Tilko City Hotel Jaffna

Hotels
6 (33 reviews)
70/6 K.K.S Road , Jaffna , lk

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Good room service
Nice breakfast
Cons:
Dilapidated building
Poor value for money
Hard beds
Deficient shower

Categories

Cleanliness
5
The building is slightly dilapidated, indicating room for improvement in cleanliness.
Service
7.5
Room service was highlighted positively.
Location
8
Location is convenient and central.
Room Quality
5
The room quality is aging and requires improvements.
Amenities
5
Limited access to amenities; Pool and fitness area access is constrained.
Value for Money
4.5
Value for money was criticized, particularly for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
7
Breakfast was rated positively.
Overall Experience
6
The experience was satisfactory but not exceptional overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 11:11

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation

Tilko City Hotel Jaffna offers elegant rooms equipped with modern amenities such as a TV, air conditioning, and a cozy seating area. Guests can enjoy the convenience of a refrigerator, electric kettle, and a dining table in each room. The private bathrooms are stocked with complimentary toiletries, adding a touch of luxury to your stay.

Exceptional Facilities

Indulge in a variety of facilities including an outdoor pool, a restaurant serving delicious meals, and a well-equipped fitness centre. For business or leisure, the hotel provides meeting facilities, water sports options, and a shared lounge. Enjoy complimentary WiFi access throughout the property and make use of the free parking available.

Convenient Location

Located in the heart of Jaffna, Tilko City Hotel is a short distance from the Jaffna Bus Station and only 15 km from the Jaffna Airport. Explore the city's vibrant surroundings, engage in activities like cycling and hiking, and unwind in the comfort of this upscale hotel.

Book your stay at Tilko City Hotel Jaffna for a memorable experience.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 01:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 6 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 7 years old to 11 years old stay for US$5 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

6
Based on 33 reviews
Cleanliness: 5
Service: 7.5
Location: 8
Room Quality: 5
Amenities: 5
Value for Money: 4.5
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 6
S
Sena family_with_children lk
5
2025-10-23 via Nuitee
L
Lucy couple au
7
Comfortable stay in the heart of town
Pros:

Location, room service

Cons:

Slightly dilapidated building

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
A
Aymeric extended_group fr
5
Pros:

L’emplacement était bon et le petit déjeuner

Cons:

Le rapport qualité-prix laisse vraiment à désirer. La piscine et la salle ne donnent pas accès à la salle de sport ni aux toilettes. Les lits de la chambre sont extrêmement durs, et la douche ne coule pas correctement. De manière générale, la chambre est vieillissante et nécessiterait plusieurs améliorations, surtout compte tenu du prix élevé.

2025-08-21 via Nuitee
G
Gunarathna bandara family_with_children gb
3
2025-08-02 via Nuitee
K
Kevin extended_group lk
6
2025-07-16 via Nuitee
M
Mark group gb
8
Comfortable, good bar with decent quality food
Pros:

Central location

Cons:

Faded

2025-01-13 via Nuitee
T
Thuvaraga family with young children au
7
Good
2025-01-01 via Nuitee
R
Ranasinghe young couple lk
8
Very good
2024-08-14 via Nuitee
A
Alaguthurai young couple lk
7
Good
2024-05-19 via Nuitee
W
Wally with friends ca
3
This is nowhere near the expectation that they present in their promotional stuff. Staff was very poorly attentive. It l
Pros:

Very little to like the room

Cons:

Very little to like the room did not have towels, the safe did not work, and the air conditioner broke halfway through my stay. I had to ask for everything to be fixed.

2024-02-20 via Nuitee
K
Kirsty young couple gb
7
Definitely only a 3 star hotel.
Pros:

Very central hotel. Lovely swimming pool. Bed was comfortable and the room big and cool, though somewhat tired in the decor. The new shower was the best so far in Sri Lanka - proper pressure and warm to boot!!
The breakfasts were lovely - buffet style, hot and tasty. There was a lot of shouting going on in the kitchen which made for a very funny Fawlty Towers breakfast - everytime the waitress came out she was as cool as a cucumber, but when she went back, merry hell would break out!!!!!

Cons:

The pool said "out of order" but we got in anyway and it was fine. No gym or sauna, as was advertised.
The "balcony" was a thin strip outside the patio doors - only just big enough to hang your towels on the wall.

2024-02-08 via Nuitee
W
Wally solo traveller ca
2
Very short of their write up about the hotel and quite disappointing.
Pros:

Location was good right in the middle of town

Cons:

I walked into my room after a long trip, and most of the things didn’t work. Like the safe, there was no hot water, the air conditioner broke after day one and rather than give me another room they sent three or four guys up for two or three hours to fix it.
I had to ask for towels and soap which were not there. A rather disappointing room.
I would never go back. I wasn’t expecting five star standards, but this barely made a two stars. Also to mention on my last morning there was a knock on my door at 5:30 in the morning only to find a woman who, how should I put it, looked like a sex worker.

2024-01-28 via Nuitee
S
Sithamparapillai young couple au
6
Pleasant
Pros:

Spacious bedrooms.
Very friendly staff.

Cons:

Smell in the corridor.
Can improve the shower area. Rusty pipes and poor water flow.
Couldn't get hot water in the shower.

2024-01-04 via Nuitee
S
Sukanya family with young children ca
6
Pleasant
2023-09-10 via Nuitee
R
Roshan family with young children gb
10
Exceptional
2023-08-25 via Nuitee
S
Sumithra family with young children gb
4
Disappointing
2023-06-22 via Nuitee
S
Sukirthan young couple gb
1
had a very uncomfortable bad experience
Pros:

nothing

Cons:

was too unclean. full of dust and broken furnitures. broken A/c. we wanted a room change immediately. but they didn’t respond to us. I never recommend this hotel at any cost. very nasty swimming pool

2023-05-27 via Nuitee
T
Tristan solo traveller je
3
they seem to of invested their money in the frontage but the room was very dirty. no refund for lack of pool or charging
Pros:

very dirty. the main reason for booking was for the pool that was out of action. breakfast was meant to be included in the price but they charged me for it. the price they charge does not reflect the service received.. I have been travelling Sri Lanka for 3 months and this was by far the poorest hotel and the price I paid was much too expensive. Jaffna is a beautiful place and people should visit but do not stay here. Very poor standard!

Cons:

a/c

2023-05-05 via Nuitee
K
Kisho young couple lk
10
Exceptional
2023-04-22 via Nuitee
C
Chathura young couple lk
5
Jaffna tour day
Pros:

Location

Cons:

All the sanitary utensils are corroded. Those are not cleneed. Feel that use in horror bathroom.

2023-04-16 via Nuitee