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Governor's Mansion

5.0 star property
Family-friendly Colonial hotel with free WiFi

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Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
LED TV, fireplace
Lobby lounge
Property grounds

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Ottery Estate, Dickoya, Hatton, Nuwara Eliya, 22050
  • St Clair Falls
  • Horton Plains National Park
  • Sri Pada

Room options

Deluxe Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Asia

What's nearby

  • Castlereagh Reservoir - 13 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Laxapana Falls - 41 min drive - 19.1 miles
  • Lake Gregory - 50 min drive - 26.7 miles
  • Pedro Tea Factory - 56 min drive - 29.0 miles
  • Lover's Leap Waterfall - 56 min drive - 28.8 miles

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

Governor's Mansion

Family-friendly Colonial hotel with free WiFi
Governor's Mansion is an all-inclusive hotel. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Governor's Mansion offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor tennis court, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

You'll find a business center on site. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Governor's Mansion. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1800
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Governor's Mansion offers 11 accommodations with fireplaces and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and refrigerators can be requested.

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

Languages

English, German

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

We should mention

  • For stays on 24 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner.
  • For stays on December 31, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.

Property is 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

How close is Governor's Mansion to the airport?

Governor's Mansion is 94.1 mi (269-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Governor's Mansion have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Governor's Mansion.

Does Governor's Mansion offer free breakfast?

Governor's Mansion offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Governor's Mansion?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

Is there free parking at Governor's Mansion?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Governor's Mansion have a pool?

Governor's Mansion does not have a pool.

Does Governor's Mansion have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Governor's Mansion have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features facials, massages, and body treatments.

Governor's Mansion Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 14 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Diana

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

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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

christine , Washington, DC travelmom

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

2/10 Terrible

GERALD

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

Avoid

Lovely location but it's the worst managed hotel I have ever come across.

10/10 Excellent

Mike, California

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

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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Angelika

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

tolles refugium

ein wunderbares hotel in fantastischer umgebung. ruhig, sehr freundliches personal. absolut zu empfehlen.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Dr Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Magisk lokalisation mitt i ett teplantage med fantastisk utsikt milslångt. Dyrt och medioker mat och service drar ner upplevelse.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lise Lotte

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

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 !!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helt fantastisk midt i en te-plantasje. 1,5 times kjøring til Adams Peak. Fantastisk service!