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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.

26/10/2026

Nothing here was chosen simply to fill a space.

The Sun House was shaped around a love for collected pieces, art, antiques, handcrafted textiles and interiors with character.

Look closely and you'll find that some of the smallest details tell the best stories.

24/10/2026

The gardens are filled with old Araliya trees, mango, jackfruit, coconut palms, cinnamon and bougainvillea - all surrounding a hilltop house just minutes from Galle Fort.

20/10/2026

Did you know the design muse behind Simon Porte JACQUEMUS has a direct footprint in Galle? ⚜️

Long before Sri Lankan model Elina Gunawardena 🇱🇰 took the Jacquemus runway by storm, Jacquemus bought Château de Castille - a historic French estate restored by our very own Dick Dumas, one of the previous owners of The Sun House.

Today, our villa remains a living gallery of his private collection. Tap the link in our bio to read the full story.

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18/10/2026

Southern Sri Lanka has a way of finding its way onto our plates.

Fresh coastal produce, local spices, garden herbs and seafood from Galle come together in a menu rooted in where we are. Good food is very much part of staying at The Sun House.

13/10/2026

Morning light has always been part of the architecture here.

High ceilings, open arches, breezy colonnades and sunlit spaces became signatures of The Sun House under designer Dick Dumas.

10/10/2026

Cinnamon has always had a place in this house.

Built in the 1860s for a Scottish spice merchant and his Sri Lankan wife, The Sun House carries a little of that history into The Gallean — our cocktail with a touch of Ceylon cinnamon.

07/10/2026

Built in the 1860s and sitting on one of Galle’s oldest hills, The Sun House has lived many lives before becoming the intimate boutique hotel it is today.

Book now on our website, link in bio.

04/10/2026

The Sun House is a restored 1860s spice merchant’s home, perched above Galle and shaped by stories, history, and generations of hospitality.

From heritage-filled interiors and tropical gardens to authentic Sri Lankan experiences, every stay is designed to feel deeply connected to the place we call home.

Come for the house. Stay for the stories🌿

01/10/2026

Follow the brass sun home. Your sanctuary in Galle awaits. ☀️🚪

Address

18 Upper Dickson Road
Galle
80000

Website

https://thesunhouse.com/

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