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title: "Fox Resorts Jaffna vs Thambu Illam: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Thambu Illam. It leads in 3 of 3 categories. Fox Resorts Jaffna or Thambu Illam in Jaffna? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices…"
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# Fox Resorts Jaffna vs Thambu Illam

Both are in Jaffna, 2.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★★★ · Kokkuvil
## [Fox Resorts Jaffna](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/fox-resorts-jaffna-jaffna/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 1.9

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1424358/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Nallur
## [Thambu Illam](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/thambu-illam-jaffna/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.4 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 2.5

- **Score by category:** 3 of 3

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The short answer

## Pick Thambu Illam

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 2.6 km apart.

### Choose Fox Resorts Jaffna if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose Thambu Illam if you want

-   to walk to the sights
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is Fox Resorts Jaffna better than Thambu Illam?

1.  More guest reviews (119 vs 5), so the rating is more reliable (×24)

### Why is Thambu Illam better than Fox Resorts Jaffna?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.9) (+0.5)
2.  2.3 km closer to the city centre (−2.3 km)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 10 vs 0) (+10)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Fox Resorts Jaffna | Thambu Illam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 9.4  (+0.5) |
| Location | 1.9 | 2.5  (+0.6) |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Beach access | – | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 3.2 | 3.6  (+0.4) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7  (+0.5) | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 9.4  (+0.5) |
| Number of reviews | 119  (+114) | 5 |
| Rank in Jaffna | top 3%  (+42%) | top 45% |
| Location |
| Location score | 1.9 | 2.5  (+0.6) |
| Distance to the centre | 3.7 km | 1.4 km  (−2.3 km) |
| To public transport | 1.4 km | 1.3 km |
| To the airport | 12 km  (−2.3 km) | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 28 | 1 |
| Listed amenities | 20  (+17) | 3 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

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## Location

2.6 km apart

## Fox Resorts Jaffna or Thambu Illam: common questions

### Which is better, Fox Resorts Jaffna or Thambu Illam?

Thambu Illam leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Fox Resorts Jaffna or Thambu Illam?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Thambu Illam is closer: 1.4 km from the centre, against 3.7 km for Fox Resorts Jaffna.

### How far apart are Fox Resorts Jaffna and Thambu Illam?

The two hotels are 2.6 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/fox-resorts-jaffna-jaffna-vs-thambu-illam-jaffna/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/