The Fort Printers

4 stars
39 Pedlar Street, Galle, Sri Lanka
Galle, Sri Lanka
8.9
Very good
based on 519 reviews
519 reviews
Sun 16/11
-
Mon 17/11
1 room, 2 guests
Deals from
C$ 247
/Cheapest rate per night
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Deluxe room
C$ 247
King room
C$ 286
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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.
8.9
Very good rating
Based on 519 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for The Fort Printers

Sun 16/11
Mon 17/11
King room
1 king bed
C$ 286
nightly with fees
Deluxe room
bed type unknown
C$ 247
nightly with fees
1 king bed
C$ 252
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
C$ 283
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

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
  • Trash cans
  • Conditioner

Services and conveniences

  • Car rental
  • Safety deposit box
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-out
  • Bottle of water
  • 24hr 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

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Mosquito net
  • Safe

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 rental

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Media and entertainment

  • Shared lounge/TV area

Workspace

  • Desk

Reviews of The Fort Printers

8.9
Very good
519 verified ratings
Wonderful
422
Very good
55
Good
18
Okay
15
Fair
2
Mediocre
5
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.
AI-generated from customer reviews
Location9.5 out of 10
Cleanliness9 out of 10
Service3.5 out of 10
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Wonderful
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 Lighthouse238 m
  • National Maritime Museum338 m
  • Galle Fortress0.5 km
  • Galle International Stadium0.7 km
  • St. Mary's Cathedral1.2 km
  • Galle Harbour1.7 km
  • Unawatuna Beach3.6 km
  • Wakwella Bridge9.4 km

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 2:00 PM, check out anytime before 12:00 PM

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Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about The Fort Printers

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Average price (weekend night)

January
November
C$ 197
Cheapest month to stay with an average 4% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 4% rise in price.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

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 January and November.
  • The cheapest price a room at The Fort Printers was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was C$ 197, while the most expensive was C$ 197.
  • How long should you stay at The Fort Printers? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 3 days.

FAQs when booking at The Fort Printers

  • Where is The Fort Printers located?

    The Fort Printers is located at 39 Pedlar Street, 1.2 km 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 2:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 PM 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 11.9 km from Koggala. The Fort Printers is 50.2 km 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?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at The Fort Printers in Galle and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at The Fort Printers and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for The Fort Printers.

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8.3
1.2 km

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