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The Fort Printers

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near Unawatuna Beach

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Living area
Property entrance
Reception
Lobby sitting area
Outdoor pool

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
39 Pedlar Street, Galle, 80000
  • Galle Fort
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Galle Lighthouse
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Galle International Cricket Stadium
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 398 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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65 Pedlar Street Suites

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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. Old Dutch Hospital and National Maritime Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Dutch Reformed Church - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Galle Fort - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Galle Lighthouse - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Galle International Cricket Stadium - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Jungle Beach - 9 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Indian Hut - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taphouse by RnR - Galle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Barista - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Merchant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rampart Hotel - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Fort Printers

4.5-star luxury hotel near Unawatuna Beach
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

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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 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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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 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 staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

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.

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 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 each accommodation.

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 Jul 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fort Printers on Jul 28, 2025 start from $106.5, 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 4.5 mi (25-min drive) from Unawatuna Beach and 2.5 mi (13-min drive) from Mahamodara 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. 136 out of 167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 167 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 167 reviews

9.6/10

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

Henry

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 😋

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

EITHNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Gorgeous in Galle

Lovely to return to this elegant sylish hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

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

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 !
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

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

10/10 Excellent

T R T

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic historic property, well appointed large rooms. Friendly and attentive staff. Restaurant was slightly pricier for area but very good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

zakir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Far and away the best experience of this entire trip to 7 different destinations. Madu the manager is exceptional in her knowledge and desire to help. She be made the trip far more memorable and enjoyable. I recommend this hotel highly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic small hotel in the middle of Galle Fort. For the life of me I don't know why it is a three star - it behaves like a five star. Excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roshan, Bomoseen

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

2/10 Terrible

Kate

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I booked a two nights and had to leave after one night because it was absolutely unpleasant. The front desk staff, especially a young woman that checked us in was very uncomfortable and unprofessional in her demeanor. She never greeted us when she saw us on a number occasions just gave us distant, dirty looks. Upon check in she never explained anything about the room or how things work except the breakfast. The room was very uncomfortable - there were giant bugs and a lot of mosquitoes. At night noises from upper window in the roof of a rat or cat or some other animal sliding and scratching the surface. It was scary to wake up to that noise a number of times. The bed is way too low and uncomfortable for sleeping. For someone with a knee injury like mine it was very very uncomfortable to get on and off and sleep. Constant fuel/smoke and smell from the tuk tuks and cars driving pass as the room faces directly a busy street. Too much noise snd smoke. Plus windows cannot be opened for that reason of the smell and privacy. There are no amenities in the toilet and a gigantic big had to be removed. We felt dirty and unpleasant in the hotel so even though we booked two nights and it was non refundable we decided to take the financial loss and leave early the next morning after breakfast which wasn’t great either. We booked another hotel and felt much more comfortable there. Also upon check out, the same young woman who check us in was super ignorant - did not greet or even us leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely independently owned hotel, beautiful interior design and history, lovely staff and delicious breakfast. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel with super friendly staff. Excellent location in Galle Fort would highly recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ravindra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfection. Lovely staff, ideal location. I loved everything about the hotel and would stay there again if life every brings be back to Galle.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shankar, Auckland

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, we had a very comfortable 2 nights stay. Staff here is very friendly and smiles on their faces. All staff are very helpful and went above and beyond to make us comfortable during our stay. We will be coming back again. 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Max

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

Beautiful historical hotel

Wonderful hotel with the best service and breakfast we have received anywhere, during a month of travelling. The prefect room was large, two sinks, beautifully kept, with instant access to the pool. Our early departure meant we received a wake up call with a take away breakfast: a nice touch
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024