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8.3

38 reviews

The Palmyrah House

The Palmyrah House

Thalaimannar Rd,Mannar Island, Mannar, 41016, Sri Lanka

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Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

The Palmyrah House

The Palmyrah House is a 3-star guest house in Mannar, Sri Lanka. Located on Thalaimannar Rd, Mannar Island, it sits about 5.5mi from Mannar city center and offers breakfast to start the day.

On-site amenities include a restaurant, free private parking, and complimentary WiFi, plus a free fitness center, air conditioning, a bar, sun deck, terrace, private entrance, and 24-hour front desk. Non-smoking rooms boast garden views, with a patio, balcony, and access to garden spaces. Beach umbrellas and beach chairs are available, and on-site parking is free. Extra charges apply for shuttle service, airport shuttle, meeting/banquet facilities, and kids’ meals.

Reviews tally 38, reflecting guest impressions of the stay. The property also features a garden and a terrace for outdoor relaxation, with a tour desk helping to plan island explorations and easy access to Mannar Island’s attractions.

Nestled on Thalaimannar Road on Mannar Island, Palmyrah House places travelers in a laid-back island vibe, still just about 8.9 kilometers from Mannar’s city center. A restaurant onsite serves American and Asian flavors in a setting that can feel family-friendly, modern, or romantic—perfect for tuning the mood to the moment.

Room options span a few appealing styles: a Deluxe for two adults, a Superior twin with a garden view (single use) featuring two beds, a Chalet with a double bed suited for families, and a Balcony Suite that sleeps up to three adults and two children, with a queen bed and a sofa bed. Each choice promises comfortable pacing for travelers seeking different needs and horizons.

Outdoor spaces invite more than just a stay: a garden and a terrace offer easygoing spots to unwind, and a tour desk helps plan explorations around Mannar Island. Beach gear like umbrellas and chairs is available for coastal days, while convenience comes with extras—shuttle services, airport transfers, meeting/banquet facilities, and kids’ meals carry additional charges.

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Garden view

Garden

View

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Bidet

Balcony

Rooms

Chalet in The Palmyrah House

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Chalet, Double

1 Double Bed

645 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Terrace

x3

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Superior Twin Room with Garden View - single occupancy in The Palmyrah House

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Superior, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View, Single Use

2 Twin Beds

325 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

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King Suite with Balcony in The Palmyrah House

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Suite, Balcony

1 Queen Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

945 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

x3

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Superior

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Deluxe

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Guest reviews

8.3

38 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

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Anonymous

8.2

December 2023

We stayed two nights on the way to Jaffna late December. The staff were extremely helpful and pleasant. The food was from a set menu but so tasty. The location was about 20minutes from the Mannar town. Excellent for bird watching. There was plenty of birds in the property and around the hotel.

-The pool was closed due to heavy rains. -The property needed some maintenance and cleaning up (Possibly because of heavy rains) -Hotel could have organised bird watching tours for the tourists. -not many attractions around the resort

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Roy

10

January 2024

This is an exceptionally good hotel - great staff, excellent food location spectacular - architecture of hotel fantastic, great pool and a real pleasure to be a quest at Naturalist superb ( Indiga - hope I have spelt this correctly) - a bird guide of real excellence and very good company in walks and visits to birding areas - very knowledgeable about photography as well as birds

All excellent - difficult to improve on

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Gillian

10

January 2025

A fabulous place to relax while being looked after by delightful and efficient staff. Bird watching and donkeys are an enjoyable bonus

Liked everything

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Marie-anne

9.1

September 2024

The hotel is secluded and very quiet. The meals were very good in spite of a limited a la carte menu. It is our second visit and will come again at a next opportunity.

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Alex

10

February 2025

The food at this hotel was spectacular. It was the best food we ate in Sri Lanka. The chef is a genius. The staff are super-helpful and accommodated our requests.

Nothing.

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Floor

9.1

August 2023

The staff was very helpfull and frendly. We loved the bathroom en terrace. The room was perfect. Palmyrah is a special place. We loved it. Even off season it is a good place for birding. Food is good.

Maybe the entrance and restaurant can use some TLC with some candles, deco and water in de pound. It felt very off season when we arrived.

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Usha

9.1

September 2024

Location, birds everywhere, knowledge of birds from staff, balcony to watch birds from, gym , sustainability policies, breakfast, food from local community, most food dishes

Fried rice dishes a bit bland

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Wanaja

10

March 2024

Everything. The individual chalets are so beautifully done. Very spacious and gives you absolute privacy. Meals were simple but delicious and the small staff are very friendly and helpful. Such a great place to relax. Gem of a hotel.

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Dan

10

November 2022

I booked a weekend stay for my family here to celebrate my parent's birthday and they loved it! From booking to check-in / check-out, everything went smoothly. The staff onsite (and the support team over the phone) were extremely helpful and they did everything they can to make the stay a memorable one for my family.

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Tilak

10

August 2024

Convinient location. Friendly staff. The breakfast was nice.

Nothing to comment

Restaurants

Cuisines

  • American
  • Asian

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Modern
  • Romantic

Amenities of The Palmyrah House

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Garden view

Garden

View

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Bidet

Balcony

Stay rules - The Palmyrah House

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

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