Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel (Original Dutch Governors House) - Unawatuna
Travel like a storyteller gathering scenes: sunrise over Sigiriya rock, blue trains winding through tea country, waves curling onto golden bays, and lanterns glowing by temple lakes. Choose a cozy villa, a rainforest hideaway, or a sea-view suite and wake to birdsong and cinnamon air. Days fill with safaris, spice gardens, colonial streets, and cool hill walks, while evenings bring seafood, drums, and starlit shores. Your island escape begins with one easy reservation today. Friendly hosts and warm seas await.
Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel (Original Dutch Governors House)
No. of rooms
35
WiFi
Pool
Spa/wellness
Parking
Meals
We speak
8.5/10
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No. of rooms
35
WiFi
Pool
Spa/wellness
Parking
Meals
We speak
8.5/10
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 propertys 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 Governors Cafe. We serve a wide range of dishes Eastern & Western. Hotel has a Gym, Pool side Bar and a Herbal Spa.
The hotel day starts from hour 13:00 and ends at 11:00.
Please 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 thatSpecial 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.
BBQ facilities
Hikingoffsite
Safety deposit box
Fire extinguishers
Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Access to health care professionals
Bar
Airport drop offadditional charge
Outdoor pool (all year)
Body treatments
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
CCTV in common areas
Full body massage
Physical distancing rules followed
Massageadditional charge
Shared lounge/TV area
Parking
Private parking
Picnic area
Kids' pool
Car hire
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
Wine/champagneadditional charge
24-hour security
Spa facilities
Sun terrace
Airport pick upadditional charge
Airport shuttle
Head massage
Foot massage
Spa/wellness packages
CCTV outside property
Facial treatments
Special diet menus (on request)
Hair treatments
Family rooms
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Currency exchange
First aid kit available
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Allergy-free room
Outdoor furniture
Free WiFi
Lockers
Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Cashless payment available
Garden
Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Spa and wellness centreadditional charge
Room service
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Key access
Coffee house on site
Outdoor pool
Cyclingoffsite
Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
Private check-in/check-out
Packed lunches
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
Air conditioning
Terrace
Luggage storage
Back massage
Tour desk
Delivered food is securely covered
Free parking
Invoice provided
Foot bath
Body scrub
Meeting/banquet facilitiesadditional charge
Laundryadditional charge
Parking on site
WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Beauty Services
Fruitsadditional charge
Kid-friendly buffet
Process in place to check health of guests
Physical distancing in dining areas
Daily housekeeping
Internet services
Accessible parking
Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
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. ;
Family Room with Garden View. Facing the pool, this air-conditioned family room has a tilemarble floor, private entrance and seating area. 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. ;
Budget Double Room. This double room has a tilemarble 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 ;
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 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.
