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The Fortress Balumgala

3.0 star property
3-star guesthouse in Kadugannawa with restaurant and bar/lounge

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The Fortress Balumgala

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Breakfast area
Exterior detail
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views
Mountain view

Overview of The Fortress Balumgala

Property highlights

  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
Map
219/1, Balumgala Road, Kadugannawa, Central Province, 20300
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
Feel at home
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains
  • BBQ(s)

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View

  • 21 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About this area

What's nearby

  • Temple of the Tooth - 27 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Fire Plate - 17 min drive
  • Eppco Mini Mart - 17 min drive
  • Pilimathawala Tea Factory - 11 min drive
  • Bentota Bake House - 16 min drive
  • Kadugannawa Tea Factory - 8 min drive

About this property

The Fortress Balumgala

The Fortress Balumgala offers an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 15000 per vehicle return. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
The property is disinfected using an electrostatic spray
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning
Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of Intertek Cristal (third-party expert - Global)

Check-in

Contactless social distancing and check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place
Contactless room service is available.

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Hand sanitiser provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Individually wrapped food options available through room service
Reservations are required for the use of certain on-site facilities
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 7 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 2:00 PM until midnight
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service

What to do

  • Yoga classes

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 15000 per vehicle (return)

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

The property is cleaned and disinfected with electrostatic spray; disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F; guest room doors are sealed after cleaning.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitiser; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; contactless room service is available; reservations are required for some on-site facilities.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.

Individually wrapped food options are available through room service.

Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings.

This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of Intertek Cristal (third-party expert - Global).

Policies

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

The Fortress Balumgala Guesthouse
The Fortress Balumgala Kadugannawa
The Fortress Balumgala Guesthouse Kadugannawa

Frequently asked questions

Does The Fortress Balumgala offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Fortress Balumgala does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at The Fortress Balumgala?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitiser, social distancing measures are in place and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Are pets allowed at The Fortress Balumgala?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Fortress Balumgala?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by The Fortress Balumgala?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 15000 per vehicle return.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Fortress Balumgala?
You can check in from 2:00 PM - midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Fortress Balumgala and nearby?
On-site recreation at The Fortress Balumgala includes yoga. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Fortress Balumgala?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers al fresco dining and garden views.

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