Welcome to Nooit Gedacht
Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel Unawatuna, nestling at the foot of famous Sanjeewani Mountain is a place of beauty and simplicity for artists, writers, intellectuals, honey moon couples or simply for those who are seeking a peaceful holiday in the sun. It was built in 1735 by a Dutch governor and still preserved in its former glory and charm with original Dutch architectural features.
Nooit Gedacht is a colonial style hotel with luscious green landscape, Authentic Sri Lankan qulinary with Western delicacies and affordable accommodation. It'sjust few minutes walk away from the world famous Unawatuna beach & 5Km away from the Galle fortress which is a world heritage site and the largest remaining fortress in Asia.
Our Food
We offer Eastern & Western delicacies that include mouth watering authentic food, Rice & curry meals, special dinner nights and BBQs. We try to give our guests the very best of everything. The papaya & banana you have in the morning are mostly plucked from our organic garden. You can enjoy homemade rice & curry meal made out of rich coconut cream & home grown organic vegetables such as long beans, Okra & Brinjol.
Airport transport/Day tours & Round tours
While you are enjoying your days in the tranquillity of Nooit Gedacht, you can make day trips to visit the giant elephants at Yala National park or watch the baby elephant feed at Udawalawe elephant sanctuary. You can also visit Sinharaja Rain forest reserve, one of the biodiversity hotspots in Sri Lanka or half day tours to visit interesting places in Galle such as Galle fortress, Turtle farm , Boat rides, Virgin Tea estates & Koggala still fishing.
Don’t miss out the seasonal attraction of ‘Whale watching in Mirissa’ or take an adventurous hike to the Sanjeewani Mountain, that is situated right behind our hotel & reach the Jungle Beach at the other side of the mountain.
We also arrange tailor made round tours across the country according to your needs anywhere you want. We have got it all covered.
Other Facilities
~ Two swimming pools
~ Mini Bar facility
~ We arrange air port pickups/ drops & round tours
~ Internet & Wi-Fi connection available
~ Ayurveda and Spa Treatments
~ Restaurant with Western & Eastern food
~ Laundry service
~ Safety locker available
~ Yoga/Meditation can be arranged on request
~ Mountain bikes for rent
~ Cots can be provided for babies if requested in advance (free)
~ A Mini Fridge can be provided if requested in advance
~ Wedding parties, Garden parties & Ba.B.Q evenings can be arranged on request
"We offer affordable accommodation in a historical and beautiful surrounding in Unawatuna. Wake up in the morning to the sounds of the birds, peacocks and relax your evening overlooking the "Lotus lake" or the "Sanjeewani mountain" and watch the colourful display of fireflies ".
Superior rooms
Located in the newly built wing, these spacious rooms features an