Planning your stay
Hatton is in the tea country, about four hours from Colombo. It is the usual base for climbing Adam's Peak, whose pilgrim season runs from about December to May. Nights are cool, so bring warm layers. Climbers usually set off for Adam's Peak at about 2 am to reach the summit for sunrise, so plan an early night and a rest the next afternoon.
Things to do nearby
Climb Adam’s Peak, see Devon Falls and St Clair’s Falls, or visit a tea factory.
For more ideas, see things to do in Hatton, or compare all hotels in Hatton.
- Check-in1400 hrs
- Check-out1200 hrs
Accommodation
Rooms are Deluxe Rooms and Suites, named after English places and titles. Deluxe rooms include Edwardian, Royal, Albany, Regency, Governor, Kensington, Doncaster and Buckinghamshire, and the suites are the Governors, Queens and Victorian Suites.
Deluxe Rooms
Available as single, double or triple rooms in sizes of 18, 24 and 80 sqm, these rooms look out over the mountains and gardens. They have a king size bed, a fan and modern amenities.
Image Credit: Governor’s Mansion
Suites
These 100 sqm suites have four-poster beds, leather sofas and views of the mountains. They come with a king size bed, a bathtub, a fan, a private garden area and modern amenities.
Image Credit: Governor’s Mansion
Facilities
- Snooker room.
- Dining indoors and on the terrace.
- Tea from the estate.
- Views over the hills, and of Adam's Peak on clear days.
- Excursion desk
- Wi-Fi
- Games room
- Spa
- Free parking
- Garden
- Ayurveda spa
- Scenic inland setting
Food and drink
- Dining room with meals cooked to order
- Room service, limited hours
- Sri Lankan
- Continental
- Tea lounge or cafe
- Outdoor dining
- Local and international cuisine
How to Get There
You will find Governor's Mansion in the tea country between Hatton and Talawakele. The drive from Bandaranaike International Airport covers roughly 145 km and takes 4 hours or so, travelling through Avissawella and Kitulgala, then up into the tea country.
Coming from central Colombo instead, allow 4 hours for roughly 135 km.
As of October 2026 the hill country line is closed between Kandy and Nanu Oya after Cyclone Ditwah, so the trip from Colombo is by road. Trains do run between Nanu Oya, Ella and Badulla if you are coming from elsewhere in the hills.
To keep arrival simple, ask us for a private transfer with a chauffeur who meets you outside arrivals. You can keep the car for touring afterwards. Times are approximate and depend on traffic, especially around Colombo.