Thambu Illam
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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Thambu Illam in Jaffna offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden views. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, bidet, and free toiletries. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a swimming pool with a view, outdoor dining area, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a restaurant, garden, and outdoor furniture. Convenient Location: Located 8.7 mi from Jaffna International Airport, the hotel is near Nallur Kandaswamy Temple (1.2 mi) and Jaffna Railway Station (1.2 mi). Other attractions include Jaffna Fort (1.9 mi) and Naguleswaram Temple (11 mi). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its swimming pool, attentive staff, and breakfast provided by the property.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Priya
United States“Natrajan was kind friendly helpful from check in to my entire stay! Cozy 4 rooms - very clean comfortable and well appointed” - Vivek
India“This is a traditional house upgraded with modern facilities. The house is beautiful and the room is well appointed. Since we arrived in the evening we didn't get time to use the pool (which looked quite clean). The breakfast was quite good and fresh.” - Isabelle United States“This small boutique hotel is a wonderful, perfectly decorated in a sober way place. Nothing is out of place. We loved the pool. The staff was extremely helpful and polite.”
- Rangarajan India“large room, clean, swimming pool, dining hall, good staff. Though they don't have restaurant they could arrange for BF from outside. Temples are nearby and walking distance only.”
- Visitor United States“Staff! Cleanliness. Felt like home away from home. Location was spectacular, close to the main attractions. Niranjan, Sudha and Madhu were excellent hosts. The cleaning person was also amicable.”
- Elise
Belgium“I felt like a princes in a Castle: it's a beautiful place, the staff is always their to help you and the place feels quite luxurieus.” 
Darshana
Singapore“The rooms were super clean and felt safe. The staff was really helpful and tried their best. The location was also quiet and peaceful.”- Lucy
United Kingdom“The food and service were absolutely amazing, and they even helped me get xeroxed copies for a work project!! I felt like I was coming home at the end of a long workday. They always had my "king cocoanut" juice waiting for me! Fabulous internet....” - Gautham
Canada“Loved the classical décor, filled with antiques that transported us back in time. The dining area and pool offered an intimate feel. The attentive and helpful staff enhanced the experience. Highly recommended!” - Niranjan Canada“Thambu illam was one of my favourite stays in Sri Lanka! I felt at home and comfortable. The staff were amazing including the night time security, Joseph, who kept us company and shared his story while we stayed up past midnight. Mathu the manager...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant
- Open forBreakfast
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
