Fort Bliss - Galle

Colonial-style hotel inside Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site

Location & Architecture

Fort Bliss sits inside Galle Fort, a 17th-century Dutch fort recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The hotel is housed in a colonial-era building with stone walls and high ceilings that reflect the historic character of the fort. Galle National Museum is 500 meters from the hotel, and the fort's ramparts and Lighthouse Beach are within a 5-minute walk.

Rooms & Comforts

Each of the 4 air-conditioned rooms has an en suite bathroom with a shower, toiletries, and a hairdryer. Rooms include a satellite TV, a safe deposit box, and daily housekeeping service. The upper-level rooms offer views over the Galle Fort ramparts and the Indian Ocean.

Services & Safety

The hotel provides complimentary luggage storage before check-in and after checkout. Safety deposit boxes in every room allow guests to secure valuables. CCTV cameras monitor common areas and the exterior, and free street parking is available a short walk from the bliss fort.

Dining

A complimentary breakfast is served each morning, often featuring fresh fruit platters, omelettes made to order, and local Sri Lankan dishes. The hotel can prepare special diet menus upon request. Guests can request tea or coffee at any time during the day from the staff.

Family & Nearby Attractions

The Fort Bliss hotel Galle Sri Lanka welcomes families with children under 8 years old. Within walking distance of the hotel are the National Maritime Museum, the Galle Lighthouse, and several restaurants and souvenir shops inside the fort. Unawatuna Beach, known for its stilt fishermen and turtle rehabilitation center, is a 30-minute tuk-tuk ride away.

• Location: Inside Galle Fort (UNESCO), 500m from Galle National Museum
• Rooms: 4 air-conditioned rooms with en suite bathrooms and satellite TV
• Dining: Complimentary breakfast with fresh fruit and made-to-order omelettes
• Services: Luggage storage, safety deposit boxes, daily housekeeping
• Safety: CCTV in common areas and exterior, free street parking nearby
• Family: Welcomes children under 8, walking distance to fort attractions