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.

After a long day in Galle this is exactly where we would end up. A soak in the cast iron tub hidden amongst the trees wh...
18/06/2026

After a long day in Galle this is exactly where we would end up. A soak in the cast iron tub hidden amongst the trees while the last of the sunlight filters through ☀️

Perched above Galle in a canopy of tropical green, The Sun House is a hidden hilltop retreat where history, nature and c...
09/06/2026

Perched above Galle in a canopy of tropical green, The Sun House is a hidden hilltop retreat where history, nature and calm meet 🌴

Beautiful shots from our guests 🤍
04/06/2026

Beautiful shots from our guests 🤍

Poolside at Sun House feels almost like a warm Mediterranean afternoon. Except the palms remind you that you are in Gall...
31/05/2026

Poolside at Sun House feels almost like a warm Mediterranean afternoon. Except the palms remind you that you are in Galle 🌴☀️

Long before the streets of Galle Fort filled with cafés and travellers, the jungles surrounding Galle had a very differe...
27/05/2026

Long before the streets of Galle Fort filled with cafés and travellers, the jungles surrounding Galle had a very different visitor 🐆

Did you know that one of Sri Lanka’s earliest documented man eaters was right here in Galle?

A stay at Sun House comes with stories to take home🤍Swipe through 5 guest favourite experiences - book with us via email...
23/05/2026

A stay at Sun House comes with stories to take home🤍

Swipe through 5 guest favourite experiences - book with us via email or DM!

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! 🍃✨

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18 Upper Dickson Road
Galle
80000

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