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The Fortress Balumgala

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Kadugannawa guest house

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Breakfast area
Aerial view
Lobby
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Library

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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219/1, Balumgala Road, Kadugannawa, Central Province, 20300
  • Place, Kadugannawa Tea Factory & Sales Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Peradeniya
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Royal Botanical Garden
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Kadugannawa

In Kadugannawa .You'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Royal Botanical Garden and 12 miles (20 km) of Wales Park. Dhamma Kuta Vipassana Meditation Centre and Royal Palace of Kandy are within 12 miles (20 km).
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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

  • ‪Pilimathawala Tea Factory - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Green Park Food Centre - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Isura Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Eat Well - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Fortress Balumgala

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Kadugannawa guest house
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Fortress Balumgala. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Kadugannawa guesthouse.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

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

  • No pets 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15000 per vehicle (roundtrip)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Fortress Balumgala to the airport?

The Fortress Balumgala is 56.5 mi (169-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Fortress Balumgala?

As of Apr 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fortress Balumgala on May 2, 2026 start from $76, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Fortress Balumgala have an airport shuttle?

The Fortress Balumgala offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 15000 per vehicle, roundtrip.

Does The Fortress Balumgala offer free breakfast?

The Fortress Balumgala does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Fortress Balumgala?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Fortress Balumgala?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Fortress Balumgala?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does The Fortress Balumgala have a pool?

The Fortress Balumgala does not have a pool.

Does The Fortress Balumgala have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Fortress Balumgala have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Fortress Balumgala to downtown Kadugannawa?

The Fortress Balumgala is 0.7 mi away from Kadugannawa.

The Fortress Balumgala Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Quiet surrounding and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Traveled with group
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.
View from balcony
Sunset in the hills was beautiful and so peaceful here
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Guy

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024