The Thinnai Hotel - Jaffna, Jaffna
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
The Thinnai offers 39 suites, including deluxe and single-bedroom options. Mallihai suites feature a private balcony, a Thinnai overlooking a garden, and a kitchen with an induction cooker, microwave, and toaster. Thaamarai suites include a balcony, a Thinnai overlooking the courtyard, and a divan. Thennai suites have a verandah, a Jacuzzi, and a kitchen with an induction cooker, a microwave, and a toaster. Standard room facilities are: air conditioning, a refrigerator, tea/coffee facilities, complimentary Wi-Fi, an electronic safe, a hairdryer, an iron/ironing board, LED televisions with cable, and an umbrella.
Dining experiences
Amudham Restaurant, on the third floor (90 seats), features Jaffna spices and local market products. The Thulaa Café offers outdoor seating for 40 guests with pastries, cakes, and beverages. Thulaa Restaurant, an air-conditioned coffee shop (50 seats), provides local, Western, and Asian cuisine. Saaral Pub, on the first floor (30 seats), serves beverages and snacks. Kottil juice bar, near the pool, offers juices and coconut water.
Leisure activities
The Thinnai provides a swimming pool, gym, and open courtyard. Bonding activities are available, including herb and veggie hunts. Guests can experience Jaffna by cycling through culturally abundant lands with temples. Birding tours are available with a naturalist, with the best birding period from August to April. Chundikkulam is a preferred bird habitat. Waders include Greater Flamingos, Northern Shovelers, and Eurasian Spoonbills. Excursions include Naguleswaram Kovil, Keerimalai Springs (18 km), and Nallur Kovil (1.8 km).
Location and transportation
The Thinnai is two km from Jaffna, Sri Lanka's Tamil cultural capital. It is 20 km from Jaffna Peninsula, and 17 km from Kankesanthurai Beach, one of the safest beaches in the region and features views of Kankesanthurai Lighthouse. Nainativu Island, with Hindu and Buddhist temples, is 39 km away. Casuarina Beach, with casuarina trees, is 24 km away. The hotel offers complimentary pick-up and drop-off from Jaffna Railway Station and bus stand. A memorable drive across the causeway will leave you awestruck by its natural beauty and scenic view of the glistening Palk Strait.
Hotel services
The Thinnai provides a business center, Mangalam Banquet Hall (200 guests), and Sangamam Mini Conference Hall (15 guests). The hotel provides 24-hour cleaning and room service. Guests can learn Jaffna's cuisine through cookery demonstrations. The hotel also organizes Earth Day beach clean-up events. This hotel can arrange picnic baskets and barbecues on Chaaty Beach.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Coffee shop
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Cycling
- Billiard tables
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Game room
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Karaoke
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Jacuzzi
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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