Devies Inn vs JR Grande
Both are in Vailankanni, 610 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★Velankanni Special Grade Town Panchayath
Devies Inn
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 4.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Hotel★★Velankanni
JR Grande
- Guest rating
- 3.5 Below average
- Location score
- 6.4
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
The short answer
Pick JR Grande
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 610 m apart.
Choose Devies Inn if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose JR Grande if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- to walk to the sights
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Devies Inn better than JR Grande?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.1 vs 3.5)+4.6
- 2More guest reviews (188 vs 15), so the rating is more reliable×13
Why is JR Grande better than Devies Inn?
- 1500 m closer to the beach (530 m vs 1.0 km)−500 m
- 2580 m closer to the city centre−580 m
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 35 vs 25)+10
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Devies Inn vs JR Grande: which hotel is better? | Devies Inn | JR Grande |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.1 +4.6 | 3.5 |
| Location | 4.6 | 6.4 +1.8 |
| Beach access | 6.8 | 8.5 +1.7 |
| Public transport | 7.2 | 7.9 +0.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.0 +2.0 | 6.0 |
| Guest rating | 8.1 +4.6 | 3.5 |
| Number of reviews | 188 +173 | 15 |
| Rank in Vailankanni | top 17% +80% | top 97% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.6 | 6.4 +1.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 610 m | 20 m −580 m |
| To the beach | 1.0 km | 530 m −500 m |
| To public transport | 670 m | 540 m −130 m |
| To the airport | 102 km | 101 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3 | 7 +4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 33 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Listed amenities | 7 +2 | 5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
610 m apart
Devies Inn or JR Grande: common questions
Which is better, Devies Inn or JR Grande?
JR Grande leads in 3 of 4 categories, including location, beach access, public transport. Devies Inn is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Devies Inn or JR Grande?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
JR Grande is closer: 20 m from the centre, against 610 m for Devies Inn.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
JR Grande is 530 m from the nearest beach; Devies Inn is 1.0 km.
How far apart are Devies Inn and JR Grande?
The two hotels are 610 m apart in a straight line.
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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