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Located in Jaffna, 1.2 miles from Nallur Kovil, Thambu Illam has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel provides garden views and an outdoor pool. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, an electric tea pot, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Thambu Illam the rooms include bed linen and towels. Jaffna Railway Station is 1.3 miles from the accommodation, while Jaffna Public Library is 1.5 miles from the property. Jaffna International Airport is 8.7 miles away.

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 (9.1)

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
8.1
High score for Jaffna
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Vivek
    India India
    This is a traditional house upgraded with modern facilities. The house is beautiful and the room is well appointed. Since we arrived in the evening we didn't get time to use the pool (which looked quite clean). The breakfast was quite good and fresh.
  • Isabelle
    United States of America United States of America
    This small boutique hotel is a wonderful, perfectly decorated in a sober way place. Nothing is out of place. We loved the pool. The staff was extremely helpful and polite.
  • Rangarajan
    India India
    large room, clean, swimming pool, dining hall, good staff. Though they don't have restaurant they could arrange for BF from outside. Temples are nearby and walking distance only.
  • Visitor
    United States of America United States of America
    Staff! Cleanliness. Felt like home away from home. Location was spectacular, close to the main attractions. Niranjan, Sudha and Madhu were excellent hosts. The cleaning person was also amicable.
  • Elise
    Belgium Belgium
    I felt like a princes in a Castle: it's a beautiful place, the staff is always their to help you and the place feels quite luxurieus.
  • Darshana
    Singapore Singapore
    The rooms were super clean and felt safe. The staff was really helpful and tried their best. The location was also quiet and peaceful.
  • Lucy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The food and service were absolutely amazing, and they even helped me get xeroxed copies for a work project!! I felt like I was coming home at the end of a long workday. They always had my "king cocoanut" juice waiting for me! Fabulous internet....
  • Gautham
    Canada Canada
    Loved the classical décor, filled with antiques that transported us back in time. The dining area and pool offered an intimate feel. The attentive and helpful staff enhanced the experience. Highly recommended!
  • Niranjan
    Canada Canada
    Thambu illam was one of my favourite stays in Sri Lanka! I felt at home and comfortable. The staff were amazing including the night time security, Joseph, who kept us company and shared his story while we stayed up past midnight. Mathu the manager...
  • Bryan
    Netherlands Netherlands
    This is a great stay if you are visiting Jaffna! Both Sudak and Mathu are really nice guys who speak English very good as well. They can tell you a lot about any Sri Lankan things you want to know and arranged a lot of stuff we requested;...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast

Amenities of Thambu Illam
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Wake-up service
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Room service
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Books, DVDs or music for children
    Safety & security
    • Safe
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
      Languages Spoken
      • English
      • Tamil

      House rules
      Thambu Illam takes special requests – add in the next step!

      Check-in
      From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
      Check-out
      Available 24 hours
      Cancellation/ prepayment
      Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
      Children & Beds

      Child policies

      Children of all ages are welcome.

      Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

      To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

      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
      Pets are not allowed.
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      The fine print
      Must-know information for guests at this property

      In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

      FAQs about Thambu Illam

      • Thambu Illam has 1 restaurant:

        • Restaurant
      • Room options at Thambu Illam include:

        • Double
      • Yes, Thambu Illam is popular with guests booking family stays.

      • Check-in at Thambu Illam is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

      • The prices at Thambu Illam may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

      • Thambu Illam offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

        • Swimming pool
        • Tour or class about local culture
      • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

      • Thambu Illam is 1.1 miles from the center of Jaffna. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.