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The Thinnai Hotel

4.0 star property

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View | Living area
Food and drink
Property grounds
Restaurant
Fitness facility

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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86, Palaly Road, Thirunelveli, Nallur, 40000
  • Place, Royal Palace Ruins
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Sri Nagavihara International Buddhist Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Jaffna Intl. Airport (JAF)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 10 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View, Garden Area

Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View, Garden Area

Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View, Garden Area

  • Garden view
  • 11 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 10 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

About the area

Asia

What's nearby

  • Royal Palace Ruins - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Jaffna Archaeological Museum - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Sri Nagavihara International Buddhist Centre - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Jaffna Clock Tower - 6 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Jaffna Intl. Airport (JAF) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gatetrees - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lavin’s Vegetarian Family Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Aaruthiraa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Malayan Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jaffna Authentic Cuisine - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Thinnai Hotel

The Thinnai Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, an arcade/games room, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Thinnai Hotel. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. Self parking is free.

This 4-star hotel is smoke free.

  • 58 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 2016
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
The Thinnai Hotel offers 58 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. 48-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. 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 English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Scooter/moped rentals

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2016
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 48-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 55 per day.
  • 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 30
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 15 (up to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 35
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 18 (up to 12 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 English breakfast: from approximately USD 10 for adults and from USD 5 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 55 per day

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, debit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Thinnai Hotel Jaffna
Thinnai Hotel Nallur
Thinnai Nallur
Hotel The Thinnai Hotel Nallur
Nallur The Thinnai Hotel Hotel
The Thinnai Hotel Nallur
Thinnai Hotel
Hotel The Thinnai Hotel
Thinnai
The Thinnai Hotel Hotel
The Thinnai Hotel Nallur
The Thinnai Hotel Hotel Nallur

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Thinnai Hotel?

The Thinnai Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Thinnai Hotel?

Yep, The Thinnai Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Thinnai Hotel?

The closest beach to The Thinnai Hotel is Casuarina Beach (17.4 km).

Does The Thinnai Hotel have a pool?

The Thinnai Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes The Thinnai Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Thinnai Hotel.

Does The Thinnai Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, English brekkie is served daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Thinnai Hotel?

No, The Thinnai Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Thinnai Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Thinnai Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Thinnai Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Thinnai Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 20 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ramesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff. An oasis away from the hustle and bustle
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aranie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

VIRUJAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Koneshwaran

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ranitha

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Senthuuran

Liked: Amenities
Perfect for the family vacation
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niranjan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and a great family location. The Restaurant was a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

THIRUNIRAI

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thambipillai

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Senthuran

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

Wonderful Stay at The Thinnai Hotel

We had an amazing stay at The Thinnai! The atmosphere is lovely, with natural trees and plants all around, creating a very green and refreshing environment. It really feels like a little oasis, so peaceful and relaxing. Our room was spacious, well-maintained, and air-conditioned made our stay really comfortable. A special mention to the fantastic staff! Dasinta at reception gave us such a warm welcome and was always happy to help with any questions. We also had great service from Dilakshi in the restaurant, who was very friendly and made sure we had everything we needed for a lovely breakfast. All in all, The Thinnai Hotel gave us with a memorable stay, and we’d highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shankar, Auckland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing hotel and staff, our 2 nights stay was wonderful with very tasty buffet food for breakfast and dinner. Will visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed at the hotel for 11 days over 2 separate bookings. The hotel in general is a good place to stay. The ground maintenance staff/ house keeping and a couple of the reception workers were kind and welcoming and always smiling. There were a few reception workers who were not so welcoming and rude. 1st booking - the room we booked was not available so the hotel provided an upgrade. Unfortunatley even though they said it was an upgrade, they locked 1 of the rooms and another area. When we asked if this can be unlocked, they advised that we could use only 1 room. We mentioned at the point of check in that you upgraded us. The reception staff mentioned that because we did not pay for this room, they were unable to provide house keeping or maintenance. Why say upgrade then? 2nd booking - When we made the second booking through Hotel.com, and arrived at the hotel, the man at the reception was very rude and had informed us that there was no rooms available for one of the days. He had asked us to cancel our booking and to book else where if possible. We had mentioned that this was not our problem and was the problem of the hotel. He still tried to persuade us to cancel even if it meant us losing our payment.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay, Medina

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was great. Only issue, I'd say is a tad bit out of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sriram, Tampa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Comfortable rooms, and very clean. Staff were very friendly. Very safe area, with restaurants and small shops nearby for food options. Breakfast in hotel had to be ordered of a menu. And there were few items to choose from. But overall, highly recommended hotel for Jaffna travelers.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melvyn

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

A Jaffna suprice!

This was a wonderful suprise, beautiful appointed appartment, beautiful resturant and lovely food. Manager and staff were most helpful a friendly,
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Suganthy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good. But the price was bit too much. Choice of breakfast also can improve. Staff are very nice.

2/10 Terrible

Roman

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Vimalan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

KATASTROFE HOTEL, ALDRI MER! NEVER.!

Dette er det verste hotelet vi har bodd på noensine! De hadde et håndkle for 4 personer, såpe/shampoo ble ikke etterfylt. Hadde ikke mat som stod på menyen til tross for at de belastet oss for rom med frokost. Maten var gammel og tørr. Ingen personer til å motta oss på restaurent. Dette stedet er et eksempel på hvordan et hotel IKKE skal være. Dyrt i forhold til hva vi fikk. Kortsagt, en KATASTROFE!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Tomas

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

Nice place, we would stay again.

Very good service and friendly and helpful staff. The room was comfortable and big enough. Bed was comfortable and bathroom OK. The pool was clean and deck chairs was comfortable. Towels supplied at the pool. Breakfast was OK. We had dinner a couple of nights and all we had was really good and plentiful. Location is a bit off so you need a drive to get to the center of town. But it is quiet. The only real drawback was that they don't serve any alcohol, not even beer.