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Jetwing Jaffna

Jaffna · Sri Lanka

The rooftop terrace at Jetwing Jaffna
The rooftop terrace at Jetwing Jaffna
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Jetwing Jaffna lit at dusk, its white tower with latticed balconies
Jetwing Jaffna lit at dusk, its white tower with latticed balconies
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The rooftop bar lounge at Jetwing Jaffna at sunset
The rooftop bar lounge at Jetwing Jaffna at sunset
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Jetwing Jaffna from the street on a clear day
Jetwing Jaffna from the street on a clear day
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A twin room at Jetwing Jaffna with a carved headboard panel
A twin room at Jetwing Jaffna with a carved headboard panel
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A lounge at Jetwing Jaffna with brick niches and carved sofas
A lounge at Jetwing Jaffna with brick niches and carved sofas
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A brick-walled lounge at Jetwing Jaffna with carved benches
A brick-walled lounge at Jetwing Jaffna with carved benches
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A Jaffna-style rice and curry plate at Jetwing Jaffna
A Jaffna-style rice and curry plate at Jetwing Jaffna
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A room at Jetwing Jaffna with a carved headboard and lime wall
A room at Jetwing Jaffna with a carved headboard and lime wall
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The restaurant at Jetwing Jaffna under paper lanterns and lattice
The restaurant at Jetwing Jaffna under paper lanterns and lattice
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The restaurant at Jetwing Jaffna in warm red light under paper lanterns
The restaurant at Jetwing Jaffna in warm red light under paper lanterns
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A modern hotel in the centre of Jaffna, with a restaurant influenced by South Indian cooking and a rooftop bar.

Jetwing Jaffna is a modern hotel in the centre of Jaffna, the main city of the Tamil north. Its restaurant shows South Indian influences and its rooftop bar looks out over the town. It is a comfortable base for the temples, the fort and the islands. Who it suits: travellers who want a comfortable, central base for Jaffna. Things to know: the north is hot all year; plan sightseeing for the morning and evening.

  • Central Jaffna
  • Rooftop bar
  • Base for the north

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