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Thambu Illam

Popular Amenities

Breakfast available
Laundry
Spa
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Restaurants
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Thambu Illam Room Options

Superior Room

312 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 King BedMore details

Deluxe Room

291 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 King BedMore details

Standard Room

194 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Double BedMore details

About this property

Thambu Illam

Near Sri Nagavihara International Buddhist Centre


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.


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


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Sri Nagavihara International Buddhist Centre - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Royal Palace Ruins - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Jaffna Vegetable Market - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Jaffna Archaeological Museum - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Our Lady of Refuge Church - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Jaffna Clock Tower - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Jaffna Public Library - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
SJV Chelvanayakam Monument - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Jaffna Fort - 3 km / 1.8 mi
St Jame's Church - 3 km / 1.8 mi
St Mary’s Cathedral - 3.5 km / 2.1 mi
Pannai Causeway - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Kadurugoda Temple - 11.8 km / 7.3 mi
Thurkkai Amman Kovil - 13.3 km / 8.3 mi

The nearest major airport is Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 372 km / 231.1 mi



Languages

English

Amenities

Top family-friendly amenities

Extra beds/cribs

Popular Amenities

Breakfast available
Laundry
Spa
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Restaurants
Pool
Parking
Air conditioning
Bar
Housekeeping
Room service

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in common areas

  • A restaurants

  • Minibar

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Things to do

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1

  • Television

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

  • Luggage storage

  • Water dispenser

  • In-room safe

Guest services

  • Laundry facilities

  • Multilingual staff

  • Porter/bellhop

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

  • Tours/ticket assistance

  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1

  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Free newspapers in lobby

Languages spoken

  • English

Families love it for

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Activities nearby

  • Free self parking

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Common areas

  • Wheelchair accessible

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:00 PM; Check-in end time:

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

late check-in subject to availability

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Children and extra beds

Property payment types

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 December 25.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

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