Boutique hotel · Jaffna

The Thinnai

86 Palaly Road, Thirunelveli, on the northern edge of Jaffna town

About The Thinnai

Rooms
6 types
Dining
5 places
Swimming
Pool

An all-suite hotel of 39 suites in low tiled-roof blocks around lawned courtyards at Thirunelveli, a few minutes from central Jaffna.

The suites are built around the thinnai, the raised veranda of the traditional Jaffna house, and range from 1-bedroom suites of 645 sq ft to 2-bedroom suites of 1,130 sq ft, some with kitchenettes and hot tubs.

It suits families and longer stays, with a pool, 2 restaurants, a café, and cookery, craft, cycling and village activities run by the hotel.

Rooms and suites

  • Superior Suite (Vaalai)
    645 sq ftBalconyVeranda

    645 sq ft, 1 bedroom, a living area and a veranda with a thinnai or a balcony.

  • Superior Suite (Thaamarai)
    1,130 sq ft2 bedroomsBalconyVerandaLiving room

    1,130 sq ft, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a veranda with a thinnai, a balcony and an extra divan in the living room.

  • Deluxe Suite (Panai)
    645 sq ftBalconyKitchenette

    645 sq ft, 1 bedroom, a kitchenette and a balcony.

  • Deluxe Suite (Nelli)
    1,130 sq ft2 bedroomsBalconyVerandaKitchenette

    1,130 sq ft, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a kitchenette, a veranda with a thinnai and a balcony.

  • Luxury Suite (Thennai)
    645 sq ftHot tubVerandaKitchenette

    645 sq ft, 1 bedroom, a veranda with a thinnai, a hot tub and a kitchenette.

  • Presidential Suite (Mallihai)
    1,130 sq ft2 bedroomsHot tubBalconyVerandaKitchenette

    1,130 sq ft, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a balcony, a veranda with a thinnai, a hot tub and a kitchenette.

Dining

  • AmudhamThe main restaurant on the third floor, 90 seats, à la carte Jaffna dishes and international food.
  • ThulaaA 50-seat ground-floor restaurant for local and international dishes and small gatherings.
  • Thulaa CaféPastries, cakes and drinks, outdoors or under a canopy.
  • Saaral PubA 30-seat pub above the lobby for drinks and light snacks.
  • Kottil Juice BarFresh juices and king coconut water by the pool.

Amenities

Pools and spa

Outdoor swimming pool

Activities

Authentic village experienceCookery demonstrationsCycling through JaffnaA day at Thinnai FarmsBirdwatchingPottery and palmyra weaving workshopsExcursions

For families

2-bedroom suitesKitchenettes in Deluxe, Luxury and Presidential suites

Rooms

Veranda with a thinnai or balconyKitchenette in some suitesHot tub in Luxury and Presidential suites

Good to know

  • Several suite types have 2 bedrooms and kitchenettes, which suit families and longer stays.
  • Migratory birds pass through the Jaffna area mainly from December to March.

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