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The Fort Printers

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel in Fort Galle

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The Fort Printers

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

Overview of The Fort Printers

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Explore 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) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

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

  • 398 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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65 Pedlar Street Suites | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

65 Pedlar Street Suites

  • 603 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Church/Pedlar Wing Suite

  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Galle

Fort Galle stay.With a stay at this Fort Galle hotel, you'll be steps from Historical Mansion and Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa. National Maritime Museum and Old Dutch Hospital are also within half a mile (1 km).

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
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 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

4.5-star luxury hotel in Fort Galle
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 childcare (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 bottled water. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip 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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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.

Property 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: approximately USD 20 for adults and 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 each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Fort Printers to the airport?

The Fort Printers is 94.9 mi (126-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Apr 29, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fort Printers on Apr 30, 2024 start from $124.44, excluding 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.

Does The Fort Printers have an airport shuttle?

The Fort Printers offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 120 per vehicle, one way.

How close is The Fort Printers to the beach?

This hotel is 2.5 mi (13-min drive) from Mahamodara Beach and 2.5 mi (15-min drive) from Sahana Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Fort Printers offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Fort Printers, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Fort Printers?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Fort Printers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Fort Printers?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Fort Printers have a pool?

The Fort Printers features an outdoor pool.

Does The Fort Printers have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Fort Printers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Fort Printers to downtown Galle?

The Fort Printers is 1.9 mi away from Galle.

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 traveler

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

RAJNISH

Traveled 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

Lili

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Terrence

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