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The Fort Printers

4.5 star property
Luxury Galle hotel in Fort Galle with free parking

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The Fort Printers

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Exterior
Property entrance
Heritage Wing (Headmaster Prefect Arts, Geography and History room)
Outdoor pool
Church/Pedlar Wing Suite | Interior detail

Overview of The Fort Printers

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Check out the area

Map
39 Pedlar Street, Galle, 80000
  • Popular LocationGalle Fort3 min walk
  • Popular LocationGalle Lighthouse4 min walk
  • Popular LocationJungle Beach19 min drive

Room options

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

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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65 Pedlar Street Suites

65 Pedlar Street Suites

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Minibar
Desk
  • 56 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Church/Pedlar Wing Suite

Church/Pedlar Wing Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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 WiFi 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. .In proximity to this 4.5-property class Fort Galle hotel you'll find Hikkaduwa Beach.

What's nearby

  • Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa - 2 min walk
  • Galle Fort - 3 min walk
  • Galle Lighthouse - 4 min walk
  • Jungle Beach - 19 min drive
  • Unawatuna Beach - 21 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Taphouse by RnR - Galle - 3 min walk
  • Rampart Hotel - 4 min walk
  • Indian Hut - 3 min walk
  • Pedlar's Corner Cafe - 3 min walk
  • Aqua Forte - 2 min walk

About this property

The Fort Printers

Luxury Galle hotel in Fort Galle with free parking
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 or 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.

Languages

English

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer on request
  • Towels

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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 fire extinguisher, 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. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Fort Printers Hotel Galle
Fort Printers Hotel
Fort Printers Galle
Fort Printers
The Fort Printers Hotel Galle
Hotel Fort Printers
The Fort Printers Hotel
The Fort Printers Galle
The Fort Printers Hotel Galle

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Fort Printers?

As of 26 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fort Printers on 27 Apr 2024 start from AU$249.91, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 Hikkaduwa Beach (18.1 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. 110 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 135 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

George

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Fort Printers was awesome to stay at. Quite a unique hotel experience with its historic rooms. Great food and drinks. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

RAJNISH

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
good stay
It was lovely stay at the Hotel. excellent location and many nice cafes and restaurant within 10 Min walk. very clean, good hospitality. Room designs need lots of improvement
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Faultless
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lili

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a beautiful hotel. Full of history and very well decorated. The rooms are very comfortable and clean and the staff is super nice and friendly. If you're looking for a hotel around Galle look no further, trust me...you won't regret it :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was perhaps my favourite hotel experience in many years of travelling. The building and decor is very tasteful given the history of the area. The staff are very attentive and happy to lend any assistance you may need. Highly recommend if you enjoy historical and unique hotel experiences.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023