Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn enjoys a location in Jaffna, 1.4 miles from Jaffna Public Library and 1.6 miles from Jaffna Fort. A 15-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station and 1.3 miles from Nallur Kovil, the property features a garden and a shared lounge. The guest house also provides free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests. A terrace with city view, a cable flat-screen TV, and air conditioning are provided in some units. The daily breakfast offers continental, Asian, or vegetarian options. There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available. For guests with children, the guest house offers outdoor play equipment. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn. Nilavarai Well is 9.1 miles from the accommodation, while Keerimalai Naguleswaram Kovil is 14 miles away. The nearest airport is Jaffna International, 11 miles from Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Asian

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
2 twin beds
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1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
8.3
High score for Jaffna
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mahide
    Germany Germany
    Simple but decent place to stay. Friendly owner and staff
  • Julien
    France France
    Basic standard Sri Lankan room With AC, Jaffna can be very hot. You have common spaces, Inside and outside. And a kettle to prepare a coffee or tea. Breakfast (must be ordered the day before).
  • Kory
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location, facilities, and staff! Very helpful to arrange transport as well.
  • Valerie
    Albania Albania
    Nice place, easy to meet new people. I rented a bicycle for a day for a fair price.
  • Brianna
    United States of America United States of America
    Tony is so welcoming and helpful! I loved the location of this place, I walked most places and the surrounding neighborhood is super cute. I really appreciated a place to fill water bottles with purified water as well. Amazing value!
  • Rika
    Japan Japan
    The owner, Tony, kindly provides all guests with the information they need for their trip. The building doesn't seem new, but the rooms, bathrooms, and common spaces are all kept clean. And also he is a local, will give you in-depth information...
  • Yaniv
    Israel Israel
    Staff is super friendly and helpful Very close to bus drop from Negombo.
  • Bor
    Slovenia Slovenia
    Tony and his brother are very friendly. The room has all essentials, good value for money.
  • Max
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A clean, comfortable place run by two lovely brothers. Tony can help with any information you may need and the Sri Lankan breakfast is absolutely delicious. Thank you guys for the stay!
  • Mateus
    Brazil Brazil
    Everything! Breakfast was delicious, room had great size, no hot shower in some rooms but in shared showers yes, so not a problem at all. Tony and his brother are amazing, and Tony gave many advices and suggestions about Jaffna. Staying again...

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • Can I book for 11 th & 12 th August?

    Hi dear respected guest.. Yes of course. Don't hesitate to ask me the room types & price Thanks Best regards Tony
    Answered on 4 September 2019
  • hello, your all room photos are same? Is there private bathroom? Air condition available.

    Yeah photos are same,maybe rooms are better than the photo's and yes we have private bathroom room with air conditioning. Thanks Best regards Tony
    Answered on 25 March 2022
  • Hi, does all the rooms have air conditions??

    No , total 7 rooms.. 5 rooms air conditioning other 2 rooms non air conditioning
    Answered on 20 June 2022
  • Hi - hope you’re well.. do you have a bar onsite and can you help with organising a tour around jaffna and transport to trincomalee?

    Hi we don't have bar on site.. sorry And yeah I can organise the Jaffna tour and transport to trincomale also. Thanks Best regards Tony
    Answered on 27 April 2022
  • Do they serve breakfast?

    yes we serve
    Answered on 10 December 2023
  • What are your check in and check out times? Is it possible to check in the morning?

    No check in time is after 12pm
    Answered on 10 December 2023
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Managed by Tony

Company review score: 9.9Based on 353 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

I'm Tony ,Young man with the beautiful heart. I know very well about my country & jaffna. I will help you for everything about your tour.

Property info

"A budget is a plan that shows you how you can spend your money every month. Making a budget can help you make sure you do not run out of money each month. A budget also will help you save money for your goals or for emergencies" Tony's Garden House is Located in the center of Jaffna, 2 Km distance from the center and 1.5 Km distance from the Railway station. Tony's Garden House is for Budget travelers like back packers. Tony's garden house have clean and well maintained Standard rooms, we don't have luxury type rooms. and this place good for children's just 20m there are beautiful children's park right in front of the guest house. Wine Stores , Super markets and local restaurants all you can find it within 500m distance. friendly staffs and we provide home made Jaffna breakfast . you will enjoy your stay here.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Breakfast
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Playground
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
Cleaning Services
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
    Additional charge
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 22:30 and 06:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 5 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

FAQs about Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn

  • Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn is 1.3 miles from the center of Jaffna. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Triple
  • Guests staying at Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Asian
  • Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Playground
    • Bicycle rental
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bike tours
    • Cooking class