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Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel (Original Dutch Governors House)

Hotel

Unawatuna

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$568

Includes taxes and charges

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$568

Includes taxes and charges

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Why people book this hotel

Breakfast available
9 mentions

Good breakfast

The breakfast was yum

Pool
9 mentions

We stayed for 1 night and really enjoyed having the pool

Great swimming pool

Great location
7 mentions

Good location, everything is near, market, restaurant s, pharma, main tourist st…

The location, heritage value and the pricing

Friendly staff
7 mentions

Stuff are very nice and helpful

we can give good reviews for the breakfast, it was really nice to our suprise si…

Good value
6 mentions

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…

Comfortable rooms
6 mentions

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

E

Eduards

solo_traveller

June 6, 2026

9

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.

H

Husain

solo_traveller

May 26, 2026

6

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.

T

Tobey

solo_traveller

May 26, 2026

10

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.

F

Faisal

couple

April 14, 2026

10

Great experience!!

Property was very large. It felt very close to the nature. We saw monkeys, lizards, squirrels and many many birds.

N

Navin

couple

April 14, 2026

9

Surreal!!!

The location, heritage value and the pricing

R

Ratnarajan

family_with_children

April 11, 2026

7

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!

H

Hannah

family_with_children

April 11, 2026

8

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.

D

Damien

couple

April 4, 2026

9

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.

T

Tess

family_with_children

April 2, 2026

9

Gorgeous old colonial house, so close to the hustle and bustle of Unawatuna but really peaceful and calm

G

Geoffrey

couple

March 23, 2026

10

Excellent all round.

L

Lee-Ann

couple

March 17, 2026

8

Great value for money

Pool and location were great, staff friendly and good value for money.

G

Guy

couple

March 16, 2026

6

Disappointing

Lovely old building, kept clean, and beautiful grounds. Balcony overlooking the gardens. Good swimming pool.

N

nipuna

couple

March 15, 2026

6

We liked garden and lobby

C

Caroline

couple

March 10, 2026

7

Nice hotel, lovely gardens and pool is good too. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast selection is good and tasty. Aircon works well.

M

Martin

extended_group

March 9, 2026

10

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.

J

Justin

couple

February 28, 2026

8

Great place to relax

Beautiful grounds and a peaceful oasis walking distance from the vibey Unawatuna tourist area.

M

Mateusz

couple

February 24, 2026

9

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.

J

Joanne

solo_traveller

February 19, 2026

8

Great stay , in an historic house with fabulous pool

Beautiful historic building . Lovely grounds and great swimming pool . Good food - great breakfast

C

cobwebbqueen

couple

February 16, 2026

9

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.

M

Malcolm

couple

February 9, 2026

10

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.

Max 4 guests 79 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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

Max 2 guests 26 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 2 guests 29 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 2 guests 33 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 3 guests 33 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 3 guests 33 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 4 guests 59 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 4 guests 65 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 13:00 to 22:00
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease note that internet access in public areas is only available at the reception area, lobby and restaurant. Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel is the original Dutch governors house and there are no branches anywhere in the vicinity. Please note that extra person charges includes breakfast.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay. When booking half board, please note that drinks are not included.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 12:07 PM

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