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The Sun House

Hotel

18 Upper Dickson Road

2 nights, 2 adults

USD$525

Includes taxes and charges

2 nights, 2 adults

USD$525

Includes taxes and charges

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
12 mentions

The staff are so kind and helpful

All of the staff were so attentive and sweet and helped to make our stay special

Comfortable rooms
11 mentions

The property has so many spots to relax and enjoy your surroundings, and a perfe…

Great size room with really comfy bed and loved the open air shower

Great location
7 mentions

Slightly outside of the hustle and bustle of Galle but easily accessible by tuk …

Great location

Breakfast available
6 mentions

The hotel building, the pool, the staff and the breakfast

Delicious breakfasts

Pool
5 mentions

Watching the wildlife from the pool was a highlight

The pool is gorgeous and monkeys pass through which is entertaining and only a l…

Clean rooms
1 mentions

We stayed in the Queen room which was very clean and comfortable with a nice big…

Overview

The Sun House has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Galle. With a bar, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.6 km from Galle Fort Beach. At the hotel, all rooms have a desk. Every room comes with a safety deposit box, while certain rooms have a balcony. At The Sun House rooms include bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes à la carte, continental and Full English/Irish options. The accommodation can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Popular points of interest near The Sun House include Lighthouse Beach, Mahamodara Beach and Galle International Cricket Stadium. The nearest airport is Koggala, 13 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Traveller reviews

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Lucy

couple

May 30, 2026

10

What an incredible place. Such a gem. We stayed for our honeymoon and it was truly a place to remember

The staff are so kind and helpful. Nothing is too much and they went above and beyond to help us

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Carol

couple

May 18, 2026

10

Beautiful hotel with peaceful and calm feel.

The property was beautifully decorated to a high standard in colonial style, it felt like a piece of history! All of the staff were so attentive and sweet and helped to make our stay special. Slightly outside of the hustle and bustle of Galle but easily accessible by tuk tuk or a short walk, it’s location allowed for a peaceful environment and a good nights sleep 😊

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Nikolai

family_with_children

May 9, 2026

9

A fantastic place to relax in Galle

Beautiful property and grounds, and very welcoming staff!

C

Clare

couple

April 19, 2026

10

A most stunning property out of Galle but easy to get to.

It is a beautifully and tasteful renovated building

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Gundlash

family_with_children

April 13, 2026

10

Perfect end to our holiday.

The hotel building, the pool, the staff and the breakfast

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Anastasia

couple

April 12, 2026

9

Beautiful peaceful stay watching monkeys & birds from the stunning garden pool

A beautiful peaceful stay where we were very looked after by the staff. Watching the wildlife from the pool was a highlight! The property has so many spots to relax and enjoy your surroundings, and a perfect spot close enough to get into Galle fort easily while still being in a more quiet area outside the busy part of town.

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Alexandra

couple

April 9, 2026

9

Fabulous and subtly attentive staff. Delicious breakfasts. Great size room with really comfy bed and loved the open air shower!

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Rachel

couple

April 3, 2026

10

Idyllic hotel close to Galle Fort

Beautifully finished rooms, excellent staff and calm surroundings

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Tanya

couple

March 26, 2026

10

What a treat! The staff were all lovely and nothing was too much trouble. Guests are at the heart of everything and anyt

Everything! The property was beautiful and felt so restful and calm.

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Arabella

couple

March 25, 2026

10

Perfect Architecture and interior design.

This is the most beautiful hotel. Its unbelievably beautifully curated and we had a wonderful time exploring the grounds and noticing each and every little detail. We actually got upgraded to the best room and each room we were in had character and style. You can't have a bad room. The pool is gorgeous and monkeys pass through which is entertaining and only a little bit scary ahaha.

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Rosalyn

family_with_children

March 21, 2026

9

Breakfast was lovely. Staff were very friendly. Great location. Comfortable room.

P

Paul

couple

March 20, 2026

10

The best place to stay in Galle.

