You might be free to visit today, but Dutch Fort wasn't always so welcoming! Discover the story behind this stronghold and exactly what it was designed to defend.

This history-filled fortress is situated in Negombo, a place that has plenty of things going for it! Negombo Beach, Negombo Fish Market, and Negombo Beach Park are other popular sightseeing choices nearby when you're done at Dutch Fort.

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Mirage Colombo Hotel

Wellawatte

per person

Sep 9 - Sep 15

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Roundtrip flight included

Dhaka (DAC) to Colombo (CMB)

7.4/10 Good! (46 reviews)

Very nice sea view very good breakfast nice staff

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2024

Beach & Bliss Mirissa

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per person

Sep 9 - Sep 15

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Roundtrip flight included

Dhaka (DAC) to Colombo (CMB)

8/10 Very Good! (15 reviews)

Terrible check in experience, we made a mistake with the booking & the staff made us feel like criminals. The property was not very clean and overpriced for what it was. No elevators so had to take the stairs up to the 4th floor with air cons sticking out into the hallway which was 1000 degrees. The view of the ocean was lovely, but that was about the only good thing with this property. The fruit served at breakfast was rotten too.

Reviewed on Nov 13, 2024

MaRadha Colombo

Bambalapitiya

per person

Sep 9 - Sep 15

found 24 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Dhaka (DAC) to Colombo (CMB)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (82 reviews)

The staff was very helpful and friendly.

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2025

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Angurukaramulla Temple

You can find out about the history of Negombo with a stop at Angurukaramulla Temple. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Negombo Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Negombo Beach during your travels in Negombo? While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the seafood restaurants.

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You can do some window-shopping at Negombo Fish Market during your visit to Negombo. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Dutch Canal

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Dutch Canal during your travels in Negombo. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.