The Fort Printers

4 stars
39 Pedlar Street, Galle, Sri Lanka
Galle, Sri Lanka
9.1
Wonderful
based on 514 reviews
514 reviews
Wed 24/9
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Thu 25/9
1 room, 2 guests
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£129
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Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Deluxe room
£129
King room
£149
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Overview

Luxury hotel with an outdoor pool and a restaurant An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a poolside bar, coffee/tea in a common area, and dry cleaning. 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. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
9.1
Wonderful rating
Based on 514 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for The Fort Printers

Wed 24/9
Thu 25/9
King room
1 king bed
£149
nightly with fees
Deluxe room
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£129
nightly with fees
1 king bed
£132
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
£148
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Amenities at The Fort Printers

  • Outdoor pool
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Coffee shop
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Free toiletries

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Adapter
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Services and conveniences

  • Car hire
  • Safety deposit box
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-out
  • Bottle of water
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Smoking rooms available

General

  • Garden view
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Sofa
  • Soundproofing
  • Carpeted
  • City view
  • Storage available

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

Dining

  • Minibar
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Coffee shop

Pool and spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool towels
  • Pool with a view

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow

Outdoor

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Tumble dryer

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Cribs available
  • Kids meals

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Wardrobe or closet

Things to do

  • Beach access
  • Bicycle hire

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Media and entertainment

  • Shared lounge/TV area

Workspace

  • Desk

Reviews of The Fort Printers

9.1
Wonderful
514 verified ratings
Wonderful
421
Very good
54
Good
16
Okay
15
Fair
2
Mediocre
4
Poor
2

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's location and cleanliness, with many praising the historic charm and friendly staff. However, there were complaints about service quality and some amenities, such as poor internet and limited breakfast options.
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Location9.5 out of 10
Cleanliness9 out of 10
Service3.5 out of 10
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10
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Rebecca, Aug 2025
The Fort Printers is a fabulous hotel and a beautiful old building… the staff were friendly and very helpful, the breakfast was outstanding, the rooms were generous, the courtyard and pool is very pretty and a lovely place to sit in peace and quiet. The only slight downside was that being in the very centre of Galle, there is some noise sometimes at night, but I suspect any hotel would have the sa...
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Location

39 Pedlar Street, Galle

What's nearby

  • Galle Lighthouse261 yd
  • National Maritime Museum369 yd
  • Galle Fortress0.3 mi
  • Galle International Stadium0.4 mi
  • St. Mary's Cathedral0.8 mi
  • Galle Harbour1.1 mi
  • Unawatuna Beach2.2 mi
  • Wakwella Bridge5.8 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 12:00

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Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about The Fort Printers

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Average price (weeknight)

October
January
£102
Cheapest month to stay with an average 15% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 30% rise in price.
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When to book a room at The Fort Printers

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at The Fort Printers

  • If you’re after a cheap room at The Fort Printers, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in October and August.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at The Fort Printers, plan to stay on a Thursday or Wednesday. The most expensive day is usually Sunday.
  • The cheapest price a room at The Fort Printers was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £102, while the most expensive was £102.
  • How long should you stay at The Fort Printers? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.
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FAQs when booking at The Fort Printers

  • Where is The Fort Printers located?

    The Fort Printers is located at 39 Pedlar Street, 0.7 miles from the centre of Galle. Galle Lighthouse is the closest landmark to The Fort Printers.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Fort Printers?

    Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 12:00 at The Fort Printers.

  • Does The Fort Printers offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, The Fort Printers offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is The Fort Printers from the airport?

    The Fort Printers is 7.4 miles from Koggala. The Fort Printers is 31.2 miles from Bentota River.

  • Does The Fort Printers have a pool?

    Yes, The Fort Printers has a pool on-site.

  • How does KAYAK find such great The Fort Printers hotel deals?

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Distance to city centre

8.5
0.7 mi

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