10/10 Excellent
Joseph
Travelled with group
20 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Joseph
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
The Fortress Balumgala
3.0 star property
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Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Laundry room
- Room service
Explore the area
219/1, Balumgala Road, Kadugannawa, Central Province, 20300
- Kadugannawa Tea Factory & Sales CenterPlace, Kadugannawa Tea Factory & Sales Center3 min drive
- University of PeradeniyaPlace, University of Peradeniya14 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
- Mountain view
- 21 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony
- Garden view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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About the area
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 - 1.9 km
- Gadaladeniya Temple - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
- University of Peradeniya - 14 min drive - 11.2 km
- Royal Botanical Garden - 16 min drive - 12.3 km
- Temple of the Tooth - 21 min drive - 18.4 km
Getting around
- Kandy Railway Station - 46 min drive
- Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 169 min drive
Restaurants
- Pilimathawala Tea Factory - 11 min drive
- Kfc - 17 min drive
- Eat Well - 9 min drive
- Isura Restaurant - 9 min drive
- Green Park Food Centre - 11 min drive
About this property
The Fortress Balumgala
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 transport
- 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
- Free self parking on site
- Limited on-site self parking
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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Property is also known as
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The Fortress Balumgala Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
7.4/10
Staff & service
4.0/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Dominic
Travelled with group
30 Jan 2024
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.
Dominic
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
6/10 Okay
Guy
7 Feb 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