deck. Also, the residences each feature a private cantilevered pool with infinity edge offering magnificent views of the coastline. Guests staying in these rooms are pampered by their 24 hour personal butler. Catering to their every whim.
Ocean Room(Standard Room)-The Ocean Rooms, similiar to beach rooms, feature high vaulted ceilings are are located on the upper floor of the fortress. Guests also have the added bliss of enjoying a bath in the jacuzzi whilst taking in the magnificent views.
Regular Fortress Room(Standard Room)-The Fortress Rooms have high ceilings and multi-layered floors, featuring a super king 7ft by 7ft bed dressed in egyptian cotton and an open plan bathroom with rainfall shower. These rooms open out onto superb views of the fortress gardens and feature wall. In addition, all rooms present a first-class entertainment system and designer fittings that include plasma screens, Bose DVD players and sound systems, espresso machines, air-conditioning, overhead fans, private bars, day beds, in-room safes, IDD telephone.
Split Level Room-These split-level rooms feature two separate floors. Guests enter into an oversized living room with indoor plunge pool. Inviting day beds with plasma screens and Bose sound systems. The upstairs houses the bedroom showcasing a designer bed adorned in soft egyptian cotton and day bed. The upstairs bathroom feature rainfall and wall showers.
Standard Ocean/Garden View(Standard Room)-Located on the ground floor these guest rooms offer views into the gardens and Indian Ocean beyond. A key feature of these rooms are the open plan bathroom with large built-in baths.
Room Facilities
Connection for laptop, Air conditioning, Television, Satellite television, Radio, Direct dial phone, Mini bar, Hairdryer, Trouser press, Automatic wake-up call, Voltage 220v
Check-in Time
2:00 PM
Check-out Time
12:00 PM
Fortress Residence Suite(Suite)-The ultimate say in sensual living spaces, the fortress residences are both on the upper floor of the fortress and feature 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, separate living area, entertainment area, and outdoor dining deck. Also, the residences each feature a private cantilevered pool with infinity edge offering magnificent views of the coastline. Guests staying in these rooms are pampered by their 24 hour personal butler. Catering to their every whim.
Ocean Room(Standard Room)-The Ocean Rooms, similiar to beach rooms, feature high vaulted ceilings are are located on the upper floor of the fortress. Guests also have the added bliss of enjoying a bath in the jacuzzi whilst taking in the magnificent views.
Regular Fortress Room(Standard Room)-The Fortress Rooms have high ceilings and multi-layered floors, featuring a super king 7ft by 7ft bed dressed in egyptian cotton and an open plan bathroom with rainfall shower. These rooms open out onto superb views of the fortress gardens and feature wall. In addition, all rooms present a first-class entertainment system and designer fittings that include plasma screens, Bose DVD players and sound systems, espresso machines, air-conditioning, overhead fans, private bars, day beds, in-room safes, IDD telephone.
Split Level Room-These split-level rooms feature two separate floors. Guests enter into an oversized living room with indoor plunge pool. Inviting day beds with plasma screens and Bose sound systems. The upstairs houses the bedroom showcasing a designer bed adorned in soft egyptian cotton and day bed. The upstairs bathroom feature rainfall and wall showers.
Standard Ocean/Garden View(Standard Room)-Located on the ground floor these guest rooms offer views into the gardens and Indian Ocean beyond. A key feature of these rooms are the open plan bathroom with large built-in baths.
Room Facilities
Connection for laptop, Air conditioning, Television, Satellite television, Radio, Direct dial phone, Mini bar, Hairdryer, Trouser press, Automatic wake-up call, Voltage 220v
Check-in Time
2:00 PM
Check-out Time
12:00 PM
Facilities
Dining
The main restaurant is located near the pool and offers both an international menu as well as Sri Lankan specialities. Another dining option is set in the Fortress gardens and features a wood-fired pizza oven. The property also has a trendy lounge, tea area and 24-hour private dining.
The main restaurant is located near the pool and offers both an international menu as well as Sri Lankan specialities. Another dining option is set in the Fortress gardens and features a wood-fired pizza oven. The property also has a trendy lounge, tea area and 24-hour private dining.
Location
Transportation
Name: South
Directions: Guests are met by resort staff at Koggala Airport. Seaplane comes direct from Colombo Airport. From Colombo Airport, take main road into Colombo and then the Galle Road direct south to Koggola.
Name: South
Directions: Guests are met by resort staff at Koggala Airport. Seaplane comes direct from Colombo Airport. From Colombo Airport, take main road into Colombo and then the Galle Road direct south to Koggola.
