Fort Bazaar

This glorious boutique hotel is nestled right in the heart of Galle, step out from the hotel onto the cobbled streets and explore the atmospheric fort. Part of the excellent Teardrop Hotels group, the building has been lovingly restored with a contemporary edge and is a fabulous place to stay.

Just 18 air-conditioned rooms and suites are available for guests with king size or twin beds. Banyan and Bazaar bedrooms both have four poster beds, adding a touch of romance to the vibe (as well as the practicality of the mosquito nets surrounding). Banyan rooms have wet rooms with rain shower and private verandah or terrace, Bazaar rooms are a touch larger with en-suite terrazzo wet room with rain shower and courtyard views.

Upper Suites consist of an entrance hall, dressing area and bedroom with king-size four-poster double bed, sitting area with sofa and a large private balcony with views across the fort's rooftops. Large bathroom with rain shower and freestanding bathtub, so if you like a relaxing soak this is the one to go for.

Families are very welcome at The Fort Bazaar. The hotel provides baby cots for the under 2's without charge and extra beds for children sharing their parents’ room (Upper Suites only). Alternatively Banyan and Bazaar rooms can interconnect for a one double and one twin combination with two bathrooms as well.

For a wonderful family friendly room, book the

split level Upper Family Suite; a spacious and luxurious haven for parents with little people in tow. On the lower floor is a good sized room with a king-sized four poster bed and open plan lounge, while up on the mezzanine floor are twin single beds.  Perfect for that extra bit of peace and privacy for everyone. The suite has a large bathroom with rainshower and bathtub and a terrace with views of the Galle Fort.

The hotel is still awaiting permission to complete their swimming pool but this really is no issue at all, as guests are provided with free transport and free use of the two swimming pools at Jetwing Lighthouse Hotel, a 5-10 minute drive from the hotel. The hotel is offering complimentary tuk tuks to The Beach Club in Talpe (under the same management), which has a lovely seaside restaurant with pool just a 15-20-minute drive away. 

The Church Street Social is one of Galle’s most vibrant dining venues and stays cool with air-conditioning too. Serving contemporary western fusion cuisine with a Moroccan twist along with classic Sri Lankan curries. Meals are available all day and always a la carte. The bar is also air-conditioned and has TV's for watching sports fixtures (for those who can't bear to miss out).

The hotel's 'Z spa' has three air-conditioned single treatment rooms tucked away towards the back of the hotel in a quieter area, two of which have steam showers in their bathrooms.