Thambu Illam

Property class: 3.5
Jaffna hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Enjoy your visit to Jaffna with a stay at Thambu Illam. 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.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $95
$125 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room

A hotel room with a bed, a window, a wall-mounted picture, and a decorative headboard.

Superior Room

  • Garden view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A bedroom with a wooden bed frame, a desk with a chair, and a large window.

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room

  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
107 Brown Road, Jaffna, Northern Province, 40000

What's nearby

  • Sri Nagavihara International Buddhist Centre - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Jaffna Vegetable Market - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Jaffna Archaeological Museum - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Jaffna Clock Tower - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Jaffna Intl. Airport (JAF) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jaffna Authentic Cuisine - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Salem RR Biriyani - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cosy Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Lavin’s Vegetarian Family Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪US Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Thambu Illam

  • Enjoy your visit to Jaffna with a stay at Thambu Illam. 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.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
12:00pm
CHECK-OUT
12:00pm

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 available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Reviews

Thambu Illam Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Room

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Home atmosphere, safe & catered to my needs exceptionally well.
Verified 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.
Verified review

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!!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect
Verified 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.
Verified review

6/10 Good

Bathrooms could be better condition and water pressure
Verified 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!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Das Hotel ist ein Schmuckstück alter Zeiten. Danke für den netten Service an alle Herren.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Heritage, excellent place to live peacefully. I really enjoyed it. I will definitely recommend this hotel for family to stay.
Verified 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!
Verified 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.
Verified 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.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified review

8/10 Very good