The Fortress Resort & Spa

Everything about this place was exceptional. The staff were very nice and welcoming. Great pool, right in front of the beach. The breakfast was by far my best buffet experience, offering both variety and delicious food. I didn't really need to go out much because this place has it all!

The setting was absolutely beautiful. Everywhere you went in the hotel was stunning. The pool and restaurant area were very lovely and relaxing. The breakfast was ELITE. The bedrooms were absolutely breathtaking, honestly this was a highlight. The staff were so friendly and always on hand to help, resolving issues whenever we had them. It wasn't really near much else but we didn't feel the need to leave the hotel. We would definitely return.

Location is directly on the ocean, beautiful surroundings and the building/grounds are incredibly beautiful. All the staff are very present and attentive. All of them very kind, smiling and nothing is ever too much trouble. Really enjoyed their service and made my stay very pleasant. The breakfast buffet is amazing and has a variety of options, which change daily. The dosa was a firm favourite. The croissants were made fresh and definitely the best ones I’ve had in Sri Lanka, that’s spanning over 5 years of living here and searching for the perfect croissant. I really enjoyed the Spa treatments and Sadu is an incredible masseuse. I will definitely be back again for more treatments. I would highly recommend staying at this hotel and it’s an incredible place to relax, unwind and enjoy the surroundings.

One of the nicest hotels I've ever stayed in. I splashed out (pun intended) on the Beach Splash room, which came with its own in-room pool — a real luxury (I was worried the September weather might limit my beach/pool time so booked this option just in case, but as it happened, the weather was great). The 50m outdoor pool was beautiful, as were the gardens around the hotel and the quiet sandy beach, where you can take a stroll or watch the local stilt fishermen. The staff were excellent too, providing exceptional and warm customer service. The food and drink and the spa were great too.

Amazing resort with everything you might need during your holiday. The rooms were very spacious, with a comfortable king bed and great bathroom facilities. The location is 10/10 - with a large warm pool in the resort and direct access onto a safe beach so you can easily enjoy both.There are heaps of nearby towns with great beaches and funky restaurants/cafes, and the resort has a tuk tuk station right outside, so you never have to wait more than 5 sec for transport. The buffet breakfast was delicious and they have 3 restaurants on offer (we only tried one of them and it was terrific).