The Fort PrintersvsVilla Araliya
Both The Fort Printers and Villa Araliya are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, The Fort Printers ranks marginally higher than Villa Araliya. The Fort Printers ranks #26 in Sri Lanka with positive reviews from 3 sources such as Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler.
The Fort Printers
Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
39 Pedlar St, Galle Fort, Galle, Sri Lanka
From $119/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Travel + Leisure "Dutch and English influences abound at this 18th-century mansion, whose five suites are decorated in jewel-toned velvets." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"In the heart of the Fort, this imposing 1825 structure once housed printing presses, and later school classrooms. Today it's divided into two sections: rooms in the older part have..." Full review
Condé Nast TravelerVilla Araliya
Oyster Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
154/10 Poruthota Road, Kochchikade, Negombo, Sri Lanka
From $32/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
OysterBudget
"The lower-middle-range, 14-room Villa Araliya is a quiet property that's just a five-minute walk from Negombo's public beach." Full review
Lonely Planet "This standout choice has a variety of modern rooms – some dashed up in multihued colours and others with exposed red-brick walls." Full review
Lonely Planet "Set in back of luxuriant gardens are two bungalows decorated with vintage furniture, including lovely carved wardrobes." Full review
