Once the home of a Scottish spice merchant, this colonial house built in the 1860’s has been converted into a small hotel
Location:
The Sun House is located on Sri Lanka’s exotic south coast. Conveniently close to the UN World Heritage site of Galle Fort, Set high on a hill overlooking Galle Harbour,
Accommodation:
The Sun & Sky This charming double room opens up onto the Mango Tree garden and has stunning views of Galle Harbour. Fully air-conditioned with its cool new bathroom and fresh soft furnishings this room provides the perfect country home feeling.The Kingfisher A cosy double room with spacious bathroom, the room opens onto the Mango Tree garden with views of the Indian Ocean and Galle Harbour. Featuring a four poster bed draped with mosquito net and filled with antiques, this room has a newly renovated bathroom and is fully air-conditioned.The Parrot Fish This twin room brightly decorated in Sri Lankan hand loom fabrics is filled with antique furniture. Featuring beautiful four poster beds draped with mosquito nets, a newly renovated bathroom and fully conditioned. Opening onto the airy verandah and centre courtyard this room exudes a country home feeling.The Hibiscus This spacious deluxe room is beautifully decorated with stunning fabrics and filled with antique furniture. Featuring a new spacious outdoor bathroom surrounded by tropical plants, this room opens onto an airy verandah and The Mango Tree garden – the perfect spot to relax and read. The room is air-conditioned.The Araliya This elegant deluxe garden room opens onto the main verandah and beautiful Frangipani garden overlooking the swimming pool. It is fully air-conditioned with a newly renovated contemporary bathroom.The Dumas Suite The newest edition to the Sun House offering unrivalled views over Galle’s tropical hinterland. Built in 2005 and named after the American designer who once lived at The Sun House, the Dumas suite comprises of a separate living area, a contemporary spacious bathroom and private balcony. Fully air-conditioned.The Cinnamon Suite Described by Conde Nast Traveller as “the most beautiful room in the world.” Occupying the entire first floor of The Sun House this room is cooled by sea breezes, mountain air and colonial ceiling fans. The room is complete with its own library, sitting room and both an indoor and out door bathroom. The sitting room offers a spectacular sunrise over the distant hills and coconut jungle. The stunning outdoor bathroom has a bath tub where one can sit under the stars and soak away all the worries of the world in absolute peace and beauty. A room with unforgettable views.
Facilities:
The Sun House is well known for its fine dining, its privacy, its eclectic collection of artwork, books and furniture. The dinner menu changes daily with a starter, main course and a choice of three delicious desserts. The cuisine is predominantly seafood with influences from Thailand, Sri Lanka, Australia and the Mediterranean. Our chefs are equally at home making some of the most delicious & innovative Sri Lankan curries, string hoppers and sambals. For those wanting a hearty start to the day, there is choice of an English or Sri Lankan breakfast. Delicious light lunches & snacks are also served through- out the day. Meals are served in either the dining room, on one of the house’s airy verandahs or in the garden under the mango tree.
Sports & Recreation:
Small freshwater swimming pool with deck chairs and sunshades, visits to Galle and its surroundigs can be arranged by the hotel staff.
Activity:
The Sun House is within walking distance of the centre of Galle and the Galle Fort. Walking around the Fort is the best way to soak in its history and to explore the narrow streets, laneways and historic ramparts. Also available is our restored vintage Rover.
