Reviews of The Valampuri 4 stars
No. 148/10, Station Road, 40000 Jaffna, Sri Lanka
#14 of 30 hotels in Jaffna
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 278 hotel reviews
7.0Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
7.1
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Comfort
7.2
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Location
8.6
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Facilities
7.0
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Staff
7.9
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Value for money
7.5
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Free WiFi
7.8
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Reviewed: 24 March 2025
Rathaluxmy
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Good.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Nothing to say.
Breakfast is good. Many choices.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 6 February 2025
Michael
Spain72 reviews6 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The beds in both of our rooms had mattresses, way past their better days. The springs were trying to escape.
The location is really good, particularly if you are using the train station. It's only about 10 mins by Tuk Tuk to any of the attractions. The room was clean but our A/C was faulty and wouldn't switch off. They let us switch rooms, which helped. We could not fault the staff, they were very helpful. The breakfast was really good, with huge variety, as well as fresh cooked omelettes and sweet fresh dosas.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 27 October 2024
Sithampara
United Kingdom2 reviews8.0“Enjoyed the stay and will choose again”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Swimming pool could be more secure and more private
Good choice of food Excellent service Friendly service people
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 25 October 2024
Thisara
Sri Lanka15 reviews7.0Good- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
poor cleaning
Superb breakfast
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 27 August 2024
Serena
Sri Lanka5 reviews7.0“Great, Central and affordable. We had a lovely stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
The hotel was very well located in Jaffna town and provided us with a very comfortable base for our stay. The food was good in the restaurant and the staff were friendly and helpful. For the type of hotel it is, The Valampuri offers really good value for money and we had a lovely time there.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 18 August 2024
Sajeev
Sri Lanka31 reviews2 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Its ok for the price
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 16 August 2024
Ahelan
Sri Lanka2 reviews6.0“Good”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
I didn't take
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 30 July 2024
Thanges
Malaysia10 reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Cockroaches in the room. When i complained the 1st time, they gave us a repellent, instead of changing our rooms. Had another scare at 3am, but I figured I'd wait till morning. Since we had a full itinerary, we decided to come back to the hotel afterwards and get the room changed. It was changed but after much deliberation from the hotel. If this was anywhere else, i would have gotten a room change immediately.
Location
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 28 June 2024
Penny
Australia70 reviews13 helpful votes7.0“Good location, super uncomfortable bed”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The bed was hard as a rock and was very hard to sleep. The fridge didn't work properly (only the small freezer part got cold), and it was only on when you are in the room so can't come back to cold drinks after a full day in the heat.
Close to the station and only a short walk in to town, is well located. They put on a good breakfast buffet that has many vegan options.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 23 June 2024
Somasegaram
United Kingdom1 review7.0“Value for money”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Varieties
Breakfast is superb
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Soman
United Kingdom5 reviews8.0“Amazing Food and Staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Bathroom metal drain covers were rusty and need changing. Around the stainless steel parts on the commode, there were limescale marks which need to be deep cleaned
The food was absolutely tasty and reasonably priced. All the staff were very helpful and amazing.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Nakhiiran
Malaysia23 reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I reckon there are 2 buildings for this hotel. Initially, was given a room, which did not seem AT ALL as the pics in the ads. Went back to reception and upon showing the pics, was provided similar room as per the pics. I appreciate the fact that the room was changed, but it would have been better if a proper room was assigned in the first place.
Nothing wow, but would have rated higher if the actual room (as per pics) were provided when I first checked in.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Sangarappillai
Canada3 reviews8.0“Good”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
They have failed to maintain the property. Front was room was not properly cleaned and was not flushing.
Breakfast and Buffet was excellent. Staff was friendly. Rooms were great. Shower was excellent
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Nadvi
Sri Lanka12 reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Almost same breakfast on both days and cleanliness overall could be better . AC vent was also an issue
Location and friendly staff
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 30 January 2024
Saba
Australia16 reviews8.0“Extremely good, toilet needs done improvement. Linen has to be bleached, it was off colour.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Chipped ceramic plates should be discarded
Very Good breakfast.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Anton
Sri Lanka9 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Good location and good service. Best breakfast if you like to try jaffna foods
Very close to the town and next door to railway station
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 21 November 2023
Susan
United Kingdom27 reviews9 helpful votes8.0“A cost-effective stay right by the station, with very helpful staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The rooms were a little dated, and a little warm, but otherwise fine.
Excellent location near Jaffna Station. The staff are also very helpful! They even packed us breakfast to take on our early morning train ride!
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 18 November 2023
Dushanthi
United Kingdom7 reviews8.0“Stay was reasonable”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Price can be bit lower. We paid £31 including breakfast. Should be round £25.
Breakfast good.Located walking distance to train station
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 4 November 2023
Judith
Australia97 reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Felt like home.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
Pool chairs are hard.
A nice hotel with very comfortable rooms and a fantastic restaurant. Good value for money.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 22 October 2023
Shivasaravanabavan
Sri Lanka5 reviews8.0“It’s nice and comfortable”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Food
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 19 October 2023
Sands
Sri Lanka1 review7.0“Good”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
We did not receive wifi password, TV did not work. I informed three times and no one reached my room
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 12 October 2023
Imalka
Sri Lanka2 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Food is very good & tasty, They have a big spread of break fast.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 10 October 2023
Rajapaksha
Sri Lanka1 review7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Room is not good
Meal
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 8 September 2023
Anthony-pillai
Sri Lanka1 review7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
On our 1st day at Valampuri we were given a table at the restaurant which was wobbling. Food was cold. Rice was undercooked.
Food was great especially the vegetarian dishes Staff were friendly and polite. Room service was brilliant. We ordered some club sandwiches and spring tolls to the room. Service was great. Room and beds were well made. Bathroom was clean..enjoyed our 2 night stay. And we would like to come again and would recommend to friends.. pleased to get twin beds instead of a double
Stayed in September 2023
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