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The Fortress Balumgala

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, in the vicinity of Royal Botanical Garden

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Photo gallery for The Fortress Balumgala

Mountain view
Sundeck
Aerial view
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Mountain view

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The price is AED 264
AED 343 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec

Perks for members at select top-rated stays

Our Silver and Gold members get perks at select VIP Access properties, on top of exceptional service.
Silver tier member
A perk like food and drink extras, free breakfast, or parking credits
Gold tier member
Room upgrades when available, plus Silver perks

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View

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

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

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

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Kadugannawa Tea Factory & Sales Center - 8 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Royal Botanical Garden - 17 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Royal Palace of Kandy - 24 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Temple of the Tooth - 27 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Dhamma Kuta Vipassana Meditation Centre - 27 min drive - 19.4 km

Getting around

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

Guesthouse 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 guesthouse include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance, barbecue grills, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at The Fortress Balumgala offer comforts such as 24-hour room service, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Blackout drapes/curtains, turndown services, and slippers
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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?

Check-out 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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Traveled 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