hotel fashioned in the style of a powerful fortress. Rising next to the beach, the resort’s walls enclose verdant gardens and water features. The resort’s architecture forges historic Dutch and Portuguese styles with the motifs of Sri Lanka. Galle’s most innovative resort experience.

Location: Located on the golden southern coast of Sri Lanka, The Fortress is minutes away from Sri Lanka's most historically interesting living city, Galle.  Arrive at the picturesque Lake Koggala by seaplane or drive through the rich colourful culture that Sri Lanka is known for in your own private luxury car.

Accommodation:. Inspired by the Dutch Fort design, there are five distinct styles of guest rooms and residences, each creating sensual living spaces with a naturally modern twist. All are designed with either private courtyards or balconies, with views onto the magnificent gardens, water features or golden beaches out to the Indian Ocean. All of the 49 'naturally modern' guest rooms, 11 Fortress Rooms, 12 Beach Rooms,18 Ocean Rooms, 6 Ocean Lofts and 2 Fortress Residences feature 7ft by 7ft super king beds, open plan bathrooms, and state-of-the-art entertainment systems with plasma screens, Bose DVD players and surround sound. The spa allows guests to experience Per Aquum's signature treatments and the ancient South Asian healing art of Ayurveda.

Facilities:  Light, flavourful international cuisine and authentic Sri Lankan Specialties at the central dining venue at The Fortress. 24-hour in-room dining, Yoga pavilion,  Fully-equipped gymnasium,  Free flowing swimming pool,  SCUBA diving - PADI certified, offered off-site,  Water sports centre,  Business centre and meeting rooms,  Boutiques,  Little Adventurers Club,  Bicycles for hire,  Art gallery featuring local artists,  Wedding pavilion,  Turtle hatchery,  CD & DVD library, Wi-fi internet access,  IDD telephone services,  Laundry, dry cleaning and valet services. Spa with Ayurvedic centre - international therapies, the spa incorporates the indigenous culture of Sri Lanka by offering signature Ayurvedic therapies that are non-invasive while true to form. Before and after treatments, guests can indulge in complimentary 'Degrees' water therapies which include a sauna, steam and hydrobath.