The Sun House
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The Sun House
18 Upper Dickson Road, Galle, Southern Province 80000, Sri Lanka
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When you stay at The Sun House in Galle, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Galle Fort and Galle International Cricket Stadium. This upscale guesthouse is 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Hikkaduwa Beach and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Dutch Reformed Church.Show More
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4.7/5Amazing·Cleanliness: 4.7
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Amenities
Outdoor Swimming PoolPublic ParkingFreeAirport Pick-up ServiceAirport Shuttle ServiceBarRestaurant24-Hour Front DeskWi-Fi in Public AreasFree
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Surroundings
Airport: Koggala Airport
(14.1km)
Train: Galle Railway Station
(1.1km)
Train: Unawatuna Railway Station
(5.5km)
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7
Superior Double Room
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Garden View
Private Toilet
Mosquito Net
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7
Deluxe Double Room
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Electric Fan
Towel
Garden View
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Double Room with Garden View
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Garden View
Private Toilet
Mosquito Net
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6
Cinnamon Suite
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Towel
Garden View
Private Toilet
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2
Kingfisher Standard
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Towel
Garden View
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5
Sun and Sky Standard
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Towel
Garden View
Private Toilet
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8
Dumas Suite
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Towel
Garden View
Private Toilet
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4
Dumas Suite
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Towel
Garden View
Private Toilet
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Guest Reviews(22)
4.7/5
Amazing
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.7
- Amenities4.7
- Location4.7
- Service4.7
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Located within walking distance to Galle town and Fort, the property boasts spacious, comfortable rooms with four-poster beds and jungle views, complemented by excellent service, a lovely pool, and an elegant restaurant.
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Guest User
February 10, 2024
The location of this hotel is relatively remote and you need to take a tuk-tuk to go up the mountain, but overall it's not too far. The hotel's hygiene and service are generally good, and the food is average. However, the 9.9 rating on booking is still a bit too high, around 9 points. The better thing is that the bed is relatively hard, which is suitable for people with lumbar disc herniation and discomfort.
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Guest User
April 9, 2024
What a fantastic place! It’s a beautiful old house with spacious comfortable rooms, an amazing collection of furniture, artwork, old prints and photos, as well as an extensive and eclectic library. The staff are all very friendly and very helpful. I needed to see a doctor : in discussion, we decided it would be both cheaper and quicker for me to go to the outpatients at Asiri private hospital- they offered to accompany me. In fact, I went alone and it was a very easy, efficient, and cheap process- much more so than getting care in that situation in New Zealand. There is a pool, the best we enjoyed in Sri Lanka. The food is great and generous serves. We were very happy to have stayed there rather than the centre of Galle: it is in a quiet, peaceful area, and a reasonable walk or a short tuk tuk ride from the historic centre. We couldn’t have had a better experience.
Guest User
April 2, 2024
The Sun House provides a tranquil setting, yet is just a 15 minute walk from bustling Galle Fort. The property is beautifully restored, I appreciated the attentive service from the owners and the team. Some lazy hours by the pool has brought my trip to Sri Lanka to a wonderful end. I highly recommend The Sun House.
Guest User
March 6, 2024
We had a wonderful restful 2 days here stopping over from Yala to Hikkaduwa Beach. It's an easy 10 minute walk from the old city of Galle but away from the madness of the town centre. The courtyard and pool area are an absolute oasis and you can easily while away an afternoon in the peace and quiet. The hotel has thoughtfully been done with so many personal touches it feels like a home. The rooms are spacious and a particular highlight was the bath on the balcony, where you can listen to birds and see the monkeys going about their business. Amazing food (especially the breakfast) and lovely staff to look after you.
Guest User
March 1, 2024
This was our first three days in Sri Lanka. The very welcoming staff, plus the superb restoration of the property and the food made for a perfect start to our holiday. The owners, Tim and Samir, were very attentive to our needs, as were their charming and committed staff. The property is well located above the noise and bustle of Galle, but within an easy walk to Galle Fort.
Guest User
February 28, 2024
Exquisitely beautiful property outside of the Galle Fort but in walking distance. Impeccable service, delicious food and cocktails. Old world charm and beauty. We stayed for 2 nights and enjoyed every minute. Our room was spacious and comfortable there was always someone available to see to our every need. The garden was impeccable as was the taste in decorating the common spaces with a mix of antiques and Sri Lanken design.
Guest User
February 21, 2024
We were staying much further down the coast but stopped at The Sun House for lunch before a walk around Galle Fort. We pigged out on amazing seafood - described as small (podi) plates but actually very generous amounts. Butter-fried calamari is (almost) always great but this was the best we've had; really enjoyed the barramundi also and, though pretty stuffed, couldn't help but later order the prawn dumplings. The team very kindly set us a table overlooking the lovely pool with amazing old frangipanis dotting the lawn. The house (boutique hotel) is interesting to visit in its own right; an antidote to big, commercial units elsewhere. We loved it - will have to stay properly next time.
hcrd1987
January 15, 2024
Just reopened following refurbishment, this is a gorgeous place to stay in Galle. Really charming colonial style house retaining real character, but some sleek interior design touches, beautiful gardens with frangipani trees, flowers, lovely pool and the odd monkey! Great food - some fusion dishes making it a bit different to the usual fare and delicious cocktails. Because it's just a short walk outside the fort it means there's much more space, a lovely pool, and it's only 10 mins to get there. highly recommended - and very good value given how great the place is. Staff really friendly and helpful - we came with our baby and they loved her..We have stayed a lot of places in sri lanka and this is now one of our favourites!
Guest User
January 12, 2024
A master piece! Came here for a drink and ended up staying the night. Such a beautiful house with great art and antique furniture. Lovely garden and pool to relax in and the staff were lovely. Couldn't really fault anything. Its not on the beach but a short Tuk Tuk journey away and walking distance to the fort. This is a must for anyone looking to stay in Galle.
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 14:00–24:00
Check-out: 06:00–11:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Cots and Extra Beds
Please contact the hotel for details about cot and extra bed policies.
Breakfast
TypeAmerican, Asian, Continental, Full English/Irish
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
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Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 7
When you stay at The Sun House in Galle, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Galle Fort and Galle International Cricket Stadium. This upscale guesthouse is 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Hikkaduwa Beach and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Dutch Reformed Church.
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets.
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets.
Services & Amenities
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Outdoor Swimming Pool
Public ParkingFree
Airport Pick-up ServiceAdditional charge
Airport Shuttle ServiceAdditional charge
Bar
Restaurant
24-Hour Front Desk
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Outdoor Swimming Pool
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
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