The Sun House

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Galle with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool

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Dumas Suite
Dumas Suite | Bathroom
Dumas Suite
Dumas Suite | Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$233
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct

Explore the area

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18, Upper Dickson Road, Galle, 80000
  • Place, Galle International Cricket Stadium
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Galle Fort
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Galle Lighthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Kingfisher Standard

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Cinnamon Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Dumas Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Sun and Sky Standard

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Dumas Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Sun and Sky Standard

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Galle

At The Sun House you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Galle Fort and Mahendra Amarasooriya Park. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the guest house's own lounge bar. Business amenities include meeting rooms and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Galle guest house include Galle International Cricket Stadium and Galle Tennis Club.

What's nearby

  • Galle International Cricket Stadium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Galle Fort - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Galle Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Mahamodara Beach - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Jungle Beach - 7 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 35 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 120 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪SAHANA - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Perera & Sons - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Elita Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Kixi - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Yara Hotel - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Sun House

Guesthouse in Galle with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly The Sun House. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Galle guest house.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Sun House offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Sun House Galle
Sun Galle
The Sun House Hotel Galle
Sun Hotel Galle
Sun House Guesthouse Galle
Sun House Guesthouse
Sun Hotel Galle
The Sun House Galle
The Sun House Guesthouse
The Sun House Guesthouse Galle

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Sun House?

Yep, The Sun House has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sun House?

As of 16 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sun House on 20 Oct 2025 start from AU$233.27, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Sun House?

The closest beach to The Sun House is Jungle Beach (3.1 km).

Is there a spa on site at The Sun House?

No, there is no spa at this property. Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa is a short 17-minute walk away.

Does The Sun House have a pool?

The Sun House has an outdoor pool.

What makes The Sun House a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Sun House.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Sun House?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Sun House?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Sun House?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Sun House?

No, pets are not allowed.