Title: Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel-Original Dutch Governor's House - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel-Original Dutch Governor's House Colonial hotel with 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa ![2 outdoor pools](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11860000/11850700/11850693/4daa9f07.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11860000/11850700/11850693/a01f8333.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Triple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11860000/11850700/11850693/641de52d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11860000/11850700/11850693/65a1b147.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Garden view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11860000/11850700/11850693/bdc5dab6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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. 8.6 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Spa - Pool - Room service - Gym - Breakfast available - Bar ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 19 - Nov. 20](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=11850693&PinnedHotelID=11850693&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=11850693&PinnedHotelID=11850693&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 20 - Nov. 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=11850693&PinnedHotelID=11850693&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=11850693&PinnedHotelID=11850693&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 21 - Nov. 23](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=11850693&PinnedHotelID=11850693&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=11850693&PinnedHotelID=11850693&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 28 - Nov. 30](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=11850693&PinnedHotelID=11850693&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=11850693&PinnedHotelID=11850693&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ![In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11860000/11850700/11850693/ca06e48d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double or Twin Room, Garden View ### Highlights Balcony or patio Soundproofed Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Hair dryer Minibar - 315 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11860000/11850700/11850693/16d14e00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double or Twin Room, Mountain View ### Highlights Balcony or patio Soundproofed Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Hair dryer Minibar - 350 sq ft - Lake view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11860000/11850700/11850693/47a229d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Triple Room ### Highlights Balcony or patio Soundproofed Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Hair dryer Minibar - 350 sq ft - Lake view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed ![In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11860000/11850700/11850693/16d14e00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Quadruple Room ### Highlights Balcony or patio Soundproofed Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Ceiling fan 2 bathrooms Coffee/tea maker Free bottled water - Mountain view - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds ![Standard Triple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11860000/11850700/11850693/641de52d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Triple Room ### Highlights Balcony or patio Soundproofed Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Ceiling fan Coffee/tea maker Free bottled water Electric kettle - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FUnawatuna-Hotels-Nooit-Gedacht-Heritage-Hotel-Original-Dutch-Governors-House.h11850693.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FUnawatuna-Hotels-Nooit-Gedacht-Heritage-Hotel-Original-Dutch-Governors-House.h11850693.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C6.01512%2C80.24847&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JJac78tZjghukiyVBXDwKSpIWa0=) 182, Matara Road, Unawatuna, 80600 #### What's nearby - Unawatuna Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Dewata Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km - Jungle Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km - Japanese Peace Pagoda - 4 min drive - 1.8 km - Galle Fort - 7 min drive - 5.8 km #### Getting around - Midigama Railway Station - 29 min drive - Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 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 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 massage, Ayurvedic treatments, or a body scrub 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 barbecue grills - A front-desk safe, 1 meeting room, and a banquet hall 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. 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Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Parking included 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews CA $126 CA $170 total includes taxes & fees Nov 21 - Nov 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=75012280&PinnedHotelID=75012280&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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. ### Is Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel-Original Dutch Governor's House 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 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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