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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Allens home stay in Jaffna offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and tiled floors. Each room includes a hairdryer and shower facilities. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy a terrace and free WiFi. Free on-site private parking is available. Local Attractions: Nallur Kandaswamy Temple is a 7-minute walk away, Jaffna Railway Station lies 0.9 mi from the property, and Jaffna Public Library is 1.6 mi distant. Other attractions include Jaffna Fort (1.9 mi) and Nilavarai Well (8.7 mi). Jaffna International Airport is 9.9 mi from the guest house.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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  • Petr
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    We traveled around Sri Lanka and of all the places we stayed at, we enjoyed Allen's the most. All worked as described, Allen was ready to help with anything, breakfasts were tasteful and fruit-ful, even wifi worked well (very uncommon during the...
  • Rafaela
    Greece Greece
    Allen is an exceptional host and a wonderful person. We felt like home from the first moment. The house is quiet and cozy and Allen’s breakfast delicious. I would stay again 100%. Thank you for everything and wish you the best!
  • Margriet
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Allen's place is a little oasis in the middle of Jaffna. We loved our stay! The room and bed are very comfortable and the breakfast made fresh every morning by Allen himself. There is a warm shower and the garden great to read a book. I'll come...
  • Harita
    Australia Australia
    Staying with Allen was awesome, it felt like home. He was so warm and hospitable, and went out of his way to make our stay as comfortable as possible. He suggested lots of activities to plan our time and helped us arrange autos to our...
  • Sonja
    Germany Germany
    Allens home stay is an oasis in Jaffna. We would go back there in a heartbeat. The property is beautiful, situated in a green and peaceful garden. You can sit on the veranda and watch the squirrels and birds. The location is great - only a few...
  • Julia
    Germany Germany
    We spent 2 nights at Allen's place and enjoyed it to the fullest. His super beautiful home and garden as well as Allen's attentive, supportive and decent personality made our stay like being on a peaceful island. The guesthouse is perfectly...
  • Anouk
    Belgium Belgium
    As often mentioned, it is the host Allen who makes this a remarkable place to stay in Jaffna. His house is cosy, though, his tropical garden is beautiful, his terrace with the self-designed chairs is a great place to rest and chat. But it is Allen...
  • Anna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had the absolute best time staying with Allen in Jaffna. Allen is warm and welcoming and is so helpful in helping you to plan out your stay and onward travel. We loved chatting to Allen and learning more about Sri Lanka. Breakfast was delicious...
  • Chris
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Calm and comfortable home stay. Allen arranged a tuk tuk show us the northern province. His breakfasts were delicious. He had great recommendations for restaurants in town. Try out the Malayan Cafe by the market if you fancy good vegetarian...
  • Sarah
    Vietnam Vietnam
    Allen is a wonderful host - he has lots of recommendations and advice for things to do in Jaffna, and makes a very good breakfast.

Hosted by Allen kathirithamby

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Allen kathirithamby
jaffna town is 5min and very famous and nallur murugan temple 7 min wailking distance,jaffna fort 10 min and kks beach 45min
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
From 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
$15 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
$15 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
$20 per person, per night

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.