The Fort Bazaar, South Coast

rooms

15 contemporary-styled rooms boast four-poster Balinese beds, air-conditioning, cable televisions, artisanal coffee machines and en-suite shower rooms.

Bazaar Bedrooms open onto the central courtyard while Banyan Bedrooms are located at the rear of the property, named after an age-old banyan tree they overlook, with a private furnished balcony or terrace.

The 3 Upper Suites are more spacious with a sitting area, dressing rooms, freestanding bathtubs and fort-view terraces.

facilities & activities

Galle, a Unesco World Heritage Site, is a destination in its own right. Stroll the atmospheric cobbled streets within the Fort and discover historic buildings filled with little boutiques, cafes and gelaterias. 

Galle’s tropical beaches offer quiet, sunny charm, and surfing hotspots include Devata, Midigama and Weligama, while blue whale watching cruises embark from Mirissa’s vibrant local harbour. Peddle through Galle’s verdant paddy- and coconut palm-dominated surroundings on a guided bicycle tour or absorb yourself completely in a jungle yoga class. Close to Koggala Lake is a lowland tea plantation, which offers fascinating estate tours.

Escape Galle’s hustle and bustle at the hotel’s indulgent Z Spa. The spa has three air-conditioned single treatment rooms quietly tucked taway at the back of the hotel, two of which have steam showers in their bathrooms.

Please note: at present, the swimming pool isn’t open (but free access is provided to the pool of a nearby hotel, 10 minutes away along with complimentary transfers by tuk tuk).

dining

Church Street Social is one of Galle Fort’s most vibrant dining venues, attracting both in-house guests and walk-ins with a convivial, buzzy vibe.

The food - part Sri Lankan, part International, also features elements of traditional Moroccan, Turkish and Middle Eastern cuisine. The menus include tapas - perfect for savouring dishes sociably amongst friends, and rustic family-style sharing platters of quality imported cold meats, cheese, homemade pickles, pâtés and dips. Asian fusion flavours used for fresh fish and modern versions of Sri Lanka’s traditional cuisine also feature highly, including black pork curry and lagoon crab salad.

family

Families could opt for interconnecting Banyan or Bazaar Bedrooms or the split-level Upper Family Suite which is a spacious and luxurious haven for those travelling with children. On the lower floor is a beautifully proportioned room with a king-sized four poster bed and open-plan lounge, while up on the mezzanine floor are twin single beds. The suite has a large bathroom with rain shower and bathtub, and a terrace with views of the Galle Fort.

location

The historic port city of Galle lies on Sri Lanka’s south western coast, approx. a 2-hour drive from the airport.