The Sun House

The Sun House A historic residence in Galle, Sri Lanka. Now a 7 bedroom boutique hotel. Home to The Gallean Home to The Gallean, restaurant and bar.

Perched high on a hill, yet only a five minute stroll away from the centre of the seaside town of Galle, this famous property originally owned by a Scottish spice merchant is renowned for its sprawling gardens, elegant design and eclectic collection of artwork, books and furniture. Once frequented by literary greats, historians and adventurers, the Sun House exudes colonial charm, with a story to tell.

Inside Sun House sits 🌿Our restaurant sits in the original spice stores of the house and is filled with vintage charact...
20/05/2026

Inside Sun House sits 🌿

Our restaurant sits in the original spice stores of the house and is filled with vintage character. Perfect for slow evenings over arrack, away from the bustle of the Fort 🥃

The doors of Sun House - each one a blend of tropical ease and post colonial charm, each opening into the mysterious sto...
09/05/2026

The doors of Sun House - each one a blend of tropical ease and post colonial charm, each opening into the mysterious stories the house holds 🌿🚪

If you needed a reason to stay this might be it. From our guest book 🤍🍃
28/04/2026

If you needed a reason to stay this might be it. From our guest book 🤍🍃

Read a few pages, take a dip, lounge around and back to it. Days here move just like that. Nothing on the agenda, and it...
23/04/2026

Read a few pages, take a dip, lounge around and back to it. Days here move just like that. Nothing on the agenda, and it feels good! 🍃✨

Celebrations at the Sun House courtyard, we love hosting a good party! 🥂✨
19/04/2026

Celebrations at the Sun House courtyard, we love hosting a good party! 🥂✨

Off for a sea swim? Grab a quick photo with the best kind of backdrop! 📸
17/04/2026

Off for a sea swim? Grab a quick photo with the best kind of backdrop! 📸

Life is feeling beautifully slow 🍃 We’ve put together a little guide of our favourite things to do around Galle.. a way ...
15/04/2026

Life is feeling beautifully slow 🍃 We’ve put together a little guide of our favourite things to do around Galle.. a way to explore and support some of the places we love! 😍

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Easy evenings good food and no plans needed. Just a table and ✨🥂
09/04/2026

Easy evenings good food and no plans needed. Just a table and ✨🥂

At Sun House we love showing you the real Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 Our handloom experience is one of those moments that stays with y...
05/04/2026

At Sun House we love showing you the real Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

Our handloom experience is one of those moments that stays with you 🤍

We did not let Cura Vista leave without this! A proper Sun House arrack tasting done right 🌞✨
29/03/2026

We did not let Cura Vista leave without this! A proper Sun House arrack tasting done right 🌞✨

Last year, the wonderful spent a few days with us, immersing himself in the story of the house and its history ✨Thank y...
26/03/2026

Last year, the wonderful spent a few days with us, immersing himself in the story of the house and its history ✨

Thank you for the beautiful feature! Read about our little slice of paradise on ! 🌴🌞

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18 Upper Dickson Road
Galle
80000

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