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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Berty's Cottage in Jaffna offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and free WiFi. Each room includes a dining table, work desk, and seating area. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax in the garden or on the terrace, enjoying garden views. The property features a balcony and a private entrance, ensuring a pleasant stay. Breakfast and Services: A vegetarian and Asian breakfast is served daily. Private check-in and check-out, a paid shuttle service, and car hire are available. Free on-site private parking is provided. Local Attractions: Nallur Kandaswamy Temple is a 16-minute walk away, Jaffna Railway Station 1.1 mi, and Jaffna Public Library 1.9 mi. Jaffna Fort and Naguleswaram Temple are 2.1 mi and 13 mi respectively. Jaffna International Airport is 11 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Asian, Breakfast to go

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
3 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Janelle
    New Zealand New Zealand
    If you are looking for an authentic Jaffna homestay you will not do better than Berty’s cottage. Our hosts Hilda and Berty were just wonderful in every respect. Hilda is a wealth of knowledge about the local area and helped us to plan our days in...
  • Subbayah
    United States United States
    Peaceful guiet place close to downtown and restaurants
  • Suwimali
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    I booked this place for my parents and they loved their stay at Berty’s cottage. The owners handled everything easily and the meals were arranged well. They even arranged a tuk tuk for my parents for a reasonable price to go everywhere in Jaffna....
  • Mauro
    Portugal Portugal
    We really liked Betty’s Cottage and the owners were really nice. They booked our bus from Colombo to Jaffna which was a huge help, and they waited up until 4 am for us to arrive. We had only booked the place for the following night so they charged...
  • Nadeeka
    Canada Canada
    Communication with the hosts was easy. The breakfast was exceptional.
  • Piroh0
    Italy Italy
    Home-made breakfast, every day with something typical and different Hosts really helpful and gave us suggestions to enjoy the city at the most
  • Agathe
    France France
    Clean and big rooms. Berty and his wife give recommendations on what to visit. Amazing breakfasts every morning to discover the local dishes.
  • Andrew
    Australia Australia
    We were served delicious traditional Sri Lanka fare, better than the restaurants. Hosts Berty and Hilda were friendly and efficient in providing everything we needed, including Tuk-tuk transport, with excellent understanding of English The rooms...
  • Andrew
    Australia Australia
    The meals were delicious traditional Sri Lankan fare and better than the restaurants. Hosts Berty and Hilda were friendly and efficient at organizing anything we needed, including Tuk-tuk transport, with good understanding of English. The rooms...
  • Cris
    Belgium Belgium
    Realy nice host. They give us everyday a different lovely homemade breakfast. So nice. They organice if you like nice trips.

Managed by Berty Nixon Angelo

Company review score: 10Based on 65 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Available to help with know in English, Tamil & Sinhala languages - and help with travel arrangements and air-port transport.

Property info

Berty's Cottage – A Charming SLTDA (Srilanka Tourism Development Authority) registered Homestay in Jaffna. At Berty's Cottage, it’s not just a stay—it’s "Your Home Away, Memories That Stay." We pride ourselves on creating a personalised experience that celebrates the uniqueness of every guest. With a commitment to flexibility and customised service, we go above and beyond to ensure every moment is special, leaving you with cherished memories that last long after your stay. Berty's Cottage, a serene and beautifully renovated homestay nestled in the heart of Jaffna. Our peaceful, super clean, and safe accommodation offers a perfect blend of comfort and tradition, just a short stroll from Jaffna Railway Station and 1 km from the historic Nallur Temple. Our homestay features five nonsmoking rooms, with three offering air conditioning and two equipped with fans to suit your comfort needs. Each room is designed with a private bathroom and shower (please note, we do not provide hot water). Start your mornings with a delicious breakfast with tea/coffee of authentic Jaffna Vegetarian cuisine (String hoppers, Dosa, Idly & Pittu) prepared with care and served with a warm smile. For additional meals, only for dinner, we offer service at an extra charge if requested in advance. Kindly note that consumption of alcohol are not permitted in our peaceful homestay. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi and on-site private parking for added convenience. Our tranquil garden provides an ideal space for relaxation, making Berty's Cottage the perfect base for exploring Jaffna's rich culture and heritage. We look forward to welcoming you and ensuring a memorable stay in our charming homestay.

Neighborhood info

Close to Nallur Kovil and other Cultural significant places. Very convenient location, close to British council and Consulate General of India.

Languages Spoken

English,Tamil

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 22:00 and 04:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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.
Accepted payment methods
VisaCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 4:00 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 04:00:00.