Governor's Gangula

Property class: 5 and above

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A terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Governor's Gangula. Take some time to relax at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym and a business center.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Canal View

  • Canal view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Dambulla, Governor's Gangula is on a river. Sigiriya and Sigiriya are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Popham's Arboretum and International Spice Walk. Habarana Cultural Center and Surathura Spice Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Dambulla travel guide
Map
63 KM post, Kany Rd, Pannampitya Junction, Dambulla

What's nearby

  • A temple interior with large Buddha statues, intricate ceiling artwork, and a central stupa.
    Dambulla Cave Temple
    9 min drive - 10.3 km
  • A large stone structure with inscriptions in multiple languages, including English, at Rangiri Dambulla National Park.
    Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
    13 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Sigiriya
    11 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Sigiriya
    11 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Popham's Arboretum
    14 min drive - 14.2 km

Restaurants

  • The Viewing Gallery
    9 min drive
  • Fresh Juice Bar
    12 min drive
  • Gami Gedara
    11 min drive
  • Black Mustang Restaurant
    11 min drive
  • Kafola Cafe
    6 min drive

About this property

Governor's Gangula

  • Luxury hotel by the river
  • At Governor's Gangula, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Take some time to relax at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a gym and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
    • Free self parking
    • Breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
    • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Governor's Gangula offer thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
  • More amenities include:
    • Free infant beds and free extra beds
    • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
    • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
    • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

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Frequently asked questions

Does Governor's Gangula have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Governor's Gangula?

As of Oct 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Governor's Gangula on Oct 31, 2026 start from CA $42, 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 Governor's Gangula pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Governor's Gangula?

Check-in begins at noon.

What time is check-out at Governor's Gangula?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Governor's Gangula provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Governor's Gangula located?

Situated on a river, this luxury hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Dambulla Cave Temple, Dambulla Dedicated Economic Centre, and Sigiriya. Sigiriya and Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Governor's Gangula Reviews

7.0

Good

9.0

Cleanliness

4.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Sri Lanka Dambulla

Ho dovuto cambiare camera con un amico uomo perché l hotel era privo di ospiti ed una donna sola non poteva certo soggiornare. Hotel non finito.cantiere in funzione. Non lo consiglio
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Helpful staff, no pool.

A nice place that might need a little work on the details. Unfortunately the pool was out of commission/being renovated and by the looks of it for quite a while. Very nice and helpful staff that gladly answered questions and helped out to make our stay and continuing journey as good as possible.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Quiet Five Star Hotel

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Governor's Gargula. We received excellent service from the staff and the food was exceptional. The hotel is located about 6 Km outside of Dambulla and used this hotel as a base to visit many of the sites in the area (Dambula Caves, Sigiriya (Lion's) Rock, and Ruins of Polonnaruwala). Not really walkable to anywhere but most of these sites have to be driven to anyway. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Nice hotel. not yet great

At first the hotel seemed to still be under construction (they are building a new expansion building). There was no one to receive and check us in. We were hesitating and I went to double check the cancellation policy. I was about to change hotels. But later the Hotel manager/room service/waiter came out and he was very helpful, and went out of the way to accommodate us; my friend wanted coconut water which wasn't on the menu of drinks, but the manager managed to get one and bring it to us. The part of the property that is built is very beautiful and with a nice swimming pool, river views and manicured gardens. The room was simple. Our biggest complaint is that the air conditioner did not work well at all, and kept dripping water the whole time. 4 towels and a call to the manager to help clean and deal with the problem didn't help and by the morning there was a pool of water in front of the bed. As a precaution the manager moved the TV from its place, so watching television was not an option that night. I think the fact that there are no glass windows only wooden shutters leeks the hot air into the room and creates the condensation. The food was tasty, but ordering food is funny. We have to order one meal in advance; upon arrival we ordered dinner to be served 6 hours later and during dinner we ordered breakfast for the next day. we also had to specify the time we wanted to eat. The hotel room we booked was full board so all the meals were included.