The Fort Printers
$124
/ night
Avg. for September
Prices for The Fort Printers
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$124
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Fort Printers average $124 in September, the cheapest month, and $183 in December, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $169 |
| February | $152 |
| March | $164 |
| April | $165 |
| May | $168 |
| June | $175 |
| July | $179 |
| August | $174 |
| September | $124 |
| October | $135 |
| November | $153 |
| December | $183 |
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About this property
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations ...
Amenities
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Business amenities
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 16 guestrooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at The Fort Printers in Galle (Fort Galle), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Galle Fort and Historical Mansion. This luxury hotel is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Unawatuna Beach and 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from National Maritime Museum.
What's nearby
Historical Mansion(0.1 miles)
Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa(0.1 miles)
Old Dutch Hospital(0.1 miles)
National Maritime Museum(0.2 miles)
Galle Fort(0.2 miles)
Dutch Reformed Church(0.2 miles)
Meeran Mosque(0.2 miles)
Flag Rock Bastion(0.2 miles)
Galle Lighthouse(0.2 miles)
All Saints Anglican Church(0.2 miles)
Galle National Museum(0.2 miles)
Mahendra Amarasooriya Park(0.3 miles)
Galle Tennis Club(0.3 miles)
Galle International Cricket Stadium(0.4 miles)
Galle Clock Tower(0.4 miles)
The preferred airport for The Fort Printers is Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)(94.9 miles)
Airport shuttle
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Babysitting / Child Services
Room Service
Tour Desk
Location
39 Pedlar Street, Galle Fort, Fort Galle, Galle, Sri Lanka
Historical Mansion (0.1 miles)
Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa (0.1 miles)
Old Dutch Hospital (0.1 miles)
National Maritime Museum (0.2 miles)
Galle Fort (0.2 miles)
Dutch Reformed Church (0.2 miles)
Room options
5
Heritage Wing (Headmaster Prefect Arts, Geography and History Room)
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
398 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
4
Church Pedlar Wing Suite
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
603 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
Guest reviews of The Fort Printers
9.3
Superb
Based on 236 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Couple
69%
Family
16%
Group
10%
Solo
4%
What guests think
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At The Fort Printers, reviewers praise the historic character, central Galle Fort location, and welcoming staff, with many noting spacious, comfortable rooms and a relaxing small pool that offers a calm break after sightseeing in the heat.
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What guests think
At The Fort Printers, reviewers praise the historic character, central Galle Fort location, and welcoming staff, with many noting spacious, comfortable rooms and a relaxing small pool that offers a calm break after sightseeing in the heat.
Food and coffee earn frequent compliments, especially at breakfast, though some guests find restaurant prices high and breakfast service occasionally slow. Some downsides include unreliable in-room Wi‑Fi for certain rooms, limited natural light in a few, and occasional street or dog noise depending on position. Overall, expect a charming, design-focused boutique stay with a relaxed feel.
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Facilities
The small pool is widely appreciated for cooling off after exploring. On-site dining and bar are praised; one reviewer reported no parking despite it being listed.
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Moira
Mar 5, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We booked 3 nights on 2 separate bookings. For the first 2 nights we were upgraded to a room in the main building.Thoroughly well run hotel with attention to detail. Nothing too much trouble for them. They seemed to be falling over themselves to be nice to us.Hotel situated in the centre of Galle Fort. Tastefully converted building. Super pool, great for cooling off. Good breakfast included - we opted for the Sri Lankan Hoppers with mango lassi etc.
We booked 3 nights on 2 separate bookings. For the first 2 nights we were upgraded to a room in the main building.Thoroughly well run hotel with attention to detail. Nothing too much trouble for them. They seemed to be falling over themselves to be nice to us.Hotel situated in the centre of Galle Fort. Tastefully converted building. Super pool, great for cooling off. Good breakfast included - we opted for the Sri Lankan Hoppers with mango lassi etc.
10
Sharyn
Mar 28, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Beautiful room, well appointed, the staff were lovely. Breakfast was excellent. The hotel is located right in the middle of the old fort area, despite this the rooms were quiet. The pool was lovely & great to escape the heat of the day. The meals at the restaurant were excellent. Great value for the quality of hotel. Highly recommended!
Beautiful room, well appointed, the staff were lovely. Breakfast was excellent. The hotel is located right in the middle of the old fort area, despite this the rooms were quiet. The pool was lovely & great to escape the heat of the day. The meals at the restaurant were excellent. Great value for the quality of hotel. Highly recommended!
