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The Sun House

4.0 star property

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Garden
Dumas Suite
Cinnamon Suite | Bathroom
Kingfisher Standard
Dumas Suite | Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

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18, Upper Dickson Road, Galle, 80000
  • Galle Fort
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Galle International Cricket Stadium
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Galle Lighthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cinnamon Suite

Cinnamon Suite

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Dumas Suite

Dumas Suite

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Dumas Suite

Dumas Suite

  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Sun and Sky Standard

Sun and Sky Standard

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Sun and Sky Standard

Sun and Sky Standard

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Kingfisher Standard

Kingfisher Standard

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Galle

When you stay at The Sun House in Galle, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Galle Fort and Mahendra Amarasooriya Park. .This guesthouse is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Galle International Cricket Stadium and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Galle Clock Tower.
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What's nearby

  • Galle Fort - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Galle International Cricket Stadium - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Galle Clock Tower - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Galle Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Indian Hut - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪SAHANA - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sea Line - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Bungalow - Galle Fort - ‬18 min walk

About this property

The Sun House

Guesthouse in Galle with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
The Sun House offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathrobes, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the guesthouse's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return 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 centre
  • 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 lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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

The Sun House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Anuri

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Una M C

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Rahman

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

charlotte

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here on the recommendation of a friend and it went beyond expectations! The staff were just wonderful - you felt so so cared for and about, to ensure you had the best possible time. I really couldn't recommend Rukman and his team from both The Sun House and The Dutch House highly enough!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

MM, NSW Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sun House is a special place to stay. It's like staying at a private villa in colonial times. So spacious and relaxing. The food is excellent & the staff happy to do whatever you ask as well as offering what you might like.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Sara, Maidstone, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel with excellent dining. Room comfortable but could do with a refrigerator. Staff outstanding.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Lovely colonial boutique hotel

Old colonial home that is deceiving when you arrive at the gate up a residential road. Beautiful interior, secluded, excellent service and very good food. Beautiful small pool in private garden. Dinner on the verandah was a highlight. 10-15 mins walk to the fort and the old town. Steep on price for the facilities on offer compared with other places we have stayed so far on our trip. But you will not regret staying there.

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Super hotel in great location

Fantastic spot with great staff. We very much enjoyed the cinnamon suite and the super breakfasts. We felt the hotel was starting to need just a Little Love around the edges to bring it back to its rightful place as one of he best places to stay in galle. It’s in a great location - away from the hustle and bustle of the fort but yet just a very short and cheap tuk tuk ride away. Beach also accessible with v short tuk tuk. Fantastic interiors and lots of wonderful books
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Australia

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

10/10 Excellent

Felisa

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Felisa

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Pieter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georg

Travelled with family
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