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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
Garden view
Property grounds
Standard Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi
In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi
Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel occupies the original Dutch Governor's House near Unawatuna Beach. Guests can book rejuvenating spa treatments, enjoy drinks at the poolside bar, or explore the garden surroundings. The property provides free WiFi and offers English breakfast options.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pool
The current price is NT$2,751
NT$3,603 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10

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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
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 350 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Ceiling fan
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen 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
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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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
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 315 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Triple Room

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
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 350 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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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

  • ‪Steam Yard - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Hideout Unawatuna - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pink Elephant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Black&White - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Banana Beach Bar - ‬9 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 manicure/pedicure, 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 massage treatment rooms
  • Wedding services, 1 meeting room, and a front-desk safe
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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel-Original Dutch Governor's House?

As of 2025/9/8, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel-Original Dutch Governor's House on 2025/10/9 start from NT$2,751, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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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