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    Fortaleza

    285 reviews
    #9 of 36 Hotels in Galle
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    No. 9 Church Cross Street | Galle Fort, Galle 80000, Sri Lanka
    011 94 91 2 233415
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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 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.
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    All reviews library room fajitas master bedroom galle fort middle street cross street boutique hotel sri lanka lovely lunch refreshing drink where breakfast is served tuna the ground floor four poster bed within easy walking distance stunning hotel two nights
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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Beautiful hotel within the fort at Galle

    We were given a room a short distance from the main hotel in a beautifully restored old residence. The garden room was fantastic. It was large, clean and woderfully appointed. There was someone around to help if we needed anything. It was lovely having a...More

    Date of stay: November 2018
    Thank Travel822691
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Cricket week

    We stayed at no 5 during the recent test match The only room we could take was the twin The room is small and there is little storage space. The beds are very comfortable and we loved the rest of the house. Galle fort is...More

    Date of stay: November 2018
    1  Thank AdrianM496
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Lovely place to eat

    We had been recommended this restaurant and it didn’t disappoint. There was a good choice of menu - European/Asian fusion and a good selection of drinks with a lovely choice of non alcoholic juices, sodas, teas etc. We sat in a lovely courtyard area cooled...More

    Date of stay: November 2018
    Thank Charmarcliff
    Reviewed 5 weeks ago via mobile
    Great fresh tuna

    We visited at lunch time while there to watch the cricket. The fresh tuna was amazing. It’s a nice setting and is obviously popular as we got there early and it soon filled up. Also had very tasty potato wedges as a side

    Date of stay: November 2018
    Thank Paradise02166241439
    Reviewed 6 November 2018
    Great atmosphere and lovely food

    We stopped here one afternoon for a drink and snack (meze plate) and booked a table for dinner the following evening after the 1st day of the test match. Perfectly located in the middle of the fort, beautifully renovated building and a great atmosphere. The...More

    Date of stay: November 2018
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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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    "Try for a room in the restored building along the road."
    Travel822691
    2 weeks ago
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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"
    BozemanTraveler145
    11 Feb. 2018
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    PRICE RANGE
    USD 115 - USD 286 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    LOCATION
    Sri LankaSouthern ProvinceGalle DistrictGalle
    NUMBER OF ROOMS
    5
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