Located in Jaffna, 1.2 miles from Nallur Kovil, Thambu Illam has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The hotel provides garden views and an outdoor pool. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, an electric tea pot, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Thambu Illam the rooms include bed linen and towels. Jaffna Railway Station is 1.3 miles from the accommodation, while Jaffna Public Library is 1.5 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Jaffna International Airport, 8.7 miles from Thambu Illam.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.9
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
7.9
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Lucy
    United Kingdom 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 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...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast

Amenities of Thambu Illam
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Wake-up service
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Room service
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Books, DVDs or music for children
    Safety & security
    • Safe
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
      Languages Spoken
      • English
      • Tamil

      House rules

      Thambu Illam takes special requests – add in the next step!

      Check-in

      From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

      Check-out

      Available 24 hours

       

      Cancellation/
      prepayment

      Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

      Children & Beds

      Child policies

      Children of all ages are welcome.

      Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

      To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

      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.

      Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Thambu Illam accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

      The fine print
      Must-know information for guests at this property

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

      FAQs about Thambu Illam

      • Check-in at Thambu Illam is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

      • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

      • The prices at Thambu Illam may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

      • Thambu Illam has 1 restaurant:

        • Restaurant

      • Yes, Thambu Illam is popular with guests booking family stays.

      • Thambu Illam is 1.1 miles from the center of Jaffna. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Thambu Illam offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

        • Swimming pool
        • Tour or class about local culture

      • Room options at Thambu Illam include:

        • Double