Sarra's Villa

Echoing times gone by, this beautiful heritage home is a great base while discovering Jaffna. Price is for a double room and there are several rooms available. The space Squeaky wooden floors, high ceilings, big spaces, that’s what you’ll get in this majestic old place. Built over 150 years ago during in the colonial Dutch style, it’s got three double and three triple bedrooms, almost all of which have their own bathroom. There’s a grand balcony overlooking the garden and there are old artifacts on display. Great atmosphere. During your stay Sarra’s guests are taken of by Mrs. Koneshwaran, who worked for UNHCR for 17 years before she started managing this home. She speaks good English and cooks great local dishes, such as pineapple and crab curries. Meanwhile, her husband loves to repair and resell old cars and when we were there he was working on a beautiful old Ambassador. Apart from tasty food, they can arrange transport upon request.