The Sun House

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

About this property

Elegant Accommodations: The Sun House in Galle offers a 5-star experience with a year-round outdoor swimming pool, lush garden, and terrace. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a romantic restaurant, and a bar. Comfortable Amenities: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden views. Additional amenities include bathrobes, tea and coffee makers, and free toiletries. Dining Options: Breakfast includes continental, American, full English/Irish, and Asian options. The restaurant serves Asian cuisine with vegetarian and vegan options. Prime Location: Located 8.1 mi from Koggala Airport, the hotel is near Mahamodara Beach (1.2 mi) and Galle Fort (0.8 mi). Guests appreciate the attentive staff and beautiful garden.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Asian, American

  • Free parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Jacob
Israel Israel
“The Sun House is an exquisitely preserved house from 1860, equipped with all the modern conveniences we could wish, while maintaining the original charm and structural details. The staff was very attentive and helpful. The food was excellent.”
Kim
Malta Malta
“Very good breakfast and restaurant. Lovely garden and pool area.”
Sam
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We had a superb trip to Galle staying at the Sun House. It is the perfect base for exploring the town and being able to come back to a small slice of paradise to relax by the pool, in the gardens or around the house. The food was brilliant,...”
Katerine
United States United States
“Exceptional in every aspect! It was 11/10 on all dimensions. The location is superb — perfect for Galle trips and just a short drive from the beach. The architecture and design are simply beyond and above; you could easily spend hours admiring...”
Rohan
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“One of the most stunning properties of our Srilanka Trip, if you love heritage boutique and colonial styled properties this is a place for you. We absolutely loved the place, its decor and service !!”
Nico
Germany Germany
“Just perfect. Great food, cosy rooms, beautiful property, most wonderful staff, and good location too. Walkable to Galle Fort (10min if at all)”
Jo
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Stunning colonial house converted to a boutique hotel. Tranquil garden and small pool, but fine to refresh after a hot day out. Beautiful views, we could see the sea from our room and we had monkeys outside our window watching us shower! The...”
Valerie
United States United States
“It’s a beautiful historic property in a great location. The staff is wonderful. The restaurant is quite good. The rooms have been so thoughtfully decorated. We loved the grounds of the hotel, with so many beautiful trees, watching the monkeys.”
Maguy
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Beautiful property surrounded by an abundance of trees/nature. Extremely kind staff always smiling and ready to help. Wonderful food, actual the best I’ve had in Sri Lanka, with fresh ingredients. I was upgraded to a large room, with a beautiful...”
James
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“What a fantastic place this is, an oasis in the heart of Galle. Unfortunately only booked one night, could have stayed a week. A charming old colonial house that has recently been refurbished. Huge sprawling gardens and a lovely pool. The staff...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
The Gallean
  • Cuisine
    Asian
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan

Amenities of The Sun House

Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free
5 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
$25 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
$40 per person, per night

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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