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Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel-Original Dutch Governor's House

3.0 star property
Colonial hotel with 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa

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2 outdoor pools
Interior
Standard Triple Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Property grounds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

Highlights

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

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Standard Triple Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Electric kettle
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
182, Matara Road, Unawatuna, 80600

What's nearby

  • Unawatuna Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Jungle Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Japanese Peace Pagoda - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Galle Fort - 9 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Galle Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Caffeine - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Daffodil - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Steam Yard - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Neptune Bay - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Le Café Français Boutique (Vegan & Vegetarian) - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel-Original Dutch Governor's House

Hotel near Unawatuna Beach
Located close to Historical Mansion and National Maritime Museum, Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel-Original Dutch Governor's House provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a body scrub, or a massage at the onsite spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a hair salon.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel-Original Dutch Governor's House feature perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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 elevator

More

  • 5 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1735
  • Colonial architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

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 staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

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

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

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel-Original Dutch Governor's House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel-Original Dutch Governor's House?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel-Original Dutch Governor's House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 90 per vehicle applies.

Where is Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel-Original Dutch Governor's House located?

Situated on the waterfront, this spa hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Unawatuna Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Dutch Reformed Church and National Maritime Museum. Historical Mansion and Galle Fort are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

I had a lovely stay; the location is super, the staff very friendly, good breakfast & lovely pool! The oasis of the garden offers a quiet break from the busy town & streets. Walking distance from the restaurants, beach, supermarket & shops. I would not hesitate to book again!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

6/10

Fint hotel til prisen
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10

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

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

Et fantastisk beliggende lille hotel, men en have fuld af dyr, lige udenfor i haven, der var det, der var behov for ellers købte vi det i de små lokale butikker, ikke et luksus hotel, men lige et i vores smag, vi spise morgenmad på hotellet, og aftensmaden, blev indtaget i nogle af de mange restauranter der var i området.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2019

10/10

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

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

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10

Helt ok hotell. Vi bodde i den äldre delen av hotellet. En del myror och insekter kom in i rummet,ok för oss. Men är man rädd för små kryp så boka de lite dyrare rummen på den nybyggda delen. Bra frukost. Vi är veganer och det fanns alltid något till oss. Tre sorters frukt varje dag. Trädgården är fin men kunde vara mycket finare om den var lite bättre omhändertagen. Personalen hann inte städa undan alla löv som föll ned. Vi såg apor,ödlor och en fina fåglar i trädgården. Nära till stranden. Ca 10 min promenad. Restaurangen hade fin mat,dock lite dyrare än andra restauranger i området.
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2019

10/10

Vi hade 4 fantastiska dagar på detta hotell. Vi var så glada i hotellet så vi inte ens hängde på stranden en enda gång under dessa dagar. Poolen och trädgården var heeeelt fantastiska. Bland de finaste trädgårdarna jag sett! Poolen var lång och lugnt med människor. Personalen var exceptionell, man kände sig verkligen som en del av en familj. De hade grym massage och ayurveda konsultation. Vi bodde i det billigaste rummet som var något litet och sängen var lite hård men helhetsupplevelsen av hotellet vägde upp mot det. Kan verkligen rekommendera detta hotell :)
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

8/10

Prachtig gebouw met heerlijke rustig tropisch tuin waar alle kamers en restaurant liggen.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10

ПЕРСОНАЛ ОЧЕНЬ ОТЗЫВЧИВЫЙ.МЫ ЖИЛИ В НОВОМ КОРПУСЕ,НО ВАЙ ФАЙ ПРАКТИЧЕСКИ ВСЕ ВРЕМЯ ОТСУТСТВОВАЛ,ЗА ЭТО МИНУС ОТЕЛЮ.ЗА ВРЕМЯ НАШЕГО ПРЕБЫВАНИЯ БУФЕТ,Т.Е.ШВЕДСКИЙ СТОЛ БЫЛ НЕ СКОЛЬКО ДНЕЙ,КОГДА БЫЛИ ЗАПОЛНЕН ОТЕЛЬ,А ТАК СТАНДАРТ ОМЛЕТ,ТОСТЫ,ФРУКТЫ И СОСИСКИ,И НЕМНОГО ВЫПЕЧКИ.ОЧЕНЬ ХОРОШО УБИРАЛИСЬ,И ПРАКТИЧЕСКИ ВО ВРЕМЯ НАШЕГО ОТСУСТВИЯ В НОМЕРЕ,ДЛЯ НАС ЭТО БЫЛО ОЧЕНЬ ВАЖНО,ТАК КАК ДНЕМ У НАС ТИХИЙ ЧАС,ЕЗДИЛИ С ДВУМЯ ДЕТЬМИ.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2018

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10

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

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

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

4/10

Von außen hui von innen pfui. Zumindest was die Economy Zimmer betrifft. Ich hatte Zimmer 1was direkt an die Küche grenzt. Alte durchgelegene Matratze, kein vernünftiger Kleiderschrank stattdessen eine Stange mitten im Zimmer zum Aufhängen der Kleidung. KEIN Warmwasser vorhanden. Auch nicht beim Duschen. Alles total abgewöhnt, enge Raumberhältnisse. Alles war schmuddelig, teilweise Stockflecken oder Schimmel an der Wand. Kein Handtuchhalter oder Haken im Bad. Als Seifenanlage diente ein alter Unterteller. Kein Zimmersafe vorhanden. WLAN war sehr miserabel, teils zu langsam für WhatsApp. Total verranzte Toilettenbrille und und und. Einzig schön war der Garten mit dem schön angelegten Teich.

8/10

誕生日だったが、スタッフがパーティーをディナーの時してくれた。テーブルセットやケーキの用意、良い夜でした。

6/10

We had big family room. Room was very basic, no tv or fridge. You can rent fridge for extra charge. Cleaning was good and staff friendly. 5-10min walk to the beach. Kids loved pool.

4/10

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

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

Very nice heritage hotel with a gorgeous garden and 2 swimming pools. Breakfast was outstanding. Peacefull and very nice place to relax with family.

10/10

Beautiful greenery, very peaceful away from city noise. Service is old fashioned and won't take much for staff to receive more training and to exude warmth and friendliness.