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The Fort Printers

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel in Galle with outdoor pool and restaurant

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In the historic heart of Fort Galle, The Fort Printers offers a luxurious retreat. Unwind at the poolside bar, indulge in dry cleaning services, and take advantage of an outdoor pool. With free WiFi and a helpful staff on hand to assist with tour tickets or childcare needs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Babysitting
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is CNY1,215
CNY1,591 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3

Why we love this property

Dining delights
The hotel features a magical restaurant, stylish bar for evening drinks, and a delicious full breakfast to kickstart each day.
Luxury sleep experience
Guestrooms offer nightly turndown service, perfect for the discerning traveler. This luxury hotel's minibar adds extra comfort to an elevated stay.

Room options

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Heritage Wing (Headmaster Prefect Arts, Geography and History room) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Heritage Wing (Headmaster Prefect Arts, Geography and History room)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Church/Pedlar Wing Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Church/Pedlar Wing Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
39 Pedlar Street, Galle, 80000

What's nearby

  • Galle Fort - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Historical Mansion - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • National Maritime Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dutch Reformed Church - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Galle Lighthouse - 3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 126 min drive
  • Midigama Railway Station - 26 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bungalow - Galle Fort - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taphouse by RnR - Galle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pedlars Inn Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Coconut Sambol - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Barista - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Fort Printers

  • The Fort Printers is a great choice for a stay in Galle. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 16 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Babysitting*
    • Supervised childcare*
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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Offsite

    • Area shuttle*

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 120 per vehicle (one way)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

The 65 Pedlar Street Suite room categories are not located at the main building.

Also known as

Fort Printers Hotel Galle

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Fort Printers

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Fort Printers offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Fort Printers does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Fort Printers?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Fort Printers?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Fort Printers?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by The Fort Printers?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 120 per vehicle one way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Fort Printers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Fort Printers and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Fort Printers?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Fort Printers like?

The Fort Printers is a short 3-minute walk from Galle Fort and 4 minutes' walk from Galle Lighthouse.

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Reviews

The Fort Printers Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, excellent, and outstanding with a variety of options including Sri Lankan specialties. (13 reviews)
  • The pool area was lovely and great for a quick dip, providing a cool escape from the heat of the day. (8 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

The staff and general manager were wonderful, room was great, great location
Nilantha, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very quirky hotel. Great ambiance and staff very obliging
Jennifer, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

excellent boutique hotel with great bistro/food
Lukas, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely heritage historical small hotel. We were upgraded to a heritage room. Room was large with separate shower and toilet, and all very comfortable but the lighting was a bit too low.
Julie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We really loved staying here. It was quiet and relaxing. The meals were great and the staff were really friendly and accommodating.
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast menu al la carte was amazing!!! Great coffee , excellent service and facilities. Great location within the fort. No tv in room but isn't needed. Rooms are large with a desk and sitting area. Bathroom beautiful with claw foot bath, spacious shower area. Pool area is lovely for a quick dip. Staff go above and beyond. Top pick for accomadation.
Linda, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location.very high quality rooms at a decent price.
Roshan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel wonderful period architecture with swimming pool.
Terrence, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel, clean spacious room and staff were excellent highly recommend.
Scott, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The fort printers was a fantastic place to stay, can't recommend it enough! The staff were lovely, the hotel and room were beyond my expectations from the pictures and the area in Galle Fort was so wonderful and walkable. This was a great place to do some day excursions from as well, we went to both Mirissa for whale watching, and Hikaduwa for a beach day.
Joseph, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A great hotel with super friendly staff. Excellent location in Galle Fort would highly recommend it to anyone.
Catherine, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location, superb staff and service. Loved the old building and small but handy pool to cool off. Excellent rooms and incredible staff. Made our trip to Galle Fort magical. Would recommend.
Henry, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic historic property, well appointed large rooms. Friendly and attentive staff. Restaurant was slightly pricier for area but very good.
Andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Property and staff were lovely
Carrie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Our first stop in Sri Lanka - delightful

Beautiful oasis in the heart of the old fort at galle , ideally located but still quiet , gorgeous building , great kitchen , lovely staff who couldn’t do enough for us and the best tea in Sri Lanka !
Lindsay, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely independently owned hotel, beautiful interior design and history, lovely staff and delicious breakfast. Would highly recommend.
Sophia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely modern room and beautiful stylish hotel. Fabulous breakfast with the best hoppers.
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The Fort Printers is a beautiful boutique hotel with professional staff who are lovely. The breakfast and dinner menu was outstanding with some of the best food we ate in Sri Lanka. Our room was very comfortable and a really good size. They also serve excellent cocktails, I had one of the best bloody Mary's ever 😋
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10/10 Exceptional

The Fort Printers was awesome to stay at. Quite a unique hotel experience with its historic rooms. Great food and drinks. Very friendly staff.
Jean, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Historic hotel with beautiful decor. It’s in an ideal location. Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious.
Daniel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful place to stay. Historical building but tastefully refurbished. Welcoming and attentive staff. Central to every thing you would want to see in Fort.
George, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Our favourite hotel in Sri Lanka

We stayed at this hotel as part of our 12 night trip around Sri Lanka and this was our favourite hotel we stayed in on the whole trip Food and location was amazing ,and rooms were so cool ,clean and trendy .service impeccable . The courtyard area is just beautiful and relaxing
T R T, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

My wife and I stayed here for 5 nights at the end of a 6 week tour of Southern India and Sri Lanka. It's a beautiful small hotel that has retained the building's history, yet is comfortable and has modern facilities. It has an lovely calm atmosphere which was exactly what we were looking for. The staff we engaged with were all excellent and friendly. It's in a great location, right in the middle of the Fort. 10/10
Alan, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfection. Lovely staff, ideal location. I loved everything about the hotel and would stay there again if life every brings be back to Galle.
Ravindra, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Beautiful property

Beautiful property in an amazing location. Gorgeous spacious rooms & bathrooms and a lovely pool. However, the service was quite slow at breakfast and the dinner in the restaurant was very expensive.
Daniel, 3-night trip