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The Sun House

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A balcony with a bathtub, surrounded by lush greenery. - The Sun House (Galle)
A spacious living room with a beige sofa, decorative lamps, and a coffee table with books and a vase. - The Sun House (Galle)
A rectangular pool with a clear blue sky above, surrounded by lush greenery and a white fence. - The Sun House (Galle)
A covered outdoor area with white columns, a brick pathway, and a view of a pool and greenery. - The Sun House (Galle)
A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden desk with drawers, a chair, a bookshelf, and a bathroom visible through an open door. - The Sun House (Galle)
Galle Fort is located near The Sun House, which provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. Be sure to enjoy international cuisine at the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

View all photos for The Eden Deluxe Room

A spacious room with a large bed, a wooden cabinet, a small table, and a chair.

The Eden Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for The Dalloway Room

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden desk with drawers, a chair, a bookshelf, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

The Dalloway Room

  • Garden view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for The Merchant Deluxe Room

A four-poster bed with a wooden frame, a sofa with multiple cushions, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a wooden cabinet.

The Merchant Deluxe Room

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for The Gallean Suite

A spacious bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden wardrobe, and a large window providing natural light.

The Gallean Suite

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of the dining area.

Dumas Suite

  • Garden view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for The Tapestry Room

A four-poster bed with a wooden frame, a bedside table with a lamp, a bookshelf, and a small table with a plant.

The Tapestry Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for The Taprobane Suite

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden wardrobe, and a large window.

The Taprobane Suite

  • Garden view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for The Study Room

A bedroom with a canopy bed, a small table with a plant, a shower area, and a mirror with a towel rack.

The Study Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Galle, The Sun House is near the beach. Galle Fort and Galle International Cricket Stadium are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa and Galle Tennis Club. National Maritime Museum and Sea Turtle Conservation Project - Koggala are also worth visiting. Visit our Galle travel guide
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18, Upper Dickson Road, Galle, 80000

What's nearby

  • A coastal town with a prominent white church, a lighthouse, and a rocky shoreline.
    Galle Fort
    12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A cricket pitch with stumps in the center, surrounded by a grassy field with a stone wall and a clock tower in the background.
    Galle International Cricket Stadium
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A white lighthouse, palm trees, a coastal road, and a red boat on the water.
    Galle Lighthouse
    3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • National Maritime Museum
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Historical Mansion
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Resik Chinese Restaurant
    14 min walk
  • The Tuna & The Crab
    18 min walk
  • Anods Chocolate Lounge
  • a minute by TUK TUK
    3 min drive
  • Elita Restaurant
    17 min walk

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals 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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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?

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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Reviews

The Sun House Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Fantastic hotel. Beautiful rooms, lovely property, friendly and effective staff. The location just outside Galle Fort is perfect, a short walk or even shorter tuk tuk ride up the hill and the peace and sanctuary of historic Sun House. Just wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous old colonial hotel that is an oasis of calm.. rooms are fantastic and staff are very friendly and attentive
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

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We had a great stay at The Sun House. The staff were very friendly and helpful, the property was beautiful and the food was amazing (especially the homemade coconut ice cream!). We would love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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Absolutely loved our stay at The sun house. Everyone was so kind, the room and pool area were lovely and the food excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly, attentive staff / clean, comfortable rooms / good breakfast / nice garden and pool / a gem in galle
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

charlotte

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Absolutely wonderful stay at a blissfully relaxing property ideally located for Galle Fort and beyond…service was impeccable and breakfast absolutely delicious. Thank you and we’d love to come again…
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Megan

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One of the best hotel stays I've ever had and one of the highlights on my Sri Lanka trip. Comfortable accommodation, great restaurant and lovely staff. The people were very attentive and nothing was too much trouble. The front desk also helped me organise a wonderful day trip and transfers. The Sun House is also on a good location - in the hill area so it's quiet but close enough to the fort. Thoroughly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

EITHNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Elegance personified

Wonderful service and good food in an elegant setting
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an elegant, affordable, comfortable and extremely welcoming hotel situated in a green oasis just a few minutes walk from the centre of the city. The, room was spacious, the staff were extremely attentive and helpful and the breakfast excellent. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Silje

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sun House is a beautifully restored hotel, and the location is ideal, a short walk from the fort, in a quiet location. The hotel is stunning and nature was literally right outside our window, we had a wonderful time. The breakfast was delicious too, both the Lankan and western options. We particularly appreciated the kind and helpful staff who took such good care of us, special thanks to the manager and Priyantha who made our stay very pleasant and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rahman

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One of the nicest properties I have stayed at

