The Fort Printers

Ate here for NYE and it was exceptional! Service was spot on (top class) and the food was delicious. We had a set menu when we dined there but a stand out dish was the lobster curry. I really enjoyed the sours cocktails. Very happy with my experience dining at fort printers and would definitely recommend.

Warning! Our visit was not planned from the start, but we ended up at the restaurant by chance when a heavy rain suddenly rolled in and forced us to seek shelter. Unfortunately, this spontaneous choice turned out to be a big disappointment. Since we were planning to share the meal, we asked the staff for recommendations. The waiter, Umesha, advised us against ordering several smaller dishes and instead suggested a kebab dish that he assured would be enough for two people. When the food was served, it quickly became clear that the portion was remarkably small and far from filling. We felt misled and therefore had to order more. We also asked if another dish on the menu was larger and received an affirmative answer, but that portion also turned out to be just as meager. All in all, this led to us paying significantly more than what should have been reasonably required for a meal. The service was perceived as neither honest nor helpful, and instead of guidance, we felt guided towards the wrong choice. Considering that one dish cost 5000 rupees, it should have been a decent main course. Unfortunately, we cannot recommend the restaurant.

The fort printers was a delight during our stay in Galle. Such a cool hotel with sleek design, carefully selected furniture, the ambiance is incredible. Service was truly great as well with the manager taking care to make us feel special on our honeymoon. Food was also incredible. Highly recommend for a stay in Galle !

Unfortunately, a very disappointing experience. My partner and I wanted to share food and asked the waiter, Umesha, if we could order their soup and another dish. He advised against it, saying they were starters, and instead recommended that we order a plate kebab to share, claiming it would be enough. When the food arrived, we were extremely disappointed. It was the smallest portion I have ever seen. We felt misled and had to order more food. When we asked if another dish on the menu (shown in a picture) was a larger portion, he said it was but when it arrived it was exactly as small like the first. In the end, we spent much more money than we should have, unnecessarily. It felt like the waiter was not honest or helpful, but instead guided us to the wrong choices. Very unhappy with the service and the overall experience. 4898.30 rupies for one disch should be a main dish. Don't go here.

Just spent 4 luxurious days at Fort Printers and wish we could have stayed longer. The fit out is exquisite, comfy bed, food was so yummy and cocktails even better. Delicious coffee too (this is high praise coming from 2 Melburnians). Staff were so helpful and accommodating. They thought of everything and made sure we were very well looked after. Great spot in the center of the fort, easy to walk everywhere. Can’t wait to return!

We stayed at Fort Printers Hotel in Galle for one night and absolutely loved it. The staff were incredibly friendly, the food was excellent, and the interior design is stunning. During my stay, I unfortunately had a small accident, and the team immediately stepped in to help. They arranged transportation to the hospital, made all the necessary phone calls, and even accompanied me to make sure everything went smoothly. Their care and attention went far beyond what you normally expect from a hotel. I deeply appreciate their efforts, and if you’re looking for a beautiful boutique hotel with exceptional service in Galle, this is the place to be.

Stayed here recently at the end of our Sri Lanka holiday and would highly recommend. The rooms we booked were well appointed and spacious, although the lack of a head board meant some pillow movement. The pool, while small, was a welcome cool during the heat of the day. The food was excellent at breakfast and dinner. The quality of the cooking at dinner was superb, even if the portions weee not huge. Our stay was only one night - had we known how good it was, we would have booked for longer. Well impressed!

I'm genuinely torn about this review because so much about Fort Printers was wonderful. The swimming pool was fantastic - perfect shallow end for our little one, and we spent hours there. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, bringing us towels and waiting on us hand and foot. The food was delicious, and the location right on the main street in Galle Fort is ideal.||So why only 2 stars? The laundry bill nearly gave me a heart attack. We paid $45 for a modest amount of laundry - and that was apparently with a 50% discount already applied. Combined with some items we'd put on our tab, our final bill came to $97 USD, which completely blindsided us. We couldn't understand how it added up to that much.||The laundry pricing completely soured what was otherwise a lovely stay. It feels like they're taking advantage of guests who don't realize how expensive their laundry service is until checkout.|If you stay here: absolutely enjoy the pool, the great staff, and the excellent location. But do yourself a favor - find literally anywhere else to do your laundry, or skip it entirely.|Such a shame, because everything else was genuinely great.