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The Fortress Balumgala

3.0 star property
Unwind amidst lush gardens and connect to WiFi while savoring local flavors at this charming guesthouse.
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February 2025
March 2025

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Mountain view
Mountain view
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Aerial view
Sundeck
VIP Access

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

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Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Desk
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 21 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
219/1, Balumgala Road, Kadugannawa, Central Province, 20300

What's nearby

  • Kadugannawa Tea Factory & Sales Center - 8 min drive
  • Royal Botanical Garden - 17 min drive
  • Wales Park - 24 min drive
  • Temple of the Tooth - 27 min drive
  • Dhamma Kuta Vipassana Meditation Centre - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Kandy Railway Station - 46 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 169 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pilimathawala Tea Factory - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut Pilimatalawa - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Royal Garden Cafeteria - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Kadugannawa Tea Factory - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Green Park Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The Fortress Balumgala

Guest house near Royal Botanical Garden
At The Fortress Balumgala, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar.
Other perks at this guest house include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket information
  • A porter/bellboy, luggage storage and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at The Fortress Balumgala have comforts, such as 24-hour room service, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Blackout curtains, turndown services and slippers
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15000 per vehicle (return)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Fortress Balumgala pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Fortress Balumgala?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Fortress Balumgala?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Fortress Balumgala?

Checkout is at noon.

Does The Fortress Balumgala provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 15000 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Fortress Balumgala located?

Situated in Kadugannawa, this guesthouse is within 12 mi (20 km) of Royal Botanical Garden, Royal Palace of Kandy and Wales Park. Dhamma Kuta Vipassana Meditation Centre and Udawatta Kele Sanctuary are also within 12 mi (20 km).

The Fortress Balumgala Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews" "
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9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is in a beautiful location! High up in the hills. The hotel is lovely. We arrived and waited for an hour or so. It seemsd abandoned and the telephone number was out of order. So we decided to leave and walk down the hill to find another hotel. So lucky for us we asked a man if he had a tuktuk and it turned out he worked at the hotel sometimes so took us back. Indika was incredile. He looked after us from start to finish. Made sure our rooms were kovely and clean. Brought us refreshments. Drove us to a restaurant in the evening for dinner. Made us a delicious breakfast in the morning. Indika made our stay a 10 out of 10 but I have to mark down for there being nobody there when we arrived.
View from balcony
Sunset in the hills was beautiful and so peaceful here
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Should be better maintained and managed
The Fortress Balumgala is located in a beautiful and quiet neighbourhood. However, it could be better maintained and managed. Under no circumstances should the guest be charged double the price for dinner because he arrived on a public holiday.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024