10
Christina
Dec 14, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is a little oasis in a historic building close by the fort. We had a church room with a very high ceiling and one of the nicest bathrooms I have ever had. There were quite a few mosquitoes, but luckily, the bed had a net. The meal prices are expensive for Sri Lanka but the pavlova was excellent. The building really has character and I can see why it appeared in Condé Nast Traveller. Although small, we really enjoyed the coolness of the swimming pool. We were even able to get a free late checkout. As for the location: you can very easily walk to the fort and then make your way around the city to the lighthouse and walk back through the center (best time is sunset). Overall, we were very happy and would highly recommend this hotel.
The hotel is a little oasis in a historic building close by the fort. We had a church room with a very high ceiling and one of the nicest bathrooms I have ever had. There were quite a few mosquitoes, but luckily, the bed had a net. The meal prices are expensive for Sri Lanka but the pavlova was excellent. The building really has character and I can see why it appeared in Condé Nast Traveller. Although small, we really enjoyed the coolness of the swimming pool. We were even able to get a free late checkout. As for the location: you can very easily walk to the fort and then make your way around the city to the lighthouse and walk back through the center (best time is sunset). Overall, we were very happy and would highly recommend this hotel.
10
Linda
Nov 4, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
10
Terrence
Aug 18, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent hotel wonderful period architecture with swimming pool.
Excellent hotel wonderful period architecture with swimming pool.
10
Lynne
Feb 26, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The welcome was wonderful. The hotel immaculate. The pool a welcome spot after a day of walking around the beautiful Galle. Overall excellent.
The welcome was wonderful. The hotel immaculate. The pool a welcome spot after a day of walking around the beautiful Galle. Overall excellent.
8
Nina
Mar 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Nina
Jan 3, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Welcoming hotel in old town Galle, in very pretty surroundings with a small pool area. We stayed in the suites down the street which were clean and comfortable but we missed a coffee maker and the locks didn’t really work. Breakfast was a la carte and the bar served fresh cappuccino. Really nice staff at the pool and restaurant!
Welcoming hotel in old town Galle, in very pretty surroundings with a small pool area. We stayed in the suites down the street which were clean and comfortable but we missed a coffee maker and the locks didn’t really work. Breakfast was a la carte and the bar served fresh cappuccino. Really nice staff at the pool and restaurant!
10
Henry
Apr 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Moira
Mar 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
As stated in another review. Very well run hotel with attention to detail. Good breakfast. Lovely pool. They were very generous to us - upgrading us for 2 nights to the main building and including breakfast.
As stated in another review. Very well run hotel with attention to detail. Good breakfast. Lovely pool. They were very generous to us - upgrading us for 2 nights to the main building and including breakfast.
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Cleanliness
Reviews consistently describe the property and rooms as clean and well kept. A few maintenance issues were noted, including a roof leak, hot-water inconsistency, faulty locks, and pests.
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Belinda
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
10
Scott
Aug 15, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful hotel, clean spacious room and staff were excellent highly recommend.
Beautiful hotel, clean spacious room and staff were excellent highly recommend.
10
Rosalba
Aug 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
RAJNISH
Sep 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
10
Lynne
Feb 26, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The welcome was wonderful. The hotel immaculate. The pool a welcome spot after a day of walking around the beautiful Galle. Overall excellent.
The welcome was wonderful. The hotel immaculate. The pool a welcome spot after a day of walking around the beautiful Galle. Overall excellent.
10
Stefan
Feb 18, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Exceptionally beautiful hotel, wonderfully renovated with great taste. Large clean rooms and very friendly staff
Exceptionally beautiful hotel, wonderfully renovated with great taste. Large clean rooms and very friendly staff
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Kate
Nov 3, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Lili
Aug 28, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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 :)
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 :)
6
Christian
Mar 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Eher gemischte Gefühle. Wir waren Anfang März für 2 Nächte und hatten ein Zimmer im Church Bereich. Insgesamt ist die Einrichtung der Zimmer sehr spartanisch und unser Zimmer hatte in der Vergangenheit bereits Themen mit der Feuchtigkeit, deutlich sichtbar an den Wänden. Zu dem Zeitpunkt unseres Aufenthaltes hatten wohl Affen Ihren Spaß auf dem Dach und beschädigten es. Nach einsetzenden Starkregen hatten wir im Badezimmer mehrere Lecks im Dachbereich und somit Wassereinbruch. Für uns sehr unangenehm, aber auch sichtbar für die Verantwortlichen, die uns nur bedingt helfen konnten, da es keine freie Zimmeralternative gab. Zur Entschädigung gab es eine Übernahme der Rechnung vom Vortag in der Bar. Was zwar nett gemeint war, aber den Unannehmlichkeiten nicht annähernd entsprach. Ich denke insgesamt, dass die Unterkunft Ihren eigenen Anspruch nicht gerecht wird.
