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Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel-Original Dutch Governor's House

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

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2 outdoor pools
In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi
Property grounds
Standard Triple Room
Garden view

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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182, Matara Road, Unawatuna, 80600
  • Place, Unawatuna Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Jungle Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Galle Fort
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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
Balcony or patio
Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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
Balcony or patio
Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Lake view
  • 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
Balcony or patio
Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin 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
Free bottled water
Balcony or patio
Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

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

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. Each morning English breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. 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

  • Unawatuna Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mihiripenna Beach - 3 min drive - 3.7 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Una Tuna - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Daffodil - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tartaruga restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Steam Yard - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pink Elephant - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel-Original Dutch Governor's House

Colonial hotel with 2 outdoor pools and full-service spa
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.

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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 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 lift

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

  • 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: 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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

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.