Location, people and the amazing food. Plus the outdoor shower!

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Lydia

couple

March 16, 2026

10

Exceptional.

The Location, staff, ambience and style of The Sun House will stay with me forever. We had some exceptional food, hospitality and drinks here. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff. Our only regret is that we weren't staying longer!

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Andrew

couple

March 15, 2026

10

Superb hotel in a quiet location just 5 minutes tuk tuk ride from Galle Fort

We stayed in the Queen room which was very clean and comfortable with a nice big bathroom area. The property was once a colonial house and is utterly superb and serene even though quite close to the fort. It was magical having a drink in the swimming pool area and watching the monkeys playing in the trees, an experience to remember. Excellent breakfast and great staff all around. Thank you for making our stay a memorable one.

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Anna

extended_group

March 11, 2026

10

Beautiful hotel in a serene location close to the Dutch Fort

This was, without a doubt, the best hotel we stayed in during our tour of Sri Lanka. The location is great, away from the hustle and bustle of town but just a short walk away. The property is beautiful and very serene. We had a lovely surprise when we arrived as they upgraded us the the Dumas suite, which, I have to say, was truly outstanding. Huge room on high level with amazing close up views of the monkeys in the trees. Food and drinks at the hotel are excellent. You will definitely not be disappointed if you choose this hotel.

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Julia

couple

March 9, 2026

9

A beautiful hotel, with gorgeous rooms. We were upgraded which was a lovely surprise. Breakfast was delicious with a choice of Western or Sri Lankan. Eating a la carte was a little pricey. The location was quiet and although outside of the Fort it felt very special.

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Nicole

couple

March 7, 2026

9

Peace and comfort in heritage atmosphere

Lovely heritage character. Superb and generous food

C

Christopher

family_with_children

March 3, 2026

9

Stunning Colonial house in the hills above the town but only a five minute walk away. Super staff who were attentive and efficient. The Galleon Suite is absolutely gorgeous. Saw most of the hotels in Galle and wouldn't have wanted to move from The Sun House. A quiet oasis of calm from the very busy and touristy fort and town

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Karen

couple

February 26, 2026

10

Fantastic and we didn’t want to leave!

The property is absolutely beautiful, relaxing atmosphere and plenty of seating areas. The staff were exceptional and couldn’t do enough for us. Of particular mention was Priyantha, but all of the staff were a credit to the hotel.

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dulcie

couple

February 23, 2026

10

Fabulous stay in a beautiful hotel

We had the room with a balcony which overlooked a tropical paradise with monkeys swinging in the trees and birds singing! The pool was lovely - it was just us for a good few hours. The food was fantastic - amazing breakfasts - I had the shakshouka and my husband the Sri Lankan curry - both delish and large quantities. We ate there once in the evening - seared tuna a winner.

Facilities

Food & Drink

Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options

General

WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Outdoors

Outdoor pool, Outdoor pool (all year), Garden, Terrace

Parking

Free parking, Parking, Parking on site

Pool and wellness

Sun loungers or beach chairs, Swimming Pool, Pool/beach towels

Services

Airport shuttle (additional charge), Airport shuttle, 24-hour front desk

Transport

Airport pick up, Airport drop off

Deluxe Double Room

The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 3 guests 27 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room with Garden View

The double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 23 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room with Terrace

The spacious double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 26 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Queen Room with Garden View

The spacious double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a bidet. The double room is furnished with a desk and a seating area and provides a wardrobe, a safe deposit box and garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 27 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Superior Double Room

The double room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 3 guests 25 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Junior Suite with Balcony

This suite is comprised of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The suite is furnished with a desk and a seating area and offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker and garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 3 guests 44 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Junior Suite with Garden View

This suite comprises 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The suite is furnished with a desk and a seating area and provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker and garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 4 guests 42 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
King Suite

This spacious suite comprises 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. The suite provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as a balcony with garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 4 guests 60 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 00:00
Check-outFrom 06:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printThis property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 12:21 PM

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