The Fortress Hotel

Overlooking the beach and set in a walled garden with delightful water features and lush planting, The Fortress Hotel has stunning views of the Indian Ocean. Styled after the Dutch Fort in Galle, this tranquil haven has an Ayurveda spa, suites with private pools, a restaurant serving both international and Sri Lankan cuisine, a yoga pavilion and a free-flowing pool.

The spacious rooms at The Fortress Hotel have 7x7-foot beds and a private courtyard or balcony while suites provide 24-hour butler service and private plunge pools. Head to the inner sanctum of the spa where sublime water therapies take you into a world of sheer relaxation.

Wander into the town of Galle to see the Dutch colonial architecture and the fort. Then take a trip to Sinharaja Forest Reserve, a unique lowland rainforest where, if you are lucky, you will catch a glimpse of leopard and wild elephants. Return to The Fortress Hotel for dinner in the Pepper restaurant and watch your meal being prepared in the show kitchen.

The Fortress is a fusion of contemporary chic and five-star luxury. It stands by Koggala beach, its great walls enveloping a host of facilities such as a garden with water features, a Sri Lankan tea room, the Aquum Spa with its choice of Ayurvedic or international therapies, a yoga pavilion, gym, free-flow swimming pool, pool side pizzeria, bars and a wine cellar. There are five distinct styles of accommodation that overlook the garden or the sea providing a total of 49 rooms and two suites. Features include the latest in entertainment systems, day beds and hammocks. The dining options range from authentic Sri Lankan dishes to international cuisine with a stunning choice of wines.