Fort Bazaar

The hotel's restaurant is the Church Street Social, kitted out with a blend of metallic decor, a dramatic chandelier and serving dishes inspired by Middle Eastern cuisine plus fresh takes on Sri Lankan classics. The library is a cosy room with pale green shutters that open onto a rooftop view and out in the courtyard dotted with frangipani and mango trees, you can relax with a cup of Ceylon. The Z Spa offers signature massages drawing on the benefits of, you guessed it, tea!

Decorated in muted tones, the rooms and suites each come with king-size (or twin) beds in Balinese wood and a mod, minimalist bathroom with a rainshower. The Banyan rooms are set around an old banyan tree and enjoy a furnished balcony. There are three Upper Suites (including a duplex family suite) and each have a lounge area with colourful, patterned rugs, a freestanding tub in the bathroom and a private rooftop terrace.

You can't visit Sri Lanka and miss out on learning a signature dish, so be sure to join one of Fort Bazaar's cooking demos. Explore the history and scenery of Galle Fort on a walk across the ramparts, tucking into street food along the way. Get involved with local pastimes and professions as you try your hand at mask crafting, learn about the fort's renowned sapphire producer or tour a local tea plantation. Down the coastline, you'll also find a collection of beaches for every occasion - swimming, surfing and enjoying some of the best sunsets around.