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The Fortress   Five sun rating (This accommodation rating is a First Choice Sun Rating)

in Koggala, Sri Lanka

 

At a glance

Exterior and pool at dusk

Exterior and pool at dusk

Key features

Premier

An exclusive selection of quality four and five star hotels, our Premier range offers superior standards of comfort, service and dining, with luxurious facilities and fantastic extras. In-flight and in-resort benefits vary across our Premier Family, Premier Luxury and Falcon Premier holidays.

 

Benefits may include:

  • Free in-flight meal and reserved seating on First Choice Airways flights
  • Increased baggage allowance (up to 23kg per person)
  • Free day before check-in at London Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham Airports
  • Priority airport transfers to your resort or return private taxi transfers
  • Premier Reps providing outstanding customer service and assistance
  • Complimentary children's’ pack with Premier Families

Close to the Beach

Choose one of these accommodations to ensure you are within 300 metres of the beach (1km for villas).

Set beside a golden beach, The Fortress is in the style of Galle's famous Dutch fort. There are hammocks and daybeds in its beautiful gardens, a peaceful 'Lime' spa with traditional Ayurvedic treatments and luxurious rooms with high-tech facilities, as well as fabulous restaurants and bars.

Key facts

Airport transfer: 5hrs 30mins

Features

  • Premier Luxury
  • Beachfront
  • Air conditioning
  • Watersports

For adults

  • Spa
 
 

Rooms

Beach room

Beach room

Bed & Breakfast

Fortress rooms sleep up to 3 with 1 king-size or 1 queen-size bed and have private facilities air-conditioning, mini-bar*, safe*, satellite plasma screen TV and private courtyard or garden balcony.

Beach rooms sleep up to 3 with 1 queen or 2 single beds available. Facilities as above but rooms are on a split-level with Jacuzzi™ bath in the bathroom and terrace with ocean view.

Ocean rooms sleep up to 3. Facilities as Beach rooms but are located on a higher level with high valted ceilings.

Ocean Lofts sleep up to 3. Facilities as Ocean rooms with but with additional sofa, and plunge pool in the lounge area.

Fortress Residences sleep up to 4 with 2 double beds or 1 king bed available. Facilities as Ocean Lofts plus additional bedroom, additional bathroom, separate living room, private outdoor dining area and outdoor infinity edge pool and personal 24-hour butler.

Child Prices: 2-12 years inclusive.

Other Facilities

Outdoor Swimming pool, Sun terrace, Sunbeds, Parasols, 2 A la carte restaurants, Tea room, 2 Bars, Boutiques, Currency exchange facility, Internet facilities (WiFi)*, Dry cleaning*, Laundry service*,

Building

Official Rating: 5 Star
Rooms: 49
Blocks: 1
Floors: 2
Lifts: 0
Bedrooms: 49
Telephone: 00 94 4380909

Key

Charges may be made for some facilities in addition to those highlighted as payable locally above.
* - payable locally

 

Facilities

Restaurant

Restaurant

On Site

Outdoor Swimming pool, Sun terrace, Sunbeds, Parasols, 2 A la carte restaurants, Tea room, 2 Bars, Boutiques, Currency exchange facility, Internet facilities (WiFi)*, Dry cleaning*, Laundry service*,

Location

Right next to Koggala Beach in the small village of Koggala, The Fortress is 10km from Galle with its ancient ramparts and selection of shops.

Key

Charges may be made for some facilities in addition to those highlighted as payable locally above.
* - payable locally

 

Activities

Exterior and pool at dusk

Exterior and pool at dusk

Sports

Bicycle hire.

Health & Beauty

Gym, Spa*.

For Families

Adventure playground.

Key

Charges may be made for some facilities in addition to those highlighted as payable locally above.
* - payable locally
 

Photos & videos

Exterior and pool at dusk

Exterior and pool at dusk

 
 
 

Local info

About Koggala

A small beach village on Sri Lanka's southern coast, Koggala has a beautiful stretch of golden sand. There's a lagoon with surrounding islands that are famous for birdwatching and a little folk museum. Close to the city of Galle, which is famous for its Dutch fort, you can head out and explore or simply laze on the beach.
Airport Transfer: 5hrs 30mins

About Sri Lanka

A gem in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is blessed with golden sands, plodding elephants and emerald green forests as far as the eye can see. Whether you want to lay on a tropical beach, go white water rafting or tour a tea plantation, you'll find what you're after in this tropical paradise.
 
 

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