This hotel used to be a merchants townhouse a time ago. It was built in the century. Now it is a hotel that makes you feel like you are in the past.. It also has all the things you need to be comfortable. This makes it a great place for travelers who want to learn about the culture of the area.
Fort Bazaar looks different from old hotels in the area. It has a style that’s like the Middle East. This is because Galle used to be a place where people traded spices. When you arrive at the hotel you will see a courtyard. This is the heart of the hotel. You can sit here. Relax. There are stone archways and comfortable seats. It is a place to be.
The hotel has eighteen rooms and suites. They are all decorated nicely. You will see linen, wooden furniture and tiles from Morocco. If you want to relax you can swim in the pool. Watch a movie in the cinema room. There is also a spa where you can get massages and other treatments.
The food at Fort Bazaar is really good. The hotel has a restaurant called Church Street Social. It is one of the places to eat in Galle. The food is a mix of Sri Lankan, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes. They use seafood from the Indian Ocean. You can have breakfast afternoon tea or dinner. The breakfast is special because you can have foods like egg hoppers and coconut sambal.
Fort Bazaar is in a location. It is on Church Street in the fort. You can walk to famous landmarks from here. The Galle Lighthouse, the Dutch Reformed Church and the ramparts are all close by. You can also walk along the ocean. Watch the sunset. This is a nice thing to do.
The best time to visit Galle is from December to April. The weather is nice and sunny, during this time. The ocean is calm. You can swim. There are also cultural events during this time. If you visit during the monsoon season it might be quieter. You can get a good deal on your room.. It might also be rainy and humid.