Eher gemischte Gefühle. Wir waren Anfang März für 2 Nächte und hatten ein Zimmer im Church Bereich. Insgesamt ist die Einrichtung der Zimmer sehr spartanisch und unser Zimmer hatte in der Vergangenheit bereits Themen mit der Feuchtigkeit, deutlich sichtbar an den Wänden. Zu dem Zeitpunkt unseres Aufenthaltes hatten wohl Affen Ihren Spaß auf dem Dach und beschädigten es. Nach einsetzenden Starkregen hatten wir im Badezimmer mehrere Lecks im Dachbereich und somit Wassereinbruch. Für uns sehr unangenehm, aber auch sichtbar für die Verantwortlichen, die uns nur bedingt helfen konnten, da es keine freie Zimmeralternative gab. Zur Entschädigung gab es eine Übernahme der Rechnung vom Vortag in der Bar. Was zwar nett gemeint war, aber den Unannehmlichkeiten nicht annähernd entsprach. Ich denke insgesamt, dass die Unterkunft Ihren eigenen Anspruch nicht gerecht wird.
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christopher
Apr 12, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Excellent location. Property in great shape. Staff and food were top notch. Will be back.
Excellent location. Property in great shape. Staff and food were top notch. Will be back.
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Rooms
Guests often highlight spacious, stylish rooms in a heritage building. Some report unreliable in-room Wi‑Fi, limited natural light or windows in certain rooms, occasional street noise, and a few comfort issues like sagging or low beds.
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Belinda
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
10
Sharyn
Mar 28, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Beautiful room, well appointed, the staff were lovely. Breakfast was excellent. The hotel is located right in the middle of the old fort area, despite this the rooms were quiet. The pool was lovely & great to escape the heat of the day. The meals at the restaurant were excellent. Great value for the quality of hotel. Highly recommended!
Beautiful room, well appointed, the staff were lovely. Breakfast was excellent. The hotel is located right in the middle of the old fort area, despite this the rooms were quiet. The pool was lovely & great to escape the heat of the day. The meals at the restaurant were excellent. Great value for the quality of hotel. Highly recommended!
8
Peter
Feb 20, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The room was large and very comfortable. Staff were very friendly and pleasant.
The room was large and very comfortable. Staff were very friendly and pleasant.
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Linda
Nov 4, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
6
Stine
Jan 27, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful place and great staff, but overpriced for the room. There were no direct windows, and the wifi did not work.
Beautiful place and great staff, but overpriced for the room. There were no direct windows, and the wifi did not work.
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Julie
Nov 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Nina
Mar 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Kate
Nov 3, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Nina
Jan 3, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Welcoming hotel in old town Galle, in very pretty surroundings with a small pool area. We stayed in the suites down the street which were clean and comfortable but we missed a coffee maker and the locks didn’t really work. Breakfast was a la carte and the bar served fresh cappuccino. Really nice staff at the pool and restaurant!
Welcoming hotel in old town Galle, in very pretty surroundings with a small pool area. We stayed in the suites down the street which were clean and comfortable but we missed a coffee maker and the locks didn’t really work. Breakfast was a la carte and the bar served fresh cappuccino. Really nice staff at the pool and restaurant!
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Roshan
Nov 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent location.very high quality rooms at a decent price.
Excellent location.very high quality rooms at a decent price.
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Service
Service is widely praised as friendly, attentive, and accommodating, with upgrades and complimentary late check-outs mentioned. Staff are proactive and helpful throughout the stay.
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Patricia
Mar 10, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
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.
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.
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Moira
Mar 5, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We booked 3 nights on 2 separate bookings. For the first 2 nights we were upgraded to a room in the main building.Thoroughly well run hotel with attention to detail. Nothing too much trouble for them. They seemed to be falling over themselves to be nice to us.Hotel situated in the centre of Galle Fort. Tastefully converted building. Super pool, great for cooling off. Good breakfast included - we opted for the Sri Lankan Hoppers with mango lassi etc.
We booked 3 nights on 2 separate bookings. For the first 2 nights we were upgraded to a room in the main building.Thoroughly well run hotel with attention to detail. Nothing too much trouble for them. They seemed to be falling over themselves to be nice to us.Hotel situated in the centre of Galle Fort. Tastefully converted building. Super pool, great for cooling off. Good breakfast included - we opted for the Sri Lankan Hoppers with mango lassi etc.
10
Belinda
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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Peter
Feb 20, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The room was large and very comfortable. Staff were very friendly and pleasant.
The room was large and very comfortable. Staff were very friendly and pleasant.
