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Galle Fort HotelvsThe Fortress Resort & Spa
Both properties are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, The Fortress Resort & Spa ranks slightly higher than Galle Fort Hotel. The Fortress Resort & Spa scores 81 with approval from 4 publications including Oyster, Condé Nast Traveler and Afar Magazine.
Galle Fort Hotel
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Independent
Lonely Planet
28 Church Street, Galle, Sri Lanka
From $145/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Condé Nast Traveler "This 12-room hotel is in a seventeenth-century Dutch merchant’s house in the heart of Sri Lanka’s historic, now-hip Galle Fort." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"In the centre of Galle Old Town the hotel is ringed by colonial buildings, restaurants, well-preserved ramparts and a crescent of coastline, combining the sophistication of a boutique hotel with the easygoing atmosphere of a private retreat." Full review
Independent "The historic Galle Fort Hotel, set in a 300-year-old Dutch mansion"
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Lonely Planet "The rooms are all different: some have two levels and others stretch across entire floors. Linens are exquisite...you can enjoy the courtyard pool and serenity." Full review
The Fortress Resort & Spa
Afar Magazine
Jetsetter
Oyster Condé Nast Traveler Lonely Planet The Telegraph
Koggala, Habaraduwa, Koggala, Sri Lanka
From $185/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Afar Magazine "The best place to unwind after taking in the cultural triangle-- unspoilt, blissful luxury." Full review
Jetsetter "Located on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, the Fortress draws its architectural inspiration from the famed Galle Fort." Full review
OysterLuxury
"Ideal for those not worried about watching their wallets or who are willing to spend a bit more to have the expected upscale hotel comforts of the Western world, The Fortress is a solid pick." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Within a walled garden and fronting a long beach on the island’s southern shore, this 49-room resort is designed to resemble a traditional walauwa, or noble residence." Full review
Lonely Planet "Revel in infinity pools, 53 chic urban-style rooms with whirlpool baths and rain showers, superb dining and more." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This hotel makes the most of its elongated oceanfront with most rooms and a sweeping fibre-optic-lit pool running parallel to a sandy sliver of wave-washed beach." Full review
