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title: "Northgate Jaffna, Jaffna: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Northgate Jaffna in Jaffna: rated 8.7 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hotel · ★★★★
# Northgate Jaffna

Gurunagar, Jaffna, Sri Lanka

8.7 ·  Very good 240 reviews ·  #3 #3 of 24 in Jaffna ·  6.1 Location score
## About Northgate Jaffna

Northgate Jaffna is a hotel in Gurunagar, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.7 out of 10 across 240 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, bar, gym, free parking, free wi-fi, 24-hour room service. It is 870 m from the centre of Jaffna. The nearest beach is 1.6 km away. The nearest airport, Jaffna International Airport (JAF), is 15 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Rooms:** 44

- **Opened:** 2017

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 3

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## How Northgate Jaffna scores

Better rated than 87% of hotels in Jaffna

-   Guest rating **8.7**
-   Location **6.1**
-   Facilities **7.5**
-   Families **1.0**
-   Spa & wellness **3.0**
-   Beach access **4.9**
-   Public transport **10.0**

Jaffna average

## Amenities

Swimming poolBarGymFree parkingFree Wi-Fi24-hour room service

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool
-   Gym

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar
-   24-hour room service

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Car hire
-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen
-   Balcony
-   Minibar
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.1**/10

- **Walk grade:** **38**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **9**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **1**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Jaffna Railway Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">90 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Jaffna International Airport (JAF)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">15 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">34 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Jaffna</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">870 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">14 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Jaffna Archaeological Museum680 m

## Northgate Jaffna: in detail

Northgate Jaffna provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. The hotel offers taxi and car hire amenities for your ease in navigating around Jaffna. When arriving by car, you'll be grateful for the on-site complimentary parking at hotel. The hotel offers reception amenities including concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. Should you require assistance, the ticket service and tours can also aid in booking tickets and securing reservations at the finest shows and events in the vicinity. The hotel also features a fireplace, providing a cozy ambience during cool evenings. Whether it's an extended stay or simply needing fresh attire, dry cleaning service and laundry service provided by hotel ensures your cherished travel garments stay spotless and accessible. Your stay will be comfortable with the presence of 24-hour room service, room service and daily housekeeping as an in-room amenity for your relaxation and enjoyment. Smoking is permitted solely in the specified smoking zones allocated by hotel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure a pleasant stay, a selection of rooms at hotel come furnished with linen service and air conditioning, all designed with your ease in mind. Several chosen accommodations at Northgate Jaffna have a balcony or terrace incorporated into the room design. Selected rooms offer in-room amusement like television as a source of entertainment for guests to enjoy. Within specific rooms, a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker, bottled water and mini bar is conveniently available for your use. Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, hotel offers a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes within a few chosen chambers. Start your day stress-free at Northgate Jaffna as breakfast is made available for you on the premises. Various excellent meal offerings at hotel ensure that enticing and easily accessible options are constantly available. Visitors with specific dietary needs can enjoy various culinary choices at Northgate Jaffna, providing kosher and halal alternatives. Upon your arrival, don't miss experiencing bar for enjoyable in-house evening entertainment. Visitors wishing to create their personal culinary delights will appreciate the on-site shared kitchen provided at this establishment. Throughout the day, engage in the entertaining activities available at Northgate Jaffna. Unwind by the pool at hotel and cherish a leisurely moment. Guests who enjoy maintaining their fitness regimen while on holiday can visit the fitness center provided by hotel.

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## Questions about Northgate Jaffna

### How do guests rate Northgate Jaffna?

Northgate Jaffna has a guest rating of 8.7 out of 10 from 240 reviews, which is better than 87% of rated hotels in Jaffna.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Northgate Jaffna?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Does Northgate Jaffna include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Does Northgate Jaffna have a pool?

Yes, Northgate Jaffna has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Northgate Jaffna?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Northgate Jaffna from the airport?

The nearest airport, Jaffna International Airport (JAF), is 15 km away in a straight line.

### Is Northgate Jaffna close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.6 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Northgate Jaffna have?

Northgate Jaffna has 44 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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