Luxury Hotel Awards 2015 – The Fortress Resort & Spa.
Text: Jens Hoffmann.
About my vote: The Fortress echoes its strong architecture with immense gates, white washed walls and extensive courtyard. The courtyard is the focal point of the resort, here you’ll also find the spa, famed for its range of Ayurvedic treatments and water therapies. Beautiful.
When it comes to dining, there are two restaurants to choose from, one specialising in innovative Sri Lankan cuisine, whilst the other offers informal al fresco dining overlooking the beach.
For a special occasion, Duo is a romantic fine dining venue, where the walls are floor to ceiling wine racks. We spent the 14/2 at the this place. Lovely.
If you’re looking for amazing views, opt for an Ocean Room or a Beach Room. Beach Rooms are on the ground floor so also have direct access to the pool and beach area. Rooms are spacious and modern and some even come with a private plunge pool, perfect for couples.
Travelling along the coastal road by tuk tuk, we turn off the road to be faced by the two huge wooden doors of The Fortress. As they open they reveal one of the best views from our entire Sri Lanka tour; through the open plan luxury boutique reception. I couldn’t recommend it highly enough.
It’s worth it.
