D'Villa Guest House

Clean and spacious room. AC working perfectly. Nice environment around not far from the city center and the Nallur temple. Raj was extremely helpful and available for everything needed! Thank you! Take careee

Die Unterkunft hat eine ruhige Lage, etwas außerhalb des Zentrums, aber man kann trotzdem alles gut erreichen! Der Balkon ist sehr schön und ist ein guter Ort, um vor der heißen Mittagssonne zu fliehen. Die Gastgeberfamilie ist sehr nett und hilfsbereit!

Die Betten waren leider deutlich zu kurz für mich (1,78) und die Matratze war sehr dünn. Da es keine Klimaanlage gab, sondern nur einen Ventilator war es nachts sehr heiß im Zimmer.

The owner was fantastic and so knowledgable the breakfast was fantastic it was a lovely place to stay.

Bello spazio in comune. Thè e caffè a disposizione.

Internet non funzionante. Presa in camera malfunzionante. Posizione scomoda per chi vuole visitare la città.

Really enjoyed my stay here. The place is nice, clean, and well kept. Staff were friendly and helpful throughout, and the owner went out of his way to help, even arranged a tuk tuk for me to catch an early morning bus. The room was comfortable and clean. The common area is beautiful and it's a great spot to meet other travelers. Location is super convenient too, just 5 minutes from the bus station. Nothing to complain about, would definitely recommend and stay again!

Only issue — wished I'd booked more nights!

A great place! Very comfortable rooms, very kind host, and quiet area. You do hear the trains occasionally since it is close by the train racks, but only a handful times a day. Overall, would highly recommend! The rooms are clean, AC works, and there is also a fan if you prefer that. There is a fridge you can use and free water to refill your water bottle!

The mattress is a bit thin, but other than that it is great.

Very convenient place to visit Jaffna. Very good owner. Helpful. Value for money .

nice place to stay in Jaffna in quiet neighborhood. Great host and delicious breakfast

as closed to the railways as it gets so your hear all the trains

Eine sehr schöne Unterkunft mit gutem Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. Die Zimmer bieten alles, was nötig ist. Im Aufenthaltsbereich gibt es Kühlschrank, Wasserkocher, Trinkwasser und Tee bzw. Kaffee. Ein Highlight ist der schöne Balkon. Die Lage ist gut, um Jaffna zu erkunden. Der Besitzer und die Haushälterin waren sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Absolut empfehlenswert!

The staff were extremely friendly and helpful.

Quiet room in a leafy neighbourhood in Jaffna. Dilan is a very helpful and knowledgeable host, who arranged day trips and tuktuk rides for me and arranged a bike to rent for the duration of my stay. Laundry service also available.

The room can get very hot at night, but with the ceiling fan you can create a cool breeze.

Gar nicht weit vom Zentrum der Stadt und dennoch in einem sehr ruhigen Teil von Jaffna sehr wohl gefühlt. Die Zimmer sind hell und das ganze Haus hat ein sehr angenehmes Flair. Die Aufnahme ist sehr persönlich und freundlich. Bei persönlichen Anliegen und Fragen wurde mir stets geholfen. Ein wirklich toller Ort in Jaffna, den ich Reisenden aus voller Überzeugung empfehlen kann!!!

The cleanliness and the ambience

The washroom could have been spacious.

Tout est sale, très sale. La chambre est une horreur, sale, très très peu d’eau dans la douche, le lit est une planche, le sol est sale. Le WC ne fonctionne pas. Tout est une horreur. Le pire c’est que je me suis fais arnaqué avec le prix. J’avais lors de la réservation signé pour le prix de 10 dollars la nuit. Quand je suis parti on m’a fait payé le prix du jour de 13 à 15 et j’ai payé pour 6 nuit 90 dollars. J’ai réclamé et le propriétaire m’a confirmé que c’était faux. J’ai perdu 30 dollars et pour la qualité c’est bien entendu beaucoup beaucoup trop cher. Comment peut-on proposer une saleté pareille!!! C’est très désagréable de proposer une telle adresse et pour le prix de se faire arnaquer par la qualité et le prix. Très mauvais pour booking. Je déconseille très très fortement cette adresse.

Se faire avoir.

The owner was extremely knowledgeable of the area and helped enormously with getting the most out of my stay. The house keeper was just the most lovely women.

Room, Location, Clean

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La terrasse commune où l on peut faire des rencontres sympathiques . L aide de Dylan pour notre transport

Les photos ne CORRESPONDENT PAS DU TOUT A LA RÉALITÉ . Chambre très vétuste ainsi que la salle de bain . Le bruit du ventilateur couvre tous les bruits extérieurs …! L hôtel est isolé .

The housekeeper was really sweet and friendly. The owner’s father as well. The outside room was nice.

Arriving was already difficult because our tuktuk driver could not find it and there was not a big sign so that we drove by twice in the dark. He needed to call the owner and get more instructions.The picture when booking the room was different and some years old and upon arrival we were given a room with twin beds which felt like a downgrade. The floor didn’t look clean and the wallls had stains. At night there was an ant road in our bathroom and we had two cockroaches in our room. Also we had to pay extra for our AC which came as a negative surprise. So we weren’t happy about staying here.

