Located just 1.3 km from Jaffna Railway Station, Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn offers accommodation in Jaffna with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The guest house also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. Providing a terrace, some units are air conditioned and include a dining area and a seating area with a cable flat-screen TV. Some accommodation includes a balcony with city views, a fully equipped kitchenette and a private bathroom with shower. A continental, Asian or vegetarian breakfast is available at the property. There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the guest house. Nallur Kandaswamy Temple is 2 km from Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn, while Jaffna Public Library is 2.3 km from the property. Jaffna International Airport is 17 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Asian

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.0
High score for Jaffna

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Leo
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    • Amazing host, super helpful and kind • great location • good ice cream across the road 😋 • comfy bed & good AC TIP: If you’re coming in on the bus, the bus goes past Tony’s before arriving in Jaffna.
  • Mylene-bilbo
    France France
    Tony is deeply committed to the well-being of his guests – we felt welcome and safe from the very first moment. He is always available and ready to help. You can see his love for this place in many small details. So far, it has been our best stay...
  • Addo
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Tony is an amazing guy. He's very kind, informative and talkative. The room and bathroom were clean, bed was comfy. It's a 40 mins walk to city centre and 20 mins walk to railway station but you get quiet environment. Totally worth value of money...
  • Emily
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Felt very welcomed- Tony was very helpful in organising our guides of the peninsula and islands and choosing restaurants to eat. He helped us with laundry and organised really yummy breakfasts. Great location to do all the sights.
  • Bertie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great hostel in nice location next to Old Park. Tony was a very pleasant helpful owner. He provides information on the local sights, railway and bus timetables, and arranged an excellent all day tuk tuk tour of Jaffna Peninsula for 10000R (between...
  • Jules
    France France
    Tony is a very nice and friendly host who give precious help and advices for visiting Jaffna ☺️ we are very happy about our stay
  • Giulio
    Italy Italy
    Well located hostel, clean and run by kind people. Sofi, the golden retriever who lives with them is the queen of the place! Recommended 100%
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I loved the place. You get what you pay for and this was excellent value for money. The shower and toilets were a little tired but clean and more than did the job! Lots of facilities to enable you to self cater if needed. Tony was just lovely...
  • Hakon
    Norway Norway
    A great place to stay and Tony is very friendly and helpful. Cheap scooters to rent and great tips of where to go. We had a very pleasant room as well with a new AC
  • Romée
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Tony was amazing! He helped me figure out where to go and is so friendly! Rooms are nice and clean. You should really go here if you’re visiting Jaffna. Dog is so cute as well

Managed by Tony

Company review score: 9.9Based on 390 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

I'm Tony ,Young man with the beautiful heart. I know very well about my country & jaffna. I will help you for everything about your tour.

Property information

"A budget is a plan that shows you how you can spend your money every month. Making a budget can help you make sure you do not run out of money each month. A budget also will help you save money for your goals or for emergencies" Tony's Garden House is Located in the center of Jaffna, 2 Km distance from the center and 1.5 Km distance from the Railway station. Tony's Garden House is for Budget travelers like back packers. Tony's garden house have clean and well maintained Standard rooms, we don't have luxury type rooms. and this place good for children's just 20m there are beautiful children's park right in front of the guest house. Wine Stores , Super markets and local restaurants all you can find it within 500m distance. friendly staffs and we provide home made Jaffna breakfast . you will enjoy your stay here.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Children's playground

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge

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

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Transport

  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Kids' outdoor play equipment

Cleaning services

  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shuttle service
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
    Additional charge
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 12:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:30 to 11:00
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.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 22:30 and 06:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 5 years 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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 45
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
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

Please inform Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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

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

FAQs about Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn