Jaffna, Jaffna and the North, Sri Lanka

In the heart of Jaffna town, this relaxing little boutique property occupies an elegant mansion centred on a traditional pillared courtyard with projecting eaves of terracotta tiles and whitewashed walls. You can opt to stay in the antique portion or in a more modern annex whose rooms overlook the garden and pool. A mix of regional and international cuisine is served outdoors on a leafy terrace or in an airy, high-ceilinged dining room, and there’s an in-house spa offering a range of relaxing nature-based therapies and massages.