10/10 Excellent
Dominic
Traveled with group
Jan 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dominic
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
The Fortress Balumgala
3.0 star property
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Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
- Bar
- Room service
- 24/7 front desk
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Parking included
$78
$78
$66 nightly
$78 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 10 - Jan 11, 2026
Explore the area
219/1, Balumgala Road, Kadugannawa, Central Province, 20300
- Kadugannawa Tea Factory & Sales CenterPlace, Kadugannawa Tea Factory & Sales Center3 min drive
- Gadaladeniya TemplePlace, Gadaladeniya Temple9 min drive
- Royal Botanical GardenPlace, Royal Botanical Garden16 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View
- 226 sq ft
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood
Kadugannawa
With a stay at The Fortress Balumgala in Kadugannawa, you'll be 8 mi (12.9 km) from Royal Botanical Garden and 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Wales Park. .This guesthouse is 12 mi (19.3 km) from Dhamma Kuta Vipassana Meditation Centre and 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Royal Palace of Kandy.
What's nearby
- Kadugannawa Tea Factory & Sales Center - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
- Gadaladeniya Temple - 9 min drive - 4.3 miles
- University of Peradeniya - 14 min drive - 7.0 miles
- Royal Botanical Garden - 16 min drive - 7.6 miles
- Temple of the Tooth - 21 min drive - 11.4 miles
Getting around
- Kandy Railway Station - 46 min drive
- Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 169 min drive
Restaurants
- Kfc - 17 min drive
- Pilimathawala Tea Factory - 11 min drive
- Eat Well - 9 min drive
- Green Park Food Centre - 11 min drive
- Isura Restaurant - 9 min drive
About this property
The Fortress Balumgala
Guesthouse with free parking, in the vicinity of Royal Botanical Garden
The Fortress Balumgala offers 7 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. This Kadugannawa guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and slippers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and slippers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as tour/ticket assistance. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Grab a bite to eat at the guesthouse's restaurant, where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, and even dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
The Fortress Balumgala has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare.
24-hour room service is available.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- 24-hour roundtrip 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
More
- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
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 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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The Fortress Balumgala Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Guy
Feb 7, 2024
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.
Guy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024