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The Sun House

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Galle with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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Dumas Suite | Living area
Dumas Suite | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Dumas Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
Dumas Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
The Sun House offers a serene getaway with its outdoor pool, garden, and library. Enjoy international cuisine at the on-site restaurant or unwind with a drink from the bar while staying connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Ceiling fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Kingfisher Standard | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Kingfisher Standard

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cinnamon Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Cinnamon Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Dumas Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Dumas Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Sun and Sky Standard | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Sun and Sky Standard

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Dumas Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Dumas Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Sun and Sky Standard | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Sun and Sky Standard

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Galle, The Sun House is near the beach. National Maritime Museum and Galle National Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Galle Fort and Galle International Cricket Stadium. Hikkaduwa National Park and Handunugoda Tea Estate are also worth visiting.
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Map
18, Upper Dickson Road, Galle, 80000

What's nearby

  • Galle International Cricket Stadium - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Galle Fort - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Galle Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Mahamodara Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Jungle Beach - 7 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 35 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 120 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪SAHANA - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Perera & Sons - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Elita Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Kixi - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Yara Hotel - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Sun House

Upscale guesthouse
A terrace, a garden, and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at The Sun House. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the on-site international cuisine restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front-desk safe, meeting rooms, and newspapers in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Sun House Galle
Sun Galle
The Sun House Hotel Galle
Sun Hotel Galle
Sun House Guesthouse Galle
Sun House Guesthouse
Sun Hotel Galle
The Sun House Galle
The Sun House Guesthouse
The Sun House Guesthouse Galle

Frequently asked questions

Does The Sun House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Sun House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Sun House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sun House?

Check-in begins at 1 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sun House?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does The Sun House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 100 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Sun House located?

Situated near the beach, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Galle Fort, Mahendra Amarasooriya Park, and Galle International Cricket Stadium. Galle Tennis Club and Galle National Museum are also within 15 minutes.

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