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The Fortress Balumgala

Property class: 3

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A wooden table with chairs set outdoors, surrounded by trees and a mountainous backdrop.
A staircase with wooden steps and a wooden handrail, leading to an outdoor area.
A room with a bean bag chair, a small table, a window with a view of trees, and a shelf with books and a red box.
A large bed with white linens, a view of trees through a window, and a wall-mounted thermostat.
A remote house surrounded by dense forest with a clear view of distant mountains.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$175
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct

Explore the area

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219/1, Balumgala Road, Kadugannawa, Central Province, 20300
  • Place, Kadugannawa Tea Factory & Sales Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Peradeniya
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Temple of the Tooth
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a balcony with a view of trees.

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A large bed with white linens, a view of trees through a window, and a wall-mounted thermostat.

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Kadugannawa

At The Fortress Balumgala, you'll be 12.9 km (8 mi) from Royal Botanical Garden and 19.1 km (11.9 mi) from Wales Park. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly guest house offers a 24-hour front desk, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include laundry facilities, barbecues and a picnic area. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Kadugannawa guest house include Royal Palace of Kandy and Udawatta Kele Sanctuary.
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What's nearby

  • Kadugannawa Tea Factory & Sales Center - 11 min drive - 6.2 km
  • University of Peradeniya - 21 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Kandy Lake - 29 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Temple of the Tooth - 29 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Royal Botanical Garden - 31 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

  • Kandy Railway Station - 46 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 169 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pilimathawala Tea Factory - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Green Park Food Centre - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Isura Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Royal Garden Cafeteria - ‬17 min drive

About this property

The Fortress Balumgala

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 guest house.

  • 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 a safe and free newspapers. This Kadugannawa guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, slippers and bidets. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

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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

  • Bidet
  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 (return)

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Fortress Balumgala?

The Fortress Balumgala offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 29 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fortress Balumgala on 30 Sept 2026 start from NZ$175, 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.

Is parking available at The Fortress Balumgala?

Yep, The Fortress Balumgala has a free self car park.

What makes The Fortress Balumgala a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Fortress Balumgala.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Fortress Balumgala?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Fortress Balumgala?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Fortress Balumgala?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Fortress Balumgala?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Quiet surrounding and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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