Prachtig, drukke stad. Je waant in een heel andere wereld. Je komt tot rust bij de questhouse.lekker zitje buiten. De eigenaar is vriendelijk.

De kamers waren niet echt schoon.

For the price this was an OK place. More like a back packers really. Quiet safe area. OK air con and shower. Breakfast was very good ( extra cost) Nice sheltered out side sitting area

Train line close by Poor reception / greeting and poor provision of information eg wifi code Minimal furniture a bed side light would have been useful The photograph of the outside of the house is not what it is actually like..much more run down.

Der Gastgeber ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. (Er organisierte mir ein Tuk Tuk driver um 3 Inseln zu erkunden. Die Tour war super!) Leider hatte ich die erste Nacht ein Zimmer nur mit Fan, was eigentlich ok ist. Aber dieser machte so laut, dass man nicht schlafen konnte. Das Bad war zudem sehr beengend und alt. Die zweite Nacht durfte ich zum Glück in ein anderes Zimmer wechseln und dort war alles tip top, auch das Bad neuer. Zimmer sind aber sehr einfach.

Fan im Zimmer 2 macht Lärm wie ein Traktor, da kommt man nicht zum schlafen .

Nice staff and atmosphere.

The train is rushing close to it several times a day.

Dylan and Hilda were very nice, the breakfast made by Hilda was amazing, and the room and common area were very clean

Only one thing that I didn't see in reviews, the bed in my room consisted of a thin foam instead of a mattress, so I would keep that in mind. ut everything else was fantastic

It’s a clean and nice place with a cute common area.

The cockroaches.

The welcome attitude of the owner. Very friendly

Parking and entrance road to the property (narrow)

Excellent welcome, atmosphere and breakfast. Filtered water available. Large room with private bathroom.

very clean, comfy, and helpful staff good place to stay if you’re in jaffna! i liked the location, although a bit further out from the centre, it was quieter and calmer. cheap tuk tuk into the centre or to many sights to see nearby

Dilan was such a nice and friendly host. The rooms was safe, clean and we had a lot of space. The shower was working well and it was a go base to do the daily activities. Totally recommend it 😎✌️🌞🌴

Very nice place in quiet area. Nice clean room/ bathroom. Good location you can use vehicle on demand. Staff is friendly kind helpfull. The Lady housekeeping is so kind and serve delucious breakfast. The balcony is nice place to hang-out and to meet other guests.

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Breakfast was an issue. We need to tell the owner of the property early in the morning what time the breakfast we need or tell the previous night

Blanket to cover while sleeping was not provided

Lovely guesthouse with a fantastic family! The room was spacious & AC worked really well! Common area was great which included tea/coffee, filtered drinking water and a fridge!!!

Location was a little far out of town but meant it was quiet which is good - only thing to note is that it’s super close to the railway line which does wake you up at 6.30am but that wasn’t a problem for us!!

The owner is nice and friendly. The place is near jaffna town.

Washrooms are not up to expectations. We booked 2 rooms. In one room, the showers are not working well and the washroom is very small.

The room was simple but comfortable. The owner and Hilda were exceptionally friendly and helpful. There were tea-making facilities and a communal area. The real highlight was the delicious local breakfast cooked by Hilda.

The host was very helpful The location was super for the train and most other things

Dilan is very friendly and helpful 😊

Really enjoyed my stay here, the room was comfortable and clean. I recommend to anyone visiting Jaffna!

Wonderful staff, very clean room.

My brother and I had a great stay at D'Villa Guest House. The room was spacious enough for two, with a nice bathroom and chill common area with a fridge. It was generally quiet, except for the train. We were on the front side of the building, and it didn't disturb us much. It is situated a little out of the center, but very accessible with a tuktuk or scooter. As an added bonus we were able to catch the morning train (630 am) right from the train station 5 minutes down the road to Anuradhapura.

Dylan who owns the property and lives downstairs was very friendly, helpful and accomodating. He spoke excellent English and gave me good advice for exploring Jaffna and nearby islands. He was very accommodating when I needed to extend my stay at short notice. The housekeeper, Hilda, was very friendly and helpful. Location is good as is a residential area but also a short 10/15 min bus or tuk tuk to centre of Jafna.

All good

Free water, tea and coffee. Nice terrace outside. Note it is located in a suburb around 4 km from the centre/sights. I booked the Guesthouse but stayed in the Garden Villa as it was full - not a problem, in proximity and good and clear communication, also which bus stop to get down, close enough to walk from.

No card payment possible, so a bit complicated to settle the bill as I was in a rush. As the rooms open to the courtyard/terrace/sitting area, light and noise can potentially be an issue at late hour.

Dilan and his staff were absolutely amazing!! Would recommend anyone going to Jaffna to stay at this fine place and with these wonderful people

Hilda was very kind and helpful, nice living area to chill.

