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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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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$191
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept

Explore the area

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107 Brown Road, Jaffna, Northern Province, 40000
  • Sri Nagavihara International Buddhist Centre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Jaffna Clock Tower
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Jaffna

At Thambu Illam you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Sri Nagavihara International Buddhist Centre and 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. Local cuisine breakfast is available daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Jaffna hotel include Royal Palace Ruins and Jaffna Vegetable Market.

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

  • ‪Lavin’s Vegetarian Family Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪US Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪saraswathy vilaas - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lavin’s Vegetarian Family Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cargills Square Food Court Jaffna - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Thambu Illam

Hotel in Jaffna with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Thambu Illam. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Jaffna hotel.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
  • Dining venue
Thambu Illam offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will 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 (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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
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. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • For stays on 25 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Thambu Illam?

Thambu Illam offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Thambu Illam?

As of 11 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thambu Illam on 17 Sept 2025 start from NZ$190.70, 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 parking available at Thambu Illam?

Yep, Thambu Illam has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Thambu Illam?

The closest beach to Thambu Illam is Casuarina Beach (17 km).

Does Thambu Illam have a pool?

Thambu Illam has an outdoor pool.

Does Thambu Illam serve breakfast?

Yeah, local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Thambu Illam?

No, Thambu Illam does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Thambu Illam?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Thambu Illam's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Thambu Illam?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Thambu Illam?

No, pets are not allowed.