Popular Jaffna 4-star Hotels

For me, there was no other accommodation option other than Jetwing Jaffna! I stayed there in 2018 and came back for a family visit in 2023. Its location in the middle of the city makes it a no-brainer as the choice of accommodation. The breakfast spread was impressive (I loved the bacon and sausages and the paal appam - out of this world stuff!). Staff were friendly and courteous. The roof top bar and the scenery was something to look foreword to winding down the evenings. If ever I return to Jaffna in the future, there will be no other choice for me to stay , except at Jetwing Jaffna.

This resort is a paradise just out of Jaffna town. The resort is extremely clean, modern rooms and excellent local food. During our stay in Jaffna we stayed at both Valumpuri and Jetwing, however Fox resorts was noticeably better in all facets. The manager Trevine personally catered for all our needs asking each morning what we would like to have for dinner that night and breakfast the next morning - the food possibilities were endless and the head chef went out of his way to attend to our food cravings. Additionally, food was always prepared fresh and as a personal request chef Regi prepared hoppers for us each morning. We also enjoyed service throughout the hotel including in the pool area thanks to Amith who was proactive and extremely attentive in his service. It seems as this resort is the only to care for attention to detail and exceeding service standards, very refreshing for Jaffna. The hotel does not have a liquor licence however was very happy for us to drink our own liquor at the pool or the restaurant which works out to be cheaper any way. They provided excellent mixes and suggestions for our own brought alcohol. We will always be staying in this resort in future. Thanks to Trevine and Amith for looking after us.

With a stay at North Gate Jaffna, you'll be centrally located in Jaffna, just a 4-minute walk from Our Lady of Refuge Church and 7 minutes by foot from Sri Nagavihara International Buddhist Centre. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from St Jame's Church and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Jaffna Clock Tower.Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Self-serve breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 44 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

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.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.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.

My husband, sister and I spent 3 wonderful nights at the lovely Mahesa Bhavan villa. We love to stay at properties such as this, restored old houses turned into special places to stay, efficient, wonderful staff who throughly spoil us with kindness, delicious food and drinks and efficient care. Juckshan, Janaka and Megala and the other staff went way beyond what we expected to ensure that our return to Jaffna went so well. The delicious Jaffna style food, vadais, Jaffna Kool soup, pittu, mouth watering dishes to bring back long buried memories of a young life spent here. Very comfortable beds, dinner with other guests around the table I could list many other special moments. Thank you SO much for looking after us so well, we hope to be back and have warmly recommended you to many others. Thank you very much from Jennifer & Juris.

A stay at Jaffna Heritage Hotel places you in the heart of Jaffna, within a 10-minute walk of Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil and Royal Palace Ruins. This upscale hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Jaffna Archaeological Museum and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Sri Nagavihara International Buddhist Centre.Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.Enjoy a meal at Restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Jaffna? This hotel has 1000 square feet (93 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms featuring minibars (stocked with some free items). Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

When we arrived there was no welcome at all. We had to take our luggage by ourselves to the lobby. I chose Tilko as per the pictures on Booking.com but reality was totally different. Though I’ve informed them that it would be a couple they provided twin beds when we arrived after a long journey from Colombo though later on somebody came & fixed the bed. Room wasn’t cleaned and out of order. The towel had a foul smell. Kettle was broken and everything was full of rust in the bathroom (pictures attached). No bathroom amenities as shown in the pictures. AC had a horrible smell plus the room. There was no selection of foods for foreigners in buffet (only Indian food for breakfast) We didn’t have a choice but to eat whatever they had. During dinner we ordered for seafood fried rice with chilli prawns as a side dish. After sometime the waiter came & informed us that some of the dishes weren’t available including prawns though they’ve added some old prawns in the fried rice which was quite surprising. The food was not fresh at all. Everything was cold as if it was made long time ago. Balcony door couldn’t lock. Found insects in the room too. Even the swimming pool was discolored. Overall a horrible experience!! As a travel agent I was really disappointed with this experience. I would never recommend this place to tourists.

This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Royal Palace Ruins and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil.Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 58 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

When you a stay at Jaffna Heritage Villa in Jaffna, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute walk of Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil and Royal Palace Ruins. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Jaffna Archaeological Museum and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Sri Nagavihara International Buddhist Centre.Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This Colonial hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.Enjoy a meal at At Jaffna Heritage Hotel or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service. Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Jaffna? This hotel has 8611 square feet (800 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 20 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 7 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Located in Nallur, Jamuna Villa is in a regional park, within a 15-minute walk of Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil and Royal Palace Ruins. This hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Jaffna Archaeological Museum and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Sri Nagavihara International Buddhist Centre.Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services.Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Nallur? This hotel has facilities measuring 1000 square feet (93 square meters), including conference space. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 11 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.