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Thambu Illam

3.5 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3.5-star Jaffna hotel

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Thambu Illam

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Exterior
Outdoor pool
Standard Room
Daily local cuisine breakfast for a fee
Interior

Overview of Thambu Illam

Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Explore the area

Map
107 Brown Road, Jaffna, Northern Province, 40000
  • Popular LocationSri Nagavihara International Buddhist Centre19 min walk
  • Popular LocationJaffna Vegetable Market3 min drive
  • Popular LocationJaffna Fort4 min drive

Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

Standard Room

Standard Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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CA $49 total
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May
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About the area

Jaffna

In Jaffna .You'll find Sri Nagavihara International Buddhist Centre and Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Royal Palace Ruins and Jaffna Vegetable Market are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Sri Nagavihara International Buddhist Centre - 19 min walk
  • Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil - 2 min drive
  • Jaffna Vegetable Market - 3 min drive
  • Jaffna Clock Tower - 4 min drive
  • Jaffna Fort - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • Malayan Cafe - 3 min drive
  • Lavin’s Vegetarian Family Restaurant - 3 min drive
  • Cosy Restaurant - 18 min walk
  • Jaffna Authentic Cuisine - 4 min drive
  • Akshathai - 19 min walk

About this property

Thambu Illam

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3.5-star Jaffna hotel
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Thambu Illam. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Jaffna hotel.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
  • Dining venue
Thambu Illam offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast available for a fee daily 6:00 AM–10:00 AM: USD 2-5 for adults and USD 2-5 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Cable channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 20
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 15 (from 10 to 18 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 20
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 15 (from 10 to 18 years old)
  • New Year's Day (1 January) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 20
  • New Year's Day (1 January) Gala Dinner per child: USD 15 (from 10 to 18 years old)
  • Valentine's Day (14 February) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 20
  • Valentine's Day (14 February) Gala Dinner per child: USD 15 (from 10 to 18 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 2–5 for adults, and USD 2–5 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • For stays on 25 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner.

Property is also known as

Thambu Illam Jaffna
Thambu Illam Hotel
Thambu Illam Hotel Jaffna
Thambu Illam Hotel
Thambu Illam Jaffna
Thambu Illam Hotel Jaffna

Thambu Illam Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jenni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vettrivel

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heritage, excellent place to live peacefully. I really enjoyed it. I will definitely recommend this hotel for family to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Das Hotel ist ein Schmuckstück alter Zeiten. Danke für den netten Service an alle Herren.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reto

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019