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Fort Bazaar

Immerse yourself in coastal city Galle’s past: stay at former spice, tea and gem trading-post turned luxury hotel, Fort Bazaar. The actual gems were likely pillaged a few centuries ago, but this stylish stay has many a valuable treasure to be discovered; unwind in the hotel’s Bali-inspired spa, dine on black pork curry and lagoon crab at Church Street Social and get some shut-eye in a comfy four-poster bed. Set in the heart of 17th-century, colonial-Dutch city Galle, the hotel’s in prime position for early-morning trips to the market, whale-watching from the fort walls and sun-worshipping on Sri Lanka’s sandy beaches.

Historic Galle Fort was once an outpost for Dutch maritime trade in the Indian Ocean. Now the streets of this 17th-century port are lined with beautifully preserved, grand colonial buildings, such as the one housing elegant boutique stay Fort Bazaar.

Room Types

Bazaar Bedroom

Set around the central courtyard, these 35sq m rooms have tall ceilings, stylishly understated modern furnishings, Balinese king-size, four-poster beds and ensuite wet rooms with a rainfall-shower. Each room has a TV, a gym-bag with yoga mat, a minibar with free soft drinks and snacks, free WiFi, a safe, black-out curtains, air-conditioning and fan, a Nespresso coffee machine and tea-making facilities.

from £522

Bazaar Twin Bedroom

With tall ceilings and stylish-understated modern furnishings, these 35sq m rooms are located on the first and ground floors of the hotel around the central courtyard. Each has a Balinese king-size, four-poster bed and ensuite wet room with a rainfall shower. Each room has a TV, a gym-bag with yoga mat, a minibar with free soft drinks and snacks, free WiFi, a safe, black-out curtains, air-conditioning and fan, a Nespresso coffee machine and tea-making facilities.

from £522

Banyan Bedroom

With tall ceilings and stylish furnishings, these 32sq m rooms are located on the first and ground floors of the hotel. Each has a Balinese king-size, four-poster bed and ensuite wet room with a rainfall shower. Light floods the room through tall French doors which open onto either a private balcony or veranda furnished with a table and chairs. Each room has a TV, a gym-bag with yoga mat, a minibar with free soft drinks and snacks, free WiFi, a safe, black-out curtains, air-conditioning and fan, a Nespresso coffee machine and tea-making facilities.

from £684

Banyan Twin Bedroom

Located on the first and ground floors of the fort, these 32sq m rooms have tall ceilings, Balinese four-poster twin beds and ensuite wet rooms with a rainfall shower. French doors open onto either a private balcony or veranda, furnished with a table and chairs. Each room has a TV, a gym-bag with yoga mat, a minibar with free soft drinks and snacks, free WiFi, a safe, black-out curtains, air-conditioning and fan, a Nespresso coffee machine and tea-making facilities.

from £610

Upper Suite

Stylish modern furnishings and fabrics enliven these 75sq m suites with high ceilings. The bedroom has a king-size, four-poster bed, adjoining seating area and floor-to-ceiling windows that open onto a large private veranda with views across Galle Fort to the Indian Ocean beyond. The ensuite bathroom has a rainfall shower and bath tub. These suites also have a TV, a gym-bag with yoga mat, a minibar with free soft drinks and snacks, free WiFi, a safe, black-out curtains, air-conditioning and fan, a Nespresso coffee machine and tea-making facilities.

from £752

Upper Family Suite

Stylish modern furnishings and fabrics decorate this spacious 100sq m suite. Downstairs, the master bedroom has a king-size, four-poster bed, seating area and floor-to-ceiling windows that open onto a large private veranda with views across Galle Fort to the Indian Ocean beyond. A small staircase leads to a loft space with twin beds for children. The ensuite bathroom has a rainfall shower and bath tub. This suite has a TV, a gym-bag with yoga mat, a minibar with free soft drinks and snacks, free WiFi, a safe, black-out curtains, air-conditioning and fan, a Nespresso coffee machine and tea-making facilities. An extra bed can be added to the master bedroom for USD$45 a night, subject to availability.

from £1162

Location

26 Church Street, Galle

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