The Fort Printers


  • Hotel with one main building and two annexes
  • Colonial, old-world architecture
  • Contemporary chic
  • Original printing machines on display
  • Bedrooms named after academic subjects and personalities
  • Attractions around Galle Fort

Take a look inside The Fort Printers

The Fort Printers is a boutique hotel with three buildings – one main and two annexes. Formerly an 18th century mansion which became a college, later converted into a printing press, and now transformed into a hotel, The Fort Printers epitomizes colonial, old-world architecture and contemporary chic. Spacious interiors are appointed with predominantly finely finished, in-vogue wood furnishings accompanied by period fixtures and pieces, as well as adorned with some of the original printing machines. Amenities are discriminately five star – for all-out guest delight and enjoyment. Truly, the Fort Printers affords you stylish vacation living with a historic and quaint ambience.

Location

Around the villa

Bastille
7 m
Sesto Senso
89 m
Bungalow Galle Fort
161 m
Cargills Food City Express
165 m
Dutch Hospital
214 m
Samoda Reception Hall
2.5 km
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
160.1 km
Beach
5.8 km

The Fort Printers hotel is located in Galle Fort – a 16th century Dutch fort which has the distinction of being a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From the hotel, you can spend the day at nearby beaches which are teeming with marine life. You can also go see traditional Sri Lankan villages and temples, as well as go nature tripping at rainforests, gem mines and tea plantations.

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Luxury in the heart of Galle Fort We absolutely loved our stay here - we loved everything about it. The location, the service, the rooms, the history of the building, the restaurant, the pool. Everything! One of the most memorable places we have every stayed in. Thank you - we will be back!

Helene (United Kingdom) stayed at The Fort Printers with a group of friends and their families from 03/2023 to 03/2023

Services & features

Something missing in this villa? Don't worry, our Concierge can arrange it for you. Just let us know :)
  • Services:

    • 24H Security
    • Gardener
    • Housekeeping service
    • Laundry (extra cost)
    • Pool maintenance
    • Security service
    • Welcome drinks
  • Facilities:

    • 3G modem
    • Additional guest (extra cost) (50 USD/night, 1 pers. max.)
    • Back-up generator
    • Bar counter
    • Electricity included
    • Fire extinguisher
    • Hairdryer
    • Iron and ironing board
    • Mosquito nets
    • Pool towels Included
    • Pool umbrella
    • Printer
    • Safety box
    • Swimming pool
    • Toiletries
    • Wardrobe space
    • Wheelchair access
    • Wi-Fi Internet
  • Transport:

    • Airport transfer (extra cost) (contact us)
    • Car available (extra cost)
  • Kids:

    • Baby cot
  • Meals:

    • Coffee maker
    • Daily breakfast included
    • Dinner (extra cost) (35 USD/person)
    • Lunch (extra cost) (25 USD/person)
    • Room service
  • Entertainment:

    • International channels
  • More information:

    • Pers. max.: 26
    • Staff: 24

Villa policies

  • House rules

    • Check-in: after 02:00 pm
    • Check-out: until 12:00 pm
  • Price inclusions

    • Villa Finder Concierge
  • Payment terms

    • 50% deposit payment required to confirm your stay
    • Balance payable at least 60 days prior to check-in

Concierge service

Our complimentary concierge service manages pre-trip planning, takes requests during your stay, and helps with anything and everything in between!
  • Baby chairs, cots, strollers
  • Childcare services
  • Grocery shopping
  • In-house massage
  • Pool fencing
  • Private chef
  • Airport transfer
  • Car rental
  • Day trip & chauffeur
  • Private boat/yacht charters
  • Restaurant reservations
  • Tour & activities bookings
Minimum stay 3 bedrooms 5 bedrooms 13 bedrooms
from 02/11/2024 to 20/12/2024 Low season 2 nights USD 683 USD 1,265 USD 3,087
from 20/12/2024 to 11/01/2025 Peak season 3 nights USD 949 USD 1,708 USD 4,238
from 11/01/2025 to 20/12/2025 Low season 2 nights USD 477 USD 1,330 USD 3,002
from 20/12/2025 to 11/01/2026 Peak season 3 nights USD 756 USD 1,795 USD 4,210

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