The Fort Printers - Galle
6.026017, 80.217939Overview
Heritage boutique hotel inside UNESCO-listed Galle Fort
Dining & Culinary
The Fort Printers Galle houses an on-site restaurant that serves fresh seafood and local cuisine. Breakfast is served à la carte and includes Sri Lankan dishes, fruit smoothies, and banana pancakes. The hotel also offers a poolside bar and an intimate dining space in a lush courtyard overlooking the pool.
Accommodations & Rooms
Rooms at The Fort Printers blend contemporary design with colonial features such as antique bathtubs and high ceilings. The Heritage Wing includes rooms named after school subjects like History and Geography, some with private verandas facing the courtyard. Each room has a private bathroom, free toiletries, and a kettle for tea and coffee.
Location & Surroundings
The hotel sits 350 metres from the Galle Fort and the Galle Light House, placing guests within the heart of the World Heritage site. Nearby attractions include the National Maritime Museum and the old town's shops, bars, and restaurants. Fort Printers also offers bicycle rental for exploring the fort ramparts and the cricket ground.
Services & Amenities
The Fort Printers provides a 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and tour desk assistance for arranging whale watching or wildlife reserve visits. An outdoor swimming pool and a serene courtyard with frangipani trees offer relaxation after exploring Galle. The hotel also runs exclusive wedding planning services and offers a shared kitchen with complimentary tea and coffee.
Family & Children
Families staying at The Fort Printers can request babysitting and children's services from the front desk. The restaurant offers a kids' meal menu and special diet menus upon request. Rooms can accommodate extra beds or sofas for small children, and the small pool is suitable for cooling off.
- Location: Inside UNESCO Galle Fort, 350 m from Lighthouse
- Dining: On-site restaurant with fresh seafood & local cuisine
- Rooms: Heritage Wing with antique bathtubs and high ceilings
- Sustainability: Glass refillable bottles for shampoo and body wash
- Family: Babysitting services and kids' meal options
- Services: 24-hour front desk, concierge, tour desk, bicycle rental
- Weddings: Exclusive wedding planning services in a historical setting
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
52 m²
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Shower
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Balcony
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Room size:
56 m²
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Bed options:1 Sofa bed
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Shower
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Bathtub
Facilities
Main facilities
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Restaurant
Paid airport shuttle
Outdoor swimming pool
Massage
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Special diet menus
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about The Fort Printers
| 💵 Lowest room price | 202 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 800 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 15.2 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Koggala, KCT |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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