The Fortress Balumgala

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Located close to Royal Botanical Garden, The Fortress Balumgala provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service
The current price is ₩100,919
₩130,993 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26

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
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About the neighborhood

Kadugannawa is home to The Fortress Balumgala. Royal Palace of Kandy and Temple of the Tooth are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Royal Botanical Garden and Pinnawala Zoo. Wales Park and Dhamma Kuta Vipassana Meditation Centre are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Kadugannawa travel guide
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219/1, Balumgala Road, Kadugannawa, Central Province, 20300

What's nearby

  • A white colonial-style building with a red roof on a lake, surrounded by lush greenery and small floating gardens.
    Kandy Lake
    29 min drive - 21.3 km
  • A traditional water village with buildings along the riverbank, surrounded by lush greenery.
    Temple of the Tooth
    29 min drive - 21.7 km
  • A lush park with diverse vegetation including palm trees, bamboo, and ferns.
    Royal Botanical Garden
    31 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Kadugannawa Tea Factory & Sales Center
    11 min drive - 6.2 km
  • University of Peradeniya
    21 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

  • Kandy Railway Station
    46 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)
    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
  • Cafe 70
    17 min drive

About this property

The Fortress Balumgala

  • Guesthouse near Royal Botanical Garden
  • At The Fortress Balumgala, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
  • Other perks at this guesthouse include:
    • Free self parking
    • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a porter/bellhop
    • Tour/ticket assistance, barbecue grills, and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The Fortress Balumgala offer comforts such as 24-hour room service, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Rainfall showers and bidets
    • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Fortress Balumgala pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fortress Balumgala on Oct 25, 2026 start from ₩100,919, excluding 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Fortress Balumgala?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Fortress Balumgala?

Check-out is at noon.

Does The Fortress Balumgala provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 15000 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Fortress Balumgala located?

Situated in Kadugannawa, this guesthouse is within 12 mi (20 km) of Royal Botanical Garden, Wales Park, and Dhamma Kuta Vipassana Meditation Centre. Royal Palace of Kandy and Udawatta Kele Sanctuary are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Fortress Balumgala Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

4.0

Amenities

7.4

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

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
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