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9.6/10Excellent14 Reviews
Cleanliness9.8/10 9.8
Service10.0/10 10.0
Comfort9.4/10 9.4
Condition9.6/10 9.6
Amenities9.0/10 9.0
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About Thambu Illam
With a stay at Thambu Illam in Jaffna, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Sri Nagavihara International Buddhist Centre and Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil. This hotel is 1. 1 mi (1. 8 km) from Royal Palace Ruins and 1. 2 mi (1. 9 km) from Jaffna Vegetable Market.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.
Free self parking is available onsite. At Thambu Illam, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
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Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
With a stay at Thambu Illam in Jaffna, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Sri Nagavihara International Buddhist Centre and Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Royal Palace Ruins and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Jaffna Archaeological Museum.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
12:00 PM
Check-in until
Anytime
Check-out until
12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No cribs (infant beds) available
Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Cleaning and safety
Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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Property Alerts
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 20
- Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 15 (from 10 to 18 years old)
- New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 20
- New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 15 (from 10 to 18 years old)
- New Year's Day (January 1) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 20
- New Year's Day (January 1) Gala Dinner per child: USD 15 (from 10 to 18 years old)
- Valentine's Day (February 14) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 20
- Valentine's Day (14 February) Gala Dinner per child: USD 15 (from 10 to 18 years old)
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
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You need to know
- A fee for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 25.
- Contactless check-out is available.
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Special Instructions
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- 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 and cash
- Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 2 to 5 for adults, and USD 2 to 5 for children
- Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
English
Nearby attractions
Sri Nagavihara International Buddhist Centre
1.6 km / 1 mi
Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil
1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Royal Palace Ruins
1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Jaffna Vegetable Market
1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Jaffna Archaeological Museum
1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Our Lady of Refuge Church
2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Jaffna Clock Tower
2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Jaffna Public Library
2.5 km / 1.6 mi
SJV Chelvanayakam Monument
2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Jaffna Fort
3 km / 1.8 mi
St Jame's Church
3 km / 1.8 mi
Thirumarai Kalaamandra Arangkam Centre for Performing Arts
3 km / 1.8 mi
St Mary’s Cathedral
3.5 km / 2.1 mi
Pannai Causeway
4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Kadurugoda Temple
11.8 km / 7.3 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 4
- hotel
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fi
- Laundry service
- Multilingual staff
- Bellboy service
- Garden
- Terrace
- Newspapers
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- Luggage room
- Clothes dryer
- Grill/BBQ
- Restaurant
- Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
- Minimum check-in age: 18
Upon availability
Room types
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DOUBLE DELUXE KING BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE KING BEDDBL.DX-KG
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- DELUXE KING BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
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DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- DELUXE KING BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.DX-KG
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DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR KING BEDDBL.KG-SU
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- SUPERIOR KING BED
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DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BED
Room photos
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- SUPERIOR KING BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.KG-SU
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DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 16 m²DBL.ST
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Room overview
Non-smoking room- Room size
- 16 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Facilities with extra charge
- Wi-fi
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DOUBLE STANDARD
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Photos are not available for this room type.
Room overview
Non-smoking room- Room size
- 16 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.ST
Facilities with extra charge
- Wi-fi
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Thambu Illam
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Moira
Converted Villa in Jaffna Suburbs
Converted Villa with 4 rooms in Jaffna suburbs. Nicely converted with pool, garden and small dining area. Accommodation roomy but with no natural light. TV with several English language channels - news and other. Good air conditioning and kettle provided. Hosts are helpful and on hand, this is definitely more of a home stay than a hotel.
Food is available but needs to be brought in from outside. Breakfasts were good - ordered the night before.
Pool is very nice but avoid around 5pm when the mosquitoes are voracious!!
Food is available but needs to be brought in from outside. Breakfasts were good - ordered the night before.
Pool is very nice but avoid around 5pm when the mosquitoes are voracious!!
Jagannathan
Home atmosphere, safe & catered to my needs exceptionally well.
jenni
Beautiful home now a boutique hotel
This is a 4 bedroom hotel in old house and provides lovely setting. The manager and staff are really helpful without being annoying. There is a small pool and garden area at front and back. I only had one night there but wish I was able to stay longer. I had overnight train from Colombo and arrived to torrential rain and they proactively called me to check if needed to check in early. Fortunately the room was available. I also had the Jaffa breakfast which was good. The photos are accurate. Would definitely go back and would be great place for group stay.
Shan
Great old villa with a history. Peaceful and quiet, with nice little pool to enjoy after hot day. Great selection of food that can be ordered and nicely served by the staff. The staff are attentive and provides a good personalized service. If you are looking for a place to relax with privacy in mind, this is the place.
Vettrivel
Heritage, excellent place to live peacefully. I really enjoyed it. I will definitely recommend this hotel for family to stay.
Melinda
Amazing food, service, and comfort
What an amazing sanctuary of a place in Jaffna! It was so calm, situated in the lush residential neighborhoods of the city (but only a quick 10 tuk tuk ride away from downtown). The food was the best I had in Sri Lanka, and the service made me feel like a queen. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone coming to the city.
Verified traveler
Thambu Illam is a peaceful sanctuary hidden away in Jaffna. With four lovely rooms in a gorgeous courtyard property, it’s a wonderful space to relax after a day’s exploring. The pool is lovely, the accommodation comfortable and the location perfect. But best of all is the service: Chandranathan and his team are truly fantastic - helpful, friendly and always on hand to make your stay as good as it can be. I would highly recommend Thambu Illam and hope to go back one day!
Renate
Perfect
Gabriela
Das Hotel ist ein Schmuckstück alter Zeiten. Danke für den netten Service an alle Herren.
Reto
Really enjoyed our stay!
Wonderful small Hotel! Nice Patio and some of the best food we had in Sri Lanka! Very friendly and helpful staff!
Verified traveler
A beautiful house that has recently been refurbished but maintaining its original character and charm. Comfortable rooms and a relaxing setting in a great location.
The staff go out of their way to ensure you have everything you need, including delicious food.
Highly recommended for a relaxed stay in Jaffna.
The staff go out of their way to ensure you have everything you need, including delicious food.
Highly recommended for a relaxed stay in Jaffna.
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