The Fortress Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Presidential Suite, Multiple Bedrooms
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Balcony
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The Fortress Resort & Spa by the ocean offers a peaceful escape with indoor/outdoor pools. Join yoga classes at the health club or book a hot stone massage. Three on-site restaurants serve international dishes, and free WiFi keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$286
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct

Room options

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Courtyard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Beach Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Frette Italian bed sheets
  • 65 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Ocean Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Frette Italian bed sheets
  • 65 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Presidential Suite, Multiple Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 240 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

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Habaraduwa, Koggala, Galle

What's nearby

  • Martin Wickramsinghe Folk Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stilt Fisherman - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Koggala Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kabalana Beach - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Unawatuna Beach - 10 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 13 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 129 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Honey Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sisters Kabalana - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chez Mom - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Monkey - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Thileni's - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Fortress Resort & Spa

Luxury hotel by the ocean
Consider a stay at The Fortress Resort & Spa and take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a Thai massage, a body treatment or a body scrub. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and international cuisine. Yoga classes are offered at the health club; the property also has a hair salon, a library and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a business centre.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), supervised childcare (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
  • 1 meeting room, a banquet hall and luggage storage
Room features
All 53 rooms have comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as pillow menus and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • 55-inch Smart TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at The Fortress Resort & Spa are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site 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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 centre
  • 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 lift

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 155
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 78 (from 5 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 205
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) 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: from approximately USD 25 for adults and from 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 any lifts
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 transport 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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Fortress Resort & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Fortress Resort & Spa?

As of 5 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fortress Resort & Spa on 21 Oct 2025 start from AU$286.09, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Fortress Resort & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Fortress Resort & Spa?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Fortress Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Fortress Resort & Spa?

Checkout is at noon.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at The Fortress Resort & Spa?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is The Fortress Resort & Spa located?

Nestled on the beach, this Koggala hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Koggala Beach, Martin Wickramsinghe Folk Museum and Stilt Fisherman. Kabalana Beach and Eagles' Catalina Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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