Located a 10-minute walk from central Galle (or an even shorter tuk-tuk ride), this beautiful villa was built in the 1860s by a Scottish cinnamon merchant. Set on a quiet hill away from the bustle, the Sun House enjoys views of both the fort and port. It has a mature garden abundant with frangipani trees, which surround the courtyard and lead to the pool. The seven suites are all different: thoughtfully furnished with antiques and artwork, but with 21st-century comforts.
The Sun House is known for its fine dining. The Gallean restaurant serves an eclectic selection of Asian fusion dishes and artfully concocted cocktails.
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Tour ideas in Galle
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Sun House as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
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Historic Spice Route & India's Golden Triangle
Sri Lanka, India, Thailand and MalaysiaView this tour
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
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Aditya
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ERA Beach
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Responsible ChoiceWe've hand-selected a range of tours and stays across the world that go above and beyond to be a force for good by supporting local businesses, educating staff, challenging local norms, or promoting conservation and biodiversity efforts. Your Responsible Choice helps increase the positive impact of your trip.Fort Bazaar
Galle
Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Galle City Tour ![Gate into Galle Fort]()
Galle City Tour
Galle City Tour
Your guide will take you into the walled area of the town which consists of narrow streets lined with European-style buildings, traditional churches and small shops selling lace and jewelry.
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Whale watching on the southern coast ![Young blue whale breaching not far from Sri Lanka's southern beaches]()
Whale watching on the southern coast
Whale watching on the southern coast
Sri Lanka is becoming one of the most successful places to see both blue and sperm whales, which can be found off the island's southern coast.
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Galle and nearby places
- The Southern Coast 27 miles away
- Sinharaja Biosphere 30 miles away
- Bentota 31 miles away
- Tangalle 40 miles away
- Wadduwa 48 miles away
- Udawalawe National Park 56 miles away
- Adam's Peak 57 miles away
- Hatton 65 miles away
- Horton Plains 67 miles away
- Colombo 67 miles away