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39 Pedlar St | Galle Fort, Galle, Sri Lanka
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The Fort Printers
Ranked #8 of 23 Galle B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 83 Reviews
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What travellers say about this B&B/inn
  • Sri Lanka(12)
  • Small pool(5)
  • Very good(5)
  • Great location(3)
  • Frangipani Tree(3)
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Johannesburg, South Africa
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“19-21 January 2012”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012
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This was the best way to end our holiday in Sri Lanka - a real treat, especially after all the other very basic accommodation we had. Fabulous hotel (in the old Fort), very tastefully decorated, huge rooms with his and her bathrooms, clean. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Breakfast good (you can even ask for muesli). Very central, but the Old Fort is very small so everything is within walking distance. When you book, make sure they don't have any functions on - it's impossible to get away from the noise. We experienced this on our last night, were not told about it and couldn't have dinner (which we wanted to treat ourselves to). Luckily the function didn't go on until all hours, but it was disappointing that none of the guests were informed about it. We'd go back there in a flash!

Room Tip: All rooms are great!
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Second big family stay at fort printers and certainly not the last”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012
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person found this review helpful

We came back here for the second time, to this nicely done boutique hotel, with great staff. Its build in an old printers and they have kept the old caracter well. Floors are a bit thin therefore but nothing to really worrie about. We occupied five rooms and everyone was satisfied. The location is very nice in the middle of the fort, and one day we also went to their hotel frangipani of the same owner and with similar friendly staff, for a nice day on the lovely beach near tapa, 20 minutes outside galle.

Room Tip: We loved the head masters room and the art room as I believe they were called
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Superb!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012
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The Fort Printers was one of the best hotels we stayed in Sri Lanka - the staff were amazing and could not have been more welcoming - my four young children loved them all. The location doesn't get any better and the food was the best we had during our 3 week holiday. I researched all of the hotels inside Galle Fort and then went to visit them during our stay - we definitely chose the best place to stay in and I would rate The Fort Printers in my top 5 hotels in the world.

Room Tip: The Prefect's room beside the swimming pool is lovely - you can literally walk out of your room...
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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Fantastic boutique hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012
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person found this review helpful

My husband and I stayed for a few days over Christmas and cannot rate the place highly enough. The rooms are fantastic and very large, only slight problem is the lack of hot water. There is a lovely courtyard restaurant which served the best lobster ihave ever eaten. Last but no least the staff were fantastic, the best we experienced in Sri Lanka!

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Sydney, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Beautiful boutique hotel!!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012
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person found this review helpful

We found this to be the best hotel we stayed in for our Sri Lankan holiday. The Fort Printers is truly a wonderful, charming boutique hotel. Our room was perfect, beauifully furnished and appointed and very clean.The manager and all the staff were very helpful and extremely friendly . Dining at the restaurant is a must , excellent food, great menu, fantastic service and wonderful ambience. We found hotel to be very quite and serene , we loved our 3 night stay !!! Highly recommend !!! Please stay here!!!

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 39 Pedlar St | Galle Fort, Galle, Sri Lanka
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