More Photos
More Photos

Jetwing Jaffna

Get a Quote
Get a Quote

Hotel overview

Jetwing Jaffna offers decently comfortable accommodation in the form of 55 deluxe bedrooms. Elegantly furnished in a culturally contemporary style, the rooms are large and airy, with great views across the town. A big selling point is the hotel's rooftop bar where we recommend you head to for a sun-downer cocktail to watch the sunset over the lagoon. Jaffna does not have a lot of accommodation options with it being a lesser-visited spot, but we think this is the best one and it is in fact Jaffna's first luxury hotel!

Holiday ideas

All Holidays in Sri-lanka
Holiday

Sri Lanka Summer Escape

Sri Lanka

A two-week summer holiday around Sri Lanka.

14 days
Classic Beach + 1 more + 2 more
from £3,930 pp
Holiday

Ancient Cultures & Coasts

Sri Lanka

From ancient temples to untouched beaches.

12 days
Off-the-beaten-track Winter sun + 1 more + 2 more
from £3,595 pp
Holiday

Ultimate Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

Our most in-depth adventure around Sri Lanka.

21 days
Ultimate Beach + 3 more + 3 more
from £5,490 pp
Holiday

Luxury Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

Experience the best of Sri Lanka, with plenty of indulgence along the way.

14 days
Romantic Luxury + 1 more + 2 more
from £8,430 pp
Holiday

Active Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

Dive into action with Sri Lanka’s best hiking, rafting, and wildlife encounters.

14 days
Safari Adventure + 1 more + 2 more
from £4,260 pp
Holiday

Sri Lanka Express

Sri Lanka

A taste of Sri Lanka’s culture, wildlife, and beaches over just 11 days.

11 days
Express Beach + 2 more + 3 more
from £3,610 pp

Quirky excursions

View all excursions in Sri Lanka
Excursion

Tour of Jaffna

Jaffna is closer to southern India than Colombo, which has unsettled the area for centuries. Our half-day tour of Jaffna explores its turbulent and historic past that spans Sri Lanka’s colonial era and even further back.  As part of your tour you will explore Manthrimanai: the remains of the palace of King Sangilian who was the last King of Jaffna. You will visit Point Pedro, which is the most northerly point of Sri Lanka. You will visit Nelavarai Bottomless Well, a natural underground water well with many enthralling legends that your guide will explain. You will visit Keerimalai Springs, said to healing properties. Later you will proceed to Kandarodai, where excavations have unearthed over 50 small stupas constructed close together. Some historians believe that Kandarodai marks the spot where Buddha landed on his second visit to the island. The tour also takes you to Jaffna Fort, built by the Portuguese in 1618. The fort was badly damaged during the war; however work is now in progress to restore this historical site.  If time permits your guide will also take you to Jaffna library. Built in many stages from 1933, it became a repository of archival material written in palm leaf manuscripts as well as historical documents and newspapers that have been published over hundreds of years. The tour should take approximately 4-5 hours.

Excursion

Jaffna Islands

A string of islands trail out across the sea west from Jaffna, which can easily be explored by simply driving across the Panay Bridge, which connects the island of Kayts to the Jaffna peninsula. Our half-day tour explores the quant beaches, lagoons and mysterious temples that are scattered across the islands. The tour includes a ferry ride across to the Hindu temple of Negapooshani Amman, built by the pre-historic Nagas. It also includes the Buddhist temple of Nagadeepa. This unique tour normally takes 4-5 hours. There is also a  day trip across to Delft Island, a place not a lot of tourists tend to visit. Life on Delft is simple - the earthen homes are surrounded by coral walls. Catch a glimpse of the famed “Growing Rock”, which is said to naturally grow and it resembles the appearance of a serpent. There is also a sprawling Baobab tree, which is believed to be introduced by the Arabic traders. The old Dutch Fort is a remarkable reminder of a thriving colonial era and the Queen’s Tower, which has functioned like a lighthouse centuries ago, is yet another monument belonging to the Dutch era. You will also encounter herds and herds of wild horses roaming freely.

Ready to
pack your bags?

Speak to one of our travel specialists today.

Get a Quote 01242 253 073

Open Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm

Image

We'd love to keep in touch.

Sign up to get our latest team news, travel tips and holiday inspiration straight to your inbox.

© 2025 Holiday Architects ltd. All Rights Reserved.