Thambu Illam

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Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.8

Cheapest option at this property for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Standard Double Room
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Bed: 1 king bed
Free stay for your child
Costs 50% to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
We have 1 left
$143 per night
Price $472
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Rooms with:

    • Pool with a view

    • Garden view

    • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Standard Double Room
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
We have 1 left
  • 1 king bed
194 feet²
Garden view
Pool with a view
Air conditioning
Attached bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free Wifi
  • Free toiletries
  • Safe
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels
  • Linens
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Desk
  • TV
  • Ironing facilities
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Iron
  • Hairdryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Cable channels
  • Wake-up service
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dining area
  • Dining table
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
$143 per night
Price $472
Included: 10 % Service charge
  • Costs 50% to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
$158 per night
Price $520
Included: 10 % Service charge
  • Wonderful breakfast included
  • Costs 50% to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
$138 per night
Price $454
Included: 10 % Service charge
  • Costs 50% to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
$146 per night
Price $481
Included: 10 % Service charge
  • Wonderful breakfast included
  • Costs 50% to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
  • Free stay for your child
Deluxe Room
We have 1 left
  • 1 king bed
291 feet²
Garden view
Pool with a view
Air conditioning
Attached bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free Wifi
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
$149 per night
Price $490
Included: 10 % Service charge
  • Costs 50% to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
$165 per night
Price $544
Included: 10 % Service charge
  • Wonderful breakfast included
  • Costs 50% to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
$145 per night
Price $478
Included: 10 % Service charge
  • Costs 50% to cancel
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  • discount may be available
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
$153 per night
Price $505
Included: 10 % Service charge
  • Wonderful breakfast included
  • Costs 50% to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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  • Free stay for your child
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Priya
    United States 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.”
  • Gautham
    Canada 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 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...”
  • Bryan
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “This is a great stay if you are visiting Jaffna! Both Sudak and Mathu are really nice guys who speak English very good as well. They can tell you a lot about any Sri Lankan things you want to know and arranged a lot of stuff we requested;...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast

House rules

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From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
Available 24 hours
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Children & Beds

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

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Pets
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In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.