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Standard Room
18 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Other room types
Deluxe Room
27 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
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Superior Room
29 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable hotel with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff

With a stay at Thambu Illam in Jaffna, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Sri Nagavihara International Buddhist Centre and Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Royal Palace Ruins and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Jaffna Archaeological Museum.

Make yourself at home in one of the 4 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service. Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Total number of rooms - 4
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Porter
  • Express check-out
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Express check-in
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate dining area

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Thambu Illam offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • Room service
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Bidet
  • Shower only
  • Cable TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • TV size 32
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • LED TV
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Wardrobe
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

Where to Eat

Local cuisine breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Thambu Illam has a restaurant on site.

Room service is available.

Nearby Things to do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

No cots (infant beds) available

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Staffed front desk

Security system

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Gloves are available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner

gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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 (up 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 2–5 for adults, and USD 2–5 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.

Hotel Names

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

We should mention

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

Contactless check-out is available.

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