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Thambu Illam

3.5 star property
Hotel in Jaffna with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool

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Relax in a serene courtyard surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, featuring a unique gazebo and tranquil pool area.
Traditional lobby with a wooden bench, glass door, and patterned tile floor.
Stroll through the serene entrance, flanked by lush greenery and stone walls, to the welcoming building.
Traditional hotel lobby with a central door, wooden cabinets, and ornate light fixtures.
Enter a traditional lobby with a high ceiling and pendant lights, flanked by two reception desks.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is S$149
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
107 Brown Road, Jaffna, Northern Province, 40000

What's nearby

  • Sri Nagavihara International Buddhist Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Jaffna Vegetable Market - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Jaffna Clock Tower - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Jaffna Fort - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Mangos - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪US Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jaffna Authentic Cuisine - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Malayan Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cosy Restaurant - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Thambu Illam

Property highlights
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services at Thambu Illam. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Multilingual staff, coffee/tea in reception and a water dispenser
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 2 to 5 for adults and USD 2 to 5 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 20
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 15 (from 10 to 18 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 20
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 15 (from 10 to 18 years old)
  • New Year's Day (1 January) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 20
  • New Year's Day (1 January) Gala Dinner per child: USD 15 (from 10 to 18 years old)
  • Valentine's Day (14 February) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 20
  • Valentine's Day (14 February) Gala Dinner per child: USD 15 (from 10 to 18 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 2 to 5 for adults and USD 2 to 5 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

A fee for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 25 December

Property is also known as

Thambu Illam Jaffna
Thambu Illam Hotel
Thambu Illam Hotel Jaffna
Thambu Illam Hotel
Thambu Illam Jaffna
Thambu Illam Hotel Jaffna

Frequently asked questions

Does Thambu Illam have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Thambu Illam?

As of 20 Jul, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thambu Illam on 11 Aug, 2025 start from S$149.38, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Thambu Illam pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Thambu Illam?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thambu Illam?

Check-in begins at noon. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Thambu Illam?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Thambu Illam located?

Situated in Jaffna, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Sri Nagavihara International Buddhist Centre, Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil and Royal Palace Ruins. Jaffna Vegetable Market and Jaffna Archaeological Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Thambu Illam Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Home atmosphere, safe & catered to my needs exceptionally well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

Great old villa with a history. Peaceful and quiet, with nice little pool to enjoy after hot day. Great selection of food that can be ordered and nicely served by the staff. The staff are attentive and provides a good personalized service. If you are looking for a place to relax with privacy in mind, this is the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

This is a 4 bedroom hotel in old house and provides lovely setting. The manager and staff are really helpful without being annoying. There is a small pool and garden area at front and back. I only had one night there but wish I was able to stay longer. I had overnight train from Colombo and arrived to torrential rain and they proactively called me to check if needed to check in early. Fortunately the room was available. I also had the Jaffa breakfast which was good. The photos are accurate. Would definitely go back and would be great place for group stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10

Converted Villa with 4 rooms in Jaffna suburbs. Nicely converted with pool, garden and small dining area. Accommodation roomy but with no natural light. TV with several English language channels - news and other. Good air conditioning and kettle provided. Hosts are helpful and on hand, this is definitely more of a home stay than a hotel. Food is available but needs to be brought in from outside. Breakfasts were good - ordered the night before. Pool is very nice but avoid around 5pm when the mosquitoes are voracious!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Das Hotel ist ein Schmuckstück alter Zeiten. Danke für den netten Service an alle Herren.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10

Heritage, excellent place to live peacefully. I really enjoyed it. I will definitely recommend this hotel for family to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10

Wonderful small Hotel! Nice Patio and some of the best food we had in Sri Lanka! Very friendly and helpful staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10

What an amazing sanctuary of a place in Jaffna! It was so calm, situated in the lush residential neighborhoods of the city (but only a quick 10 tuk tuk ride away from downtown). The food was the best I had in Sri Lanka, and the service made me feel like a queen. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone coming to the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10

A beautiful house that has recently been refurbished but maintaining its original character and charm. Comfortable rooms and a relaxing setting in a great location. The staff go out of their way to ensure you have everything you need, including delicious food. Highly recommended for a relaxed stay in Jaffna.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10

Thambu Illam is a peaceful sanctuary hidden away in Jaffna. With four lovely rooms in a gorgeous courtyard property, it’s a wonderful space to relax after a day’s exploring. The pool is lovely, the accommodation comfortable and the location perfect. But best of all is the service: Chandranathan and his team are truly fantastic - helpful, friendly and always on hand to make your stay as good as it can be. I would highly recommend Thambu Illam and hope to go back one day!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019