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Thambu Illam

3.5 star property
Jaffna hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Exterior
Interior
Reception
Exterior
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
107 Brown Road, Jaffna, Northern Province, 40000

What's nearby

  • Sri Nagavihara International Buddhist Centre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Jaffna Vegetable Market - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Jaffna Clock Tower - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Jaffna Fort - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Mangos - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪US Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jaffna Authentic Cuisine - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Malayan Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cosy Restaurant - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Thambu Illam

Thambu Illam is a great choice for a stay in Jaffna. Guests can splash around at the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 4 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at noon
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Contactless check-out
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave
  • Room service
  • Water dispenser

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Lockers available

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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)

Optional extras

  • Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 2 to 5 for adults and USD 2 to 5 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards.
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 25 December.

Also known as

Thambu Illam Hotel
Thambu Illam Jaffna
Thambu Illam Hotel Jaffna

Frequently asked questions

Does Thambu Illam offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Thambu Illam does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Thambu Illam?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Thambu Illam?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Thambu Illam?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Thambu Illam?
You can check in starting at noon. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at Thambu Illam and nearby?
Thambu Illam has an outdoor pool and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Thambu Illam?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Thambu Illam like?
Thambu Illam is located a short 19-minute walk from Sri Nagavihara International Buddhist Centre.

Thambu Illam Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

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!!
Moira, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Home atmosphere, safe & catered to my needs exceptionally well.
Jagannathan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
jenni, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Shan, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Heritage, excellent place to live peacefully. I really enjoyed it. I will definitely recommend this hotel for family to stay.
Vettrivel, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Melinda, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Das Hotel ist ein Schmuckstück alter Zeiten. Danke für den netten Service an alle Herren.
Gabriela, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Renate, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Reto, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review