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The Palmyrah House

Thalaimannar Rd,Mannar Island, 41016 Mannar, Sri Lanka
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The Palmyrah House

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Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
39 reviews

Set in Mannar, The Palmyrah House provides accommodation with seating area. Featuring a fitness centre, this 4-star guest house has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. There is free private parking and the property offers paid airport shuttle service. Boasting views of the garden, all units in the property come with private entrance and a pool with a view. The units have a kettle, a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box and free WiFi, while some rooms also offer a terrace and some have pool views. At the guest house, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests can dine in the in-house restaurant, which serves a variety of American dishes and also offers vegetarian and gluten-free options in a family-friendly atmosphere. Sightseeing tours are available close to the property. Guests at the guest house can enjoy billiards on-site, or go cycling or walking tours in the surroundings. Jaffna International Airport is 139 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Fitness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
7.4
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
6.7
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gillian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “A fabulous place to relax while being looked after by delightful and efficient staff. Bird watching and donkeys are an enjoyable bonus”
  • Usha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location, birds everywhere, knowledge of birds from staff, balcony to watch birds from, gym , sustainability policies, breakfast, food from local community, most food dishes”
  • Tilak
    Australia Australia
    “Convinient location. Friendly staff. The breakfast was nice.”
  • Roy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “This is an exceptionally good hotel - great staff, excellent food location spectacular - architecture of hotel fantastic, great pool and a real pleasure to be a quest at Naturalist superb ( Indiga - hope I have spelt this correctly) - a bird...”
  • Piching
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The poori we ate for breakfast with the accompanying curries was exceptional”
  • Floor
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “The staff was very helpfull and frendly. We loved the bathroom en terrace. The room was perfect. Palmyrah is a special place. We loved it. Even off season it is a good place for birding. Food is good.”
  • Dan
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    “I booked a weekend stay for my family here to celebrate my parent's birthday and they loved it! From booking to check-in / check-out, everything went smoothly. The staff onsite (and the support team over the phone) were extremely helpful and...”
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    Anonymous
    Australia Australia
    “We stayed two nights on the way to Jaffna late December. The staff were extremely helpful and pleasant. The food was from a set menu but so tasty. The location was about 20minutes from the Mannar town. Excellent for bird watching. There was...”
  • Marie-anne
    United States United States
    “The hotel is secluded and very quiet. The meals were very good in spite of a limited a la carte menu. It is our second visit and will come again at a next opportunity.”
  • Anne
    France France
    “Très bon petit déjeuner. Chambre superbe. Hotel dans un magnifique jardin .”

Host Information

9.2
9.2
Host review score
Host review score
Palmyrah House is a luxury boutique hotel on the island of Mannar, consisting of fourteen rooms, each elegantly furnished for maximum comfort. The 08 Deluxe Rooms consist of 04 Triple Rooms and 04 Twin Rooms whilst the 04 Superior rooms are all wheel chair accessible. The two Suites are Palmyrah House’ premium offering, featuring luxuriously outfitted rooms and toilets each with a large private deck that can be merged for use by a large party of guests. Palmyrah House provides everything guests need; be it a swimming pool, a library cum reading room, a well equipped gym, a games room with a pool table and bar facilities or conference facilities for 50 pax. The expansive garden holds a natural well providing reviving open air bathing, whilst adventurous guests can avail themselves to bicycles to explore the quiet and traffic-free backroads of the island. (In the event guest/child has been incorrectly billed at the point of making a reservation, it will be identified and amended at the hotel in order to reflect the applicable rates)
Mannar! The name invokes vistas of endless sun-kissed sandy beaches, vast lagoons teeming with flamingos and other birds, local folk plying their trade fishing the warm waters of the Mannar Basin, tall ancient forests of lofty Palmyrah Palms reaching out to caress the sky and devout Catholics from around the country flocking to pay homage to one of the holiest Catholic Shrines, Our Lady Of Madhu. Tantalising local food, Palmyrah Toddy, friendly and laid back locals make this unique island a part of Sri Lanka that has to be seen to believed. Recently “discovered” as one of the world’s best Kite Surfing Destinations, Mannar is now heralded as the last of Sri Lanka’s unspoilt and stunningly beautiful destinations located on the north-western edge of the island of Sri Lanka.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American • Asian
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Facilities of The Palmyrah House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Fitness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Walking tours
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Billiards
  • Games room

Living Area

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Reception services

    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • 24-hour front desk

    Entertainment and family services

    • Board games/puzzles

    Cleaning services

    • Ironing service
    • Laundry

    Business facilities

    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Wake-up service
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Car hire
    • Packed lunches
    • Fan
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock

    Wellness

    • Fitness
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Open-air bath
    • Fitness centre

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    The Palmyrah House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 13:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

    7 - 16 years
    Extra bed upon request
    US$45 per child, per night

    Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no cots available at this property.

    All extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardUnionPay credit cardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that on the Talaiamannar Road, at the 97th km post, Palmyrah House is to your left.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform The Palmyrah House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about The Palmyrah House

    • The Palmyrah House is 6.2 miles from the centre of Mannar. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at The Palmyrah House is from 13:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The Palmyrah House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Fitness centre
      • Cycling
      • Billiards
      • Games room
      • Walking tours
      • Fitness
      • Open-air bath

    • The Palmyrah House has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant

    • Room options at The Palmyrah House include:

      • Chalet
      • Twin
      • Suite

    • The prices at The Palmyrah House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.