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The Fort Printers

Property class: 4.5

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A courtyard with a pool, potted plants, and outdoor seating.
A spacious living area with a large arched window, a blue sofa, a grey armchair, and a coffee table.
A covered outdoor area with a central tree, seating, and a tiled floor.
A modern interior with a large arched window, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a large potted plant.
A hotel entrance with a signboard, wooden shutters, and potted plants.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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39 Pedlar Street, Galle, 80000
  • Place, Galle Fort
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Historical Mansion
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Galle Lighthouse
    ‪3 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Heritage Wing (Headmaster Prefect Arts, Geography and History room)

A bedroom with a canopy bed, wooden beams, a red cabinet, and a bedside table with a lamp.

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Church/Pedlar Wing Suite

A bedroom with a four-poster canopy bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, and a wardrobe.

Church/Pedlar Wing Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Galle

A luxury stay in Galle awaits you at The Fort Printers. Within steps you'll find Historical Mansion and Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 4.5-property class Fort Galle hotel, attractions include Galle Fort and Unawatuna Beach.

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

  • Midigama Railway Station - 26 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 126 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Perera & Sons - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taphouse by RnR - Galle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Merchant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pedlar's Corner Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pedlars Inn Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Fort Printers

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury The Fort Printers. Free self parking is available.
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
The Fort Printers offers 16 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and a ceiling fan. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Fort Printers

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 20 for adults and from USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 120 per vehicle (one way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Fort Printers?

The Fort Printers offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Fort Printers?

Yep, The Fort Printers has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Fort Printers?

The closest beach to The Fort Printers is Unawatuna Beach (4.3 km).

Is there a spa on site at The Fort Printers?

No, there is no spa at this property. Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa is a short 2-minute walk away.

Does The Fort Printers have a pool?

The Fort Printers has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

Does The Fort Printers serve breakfast?

Yeah, full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Fort Printers?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Fort Printers?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Fort Printers?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Fort Printers?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

The Fort Printers Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 192 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 192 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 192 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 192 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elin Reboli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay at this hotel. The staff is amazing, and the energy in the hotel very calming and wonderful. Beautifully furnished throughout and spacious rooms. Will definitely recommend this to all who travel to Galle.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff, central location, and fine food
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Exceptionally beautiful hotel, wonderfully renovated with great taste. Large clean rooms and very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was large and very comfortable. Staff were very friendly and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nilantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff and general manager were wonderful, room was great, great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

GWYNETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very good
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quirky hotel. Great ambiance and staff very obliging
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The welcome was wonderful. The hotel immaculate. The pool a welcome spot after a day of walking around the beautiful Galle. Overall excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location, staff, quality of food and rooms all excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Nice staff. Large rooms. Great breakfast. Small pool with stagnant water.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A nice looking hotel well located in the centre of town. Pool area lovely. Breakfast was exceptional. Large, though dark room - Geography. Great aircon in the room. Its not a low cost hotel so arriving to a broken toilet seat (fixed next day) a faulty door lock (security) and no wall mounted toilet roll holder for the previously used toilet rolls (hygiene) are not acceptable. No where comfortable to sit in the room. Mattress and linen ok. Overall, only ok value. Clearly aspiring for a quality product but some misses.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lukas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent boutique hotel with great bistro/food
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Exceptional place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really loved staying here. It was quiet and relaxing. The meals were great and the staff were really friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roshan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location.very high quality rooms at a decent price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Surabhi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, excellent and friendly service, great breakfast, perfect location for exploring fort
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful place and great staff, but overpriced for the room. There were no direct windows, and the wifi did not work.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosalba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a wonderful hotel, with fantastic staff, clean and in a perfect location. Gayan helped us on our arrival and breakfast time, he was so kind and made us feel really welcome. Also, breakfast is absolutely super delicious with lots of Sri Lankan fruits and options and lovely coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel wonderful period architecture with swimming pool.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, clean spacious room and staff were excellent highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property with really delicious food and wonderful staff. The Pina Colada with fresh ingredients is the best I have ever had. Really loved staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed shainaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place close to everything needed in the fort area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Nihal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The staff are great! However, the hotel is lacking in some basics, especially considering the high price they charge. For example: no coffee in the room (although advertised), stains on sofa, no kleenex, no holder for toilet paper. Lighting in my room was wholly inadequate, I had to use my cell phone's flashlight to read something on the desk - this was during the day!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property and staff were lovely
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024