Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel (Original Dutch Governors House)
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Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel (Original Dutch Governors House)
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 ParkingFreePriority airport pick-upLuggage StorageBarRestaurantPriority airport drop-off
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Surroundings
Airport: Koggala Airport
(9.1 km)
Train: Unawatuna Railway Station
(1.0 km)
Train: Galle Railway Station
(6.9 km)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
Standard Quadruple Room With Garden View
2 Double bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Electric fan
Private toilet
Private entrance
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Superior Triple Room
1 Double bed and 1 Single bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Minibar
Electric fan
Private toilet
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Family Room With Garden View
1 King bed and 2 Single bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Electric fan
Private toilet
Private entrance
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4
Superior Double Or Twin Room With Mountain View
1 Double bed or 2 Single bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Minibar
TV
Electric fan
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Superior Quadruple Room With Mountain View
1 Double bed and 2 Single bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Electric fan
Private toilet
Private entrance
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1
Economy Double Room Non smoking
1 Double bed
26m² | Floor: 1
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Electric fan
Private toilet
Private entrance
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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 toilet
Private entrance
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4
Standard Triple Room
1 Queen bed and 1 Single bed
32.5m² | Floor: 1
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Electric fan
Private toilet
Private entrance
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Guest Reviews
4.2/5
Very Good
33 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.2
- Amenities4.2
- Location4.2
- Service4.2
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AI Summary
The accommodation boasts spacious, well-maintained rooms with friendly staff and convenient location near attractions. Guests enjoy varied breakfast and cleanliness, but some may find the Dutch-style design unusual.
Guest User
September 23, 2024
The nature is very wild in this place and you will be able to see a lot of animals in the garden. The service was fine. Be prepared for a lot of mosquitoes and flies, so you would want to have mosquito spray close by. We had chipmunks, monkeys, peacocks and lizards close to our room. The pool and garden were just fine. The hotel of older age, but with a lot of special charm from this fact and the dark wooden furniture.
Claudia O
July 12, 2024
Nice hotel in a very nice little village on the beach. Plenty of cosy corners where you can relax. We stayed in a spacious room with a nice balcony overlooking the garden. Very quite environment just few steps away from the restaurants/bar/shops area. The beach is also very near, 8-10 minutes walking away.
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.
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Outdoor swimming pool
Hiking
Spa
Additional charge
Massage Room
Private Parking
Free
Priority airport pick-up
Additional charge
Luggage Storage
Bar
Restaurant
Priority airport drop-off
Additional charge
Car Rental
Station Pick-Up Service
Additional charge
Currency Exchange
Meeting Room
Additional charge
Multi-Function Room
Children's Pool
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Outdoor swimming pool
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Outdoor swimming pool
Opening times
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Private Parking
Free
Transportation
Airport shuttle pick-up
Additional charge
Priority airport pick-up
Additional charge
Car Rental
Station Pick-Up Service
Additional charge
Airport shuttle drop-off
Additional charge
Priority airport drop-off
Additional charge
Business Services
Meeting Room
Additional charge
Wedding Service
Multi-Function Room
Front Desk Services
Currency Exchange
Tour/Ticket Service
Front Desk Safe
Luggage Storage
VIP Check-In Service
Front Desk with Limited Hours
Lockers Available
Languages Spoken
English
Food & Drink
Bar
Room Service
Public Areas
Barbecue
Picnic Area
Garden
Health & Wellness
Massage Room
Spa
Additional charge
Hiking
Cleaning Services
Laundry Service (On-Site)
Additional charge
Clothes Dryer
Facilities for Children
Children's Meals Available
Children's Pool
Safety & Security
CCTV In Public Areas
First-Aid Kit
Fire Extinguisher
Security Personnel
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
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.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Service Animals
Service animals are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 16 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Opened: 2019
- Number of Rooms: 35
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.