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Allens home stay, a property with a terrace, is set in Jaffna, 1.7 km from Jaffna Railway Station, 2.6 km from Jaffna Public Library, as well as 3.1 km from Jaffna Fort. The air-conditioned accommodation is 600 metres from Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi. The guest house has family rooms. At the guest house, the units include a private bathroom. Nilavarai Well is 14 km from the guest house, while Naguleswaram Temple is 20 km from the property. The nearest airport is Jaffna International Airport, 16 km from Allens home stay.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
10.0
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for Jaffna

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sunit
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property is very clean and comfortable. Allen is an excellent host and couldn’t do enough for us. Beautiful garden and a fantastic breakfast cooked by Allen. Allen organised a Tuk tuk tour of Jaffna for us which we really enjoyed.
  • Silke
    Germany Germany
    Beautiful location, quiet and peaceful, large veranda and garden, lots of shade. No need for Aircondition, thougg available. About 15 min walk or 5 min TukTuk ride from centre. Walking distance to main temple and ice cream shop. Allen is an...
  • Damien
    France France
    Allen is a very nice and open minded, you can speak easily with him of what ever you want and he will be happy to help you found a place for eat drink or to explore during your stay. The house is little bit outside of the city center (5min in...
  • Marian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Near the big Hindu temple in Jaffna, & a 300rupee ride to Jaffna Fort, & the main town. Very comfortable & clean. Host was superb - made an excellent breakfast, & helped us with our onward travel, as well as recommendations for local restaurants....
  • Maximilian
    Germany Germany
    Allen is a great host and will do whatever he can do to help you to have a pleasant time in Jaffna. Nice breakfast with fresh fruits and good tips for dinner.
  • C
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The host was very welcoming and helped us with information about restaurants and the neighborhood. Allen is very friendly and made us feel at home at his wonderful and quiet place. He helped with a tour and we could use his bicycles, very nice....
  • Umaa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I liked the property as it is authentic Jaffna homestay - next to Nallur temple felt so special and spiritual . Allen - Tamilian Host went above and beyond to answer any queries - logistical travel support and has so much history about Jaffna...
  • Pavelkristan
    Slovenia Slovenia
    Excellent host, our stay felt like being a guest at friends home. House is decorated with a taste and art. Breakfast very tasty, fruits and tea available at every moment, all included in the room price. Room is spacy, clean with a comfortble bed.
  • Rak
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We have just left this place. The owner is one of the nicest bloke going So easy-going and welcoming. It was a genuine home from home stay If I ever were to come back to Jaffna, I would not have hesitation in staying here. He has taken some very...
  • Susie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Thanks to Allen for all his help !!! A great Homestay !!

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Allen kathirithamby

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score
Allen kathirithamby
jaffna town is 5min and very famous and nallur murugan temple 7 min wailking distance,jaffna fort 10 min and kks beach 45min
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Allens home stay
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping

    General

    • Family rooms

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Allens home stay takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 20:00
    Check-out
    From 11:00 to 12:30
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 1 year
    Extra bed upon request
    US$15 per child, per night
    Cot upon request
    Free
    2 - 11 years
    Extra bed upon request
    US$15 per child, per night
    12+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    US$20 per person, per night

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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