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Fortaleza

3.5 star property
Fort Galle hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Restaurant
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Lobby
Property entrance

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
Feel at home
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room options

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Luxury Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
9 Church Cross St, Galle, 80000

What's nearby

  • Galle Fort - 2 min walk
  • Galle International Cricket Stadium - 6 min walk
  • Galle Lighthouse - 7 min walk
  • Mahamodara Beach - 9 min drive
  • Jungle Beach - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 123 min drive
  • Midigama Railway Station - 25 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Indian Hut - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taphouse by RnR - Galle - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Barista Lavazza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Merchant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rampart Hotel - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Fortaleza

When visiting Galle, Fortaleza is a great choice to consider. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

Languages

English, Hindi

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 4 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 AM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (11 years old and younger) are not allowed
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle*

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for LKR 35 per night

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Fortaleza Hotel Galle
Fortaleza Galle
Fortaleza Hotel
Fortaleza Galle
Fortaleza Hotel Galle

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Fortaleza?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Fortaleza?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Fortaleza?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Fortaleza?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 AM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Fortaleza and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as scuba-diving.
Are there restaurants at or near Fortaleza?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Fortaleza like?
Fortaleza is a short 2-minute walk from Galle Fort and 7 minutes' walk from Galle Lighthouse.

Fortaleza Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The site itself is beautiful and historic, but having Chandana there to welcome me every morning and discuss Sri Lanka really made my stay. Trevor the cat was an added bonus! I will definitely recommend this hotel to my friends.
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice clean hotel in a good location with friendly staff.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Dominic, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Wonderful property, perfect location and most welcoming and helpful staff
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location and cute historic building. We liked staying here for one night.
Deepak, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good hotel, well located.
Nice staff and good restaurant. Galle is a great place just to walk around.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Delightful elegant hotel
Lovely hotel. Was an old spice warehouse, now a lovely hotel in a heritage building within the equally lovely Galle Fort. Very comfortable bed with mosquito net, air con, overhead fan, no fridge/minibar but staff happy to refrigerate anything you may need kept cold (medications in my case). Extremely helpful staff - happy to help with any request. Fabulous breakfasts in a courtyard garden setting. I loved this hotel - it's gorgeous & has a lovely relaxed vibe. If you want the beach they have a sister property you can visit at beautiful Zazou Bay (would have to be one of the loveliest beaches in Sri Lanka) & use the pool at, free. Heaven!
Heather, 4-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice Hotel
Lovely stay in a nicely restored old Dutch building. Room was beautifu. Staff v. friendly & helpful with ideas for stay in/around Galle. Hotel v. central in Galle Fort. Note the room has no TV, but no probs for me as had a good book! Would def. recommend a stay here.
Jamie, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Check the electricity
The electricity was a problem beyond the hotel's responsibility but had we known about the problem we would not have booked a hotel without a generator because the AC was not dependable. I would also suggest if you book Fortaleza, request a villa not attached to the restaurant--they are lovely and more gracious than the main house. The staff was beyond excellent!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A small boutique hotel with excellent service
We booked a 3 night stay at the Fortaleza. Upon arrival we noticed a small problem with our room. The staff, in particular the manager Ethan, went out of their way to try and solve the issue. Ultimately, we ended up moving to a sister property nearby. To our surprise we were upgraded. We were very impressed with the recognition of the issue and the speedy resolution which showed true professionalism and service. The Fortaleza itself is a lovely property centrally located inside the fort with a great courtyard restaurant/bar which should be visited in its own right. We would go back and definitely recommend to our friends.
Adva, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Close but no cigar
Nice people, good location, decent restaurant, tasteful decoration and authentic building layout. Lots of good things to commend the hotel but the last point is double-edged. In our case it meant our ground floor room was directly off the entrance lobby. However, our main concern - noise generated by hotel and restaurant guests - was unfounded. Most of the noise we experienced came from the bedroom window which faced a side street, which was acceptable. Nevertheless you have to get used to your bedroom door being just feet away from the hotel entrance. The biggest detraction was that our room smelt overwhelmingly of damp. Maybe we were just unlucky and the other rooms are fine, but being on the ground floor and facing a busy side street we couldn't open our bedroom window to air the room. And for that same reason the window glass was frosted which just added to the feeling of choking claustrophobia.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Old Dutch house
Hotel is an old Dutch house with only four rooms. Wifi didn't work well in the bedroom but okay in the public areas. To get to the upstairs rooms you have to climb a steep winding staircase so if you have mobility issues opt for a downstairs room. Breakfast is nothing special but the food in the restaurant is good.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Comfortable, if somewhat overpriced stay
Fortaleza provided a very relaxing atmosphere for one of our three nights within the Galle Fort area. While the place is very clean and the staff are extremely attentive, the room didn't seem quite worth the price charged. Though very well decorated, it was a bit small, had relatively slow wifi, and lacked basic amenities such as a TV or coffee/tea making facilities. While I wouldn't have used the TV or coffee maker while there, it was surprising that I didn't have the option at this price point.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Feel at home - Top Marks
A stunning place - the room was outstanding! Centered within the forte in Galle - great food, restaurant etc. It has only 4 rooms - but very nicely appointed and comfortable. Felt like home.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

A great place to be based to explore the fort area glad I selected this hotel will definitely recommend .
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Good historic hotel
It was good to stay in the hotel, very convenient location
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Short stay in Galle
We were looking for a one night stay in Galle, in order to properly see the fort and shorten our drive to the southern coast. We chose the Fortaleza as it's in the city center and it's the main hotel of this local chain, therefore people from other accomodations all come here for breakfast. We stayed in the master bedroom on the second floor and we really liked it, room was big and extremely spacious with both AC and fan. There are two rooms on the ground floor and two on the first floor, I would recommend the first floor as the street is really close to the windows otherwise. Hotel is recommended for a short stay as it lacks of few amenities like pool, spa etc that other structures offer in town. Nice breakfast.
Massimiliano, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place
We had a great stay at Fortaleza! Convenient also with a nice restaurant in the backyard. Helpful staff and amazing surroundings! Our room (out of four) on the ground floor was rather small but stylish and cozy. Liked Trevor the cat!
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Tolles Hotel in alten Mauern zentral gelegen
Das Frühstück hätte für ein solches Hotel üppiger sein können.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

かっこいいお兄さんがいるホテル
Ethanというお兄さんがステキで親切な対応をしてくれます。 お部屋もステキでエアコン、ドライヤーもあり良かったです。 気候が暑いので冷たい水が飲みたいのに、部屋に冷蔵庫が無かったのが残念でした。 照明が暗いので、夜は荷物を広げるのが見えにくくて大変でした。携帯のライトで照らしました。
Verified Expedia guest review