The Fortress, Sri Lanka

The Fortress Hotel Sri Lanka

:  This utterly delightful hideaway in Sri Lanka is under the guiding hand of renowned Per Aquum Resorts, and a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, The Fortress has been designed to mirror the historic heritage of its coastal setting, the Dutch fortress town of nearby Galle. Its unique style blends contemporary 'chic' and Sri Lankan history in a charming and sophisticated setting. Light international cuisine and authentic Sri Lankan cuisine is served in two restaurants (including a seafood poolside pizzeria), Sri Lankan Dilmah tea-room; two bars and a glorious wine cellar. The intimate size and peaceful mood of the resort belie the range and quality of guest amenities, among them a fibre-optic pool and LIME Spa with indigenous Ayurvedic treatments, framed by landscaped gardens with day-beds and stunning water features. Just fabulous for Weddings!

The Fortress Sri Lanka

-  A Resort in Galle, Sri Lanka, A hotel fashioned in the style of a powerful fortress. Rising next to the beach, the Fortress resort's walls enclose verdant gardens and water features, a spa featuring Ayurvedic treatments, a free flow swimming pool, wine cellar, restaurants, boutiques, and exquisitely appointed rooms, lofts and residences. The resort's architecture forges historic Dutch and Portuguese styles with the motifs of Sri Lanka. Your stay at The Fortress Sri Lanka is designed to satisfy your individual desires.

The Fortress Hotel Lime Spa

  is like no other, a place to replenish, discover and grow. The Fortress Lime Spa is a world unto itself. In a Fortress Lime Spa you are invited to drop your robe, cares, guard and anything else that that has been weighing you down. In a Fortress Lime Spa you are invited to try something different something fresh. In a Fortress Lime spa you are invited to come out of the past. Out of your comfort zone and out of your shell.

Transfers to The Fortress Hotel

:  About 20 minutes from Galle town and approx. five hours' drive from the airport.

The Fortress, Sri Lanka

Naturally modern design forges historic Dutch and Portuguese styles with Sri Lankan motifs, innovative architecture and designer amenities

Fortress room - With only 11 of these Fortress rooms, they come complete with a super king 7ft by 7ft bed land an open plan bathroom with twin headed shower and bath. These rooms open out into your own courtyard or garden balcony. In addition, all Fortress rooms present a cutting-edge entertainment system and designer fittings that include Plasma screen, Bose DVD player and sound system, espresso machine, air-conditioning, overhead fan, private bar, day bed, in-room safe and IDD telephone.

Fortress Beach Room - The Fortress consists of only 12 Beach rooms which are located on the ground floor offering views into the gardens, beach and the Indian Ocean beyond. Highlights of these Fortress rooms include the open plan bathroom with large bath, rainfall shower and a split-level living area.

Fortress Ocean Room - Similar to Beach rooms, the Fortress Ocean rooms are located on the upper floor of The Fortress and feature high vaulted ceilings. Guests also have the added bliss of enjoying a bath in the Jacuzzi whilst taking in the magnificent views.

Fortress Ocean Loft - The design of these split-level Fortress rooms creates one-of-a-kind experiences on each of their two separate floors. Guests enter into an oversized living room with indoor plunge pool, inviting day bed, 42" plasma screen and Bose DVD sound system. The upstairs level houses a bedroom, showcasing a luxury 7ft by 7ft bed and an additional day bed. The stunning upstairs bathroom features both rainfall and wall showers.

Fortress Residence - The ultimate in sensual living spaces, The Fortress Residences are on the upper floor of the Fortress and each features two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a separate living area, entertainment area and outdoor dining deck. Each Fortress Residence offers guests astounding experiences, with a private cantilevered infinity edge pool enjoying magnificent views of the coastline. Guests staying here are pampered by their 24-hour personal butler, catering to their every whim

Board Basis - The Fortress Hotel Sri Lanka offers a stunning selection of food and beverage experiences. All guests have access to restaurants and facilities of the island with the following board Basis:

• Bed & Breakfast
• Half Board
• Full Board
• All Inclusive - The Fortress Hotel, Sri Lanka do not offer an All Inclusive Option.

The Fortress, Sri Lanka

• Gym to keep you fit.
• Turtle Hatchery.
• Lime Spa
• Aquum Spa
• Scuba Diving. On land, Sri Lanka is a county bursting with colour. Diving the reefs and shipwrecks offshore, you will see the vibrancy above the waterline is matched, if not exceeded by the bright scenery below. The Fortress arranges Scuba Diving trips with a local PADI-certified dive operator
• Library
• Little Adventures Club - A holiday is meant to be cherished by all. Our modern kids club will allow your children to savour their holiday as much as you. Your children will be well cared for and looked after, and you are free to enjoy some time of your own, as your children enjoy kids' time with their own exciting activities.
• A freeform pool curves its way through The Fortress gardens. Float or swim your way through the sensual curves, as you enjoy the beauty around you.

