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Thambu Illam

3.5 star property

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Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is AU$183
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug

Explore the area

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107 Brown Road, Jaffna, Northern Province, 40000
  • Place, Sri Nagavihara International Buddhist Centre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Jaffna Archaeological Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Jaffna Intl. Airport (JAF)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a wooden headboard, a window, and a television.

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a wall-mounted artwork, and a window with blinds.

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with white bedding, two bedside tables, a desk with a chair, and a window with wooden shutters.

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room

Superior Room

  • Garden view
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Jaffna

At Thambu Illam you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Sri Nagavihara International Buddhist Centre and 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. Local cuisine breakfast is available daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Jaffna hotel include Royal Palace Ruins and Jaffna Vegetable Market.

What's nearby

  • Sri Nagavihara International Buddhist Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Jaffna Archaeological Museum - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Jaffna Vegetable Market - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Jaffna Clock Tower - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Aaruthiraa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Malayan Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lavin’s Vegetarian Family Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Akshathai - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Cosy Restaurant - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Thambu Illam

There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Thambu Illam. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Jaffna hotel.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
  • Dining venue
Thambu Illam offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 2 to 5 for adults and USD 2 to 5 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 2 to 5 for adults and USD 2 to 5 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • For stays on 25 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner.

Property is also known as

Thambu Illam Jaffna
Thambu Illam Hotel
Thambu Illam Hotel Jaffna
Thambu Illam Hotel
Thambu Illam Jaffna
Thambu Illam Hotel Jaffna

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Thambu Illam?

Thambu Illam offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Thambu Illam?

As of 9 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thambu Illam on 9 Aug 2026 start from AU$183, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Thambu Illam?

Yep, Thambu Illam has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Thambu Illam?

The closest beach to Thambu Illam is Casuarina Beach (17 km).

Does Thambu Illam have a pool?

Thambu Illam has an outdoor pool.

Does Thambu Illam serve breakfast?

Yeah, local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Thambu Illam?

No, Thambu Illam does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Thambu Illam?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Thambu Illam's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Thambu Illam?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Thambu Illam?

No, pets are not allowed.

Thambu Illam Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jagannathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Home atmosphere, safe & catered to my needs exceptionally well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gajanan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bathrooms could be better condition and water pressure
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jenni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Moira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Das Hotel ist ein Schmuckstück alter Zeiten. Danke für den netten Service an alle Herren.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vettrivel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heritage, excellent place to live peacefully. I really enjoyed it. I will definitely recommend this hotel for family to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020