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The Sun House

18 Upper Dickson Rd, Galle, Sri Lanka
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The Sun House
Ranked #9 of 14 hotels in Galle
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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013 via mobile

We went for a Sunday evening carry. Excellent value service and food. It was quite but it was a Sunday. The watermelon Martini is highly recommended and the bar itself is a quirky eclectic space filled with memorabelia of yesteryear. Worth a visit if you are in Galle.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

We had a great stay at the Sun House. We stayed in the Cinnamon suite which we loved. It has tonnes of character and is very peaceful! The house itself is stunning. If you want something different to the conventional hotel experience, this is the place to stay. it feels like you are staying in someone's house, rather than a... More

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London, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2013

I stayed for 4 nights. Three of which were a wedding of my best friend. I cannot recommend this place highly enough. From the gorgeous colonial buildings to the un faltering service this really was a special place. If you are looking for a quiet spot in galle away from it all you will find peace here.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2013

Interestingly Tripadvisor removed our review on the place, even after we've validated our stay there. It's strange that Tripadvisor did not respond to our many queries on why our post was removed. We actually wrote a lengthy piece on our nasty experience at The Sun House at Galle. We'll just attach photos of the Cockroach that was came onto our... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013

We arrived at the Sun House after a pretty long journey , we stayed in the Cinnamon Suite, what a delight like stepping in time when the house was a colonial mansion. The staff, the food and the whole ambiance was wonderful, highly recommended to anyone who wants to experience something special

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Chino, Japan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

Its realy very good place to stay in galle.near the city center.can have nice walk to galle fort.god staff and they very helpfull.recomended to everybody.specialy I love this place for second and first in mount view nuwaraeliya great holiday in sri lanka

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2013

Beautiful decoration in colonial style. Peaceful hideout! Unfortunately the kitchen could not meet the hotel's standards at all. Be careful: we got approached twice by alleged cooks working in sun house, pretending to know us and offering their services. Up to you to trust them or not (certainly don't buy any suffran from them!)

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2013

We stayed at The Sun House for 3 nights and really enjoyed our stay. The Sun House is about a 10-12 minute walk to the Galle Fort area but the walk is vibrant and interesting. We stayed in the Cinnamon Suite which takes over the whole top floor of the house. The room definitely has the wow factor and is... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2013

We visited the Sun House for dinner during our stay in Galle. We enjoyed it and our drink in the atmospheric Dick's Bar beforehand. While the menu is very limited ,one starter, one main although it can be curried or not and three desserts, the quality of the cooking was very good. It is clearly an attractive place to stay... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2013

It was a delight walking into our room after a long journey. Beautifully furnished and spotlessly clean. Bathroom had an open wall with an outdoor shower. We had langur monkeys playing around in the trees above our heads for our morning shower. had a lovely meal on new years eve, with some great cocktails. Rest of the hotel was gorgeous,... More

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Also Known As:
The Sun House Hotel
The Sun House Hotel Galle
The Sun Hotel
Sun Hotel Galle
Address: 18 Upper Dickson Rd, Galle, Sri Lanka
Region: Sri Lanka > Southern Province > Galle District > Galle
Amenities:
Restaurant Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#9 Romantic Hotels in Galle
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