The Fortress sits on the beach at Koggala near Galle, on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, a luxury resort whose fortress-inspired, colonial-style design opens onto the Indian Ocean. Accommodation runs across six categories, from courtyard and ocean rooms to premium ocean rooms and the Fortress Residence Suites with their own infinity-edge pools. Dining is led by an ocean-to-table approach, across The Terrace, the Japanese-influenced Itameshi and the Time Out Bar, with fine dining against the ocean and Sri Lankan breakfasts in the garden. There is a spa with Ayurvedic and signature treatments and wellness packages, an oceanfront infinity-edge pool and a fitness centre. A long list of experiences covers surfing, river and lake trips, whale watching, safaris at nearby Yala and Udawalawe, Galle Fort tours and cooking classes. It suits couples and families who want a stylish beach base with strong dining and the south coast to explore.