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    No. 9 Church Cross Street | Galle Fort, Galle 80000, Sri Lanka
    011 94 91 2 233415
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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Church cross st - perfect stay

    We stayed one night but wish it could have been longer. We were warmly greeted by staff , and given an upgraded room which was appreciated. Staff could not have done more to ensure we had a relaxed and enjoyable stay. It was lovely to...More

    Thank andrew m
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Beautiful property but could be better

    I stayed in Room 1 (No. 5 Middle Street). Was being informed that it was an upgrade which I greatly appreciate the kind gesture. The room as well as the property was absolutely stunning. Unfortunately, there was a seating area (it’s also a smoking area)...More

    Thank funtraveller76
    Response from Ethan S, Manager at FortalezaResponded 3 weeks ago

    Dear Guest Thank you for your feedback and for bringing this to our attention. With regards to the seating area outside your room, this seating area is allocated for guests staying in the Master bedroom where you had been upgraded. If we were aware other...More

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    50 Lighthouse Street - Outstanding

    Our 2 night stay here was outstanding in all respects. We had the balcony suite rooms on the top floor of 50 Lighthouse Street with friends. 2 self contained ensuite rooms with sitting area. There isn't really a balcony that you can sit out on...More

    Thank Sally R
    Response from Ethan S, Manager at FortalezaResponded 3 weeks ago

    Thank you for the fantastic review ! Please come again. Warm regards Ethan

    Reviewed 3 September 2018 via mobile
    Beautiful room in a stunning house.

    I stayed for one night in the stunning hotel Fortaleza on a Thursday. It was a bit confusing as the check in is in the restaurant which is in a neighbouring block to the hotel where we were dropped off. But we got to the...More

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    Reviewed 16 August 2018 via mobile
    Relax in nostalgia

    Beautifully decorated rooms with hand crafted furniture, wooden beams, shutters and a four poster bed all under a high ceiling makes you feel like you’ve travelled back in time. Galle fort is ‘as quiet as asleep’ so the hotel room is ideal for relaxing and...More

    Thank Tommy B
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    Fortaleza boutique hotel is located within the heart of Galle Fort, As its coral walls attest was once a 17th century Dutch spice warehouse. Now five comfortable air-conditioned bedrooms decked with hand …More made furniture and flowers exude their own personality. Set behind this beautiful building lies our shady courtyard restaurant and bar, perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner or just a great meeting point to chill out with friends. Less
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    Breakfast included
    Air Conditioning
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    Breakfast Available
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    Laundry Service
    Non-Smoking Hotel
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    Room types
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    Number of rooms
    5
    Price range
    USD 105 - USD 236 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Location
    Sri Lanka > Southern Province > Galle District > Galle
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    Sri Lanka > Southern Province > Galle District > Galle
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    Questions & Answers
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    Aye77
    15 October 2014|
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    Response from Ethan S | Property representative |
    Hi There Thank you for your inquiry Yes of course it is possible, with the highway as you know it is only an hour or so away from Colombo and we would be happy to have you here for dinner. How many of you are there and... More
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    "No 1 apartment room"
    Medhasutwala
    20 Jul. 2018
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    "Pay a bit more to get a bigger room"
    johnny_number9
    2 Apr. 2018
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    "Room 2 is lovely"
    barbaram834
    11 Feb. 2018
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    "We had the master bedroom - its fab!"
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    21 Jan. 2018
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