The Sun House

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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at The Sun House

Elegant Accommodation: 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 with local specialities, fresh pastries, and fruits. The restaurant serves Asian cuisine for lunch and dinner, accommodating vegetarian and vegan diets. Prime Location: Located 13 km from Koggala Airport, The Sun House is near Mahamodara Beach (2 km) and Galle Fort (1 km). Attractions such as Galle Light House and Dutch Church Galle are within walking distance.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • 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 (9.4)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Asian, American

  • Free parking available at the hotel

Availability

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1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Paula
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location -close to Fort but in a beautiful hillside setting with an amazing garden”
Dinesh
Ireland Ireland
“What an incredible find! The location is perfect—just minutes from Galle Fort, yet it feels like a secluded oasis nestled in calm, lush nature. The staff were exceptionally helpful and attentive throughout our stay. But the true star was the food:...”
Peter
Ireland Ireland
“Fantastic boutique hotel full of history, beautifully decorated but yet very homely and comfortable. A place of tranquility in a busy city. Michael and all his staff went out of their way to make our stay memorable. We would highly recommend this...”
Eric
Ireland Ireland
“This is a beautiful boutique hotel in Galle. The whole mansion is an completely renovated colonial house. They kept all the original charm though, it's really beautiful. It's right in the centre of Galle, but in a very quiet little street, which...”
Carol
Australia Australia
“Exceptional quality & attentive service from the welcome by Gayan & the team until departure A beautiful colonial home renovated to a boutique hotel with attention to detail & many heritage touches. Outstanding”
Gabrielle
France France
“Staying at The Sun House was an absolute delight from start to finish. The warm and genuinely kind welcome we received made us feel at home right away — every member of the team went above and beyond to ensure our stay was perfect. The property...”
Alexandria
Australia Australia
“Wonderfully friendly staff, delicious food, beautiful interiors that pay homage to the house’s history, convenient location to Galle Fort but away from the hustle and bustle of the town, and gorgeous pool!”
Daan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautifully renovated property with comfortable and spacious rooms, outstanding bedding and cleanliness with rooms being refreshed twice daily. Nice garden with pool and surrounding areas with lots of space to rest and enjoy. Amazing breakfast...”
Jonathan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything was excellent. Great staff, excellent food. The surrounding garden and pool area were lovely.”
Karine
Netherlands Netherlands
“True boutique hotel vibe with a slight English Club style touch. The redecoration has been done with passion and the staff show similar passion and dedication towards their guests”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
The Gallean
  • Cuisine
    Asian
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

The Sun House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is 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

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.