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Governor's Mansion

5.0 star property
All-inclusive hotel with spa and restaurant

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
Lobby lounge
Tennis court

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Gym
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Fitness centre
  • Room service
  • Babysitting
  • Business centre
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden

For families (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Playground on-site
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Living room
The price is NZ$636
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec

Room options

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Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Fireplace
LED TV
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Fireplace
LED TV
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Fireplace
LED TV
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
Ottery Estate, Dickoya, Hatton, Nuwara Eliya, 22050

What's nearby

  • Adams Peak - 46 min drive - 35.5 km
  • Lake Gregory - 52 min drive - 47.5 km
  • Pedro Tea Factory - 58 min drive - 51.4 km
  • Lover's Leap Waterfall - 58 min drive - 51.0 km
  • Horton Plains National Park - 79 min drive - 66.6 km

Getting around

  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 54.7 miles/88 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Tea Cup - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪St Clair's Ceylon Tea - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Tea Castle - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Summer View Restaurant - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Hill cool restaurant - ‬18 min drive

About this property

All-inclusive

This hotel is all-inclusive. On-site food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

English, German

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 11 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 12:30 PM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free reception
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Playground
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Business centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1800
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Mosquito nets
  • Fitness centre
  • Arcade/games room
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Colonial architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Fireplace
  • Individually furnished
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge (on request)
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials and body treatments.

Dining

On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 24 December.
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December.

Also known as

Governor's Mansion Hotel Hatton
Governor's Mansion Hatton
Governor's Mansion Ambagamuwa
Governor's Mansion Hotel
Governor's Mansion Hatton
Governor's Mansion Hotel Hatton

Frequently asked questions

Does Governor's Mansion offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Governor's Mansion does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Governor's Mansion?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Governor's Mansion?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Governor's Mansion?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 12:30 PM.
What is there to do at Governor's Mansion and nearby?
Practise your swing on the tennis courts. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as a fitness centre and spa services. Governor's Mansion also has an arcade and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Governor's Mansion?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers international cuisine.
Does Governor's Mansion have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

Governor's Mansion Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

GM should stand for Great Memories!
+++ Absolutely magnificent place with a wonderful history. The wooden features are beautiful and the bedrooms are outstanding. Wonderful snooker table and fireplaces. Lovely garden where you can sit and enjoy afternoon tea. The staff, especially Sameera, were absolutely excellent- they couldn’t do enough for us. Thank you again Sameera, we will hopefully see you again one day! - Only slight negative is that it could have more photographs of the historical figures or building itself going up the walls.
Ryan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

8/10 Very good

Beautiful garden!
I thought it was very expensive par night ($300), but all inclusive. We had very good Sri Lankan meals for breakfast and dinner. The garden was beautiful. The road condition to the hotel was terrible. No wonder a driver refused to take us.
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Isolated. Broken and Scary nightmare access.
Isolated. Scary nightmare access. Unmade track for miles. Cannot see pot-holes when wet and dark. I am not allowed to include the bellicose correspondence from the hotel management. So, this is my second version that excludes quoting the nasty belligerent emails to my initial feedback. The rough track to this old place is dangerous! Only suitable for Jeeps and maybe buses with very big wheels. When raining, all the holes are full of water and not visible. In front of our car, which bucked and weaved to traverse this nightmare route on a wet night, a motor-cyclist hit one of these concealed holes and fell off and nearly went over the edge. It is NOT a road! No wonder the hotel is mostly empty. This place is trying to capitalise on its past colonial glory of the 19th century, when there may have been a safe road. A cold unwelcoming place. Some staff were attentive and the room and food were ok. Having made my serious mistake of booking for 3 nights, we were stuck there until we escaped on the third day in daylight. There are many superb hotels in Sri Lanka. This was the worst of my trip. Never again!
3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Superb location in heart of tea country
This hotel was an actual governor’s mansion (hence the name), set in a stunning landscape of working tea plantations. The road to get to the hotel is rough, but I saw it as part of the adventure of arriving at what felt like an oasis. The rooms are a little dated, especially with the low-pressure showers, but are clean and comfortable. Our room had a view over the gorgeous gardens, which are really a credit to the care taken by the staff.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful and very well kept small hotel with impeccable service and an absolutely beautiful dual-aspect junior suite we stayed in. Very very comfortable bed. Lovely food and breakfast with a stunning view over the hills and up to the mountains of the holy triangle.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Unique Historic Tea Plantation/Mansion
Setback during Colonial British rule in the heart of the tea plantations of Sri Lanka lies a stunning, yet manicured estate called the Governor's Mansion going back as far as 200 years old. To get here, though, one must be prepared for zig zags, switchbacks, cliffs perched high, steep and narrow, one road-head on-near collisions, whiplashes thru traffic and small towns. We had a fantastic staff and service that felt like you're own personal butlers. Every comfort is their personal mission. Adorned in British decor, but modern conveniences, we felt like royalty in our fantasied family home. What a special place! Favorite to do's with our 4 kids ages 17, 15, 13 and 9 years: Tea Trails, Tennis, Biking, Tea Leaves Picking, Fishing, High Tea, Board Games and Fabulous Meals ... Tea production, exports and laborers congregate and dominate the area. Tea planting by smallholders is the source of employment for thousands while it is also the main form of livelihoods for tens and thousands of families here in the region. Sri Lanka is the world's fourth-largest producer of tea.
christine , 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Avoid
Lovely location but it's the worst managed hotel I have ever come across.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel could be our vacation destination
My wife and I love to travel and experience new things every time we do. For that reason, we rarely visit the same city twice and we NEVER stay at the same hotel twice. However, the Governor's Mansion is one place that we would make sure and come back to the next time we visit Sri Lanka. The grounds were beautiful and peaceful and the staff treated us like royalty. Our stay at the Governor's Mansion was like a vacation within a vacation. Our only regret was that we did not stay longer. Our 4 star rating for room comfort was only due to the firmness of the mattress, however that seems to be very common throughout Sri Lanka. But the room was immaculate and had all the amenities that made our stay a 5 star experience.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

tolles refugium
ein wunderbares hotel in fantastischer umgebung. ruhig, sehr freundliches personal. absolut zu empfehlen.
Angelika, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Magisk lokalisation mitt i ett teplantage med fantastisk utsikt milslångt. Dyrt och medioker mat och service drar ner upplevelse.
Dr Michael, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place. Highly recommendable.
e to a misunderstanding with the driver, we arrived slightly irritated and tired after a very long drive on small dumpy roads. It only took 10 min and a warm welcome from the staff at The Governor’s Mansion to shake that feeling off. We had a lovely stay of 2 nights in February 2016. The whole place oozed of old British style and a feeling of being a welcome quest. Note that all drinks are included in the price. The surroundings are picturesque with the tea growing all around. We hope to be back !!!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Helt fantastisk midt i en te-plantasje. 1,5 times kjøring til Adams Peak. Fantastisk service!
Verified Hotels.com guest review