Gnaanams Hotel and Restaurant

Hotels
7.1 (254 reviews)
299,301 Clock Tower Road , Jaffna , lk

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Need for renovations

Categories

Cleanliness
5.1
Numerous complaints about room cleanliness and pests.
Service
8.6
Staff were mentioned as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.1
Great location with easy access to key areas in Jaffna.
Room Quality
6.1
Mixed reviews on room quality, with some basic amenities lacking.
Amenities
6.1
Basic amenities with a need for improvement and renovation.
Value for Money
7.1
Some mention of poor management and conditions not justifying the cost.
Food and Beverage
7.6
Good restaurant mentioned but not extensively reviewed.
Overall Experience
7.1
Mixed reviews indicated a fair overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 11:10

Property Description

Escape to Gnaanams Hotel and Restaurant, an oasis in the heart of Jaffna. Convenient Location Less than 1 km from Jaffna Railway Station, explore nearby attractions like Jaffna Fort and Nallur Kandaswamy Temple. Comfortable Accommodation Relax in well-appointed rooms, some with a terrace and all equipped with modern amenities. Delicious Dining Indulge in an Asian breakfast daily at the on-site restaurant. Don't miss out on a memorable stay - book your room at Gnaanams Hotel and Restaurant today!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.1
Based on 254 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.1
Service: 8.6
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 6.1
Amenities: 6.1
Value for Money: 7.1
Food and Beverage: 7.6
Overall Experience: 7.1
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Rubini extended_group ca
7
Pros:

Great location, very central downtown. Also great parking. Staff: Kajan (respectful, professional front office staff member), Sanjay (very caring, positive vibes, active and helpful waiter at the restaurant!), and the other working staff. Overall pleasant experience here.

Cons:

Just some suggestions to make the place even better: better coordination in the kitchen (food preparation and order taking). Also the location is great but the rooms would be even better with a few basic updates and fixes. And finally one unsuitable/unnecessary member at this building involving himself in guests’ personal lives should be removed. so guests can be more comfortable and enjoy their whole stay.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Naveen solo_traveller lk
9
Pros:

The Staff is very nice and very friendly.

Cons:

We didnt like the washroom

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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isuranga couple be
9
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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selva solo_traveller lk
7
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Dayani family_with_children gb
1
Pros:

Staff good

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
M
Mohamed fawais solo_traveller lk
10
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Devi solo_traveller nl
5
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
W
waradas solo_traveller lk
7
Pros:

Friendly staff and location

Cons:

Bathrooms could have been cleaner

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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K solo_traveller lk
3
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Ahamed Faleel extended_group lk
9
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Sahry solo_traveller lk
7
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
S
Subash Chandran solo_traveller lk
3
Pros:

Better service and facilities.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
S
Samantha solo_traveller lk
5
Pros:

Location

Cons:

staff good

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Amil family_with_children lk
8
Pros:

we all are happy with ur delicious breckfast ,and hospiality,

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Pavin solo_traveller lk
7
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Shal family_with_children lk
6
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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James Kanagaratnam solo_traveller lk
10
Worth the money. Friendly Staff. Central location
Pros:

The Breakfast buffet is good worth the money

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Krishan solo_traveller lk
10
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Nithushan solo_traveller lk
10
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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James Kanagaratnam solo_traveller lk
10
I enjoyed my stay at Gnanams Hotel. As it's in the central location
Pros:

There is a Buffet Breakfast and it's delicious. Location is a big plus because you can reach the Private bus station, SLTB bus station and the railway station by walk. Staff are very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-27 via Nuitee