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Nilantha
Dec 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff and general manager were wonderful, room was great, great location
The staff and general manager were wonderful, room was great, great location
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Michael
Jul 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We really loved staying here. It was quiet and relaxing. The meals were great and the staff were really friendly and accommodating.
We really loved staying here. It was quiet and relaxing. The meals were great and the staff were really friendly and accommodating.
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Rosalba
Aug 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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William
Jan 31, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely staff, central location, and fine food
Lovely staff, central location, and fine food
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Stefan
Feb 18, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Exceptionally beautiful hotel, wonderfully renovated with great taste. Large clean rooms and very friendly staff
Exceptionally beautiful hotel, wonderfully renovated with great taste. Large clean rooms and very friendly staff
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Moira
Mar 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
As stated in another review. Very well run hotel with attention to detail. Good breakfast. Lovely pool. They were very generous to us - upgrading us for 2 nights to the main building and including breakfast.
As stated in another review. Very well run hotel with attention to detail. Good breakfast. Lovely pool. They were very generous to us - upgrading us for 2 nights to the main building and including breakfast.
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Location
Excellent central position inside Galle Fort with easy walking access to sights and cafes. A couple of reviews mention traffic and dog noise at night.
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Patricia
Mar 10, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
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.
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.
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Belinda
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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Mohammed shainaz
Mar 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing place close to everything needed in the fort area.
Amazing place close to everything needed in the fort area.
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Linda
Nov 4, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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Joseph
Mar 26, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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William
Jan 31, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely staff, central location, and fine food
Lovely staff, central location, and fine food
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Nina
Mar 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Henry
Apr 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Alessandro
Mar 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful colonial building, very kind staff that let me stay much later for check-out. Perfectly located in the middle of Galle Fort. The only problem was the key to open the room, ancient and beautiful, but very fiddly.
Beautiful colonial building, very kind staff that let me stay much later for check-out. Perfectly located in the middle of Galle Fort. The only problem was the key to open the room, ancient and beautiful, but very fiddly.
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Catherine
Sep 4, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
A great hotel with super friendly staff. Excellent location in Galle Fort would highly recommend it to anyone.
A great hotel with super friendly staff. Excellent location in Galle Fort would highly recommend it to anyone.
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Dining
Breakfast and overall food receive strong praise, with good coffee and cocktails frequently noted. Several guests found dinner prices high and one cited slow breakfast service.
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Belinda
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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Sharyn
Mar 28, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Beautiful room, well appointed, the staff were lovely. Breakfast was excellent. The hotel is located right in the middle of the old fort area, despite this the rooms were quiet. The pool was lovely & great to escape the heat of the day. The meals at the restaurant were excellent. Great value for the quality of hotel. Highly recommended!
Beautiful room, well appointed, the staff were lovely. Breakfast was excellent. The hotel is located right in the middle of the old fort area, despite this the rooms were quiet. The pool was lovely & great to escape the heat of the day. The meals at the restaurant were excellent. Great value for the quality of hotel. Highly recommended!
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Linda
Nov 4, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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Rosalba
Aug 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Sharon
Feb 22, 2025
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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 😋
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 😋
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Daniel
Jul 16, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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Andrew
Dec 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic historic property, well appointed large rooms. Friendly and attentive staff. Restaurant was slightly pricier for area but very good.
Fantastic historic property, well appointed large rooms. Friendly and attentive staff. Restaurant was slightly pricier for area but very good.
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Jane
Mar 2, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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William
Jan 31, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely staff, central location, and fine food
Lovely staff, central location, and fine food
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Lukas
Jul 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
excellent boutique hotel with great bistro/food
excellent boutique hotel with great bistro/food
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Christopher
Feb 5, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Slight problem with the hot water in the morning, otherwise all good
Slight problem with the hot water in the morning, otherwise all good
FAQs about The Fort Printers
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee of approximately USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children.
Are pets allowed at the property?
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is by 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, subject to availability and potential additional charges.
Is there an airport shuttle service available?
Yes, a roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge of USD 120 per vehicle (one way), and it is available 24 hours.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and bathrooms.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Galle Fort, just steps from Historical Mansion and Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa. It is approximately 0.2 km from the National Maritime Museum and Galle Fort, making it conveniently situated near several historical attractions.
Does the property have a swimming pool?
Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available, which is seasonal. The operational hours are not specified.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and there is no minimum age for children to stay for free.
What are the policies regarding additional guests and extra beds?
The property does not specify the availability of cribs or extra beds. It is advisable to contact the property directly for any specific requests regarding additional guests.
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The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM. The front desk is 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.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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
- The 65 Pedlar Street Suite room categories are not located at the main building.
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
- Airport shuttle fee: USD 120 per vehicle (one way)
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