The Fortress Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
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Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- All-inclusive
- Bar
- Gym
- Parking included
- Breakfast available
The current price is AU$281
AU$281
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Explore the area
Habaraduwa, Koggala, Galle
- Martin Wickramsinghe Folk Museum3 min walk
- Koggala Lake8 min walk
- Kabalana Beach3 min drive
Room options
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Ocean Room
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
- 65 sq m
- Sea view
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Double Bed
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Premium Beach Room
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
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Premium Ocean Room
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
- Ocean view
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
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Beach Room
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
1 review
(1 review)
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
- 65 sq m
- Sea view
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Double Bed
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Courtyard Room
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
- 75 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Double Bed
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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
About the area
Koggala
A luxury stay in Koggala awaits you at The Fortress Resort & Spa. Within steps you'll find Koggala Beach and Martin Wickramsinghe Folk Museum. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 3 restaurants, an outdoor swimming pool and an indoor swimming pool. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body scrubs, facials and mani/pedis. The restaurant, White, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site gym, sauna and pool loungers. Business amenities include a meeting room and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free valet parking. .In proximity to this 5-property class Koggala hotel you'll find Mirissa Beach.
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 on the beach, with outdoor pool
Some rates at The Fortress Resort & Spa are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.
The Fortress Resort & Spa offers its guests an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a health club, and a sauna. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.
A business centre and a meeting room are available. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the luxury The Fortress Resort & Spa. Free self parking and valet parking are available.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Koggala hotel.
- 1 building
- 53 guestrooms or units
- 2 levels
- 3 dining venues
- Built in 2008
- Deli
- Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
- Childcare (surcharge)
- Poolside lounge chairs
- Umbrellas for the pool
- Business facilities
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Coffee in lobby
- Self-service laundry
- Front desk (24 hours)
- Storage area for luggage
- Front desk safe
- Tour and ticket information
- Concierge
- Wedding services available
- Pool or billiards table
- Library
- Terrace
- Garden
- BBQ grill(s)
- Gift shop
- Beauty salon
- Newspapers in lobby (free)
- Bellhop
- Smoking in designated areas
- Bar or lounge
- 1 conference room
- Bar by the pool
The Fortress Resort & Spa offers 53 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and a safe. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.
This Koggala hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.
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
- Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Fortress Resort & Spa
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 80.0 per night.
Payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 25 for adults and from USD 12 for children
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 80.0 per night
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay and cash.
For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
We should mention
- Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
- Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
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
What is the cancellation policy at The Fortress Resort & Spa?
The Fortress Resort & Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
How much does it cost to stay at The Fortress Resort & Spa?
As of 19 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fortress Resort & Spa on 29 Sept 2025 start from AU$280.72, 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 parking available at The Fortress Resort & Spa?
Yep, The Fortress Resort & Spa has a free self car park and free valet parking.
Are there any beaches close to The Fortress Resort & Spa?
Yep, The Fortress Resort & Spa is a short 2-minute walk from Koggala Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, windsurfing and fishing.
Does The Fortress Resort & Spa have a pool?
The Fortress Resort & Spa has an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.
What luxury perks are available at The Fortress Resort & Spa?
The Fortress Resort & Spa features a health club, an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. All guestrooms come with Frette Italian sheets and 24-hour room service.
What makes The Fortress Resort & Spa a romantic place to stay?
Couples spa treatments and couples dining, as well as Frette Italian sheets in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Fortress Resort & Spa.
Does The Fortress Resort & Spa serve breakfast?
Sure does, buffet brekkie is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Fortress Resort & Spa?
No, The Fortress Resort & Spa does not offer an airport shuttle service.
Is there a bar or restaurant at The Fortress Resort & Spa?
Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 3 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?
What time are check-in & check-out at The Fortress Resort & Spa?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
Are pets allowed at The Fortress Resort & Spa?
No, pets and service animals are not allowed.