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SRI LANKA www.paradisesonline.com 175 PO Box 126, Galle SRI LANKA Tel: +94 91 438 9400 Fax: +94 91 438 9455 Email: info@thefortress.lk www.fortressresortandspa.com The Fortress Resort & Spa Set on the pristine white sands of one of Sri Lanka's best-loved beaches in Koggala, The Fortress Resort & Spa is an iconic getaway and the true embodiment of luxury and relaxation. Sanctuary of serenity The Fortress, a private sanctuary of serenity, has earned a reputation for its superior international standard of luxury and world-class facilities. The Fortress was awarded Best Luxury Coastal Hotel at the celebrated World Luxury Hotel Awards 2011 while also being one of just six hotels in Sri Lanka recognised by Small Luxury Hotels of the World. The hotel houses 53 decadent rooms and suites, including the exclusive poolside Beach Splash Rooms fitted out in true luxury, with private plunge pools and daybeds. All guestrooms and suites at The Fortress have been designed to reflect the resort's colourful charm and tranquility allowing guests to relax and unwind. All resort accommodations are smoke-free and feature spacious open-plan bathrooms, full length mirrors, dual designer sinks and luxury hardwood flooring. All rooms are equipped with mini cinema size LCD TVs with Bose ® DVD players, mp3 players and satellite channels. In-room amenities include a mini bar, tea and coffee making facilities, as well as IDD telephones. Fortress Residences and Beach Rooms have a jacuzzi and the Beach Splash Rooms boast the added luxury of a private plunge pool. The Ocean Lofts are uniquely designed duplex apartments with private plunge pool, ground floor living/dining room and upstairs bedroom. The Fortress cuisine is legendary; pizzas from its own wood-fire oven and signature seafood extravaganza, fresh and spiced to perfection. Complementing these is a range of mouthwatering desserts. From the best of Sri Lankan cuisine to a heady mix of continental, Mediterranean and Asian flavours, the Fortress spread offers a veritable smorgasbord created by the team of highly trained chefs. Discover the true meaning of bliss at the spa with a wide range of signature Ayurvedic therapies that are designed to rejuvenate and replenish your body and soul. A complimentary special bath with delicate flower petals is offered along with other water therapies. You can luxuriate in a hot steam bath or lounge in the soothing warmth of the sauna. The spa offers six dual spa suites, an Ayurvedic lounge and treatment sanctuary, manicure/pedicure and facial zone, aroma steam, sauna, jacuzzi and vitality showers as well as a yoga pavilion and fitness studio.