Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel (Original Dutch Governors House)
Unawatuna
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10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“Good breakfast”
“The breakfast was yum”
“We stayed for 1 night and really enjoyed having the pool”
“Great swimming pool”
“Good location, everything is near, market, restaurant s, pharma, main tourist st…”
“The location, heritage value and the pricing”
“Stuff are very nice and helpful”
“we can give good reviews for the breakfast, it was really nice to our suprise si…”
“House where is reception is like a museum))) Every dollar that we paid is worth …”
“trying to show us you get this in this price (room they charged us was for 4k pl…”
“As we arrived they served welcome drinks but when we entered the room was not re…”
“We booked a basic room and it was great for the price”
Overview
Housed in a restored Dutch colonial building, Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel features 2 swimming pools, a huge garden and free parking on site. Ayurvedic treatments are available. WiFi is available for free in the property's reception area, lobby and restaurant. Guest rooms are fitted with a private veranda with views of the pool, lake or mountain. The en suite bathroom comes with toiletries and hot shower. Guests can enjoy massages at the Ayurvedic spa. The staff at the tour desk can assist with making travel arrangements. The on-site restaurant serves a variety of local dishes. Guests can also enjoy meals in the comfort of their own rooms. A 10-minute walk from Unawatuna Beach, Hotel Nooit Gedacht Heritage is 5 km from the Galle Fortress and 119 km from Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport is 149 km away. Mini fridge is only available in the Superior Room. Guests can have their meals Buffet OR A ' la Carte at the Governor's Cafe. We serve a wide range of dishes Eastern & Western. Hotel has a Gym, Pool side Bar and a Herbal Spa.
Traveller reviews
Eduards
solo_traveller
June 6, 2026
Good location, everything is near, market, restaurant s, pharma, main tourist street and lot of other places. Very tasty food at the place. Good breakfast. 2 pools always are clean. Stuff are very nice and helpful. House where is reception is like a museum))) Every dollar that we paid is worth of it and I think we got more than we paid. In reality is much more better than on the photos.
Husain
solo_traveller
May 26, 2026
As we arrived they served welcome drinks but when we entered the room was not really as good as they charged us...too small with a bathroom with just a hand shower which worked like drizzling rain and flush not working. the receptionist (one old man) was too rude and when asked about it he said this is what you get in a standard room. on every thing we tried to mention, he reminded us that we have booked a standard room... trying to show us you get this in this price (room they charged us was for 4k plus Inr) at dinner we ordered chicken fried rice again to our surprise the fried rice had just a few pcs of chicken for name sake..literally, just some sprinkles when we told about this to the chef he says this can be served in this budget. the dish was charged at rs 800 rs INR our room didn't have blankets too when asked for, the receptionist rude man banged the phone and said that if you want it we will send and what blankets they provided was the one you distribute to the road side homeless sleepers... honestly felt like they were giving us shelter for free. we can give good reviews for the breakfast, it was really nice to our suprise since we had a bad experience at night also the lady at the reception in the morning was very polite and kind enough. when complained..they gave us a 15% discount that took after my wife insisted.... which is actually nothing for ruining our holiday.
Tobey
solo_traveller
May 26, 2026
“Nice stay with gorgeous pool and gardens”
We stayed for 1 night and really enjoyed having the pool! The hotel itself is lovely and was kept super clean and with good AC (we needed it). We booked a basic room and it was great for the price. The gardens were stunning and we got to see lots of peacocks and monkeys. The breakfast was yum.
Faisal
couple
April 14, 2026
“Great experience!!”
Property was very large. It felt very close to the nature. We saw monkeys, lizards, squirrels and many many birds.
Navin
couple
April 14, 2026
“Surreal!!!”
The location, heritage value and the pricing
Ratnarajan
family_with_children
April 11, 2026
I liked the venue and the location - that it's right on the main road. The staff was very nice too. The hotel is green, scenic and it's nice to walk around. Lots of birds and of course monkeys!
Hannah
family_with_children
April 11, 2026
“Charming hotel - great value for money”
Simple, very clean and comfortable hotel. Amazing breakfast and value for money. Staff are so happy to help with anything. Stayed for 3 nights in 2 rooms with my family of 4 with Mountain View, saw monkeys out of the window.
