Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Unawatuna
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodation
Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel offers 36 rooms, including Superior, Standard, Governor's, and Economy options. Superior rooms feature private verandahs with views of the lily-filled canal or Rumassala Mountain. Standard rooms include in-room sitting areas and garden-facing verandahs. The Governor's Room has antique furniture and a private dining area. Economy rooms open to a garden with birdlife. All rooms have air conditioning, tea/coffee facilities, and flat-screen TVs. Some rooms include interconnecting layouts for families.
Dining Options
The Governor's Restaurant serves Sri Lankan and European dishes on a stone-paved terrace. Guests can choose between buffet or à la carte meals. The café offers Ceylon tea with garden views. Staff prepare meals to guest preferences, including private dining setups. The restaurant is 2.5 km from Unawatuna Beach, ideal for a quick meal between excursions.
Leisure & Wellness
The hotel has two swimming pools, a herbal spa, and a gym. Ayurveda treatments include full-body massages, Shirodhara, and steam baths. Yoga sessions are held in the garden. Scuba diving and boat tours are available nearby. The spa uses traditional Sri Lankan techniques like flower baths and herbal facials.
Location & Attractions
The hotel is 4 km from Unawatuna Beach and 6 km from Galle Fort. Rumassala Mountain is 500 meters away. Nearby landmarks include Wella Devalaya Temple (1 km) and Galle Lighthouse (3.5 km). The Southern Highway's Pinnaduwa exit is 7 km from the hotel. Bandaranaike International Airport is 150 km away; Mattala Airport is 118 km.
Services & Events
The tour desk arranges visits to Udawalawe National Park and Handunugoda Tea Estate. Wedding packages include buffet menus, decorated venues, and bridal suites. Staff assist with tailored menus and event coordination. Free parking and high-speed Wi-Fi are available. The hotel's Dutch-era canal and gardens serve as photo backdrops for special occasions.
Choose from a variety of room types
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Allergy-free rooms
- Currency exchange
- Hairdresser
- Coffee shop
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Cycling
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Children's buffet
- Children's pool
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Location
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