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The Fort Printers

4.5 star property

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Outdoor pool
Property entrance
Living area
Reception
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$327
includes taxes & fees
1 June - 2 June

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

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

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

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Church/Pedlar Wing Suite

Church/Pedlar Wing Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • 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. .In proximity to this 4.5-property class Fort Galle hotel you'll find Hikkaduwa 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

  • ‪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

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

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 30 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fort Printers on 1 June 2026 start from AU$327, 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. 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

William

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Messiah

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding staff & service

Hotel location in heart of Fort Galle excellent. Staff service, friendliness and willingness to accommodate excellent. Beautiful buildings well restored. Excellent breakfast. I assume they are not 5 star as only provide some of the little extras in room that you would normally expect from like properties eg tissues, body lotion etc but that didn’t bother us! Our bed was a little saggy but that is the only fault we could find. They even gave us a very late checkout at no cost when we offered to pay which was very much appreciated & totally not expected. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

10/10 Excellent

Rosalba, London

Travelled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

Orlando

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Antonio Bico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nina

Beautifully designed hotel with excellent food in a central location. But there’s a lot of road noise and dogs barking so you don’t get a good sleep. There’s no car park despite parking being listed. The Wi-Fi doesn’t work in the bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming staff, nothing was too much trouble.They had a very good restaurant with Moroccan and Sri Lankan food. Rooms are large as are bathrooms and right in the middle of the fort so walking everywhere is easy. We would return.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
I was asked to pay for the room when I checked in, which we had already paid. The staff left the room key outside the room without telling us. The wifi connection was extremely poor, there were bugs in the room and it was very noisy. Not recommended at all.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Alan, Farnham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025