The Fortress Resort & SpavsMount Lavinia Hotel
Both properties are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, The Fortress Resort & Spa is preferred by most reviewers compared to Mount Lavinia Hotel. The Fortress Resort & Spa ranks #19 in Sri Lanka with positive reviews from 4 reviews like Condé Nast Traveler, Oyster and Afar Magazine.
The Fortress Resort & Spa
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
Oyster
Luxury
"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 Telegraph
8.0
"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
Mount Lavinia Hotel
100 Hotel Road, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia 10732, Sri Lanka
From $105/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Afar Magazine
"This colonial artifact overlooks the turquoise Indian Ocean and the Coast Line train that runs along it." Full review
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Trainspotters should request a room at the hotel’s north end to score a balcony with views of the ocean and the tracks.
Oyster
Upscale
"This 226-room colonial hotel near Sri Lanka's capital -- named for a governor's mistress -- is oozing with history dating back to British rule in the 19th century." Full review
Lonely Planet
"There’s a private sandy beach and a beautifully positioned pool and terrace." Full review