About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn in Jaffna offers family rooms with private entrances, air-conditioning, and city views. Each room includes a kitchenette, private bathroom, and work desk. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden. The property features an outdoor dining area, seating space, and outdoor furniture. Amenities and Services: The guest house provides free WiFi, a lounge, shared kitchen, and outdoor play area. Additional services include a paid airport shuttle, room service, and luggage storage. Local Attractions: Located 17 km from Jaffna International Airport, the inn is a 15-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station. Nearby attractions include Nallur Kandaswamy Temple (2 km) and Jaffna Fort (2.6 km).
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Australia
“Fantastic stay, nice and central to everything. Tony is super helpful and a very good host. Will definitely stay again and I highly recommend it.” - Alice
United Kingdom
“Tony is such a happy, friendly host! Had such an easy stay. Simple accommodation but greatttt value. Would definitely stay again” - Kate
Spain
“Lovely place. Clean, comfortable and the highlight was Tony himself. He was really welcoming, helpful, well informed and interesting to talk to about the region. We did laundry, rented bikes, tried breakfast food (puttu) we had not found anywhere...” - Itziar
Spain
“Tony helped in any possible way: information regardin transport, arranging tuk tuks, local tips,... always with a warm smile. The place was clean, functional, located close to the centre and the room had everything: it was espacious, desk with...” - Camilla
Italy
“Tony was the kindest and most available host. Always happy to answer the many questions we had, with the best suggestions and recommendations! Definitely recommended” - Sophie
Canada
“Tony and his establishment were great. He sent clear communication before we arrived to help us get to his inn. We rented a scooter through him. The inn and rooms are very clean. There are a lot of common areas where you can relax. Our favorite...” - Ben
United Kingdom
“Room was exceptionally clean and very comfortable, the AC was almost too good! The location was great for exploring Jaffna city centre, and we hired scooters from Tony one day to tour the islands nearby. The scooters were in great shape and the...” - Amy
China
“Excellent place to stay in Jaffna. Room was very clean and comfortable. Tony is an excellent host, very helpful. Breakfasts were delicious too.” - Clara
Germany
“It was perfect! Tony is so helpful and kind, the breakfast is amazing, the beds are comfortable and it was super clean. There’s nothing to complain about!” - Isabelle
Germany
“Good location and nice and clean stay. Tony is very kind and arranges a day tour with Siva, which was just perfect. Loved everything about it. Strong WiFi, clean room with AirCon and the best spot to observe big bats in evening from the terrace.”

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Child policies
Children older than 6 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.
The fine print
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.