Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel (Original Dutch Governors House)
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Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel (Original Dutch Governors House)
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Matara Rd, Unawatuna, Southern Province 80000, Sri Lanka
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Located in Unawatuna, Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel-Original Dutch Governor's House is on the waterfront, a 2-minute drive from Unawatuna Beach and 7 minutes from Dutch Reformed Church. This spa hotel is 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from National Maritime Museum and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Historical Mansion.Show More
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4.2/5Very Good·Cleanliness: 4.2
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Amenities
Outdoor Swimming PoolHikingSpaMassage RoomPrivate ParkingFreeAirport Pick-up ServiceAirport Shuttle ServiceBarRestaurantMeeting Room
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Surroundings
Airport: Koggala Airport
(9.0km)
Train: Unawatuna Railway Station
(1.9km)
Train: Galle Railway Station
(6.9km)
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Services & Amenities
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Superior Double Room with Mountain View-Free 24 Hours Check in&Check Out (Offer Valid Till 20th Dec 2021)
1 Queen bed and 2 Single bed
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Electric Fan
Private Entrance
Private Toilet
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2
Standard Quadruple Room with Garden View
2 Double bed
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Electric Fan
Private Entrance
Private Toilet
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1
Superior Triple Room with Mountain View
1 Queen bed and 1 Single bed
Air Conditioning
Electric Fan
Private Entrance
Private Toilet
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Standard Double or Twin Room with Garden View
1 Double bed or 2 Single bed
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Electric Fan
Private Entrance
Private Toilet
Check Availability
1
Superior Quadruple Room with Mountain View
1 Double bed and 2 Single bed
Air Conditioning
Electric Fan
Private Entrance
Private Toilet
Check Availability
4
Standard Triple Room
1 Double bed and 1 Single bed
32.5m² | Floor: 1
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Electric Fan
Private Entrance
Private Toilet
Check Availability
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Governor's Family Room Non smoking
1 King bed and 2 Single bed
79m² | Floor: 1
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Electric Fan
Private Entrance
Private Toilet
Check Availability
3
Economy Double Room Non smoking
1 Queen bed
26m² | Floor: 1
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Electric Fan
Private Entrance
Private Toilet
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Guest Reviews(29)
4.2/5
Very Good
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.2
- Amenities4.2
- Location4.2
- Service4.2
Guest User
March 1, 2024
We rested in this wonderful place from May 25 to June 5, 2022 as a family of 2 adults and 1 child. We have traveled a lot around the world, but this is one of the best places and experiences. The villa is perfectly integrated into the jungle, on the territory you can see monkeys, monitor lizards, chipmunks. The rooms are spacious, comfortable and well refurbished. Nice pool, cleaned every day. Very good cuisine. Breakfast is included in the room rate. Also, often we ordered lunch, very tasty. The owner of the villa personally, at our request, gave us an interesting tour. During the period of Dutch colonization, this villa belonged to the Dutch governor, and much has been preserved since those times. We really want to come back to this place again. Highly recommend the villa for a visit, it's a real pleasure.
Guest User
February 5, 2024
What a perfect stay for the first leg of our Sri Lankan holiday. Our room was a good size and well equipped. The veranda looked out over a very clean and perfect temperature pool surrounded by extremely comfortable sun loungers. With the lake and beautifully manicured gardens, it offers a peaceful location to relax. You can imagine the main hotel as its former residence to the Governor in all it's elegant grandeur. The staff are friendly and helpful. Perfect location for a saunter to shops, cafes and restaurants. However the highlight has to be THE most delicious vegetable curries with fish or chicken - ask for 'no bones'. Not only is it THE best Sri Lankan curry we have had but great value. Head to the Jungle Beach with a tuk tuk - steep climb but worth it. Sunbeds, umbrellas and café. Even a nice clean loo there!
Guest User
January 7, 2024
There are two types of rooms. Some new and spacious, old ones not that big. Rooms were clean. Spacious pool. Less variety in food, less choice. Service satisfactory. Small, limited garden… Not worth the money spent.
Guest User
February 27, 2023
Dirty and run down the towels were like rags and felt like sand paper, there was no hot water the curtains were yellow the beds were hard and it felt like a prison cell it's in bad need of renovation not worth the nearly £60 we paid for 1 night the only possitive was the breakfast and staff
Guest User
January 31, 2023
This is one of the calm and quiet places that I visted and it is with a good interior designing. The staff was friendly and the food was with a good taste. This place is with a colonial housing design which mixed with modern architecture paterns.
Guest User
January 31, 2023
set apart form all the shouting neon and thumping garage that can be Unawatuna, this gem of an hotel is a treasure. Set between Sanjeewani herbal mountin (big hill really) and the main Galle Matara roaf and a few feet from the entrance road to Unawatuna main drag, the Nooit is an oasis of calm and understated elegent Dutch herritage. Our room was spacious, comfortable and clean, overlooking a surprisingly large swimming pool and the staff were always kind and thoughtful. The dreadful shortages SriLanka was suffering during our stay meant that we always asked what was possible and recomended for meals but the Chef kept surpring us with excellent meals. We really couldnt recomend this hotel highly enough - loved it, thank you.
Guest User
August 1, 2023
We started our Sri Lanka adventure on this hotel which is a old and very fine building which was previously the home of the Dutch governor. The hotel is not a fancy one and grounds could use a bit more attention. Additionally pigeons, wild dogs and monkeys make it a bit too crowded for me ... eg. when having lunch by the pool. One of the days my son actually had to jump in the pool to rescue a drowning dog ... after it had been beaten up by the monkeys. But the rooms were nice (and connecting 👍🏼) and service impeccable.
Guest User
July 5, 2023
It’s a Lovely ancient bungalow tucked away right in the middle of Unawatuna with lots of history behind it. Great to to have a relaxing holiday. The staff r very friendly n helpful. Good for families with small kids. Beautifully laid out garden next to tract of forest
Guest User
May 16, 2023
I had the privilege of experiencing a truly enchanting stay at a heritage hotel, complete with a colonial house and its own residence. The entrance to the property, adorned with a captivating long walkway, was a sight to behold. The culinary delights prepared on-site surpassed all expectations, eliminating the need for dining elsewhere. Although our exploration of the area was hindered by rainfall, the pool offered a mesmerizing vista of the mountains, ensuring delightful entertainment throughout our stay.
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 13:00–22:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]07:00–22:00
To check-in, contact the property in advance
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots and extra beds cannot be added.
Breakfast
TypeAmerican, Asian, Continental, Halal, Vegetarian
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
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Health Protected
Clean
- 4.2/5
Cleaning & disinfecting
- Rooms are disinfected between stays
Property Description
- Opened: 2019
- Number of Rooms: 36
Located in Unawatuna, Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel-Original Dutch Governor's House is on the waterfront, a 2-minute drive from Unawatuna Beach and 7 minutes from Dutch Reformed Church. This spa hotel is 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from National Maritime Museum and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Historical Mansion.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools and a fitness center. Additional features at this Colonial hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. English breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service.
Make yourself at home in one of the 38 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools and a fitness center. Additional features at this Colonial hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. English breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service.
Make yourself at home in one of the 38 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Outdoor Swimming Pool
Hiking
SpaAdditional charge
Massage Room
Private ParkingFree
Airport Pick-up ServiceAdditional charge
Airport Shuttle ServiceAdditional charge
Bar
Restaurant
Meeting RoomAdditional charge
Children's Pool
Currency Exchange
Luggage Storage
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Outdoor Swimming Pool
Spa
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
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