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Jaffna Heritage Villa

3.0 star property
Colonial hotel with a coffee shop and an outdoor pool

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Front of property
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BBQ/picnic area
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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240 Temple Road, Nallur, Jaffna
  • Place, Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Jaffna Archaeological Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Sri Nagavihara International Buddhist Centre
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Double

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 18 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Jaffna

Jaffna Heritage Villa places you within a 5-minute walk of Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil and Royal Palace Ruins. This 7-room, 3-star hotel has a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Jaffna Archaeological Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sri Nagavihara International Buddhist Centre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Jaffna Vegetable Market - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Jaffna Clock Tower - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Gatetrees - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Lavin’s Vegetarian Family Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Aaruthiraa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Malayan Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jaffna Authentic Cuisine - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Jaffna Heritage Villa

Colonial hotel with a coffee shop and an outdoor pool
Jaffna Heritage Villa features an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 140.00 per vehicle one-way. A multilingual staff is on hand to assist with securing valuables, access to locker space, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a business center, a library, and express check-in.
For entertainment, guests can expect to find LCD TVs. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include coffee makers, safes, and desks.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 4 for adults and USD 1 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 20 meeting rooms
  • 8,611 square feet of conference space
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Built in 2001
  • Colonial architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 4 for adults and USD 1 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 140.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
Checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Heritage Villa Hotel Jaffna
Heritage Villa Jaffna
Jaffna Heritage Villa Hotel
Jaffna Heritage Villa Hotel
Jaffna Heritage Villa Jaffna
Jaffna Heritage Villa Hotel Jaffna

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Jaffna Heritage Villa?

Jaffna Heritage Villa provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do near Jaffna Heritage Villa?

This hotel in Jaffna is within a 10-minute walk of Jaffna Archaeological Museum and Royal Palace Ruins. You'll also find Sri Nagavihara International Buddhist Centre and Jaffna Clock Tower within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Jaffna Heritage Villa?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Jaffna Heritage Villa include a casino?

No, Jaffna Heritage Villa doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Jaffna Heritage Villa?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Jaffna Heritage Villa good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding as well as an outdoor pool and a restaurant.

Does Jaffna Heritage Villa have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Jaffna Heritage Villa feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Jaffna Heritage Villa serves breakfast (local cuisine) each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Jaffna Heritage Villa allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Jaffna Heritage Villa.

Does Jaffna Heritage Villa have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Are there rooms with balconies at Jaffna Heritage Villa?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Jaffna Heritage Villa.

Jaffna Heritage Villa Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

achchudhakumar, Irvine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent team. Beautiful old colonial house.Breakfast was very good.Near nallur temple.This was our second visit in Jaffna.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gangatharan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
When booking through Expedia website, the details that were provided for the stay was Jaffna Heritage Hotel but confirmed details showed Jaffna Heritage Villa. Both managed by same owners and we thought we booked the hotel rather than the Villa. I had already raised this with Expedia but no response!! In future, I will use other booking platforms so that issues raised are resolved promptly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place....

Great sophisticated place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Mitchel T

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good location, friendly staff

I mostly enjoyed my stay here, but of all the places I stayed in Sri Lanka, I felt it was the least good in terms of value for money. Service was good, and I certainly didn't mind walking over to the main hotel for certain things not provided at the villa. Did run into a bit of confusion on my first morning, when I was informed that my rate did not include breakfast, although my booking confirmation clearly said that it would. They did provide me with breakfast throughout my stay, although I felt the continental option as awfully meager in its offerings (small glass of juice, a bit of fresh fruit, four slices of toast with jam, four slices of cheese, and tea/coffee). I was startled upon walking into my bathroom on the first night to discover an equally-startled cockroach skittering across the floor. The general condition of the bathroom was disappointing. The sink fixture was visibly corroded, and the stream of water that was provided would be better described as a fine mist. Fortunately, no further insects made an appearance and the shower functioned reasonably well throughout my stay. The wifi signal was too weak to be of any use in my room, so I relied on my mobile data throughout my stay. The restaurant at the hotel is quite tasty, although you will pay a premium over other options in the area. I would consider it a convenient first night's dinner if making a late arrival and then after that take a short walk to nearby places.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Saran, Sydney

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best location in Jaffna close to town.

Enjoyed the stay very much because it is in a nice area close to the famous Nallur temple and very good restaurants around. Manager and the staff are very friendly and helpful. A bit worried about the room security since it is a villa and there is no one in the reception or security all times. On top of that gate and the main door are always open. Also hardly anyone there when we need something.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

nava-scotland, scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice. Clean hotel near to nallur temple.

Excellent villa .kept clean by the excellent team of staffs. They treated us very well. If you need a jaffna breakfast just ask the villa manager. The jaffna breakfast was excellent. Best place to stay in jaffna. Nice to have a good manager . Well done team.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location, great staff, very comfortable room.

The staff was very helpful and friendly. They helped me arrange transportation to where I wanted to go around Jaffna via Tuk Tuks. I was in a building a couple if blocks from the reception, which was weird at first, but I got used to it and it was fine. The restaurant had very tasty good, although they did not have all the menu items.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Zimmer, insbesondere das Badezimmer war extrem dreckig.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Misled

Beware! The Hertage Villa is an annex of the Heritage. Across the street and 100 meters to the North. It has no atmosphere and no staff. The bathroom was smelly. Poor value for the money spent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Sergio, Genève

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Bonne situation, quartier correcte

La villa est pres de l’hotel Heritage, ou il y a le restaurant et la réception. La nuit à la villa il y a seulement le gardien. Service correct mais pas personnalsé soit à l’hotel et à la villa. Chambre confortable mais sans récente renovation. Un conclusion bien mais pas excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Toller Service!

Service mega! Essen top. Matratze sollte erneuert werden..
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Christoph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice and friendly Hotel

We were Not in the Heritage Villa but in the Heritage Hotel (same management, a few metres down the road). The air-condition was a bit weak, but all the rest was superb

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rustic, nice place on Temple road, Jaffna

A spacious room in The Jaffna heritage villa is perfect for tourists or business people, who wants high standard but don't want to pay 100 dollars per night for a hotel. It's got all the comfort you need, and it's calm and with a really nice atmosphere. For example, the smooth concrete floors are really nice to walk barefoot on. One big plus is the breakfast, which was included. The chef from India made some really wonderful thin bread with sauce, and with coffee, and fresh fruit it's all you need to start the day in a good way. Couldn't connect to the wi-fi, which was no big problem since there is mobile internet coverage. The staff at the Heritage Hotel are really helpful, friendly and humble, trying to give extra service to help their guests.

8/10 Good

Joerg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

KOTA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

気軽に泊まれる

スタッフの対応が良かった

8/10 Good

Melanie, Bayern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super Preisleistungsverhältnis

Sehr sauberes, schönes, geschmackvolles, ruhiges Zimmer; gute Lage, freundliches Personal;

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