Damien
couple
April 4, 2026
“Great stop. Good value for money”
Nice old building : Dutch heritage. Great swimming pool. Possible to walk to the beach, restaurants nearby and hike from the hotel.
Tess
family_with_children
April 2, 2026
Gorgeous old colonial house, so close to the hustle and bustle of Unawatuna but really peaceful and calm
Geoffrey
couple
March 23, 2026
Excellent all round.
Lee-Ann
couple
March 17, 2026
“Great value for money”
Pool and location were great, staff friendly and good value for money.
Guy
couple
March 16, 2026
“Disappointing”
Lovely old building, kept clean, and beautiful grounds. Balcony overlooking the gardens. Good swimming pool.
nipuna
couple
March 15, 2026
We liked garden and lobby
Caroline
couple
March 10, 2026
Nice hotel, lovely gardens and pool is good too. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast selection is good and tasty. Aircon works well.
Martin
extended_group
March 9, 2026
“A historic hotel that will surprise and delight you.”
A large and historic hotel with charm. Wonderful pool, good rooms and a huge garden. We stayed in 10 different hotels during our holiday in Sri Lanka and this was our favourite.
Justin
couple
February 28, 2026
“Great place to relax”
Beautiful grounds and a peaceful oasis walking distance from the vibey Unawatuna tourist area.
Mateusz
couple
February 24, 2026
“Good location and a great pool, despite the room being slightly dated.”
Great location, nice pool, and daily cleaning. The buffet breakfast was better than in most places.
Joanne
solo_traveller
February 19, 2026
“Great stay , in an historic house with fabulous pool”
Beautiful historic building . Lovely grounds and great swimming pool . Good food - great breakfast
cobwebbqueen
couple
February 16, 2026
“Lovely heritage hotel with excellent service.”
Lovely quiet hotel just on outskirts of the hustle and bustle of Unawatuna. Lovely rooms, excellent service , food was excellent. The chef attentive to getting it right for allergies. Nice facilities. Most people spoke good English and were really friendly. The Ayurvedic Massage was really lovely. The breakfast spread was excellent and still has traditional Sri Lankan food on the menu. We would almost certainly stay here again.
Malcolm
couple
February 9, 2026
We have stayed here many times. It's always good. Staff are friendly and efficient. Breakfast is delicious. What's not to like??
Facilities
Activities
Spa and wellness centre, Massage, Hiking, Cycling, Beauty Services, Facial treatments, Hair treatments, Body treatments, Body scrub, Spa facilities, Foot bath, Spa/wellness packages, Back massage, Foot massage, Head massage, Full body massage
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Kid-friendly buffet, Coffee house on site, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Bar
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Safety deposit box, Allergy-free room, Air conditioning
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor pool, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Free parking, Parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Pool and wellness
Kids' pool, Swimming pool, Swimming Pool
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals
Services
Currency exchange, Packed lunches, Car hire, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Tour desk, Luggage storage, Private check-in/check-out
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Family Room with Garden View
Facing the pool, this air-conditioned family room has a tile/marble floor, private entrance and seating area. Please note that this room cannot accommodate an extra bed.
Budget Double Room
This double room has a tile/marble floor, seating area and air conditioning. Room comes with views of the garden and pool and spacious bathroom with hot water. Please note that this room cannot accommodate an extra bed. more suitable for budget travelers
Standard Double or Twin Room with Garden View
Room is air-conditioned and fitted with a private veranda. Mosquito nets and repellant are provided. Please note, this room cannot accommodate an extra bed.
Superior Double Room with Mountain View - Free 24 Hours Check in & Check out (Offer valid till 20th Dec 2021)
Located in the new wing, this spacious air-conditioned room features antique furniture. Fitted with a private veranda with views of lake or mountain.
Standard Triple Room
The spacious triple room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 2 beds.
Superior Triple Room with Mountain view
This triple room has a private entrance, air conditioning and minibar. Please note that this room cannot accommodate an extra bed.
Standard Quadruple Room with Garden View
Air-conditioned room consists of 2 interconnecting rooms with a separate bathroom for each. Please note that this room cannot accommodate an extra bed.
Superior Quadruple Room with Mountain View
Two inter connecting air-conditioned rooms with separate bathroom for each room. Features views of Rumassala Mountain and the Lotus Lake. Please note that this room cannot accommodate an extra bed.
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