The Sun House
18 Upper Dickson Road
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2 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
2 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“The staff are so kind and helpful”
“All of the staff were so attentive and sweet and helped to make our stay special”
“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”
“Slightly outside of the hustle and bustle of Galle but easily accessible by tuk …”
“Great location”
“The hotel building, the pool, the staff and the breakfast”
“Delicious breakfasts”
“Watching the wildlife from the pool was a highlight”
“The pool is gorgeous and monkeys pass through which is entertaining and only a l…”
“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
Lucy
couple
May 30, 2026
“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
Carol
couple
May 18, 2026
“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 😊
Nikolai
family_with_children
May 9, 2026
“A fantastic place to relax in Galle”
Beautiful property and grounds, and very welcoming staff!
Clare
couple
April 19, 2026
“A most stunning property out of Galle but easy to get to.”
It is a beautifully and tasteful renovated building
Gundlash
family_with_children
April 13, 2026
“Perfect end to our holiday.”
The hotel building, the pool, the staff and the breakfast
Anastasia
couple
April 12, 2026
“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.
Alexandra
couple
April 9, 2026
Fabulous and subtly attentive staff. Delicious breakfasts. Great size room with really comfy bed and loved the open air shower!
Rachel
couple
April 3, 2026
“Idyllic hotel close to Galle Fort”
Beautifully finished rooms, excellent staff and calm surroundings
Tanya
couple
March 26, 2026
“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.
Arabella
couple
March 25, 2026
“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.
Rosalyn
family_with_children
March 21, 2026
Breakfast was lovely. Staff were very friendly. Great location. Comfortable room.
Paul
couple
March 20, 2026
“The best place to stay in Galle.”
Location, people and the amazing food. Plus the outdoor shower!
Lydia
couple
March 16, 2026
“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!
Andrew
couple
March 15, 2026
“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.
Anna
extended_group
March 11, 2026
“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.
Julia
couple
March 9, 2026
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.
Nicole
couple
March 7, 2026
“Peace and comfort in heritage atmosphere”
Lovely heritage character. Superb and generous food
Christopher
family_with_children
March 3, 2026
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
Karen
couple
February 26, 2026
“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.
dulcie
couple
February 23, 2026
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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