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Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel-Original Dutch Governor's House

3.0 star property
Comfortable waterfront hotel near Unawatuna Beach

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2 outdoor pools
Building design
Family Quadruple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View
Dining
Lobby sitting area
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • SpaSpaSpa
  • PoolPoolPool
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  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

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Map
182, Matara Road, Unawatuna, 80600
  • Popular LocationJungle Beach7 min walk
  • Popular LocationUnawatuna Beach2 min drive
  • Popular LocationGalle Fort8 min drive
  • AirportColombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)115 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • 33 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, Garden View

In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • 33 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (75)
The price is AU$134
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
Levels Unawatuna

About the area

Unawatuna

At Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel-Original Dutch Governor's House, you'll be 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Unawatuna Beach and 5.6 km (3.5 mi) from Dutch Reformed Church. Highlights at this Colonial hotel include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a full-service spa and a restaurant. .A day of pampering can include massages and body scrubs along with Ayurvedic treatments and mani/pedis. At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym and kids' swimming pool. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. English breakfast is available daily. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Unawatuna hotel include National Maritime Museum and Historical Mansion.

What's nearby

  • Jungle Beach - 7 min walk
  • Unawatuna Beach - 2 min drive
  • Japanese Peace Pagoda - 6 min drive
  • Galle Fort - 8 min drive
  • Galle Lighthouse - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 29 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

  • Le Café Français Boutique (Vegan & Vegetarian) - 6 min walk
  • Peacock Restaurant - 12 min walk
  • Pink Elephant - 11 min walk
  • Bluewhale Sea Food Restaurant - 8 min walk
  • Catamaran R&PUB - 10 min walk

About this property

Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel-Original Dutch Governor's House

Comfortable waterfront hotel near Unawatuna Beach
Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel-Original Dutch Governor's House offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a fitness centre, and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel-Original Dutch Governor's House. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 1735
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel-Original Dutch Governor's House offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 4 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic.

The spa is open daily. Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available for a fee: USD 8 to 12 for adults and USD 6 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 1735
  • Colonial architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel-Original Dutch Governor's House

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately USD 8 to 12 for adults and from USD 6 to 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 90 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel Unawatuna
Nooit Gedacht Heritage Unawatuna
Nooit Gedacht Heritage
Nooit Gedacht - Ayurveda Health Hotel Unawatuna
Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel Original Dutch Governor's House

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel-Original Dutch Governor's House?

Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel-Original Dutch Governor's House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel-Original Dutch Governor's House?

Yep, Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel-Original Dutch Governor's House has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel-Original Dutch Governor's House?

Yep, Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel-Original Dutch Governor's House is a short 7-minute walk from Jungle Beach. Fun beach activities include scuba diving. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel-Original Dutch Governor's House?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel-Original Dutch Governor's House. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments.

Does Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel-Original Dutch Governor's House have a pool?

Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel-Original Dutch Governor's House has 2 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel-Original Dutch Governor's House a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel-Original Dutch Governor's House.

Does Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel-Original Dutch Governor's House serve breakfast?

Yep, English breakfast is offered daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel-Original Dutch Governor's House?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel-Original Dutch Governor's House?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel-Original Dutch Governor's House?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel-Original Dutch Governor's House?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel-Original Dutch Governor's House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel located in a green garden with palms and leafy trees. Very quiet place, rooms are far from the road. The main noisemakers are chipmunks jumping on the roofs and munching on your fruits if you accidentally left it outside. Once I had a dinner there and I enjoyed the food. The hotel staff is extremely polite and helpful. I didn’t expect my calls will be answered at 4am when I arrived. However the hotel manager Jude was waiting for me and escorted me to my room. He also helped me with my PCR to travel back to Dubai. Water Anuradhapura greeted us every morning for breakfast, and Sanjula was helpful not only with the meal choice, but also he helped me to decide which beach do I go first and how do I get there. Overall, very much recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A self-contained jungle paradise.
This is an amazingly atmospheric place, which feels like an oasis compared to the beachfront places with their noisy crowded streets. And the food is really excellent. A great value.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Excellent peaceful hotel in great location. Friendly helpful staff, surrounded in wonderful grounds. The old Dutch feel is throughout the whole complex and adds to the ‘vintage’ atmosphere of the place . I would say this is the best hotel in the area , and very reasonably priced . In the older rooms , the bathrooms could do with upgrading though
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, beautiful historic building, garden and wildlife were fascinating, pool was a great facility, and easy walk and connections to town, beach and Galle. A La Carte menu was rather limited, but I guess a lot of people go out to eat. Special set menu on our first night (of 3) was excellent, though.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

luke, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay from start to finish
We stayed here for a couple of nights near the end of August and initially our room had quite a bad damp smell. They offered us as change of room which was much fresher and couldn't do enough to assist us throughout our stay. It is in the most beautiful idyllic setting and the pool is awesome. Thoroughly recommend this stay and a massive thanks to all the friendly helpful staff. Luke and Hannah
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful old property former residence of Dutch
Beautiful property set in ground with wild life around, monitor lizard, monkeys, mongoose and different species of birds. 5 minute walk away from beach and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
CHOOSE YOUR ROOM CAREFULLY
The hotel staff were very friendly and the outside area (pools, sitting areas and tables) were also nice! We were initially in an older room and it was horrible due to the bugs. The bathroom had lots of openings which allowed 5 large cockroaches into our room, it was disgusting. The room had many holes so bugs easily got into our room, which made the stay uncomfortable. They moved us to another room the second night which was still one of the older rooms but was a bit better. Still many holes in the foundation which allowed for bugs. I would ONLY recommend staying in one of the newer rooms. Would NOT recommend staying in the older rooms, they look nothing like the pictures.

8/10 Good

Annie, Kent, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly hotel with excellent restaurant
It was a surprise to find that most of the other guests were Danish - there is a special arrangement with a Danish travel company. The location was good, very quiet at night but just a short walk from the beach. The swimming pool was great. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. I ate dinner almost every evening because the food was excellent and there was a good variety.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stay!
Very nice heritage hotel with a gorgeous garden and 2 swimming pools. Breakfast was outstanding. Peacefull and very nice place to relax with family.