Luxury hotels
Best 5-star hotels
in Jaffna.
Our 2026 edit of the best luxury and five-star hotels in Jaffna, Sri Lanka — independently reviewed, with rates and alternatives.
Jaffna is the heart of the Tamil north — palm-flat, sun-bleached, with a fortified Dutch fort, ornate Hindu temples, a coastal island chain reached by causeway and a remarkable food culture. It is the most different place in Sri Lanka, and the most rewarding for thoughtful travellers.
Best time: January to September. How many nights: 2–3 nights.
We're still adding our top property reviews for Jaffna. In the meantime, see our concierge edit of the best luxury hotels in Sri Lanka, or talk to a planner about properties in Jaffna.