The Fortress, Sri Lanka

• Kandevihara Buddhist Temple was built over 200 years ago and is a good histories place to visit.
• Art Gallery full of imaginations, memory and a showcase for local artists.
• Bird Watching
• Wild life safaris
• National Maritime Museum
• Kosgoda Turtle Watching
• Boat Rides on the Kalapuwa
• Elephant Orphanage
• Aquatic Life
• Yala National Park
• Uda Walawe Park
• Horton Plains, Bundala National
• Royal Botanical Garden Paradeniya near Kandy is famous for a variety of fauna and flora.
• Sri Lanka Waterfalls - Bambarakande Falls, Diyaluma Falls, Kirindi Oya Falls, St Claire Falls.
• Mountain Ranges - Samanala Kandha, Haputale, Knuckles, Piduruthalagala
• Sri Lanka Beach Resorts and Villages - Negombo, Mount Lavinia, Kalutara, Beruwela, Bentota, Hikkaduwa, Galle
• Colombo

The Fortress, Sri Lanka

The Fortress's sense of design extends to our culinary art. Exciting flavours. A range of venues serve Sri Lankan cuisine, innovative international fare and Fortress cocktails.

• Fortress Pepper - Light, flavourful international cuisine and authentic Sri Lankan specialties. The central dining venue at The Fortress for breakfast. Lunch or dinner.
• Fortress Wine - A modern glass cave with a breathtaking array of old and new world wines. An exciting and indulgent wining and dining venue.
• Fortress Hear - For savouring the flowers of the Mediterranean within the lush Fortress gardens, overlooking the magnificent pool of ocean. Tepas to hot creations from the wood fired pizza oven. Open for lunch and dinner.
• Fortress 'T' - Where guests can immerse them in the tea culture of the island. Our tea taste will guide you through the amazing array of teas from the lowlands to the hill country or partake in one of our indulgently modern high teas.
• Fortress Sea Lounge - For celebrating with a funky tea-influenced cocktail while surrounded by glistening lights and a starry night sky.
• Fortress Destination Dining - A private dining experience in scheduled areas of the gardens within the walls of The Fortress or on the golden sands of the beach.

Sri Lanka Renewal of Vows, Weddings & Honeymoons

The Fortress, Sri Lanka

Flight Time: 10 - 11 Hours
Days of Flying: Daily From London Heathrow
GMT: +6 Hours

Sri Lanka Weddings & Honeymoons. Tropical Discounts are the experts on weddings in the Indian Subcontinent. Couples wishing to get married or spend their honeymoon in the Indian Subcontinent can celebrate their weddings or honeymoons in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka offers an official weddings recognised by the British Law. Sri Lanka Wedding Holidays offers couples a unique wedding concept that will last forever. Weddings are special and what more to have wedding in Sri Lanka which offers you the chance to say you wedding vows with greater meaning and greater involvement on some of the most beautiful islands in the world. On your Sri Lanka Wedding escape to a secluded beach villa where romance defines the surroundings. Seal your love with your weddings vows amidst the splendour of the Sri Lanka sunset. Exchange your wedding vows as you overlook a breathtaking panorama of the Indian Ocean and feel the traditional beat of island drums as you make an everlasting promise to each other. A wedding ceremony on Sri Lanka can be unique and unforgettable - with dancers and escorted by a beautiful elephant.

Sri Lanka Weddings

 

All Tropical Discounts Weddings in Sri Lanka include:

• Assistance from your wedding coordinator
• A decorated Garden Setting for your wedding ceremony
• Wedding / Marriage Licence and Certificate
• Witness of required

Weddings at the Fortress Sri Lanka:

Wedding Package Prices at the Fortress Sri Lanka: £762 per couple

Wedding Package Details:

• Bridal bouquet and Groom’s buttonhole
• Champagne cocktail
• Wedding cake
• 24 wedding photographs with album
• Bottle of champagne
• Chilled wine and snacks on arrival
• Coconut palm and flower arch
• Decorated Poruwa
• Private breakfast the morning after the wedding
• Wedding Gift from the hotel

Additional Wedding items that can be booked before you travel/locally:

• Wedding Photographer
• Wedding Videographer
• Elephant Ride
• Flowers
• Make up & Hair
• Wedding Dinner

Honeymoon Offers at the Fortress Sri Lanka:

• 2009: Bottle of wine, antipasto platter and champagne cocktail plus honeymoon couples also receive a private four-course dinner in the Garden Courtyard Pavilion (minimum 4 night stays).
• 2010: Bottle of wine, antipasto platter and champagne cocktail plus honeymoon couples also receive a private four-course dinner in the Garden Courtyard Pavilion (minimum 4 night stays).

Weddings & Honeymoons Sri Lanka also available at the following Resorts:

• Weddings & Honeymoons at Heritance Ahungalla Sri Lanka
• Weddings & Honeymoons at Bentota Beach Resort Sri Lanka
• Weddings & Honeymoons at Mount Lavinia Sri Lanka
• Weddings & Honeymoons at Lighthouse Hotel & Spa Sri Lanka
• Weddings & Honeymoons at Blue Water Hotel Sri Lanka
• Weddings & Honeymoons at Kosgoda Beach Resort Sri Lanka
• Weddings & Honeymoons at Kani Lanka Resort Sri Lanka
• Weddings & Honeymoons at Riverina Resort Sri Lanka
• Weddings & Honeymoons at Eden Resort & Spa
• Weddings & Honeymoons at Saman Villas Sri Lanka
• Weddings & Honeymoons at The Taj Exotica Sri Lanka

Call one of our Weddings and Honeymoon Specialists to discuss your wedding & Honeymoon Arrangements in Sri Lanka.