63 KM post, Kany Rd, Pannampitya Junction, Dambulla
What's nearby
Dambulla Cave Temple - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
Popham's Arboretum - 13 min drive - 11.5 km
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium - 13 min drive - 11.5 km
Ancient City of Sigiriya - 32 min drive - 27.4 km
Pidurangala Rock - 37 min drive - 30.7 km
Getting around
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
The Viewing Gallery - 9 min drive
Sri Lankan Cafe - 4 min walk
welagedara cafe - 11 min drive
Arangala Forest Lodge - 12 min drive
Anon rest - 8 min drive
About this property
Governor's Gangula
Enjoy your visit to Dambulla with a stay at Governor's Gangula. Guests can be pampered with spa services at the spa and grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. An outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a terrace are other highlights at this luxurious hotel.
Languages
English, German
At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: noon
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Restaurant
Barbecue grills
Room service (limited hours)
Working away
Business center
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Bicycle rentals
Pool loungers
Facilities
Built in 2015
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Fitness center
An outdoor pool
Full-service spa
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Free crib/infant bed
Free rollaway/extra bed
What to enjoy
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate living room
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator (on request)
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Access via exterior corridors
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa.
Dining
Onsite venue - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 10 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Policies
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
Governor's Gangula Dambulla Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
Does Governor's Gangula offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Governor's Gangula 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Governor's Gangula?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Governor's Gangula?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Governor's Gangula?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Governor's Gangula?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Governor's Gangula?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: noon. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Governor's Gangula and nearby?
Governor's Gangula has a spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Governor's Gangula?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers Regional cuisine and garden views.
Does Governor's Gangula have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Governor's Gangula like?
Governor's Gangula is located by the river.
Popular attractions include Dambulla Cave Temple, which is 9 minutes away by car.
Reviews
7.0
Good
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 3, 2017
Excellent Quiet Five Star Hotel
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Governor's Gargula. We received excellent service from the staff and the food was exceptional. The hotel is located about 6 Km outside of Dambulla and used this hotel as a base to visit many of the sites in the area (Dambula Caves, Sigiriya (Lion's) Rock, and Ruins of Polonnaruwala). Not really walkable to anywhere but most of these sites have to be driven to anyway.
I would highly recommend this hotel.
Kathy
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 13, 2015
Nice hotel. not yet great
At first the hotel seemed to still be under construction (they are building a new expansion building). There was no one to receive and check us in. We were hesitating and I went to double check the cancellation policy. I was about to change hotels. But later the Hotel manager/room service/waiter came out and he was very helpful, and went out of the way to accommodate us; my friend wanted coconut water which wasn't on the menu of drinks, but the manager managed to get one and bring it to us.
The part of the property that is built is very beautiful and with a nice swimming pool, river views and manicured gardens. The room was simple. Our biggest complaint is that the air conditioner did not work well at all, and kept dripping water the whole time. 4 towels and a call to the manager to help clean and deal with the problem didn't help and by the morning there was a pool of water in front of the bed. As a precaution the manager moved the TV from its place, so watching television was not an option that night. I think the fact that there are no glass windows only wooden shutters leeks the hot air into the room and creates the condensation.
The food was tasty, but ordering food is funny. We have to order one meal in advance; upon arrival we ordered dinner to be served 6 hours later and during dinner we ordered breakfast for the next day. we also had to specify the time we wanted to eat. The hotel room we booked was full board so all the meals were included.
Verified traveler
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Feb 7, 2019
Sri Lanka Dambulla
Ho dovuto cambiare camera con un amico uomo perché l hotel era privo di ospiti ed una donna sola non poteva certo soggiornare.
Hotel non finito.cantiere in funzione.
Non lo consiglio
Patrizia
Patrizia, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Dec 9, 2018
Helpful staff, no pool.
A nice place that might need a little work on the details. Unfortunately the pool was out of commission/being renovated and by the looks of it for quite a while.
Very nice and helpful staff that gladly answered questions and helped out to make our stay and continuing journey as good as possible.