I was really satisfied with my stay here, the reputation and high rating is well-deserved. There is a very nice common area for relaxing, eating or drinking, a communal fridge which is very handy in a hot place, and tea and coffee-making facilities. The location is pretty good - realistically a tuktuk is required to get to the centre and sights, but they are cheap, easily found on the PickMe app or the friendly owners can help you organise one. The room is large and comfortable. The bathroom was decent with hot water. I was in a room at the rear of the house which actually backs on to the trainline - this didn't bother me at all because they arent that frequent, I am not a light sleeper and I like the train sounds. But if you are a light sleeper or travelling with kids, I would recommend requesting a room at the front of the house.

If you are a light sleeper or travelling with kids, I would recommend requesting a room at the front of the house because the railway is behind the house and one train comes through in the early hours of the morning.

The D'Villa Guest House add a big + to my beautiful week in Jaffna. Any negative energies in this sweet home. Everything has been well thinking in the layouts of the rooms (only 5) and of the common spaces. All my best thanks to Dilan for the nice welcome he gave me in his guest house. He's always ready, with a warm smile, to help and suggest the right ideas in any request. I want to thanks also Hilda, the lady who take care of the rooms cleaning, for her kindness and her nice interactive exchanges with the guests. Definitely, this address is The one to appreciate fully a good time in Jaffna.

We had a lovely time here it is really well thought out , there is a lovely seating area where you can sit and relax there is also complementary tea and coffee also the use of a fridge, it has lots of artist touches the name chest place we have stayed in . The host was very helpful and spoke excellent English . The lady that helps him Hilda makes the best Sri Lankan 🇱🇰 breakfast we’ve had 😊

A typical Sri Lankan Guesthouse with a warm welcome and an untypically hot shower. Good communal area with kettle and tea/coffee Comfortable room with air con and TV although I didn't use the latter.

Nothing to dislike

Big room and very convenient common area with kettle & tea/coffee, fridge, tables, and nice terrace. Great location, quite area but walking distance to the main road and city centre. Nice services, with possibility of getting an abundant and tasty breakfast, laundry, and information about tours and activities. And what made the difference: Dylan was a great host, who adapted a lot to our logistic needs (including a last-minute extension), and both him, his dad, and Hilda took great care of us during our stay - Hilda took us with her on Pongal day, a Hindu celebration that took place during our stay. It was a very special day in their other guesthouse with also very kind Raj & team there, where we got to participate a lot and taste amazing food. Many thanks to all D's and team!

Lovely staff, really friendly and made us feel very welcome. Great value for money, lovely breakfast!

There’s no mosquito net so got a bit bitten! But otherwise it’s great!

Friendly owner. Quiet location. Great breakfast.

Nice place run by lovely people. I fell in love with the extraordinary Hilda, the housekeeper. The rooms are simple but have everything you need: ac, warm water, fans. There is a communal space with a terrace where you can sit and talk with the other guests. Very nice experience. Thank you Dolan, Anton and Hilda!

Cosy homestay in fantastic Jaffna. Dylan is a very friendly host who can arrange tours etc. They serve a nice srilankan breakfast at the common room.

I felt instantly welcome with a warm greeting from Hilda. A home away from home. The room was exceptional, very clean and comfortable with nice attention to detail, in fact one of the nicest roomsI stayed at in Sri Lanka. Great clean bathroom a well. Newly renovated. Yet very affordable, great value for money. Nice common area and terrace to chill out on and free coffee/tea. Location was great close to railway station and town, yet very peaceful surrounded by trees. Dilan was super friendly and kind. He helped me organise my travels and even let me use his bicycle for free. Thank you so much! Great place!

Lovely hosts, nice warm shower, shared fridge and kettle available as well as free tea. Comfy bed and working fan. Also a nice shaded sitting area on the balcony.

The place could be cleaner.

very good value for money and the owners were very polite and helpful

unfortunately there were quite a few cockroaches

Free filtered water Friendly / helpful host Great A/C and actual hot water!! Great size room Good WiFi Free breakfast if you stay minimum 2 nights

As others have said the whole place is dirty, seriously needs a good clean. TV is not really watchable as the screen and colours are partially broken. No mosquito net means you get bitten a lot :(

We did the booking in the last minute as the previous place we booked was horrible. This property Host Family was great. Specially "Hilda" who showed us the rooms and explained everything about the room without missing a single feature. Beds were comfy and were clean. Room was spacious enough for 2. It was well worth the price and it was a great stay as we were sightseeing.

It was once a nice place but it’s now pretty run down which wouldn’t be a big issue BUT it’s really not clean.

it’s not clean and it is run down

The owner of the property was very welcoming and immediately put you at ease.

Very relaxed and homely atmosphere

Location was perfect could walk everywhere felt safe people were very helpful

Very beautiful und kind owners

Dilan and housekeeper Hilda were both very friendly and helpful. Good breakfast available.

Was able to access our room at 4 30 am after an overnight bus from Negombo. Dilan father looked after us.Hilda was very good attending to our needs.Verandah lounge area was good. Water available and use of fridge was good. Street food on Kandy Rd was really good .supermarket, bottle shop also. Good access to Nallur temples.Wi fi fast. Train line not a problem.

We booked non ac room, but not a lot of windows in room,hard to change now , but is Jaffna so expect heat .go ac and it will help. Strong room fans quite helpful..