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The Fortress

5.0 of 5
Koggala | Habaraduwa, Koggala, Sri Lanka
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Singapore, Singapore
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Everything was simply so good to be true until we got food poison from the fish we had in the restaurant on the first day during dinner which ruined our entire holiday. My boyfriend had to go to the toilet every 30 min the next day. And they still charged for the dinner!!!!

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Colombo, Sri Lanka
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

hi....Im from srilanka and me and my wife was in our honeymoon.. :) i have stayed in most of costal line hotels..but i never had this much of value for the money.. i choosed a room with a plunge poo....wow..its really amazing.. and the bathrooms are well clean and have a lot space.. and the jaquzzi is very usefull to... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

This is one of my favourite hotels. The room is perfectly designed to relax and chill out. The room is equipped with ipod docks and music playslists. The entire hotel is so well designed and the staff is great. Great place to stay.

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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Going to keep this short, have stayed at 5 hotels in Sri Lanka and this was by far the best, stunning location, excellent staff and service, beautiful food. Lovely spa, yeah, it's expensive but if you can fit it in to your budget, don't hesitate. A proper 5 star hotel.

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Stockport, United Kingdom
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

Firstly an apology to the staff at The Fortress. Just looking back at our reviews on Trip Advisor a realized that we never did a review! So better late than never. Staved there in February last year for our Ruby Wedding and Had a fantastic time. A beautifull hotel and the staff could not do enought to make our stay... More

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

We went for our 2nd Anniversary in Feb'13 and though it was the high season, we had a fabulous stay at the Fortress! The tariff was high but it was so worth it… The hotel is wonderfully located, just by the edge of the Indian Ocean and it boasts of a huge pool which is just awesome. Though the hotel... More

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

I had booked the Fortress in Koggala on booking.com, at that time the rate was shown as $ 250 per night BB or thereabouts without taxes. When I checked in, they had added taxes and charges for extra bed for my 2 kids and the end result was $ 365 which is pretty steep. For this price I would have... More

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Only spent the day at the spa and dinner in Duo restaurant. We took a tour of the rooms which looked great, especially the plunge pool rooms or the very large suites. However the spa has great massages and facials but does need a few touches to make it equal to spa's where we live in Abu Dhabi. Showers were... More

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Sydney, Australia
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

I stayed here mid May for my birthday, it was low season so the resort was not full. This meant that we got extra special service (I am not sure if it would be this attentive if the hotel was booked out!). The staff were so helpful and very friendly. I said hello about 20 times to people after leaving... More

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London
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4 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013 via mobile

Stayed at The Fortress on half board basis for a week earlier this month, and can't fault it in any way. From the moment you arrive the staff do all they can to make your stay as memorable and stress free as possible. The food was lovely every night, with plenty of options. Breakfast was also good. We also used... More

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Additional Information about The Fortress

Also Known As:
The Fortress Hotel Koggala
The Fortress Hotel
Fortress Hotel Galle
Fortress Galle
Fortress Sri Lanka
The Fortress Sri Lanka/Koggala
Address: Koggala | Habaraduwa, Koggala, Sri Lanka
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Region: Sri Lanka > Southern Province > Galle District > Koggala
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 5 hotels in Koggala
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
A luxury 53 room boutique resort located on the Southern shores of Sri Lanka. The Fortress has been styled after Galle’s powerful ancient Dutch Fort, blending the country’s Dutch and Portuguese influences with Sri Lankan motifs and indigenous furnishings to echo the historic days of Old Ceylon. This has been artfully and sensitively fused with innovative architecture, high design features, state-of-the-art technology, sensual living spaces with naturally modern design, and incredible gastronomic experiences, to stunning effect. The Fortress will offer unprecedented levels of service, extraordinary innovation, attention to detail and a unique blend of Old Ceylon with Modern Asia. ... more   less 
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