This hotel is amazing, i loved all the touches that makes it feel special, amazing common area with seating areas for pre dinner drinks, great rooms, amazing staff and great food, pool. Only a 10 min walk to the fort and is located in a quiet area. The curries were the highlight. I would definitely stay again next time I am in Galle
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Una M C

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Lovely hotel in a historic house with impeccable service. It has been recently refurbished and under new owners who have done a magnificent job. We stayed in the Dumas suite which has a balcony where you can watch birds and monkeys with a cup of morning tea. The serene gardens and swimming pool are a delight. Do not miss the Arrack Tasting menu dinner which was unforgettable. Staying here gives you a short walk to Galle Fort and a chance to stay in a beautiful house with gardens so the best of both worlds. Well done to all the team.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Girish

Excellent gem 💎 of a hotel in Galle , personalized service right from the time you enter the hotel , with a great welcome , overview explanation of the room and services , nice breakfast service , staff are amazing , very hospitable , right staff for right job -something you don’t find in Europe nowadays 😅. Will definitely recommend and come back in future . Just a small observation- the metallic door stopper in the bathroom is a safety hazard , I almost cut my feet on it and upon arrival the towels could be hot instead of cold … 😆
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Saliya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeously situated in a beautiful ex-colonial mansion, serving excellent food. Staff are efficient and friendly. The regular rooms are evocative and very comfortable, with choice of fan and air conditioning. The lack of a television is more than compensated for by the eclectic collection of books in rooms, and communal areas. I was lucky to stay in the Galleon Suite, which is the size of an apartment, with a shower and outdoor bath! An evening dip in the pool, followed by drinks at the bar was the perfect way to end the evening. The rates are unbelievably low. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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Welcoming and unique boutique hotel

We had a fantastic two nights at The Sun House, located up the hill from the buzz of Galle. You can easily get a tuk tuk to the forts/cricket ground. The staff are friendly and very helpful. The food was fantastic and we booked an experience with the chef to cook some Sri Lankan food. What a feast we made. The pool was a welcome rest at the end of the day. The room was comfortable with a big bathroom, balcony and a helpful mosquito net over the bed. The property is surrounded by trees for you to spot some amazing birds or even some monkeys. The lounge areas are comfy and have lots of fascinating history. A unique place to stay in Galle.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yuvaraj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolutely breathtaking Villa

My wife and I had the most amazing experience in this hotel. From the staff, the food, the cocktails, the amenities, everything was splendid. They really do go the extra mile to make your trip wonderful. Kudos to Ronald and team for making our stay great. We stayed at the Taprobane Suite which had an outdoor bathtub which we sadly didnt use as much as we wish we did. The Gallean cocktail by their bartender with an infused arrack was my daily poison. The sri lankan breakfast followed by a dip in the pool was a great way to start the day. Overall, its 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Shanti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No better place. Great food, great service, great ambience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lara Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breathtaking villa, impeccable staff - would come again in a heartbeat and stay a lot longer!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The real Galle experience.

We stayed in Galle for two nights and had the most relaxing time. The staff we so attentive, the food delicious and fresh, our room was gorgeous and well maintained. We had the best time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Anita

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Ganz viel Flair, wunderbar zum Ausspannen

Wir hatten einen wunderbaren Aufenthalt im The Sun House. Das Personal ist liebenswürdig und herzlich. Das geschichtsträchtige Haus wurde aufwändig renoviert und hat ganz viel Flair. Die Räume sind liebevoll dekoriert und alles ist sehr stimmungsvoll. In dieser ruhigen Anlage kann man wunderbar ausspannen und ist in 10-15 min zu Fuß in der Altstadt. Wir konnten direkt von unserem Balkon aus Affen und einen Falken beobachten.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Felisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Paraiso

Un lugar precioso Decoración exquisita y cuidada de un gusto extraordinario La atención y el trato son impecables La Ubicación magnífica por tranquila y sin embargo, muy accesible a los lugares que hay que visitar
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Felisa

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Paraiso

Un lugar exquisito en cuanto a decoración , comodidad atenciones y trato Precioso Un remanso de paz y belleza
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Georg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
+ Schön renovierte Anlage im Kolonialstil; schöne Pool- und Gartenanlage; netter Besitzer und Personal; super Frühstück - Zimmer eher klein
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the most beautiful old house originally owned by a Scottish spice merchant. The furniture is attractive, the gardens and setting gorgeous and the food delicious. There are loads of books you can borrow.You wish it was your own house! The staff are so helpful and kind. Our son told us to visit as he had been there last summer. We are so glad we followed his advice. This was quite the best place we stayed in in Sri Lanka and we hope we can go back for longer next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent boutique hotel in a very beautiful and historic house
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019