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title: "Jamuna Villa vs Thambu Illam: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Thambu Illam. It leads in 2 of 4 categories. Jamuna Villa or Thambu Illam in Jaffna? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side…"
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# Jamuna Villa vs Thambu Illam

Both are in Jaffna, 2.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Nallur
## [Jamuna Villa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/jamuna-villa-jaffna/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 2.6

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1673856/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:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2185642/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Thambu Illam

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 2.2 km apart.

### Choose Jamuna Villa if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose Thambu Illam if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is Jamuna Villa better than Thambu Illam?

1.  510 m closer to the beach (2.6 km vs 3.1 km) (−510 m)
2.  580 m closer to the area centre (−580 m)
3.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★)
4.  Earlier check-in (11:00 vs 14:00) (−3h)

### Why is Thambu Illam better than Jamuna Villa?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.7) (+0.7)
2.  210 m closer to public transport (−210 m)
3.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Jamuna Villa | Thambu Illam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.4  (+0.7) |
| Location | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | 1.4  (+1.4) | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 2.5 | 3.6  (+1.1) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.4  (+0.7) |
| Number of reviews | 10  (+5) | 5 |
| Rank in Jaffna | top 48% | top 45%  (+3%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Distance to Nallur centre | 830 m  (−580 m) | 1.4 km |
| To the beach | 2.6 km | – |
| To public transport | 1.5 km | 1.3 km  (−210 m) |
| To the airport | 14 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 1 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 11 | 1 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022 | – |
| Listed amenities | 15  (+12) | 3 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 11:00  (−3h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

2.2 km apart

## Jamuna Villa or Thambu Illam: common questions

### Which is better, Jamuna Villa or Thambu Illam?

Thambu Illam leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, public transport. Jamuna Villa is stronger in beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Jamuna Villa 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?

Jamuna Villa is closer: 830 m from the centre, against 1.4 km for Thambu Illam.

### How far apart are Jamuna Villa and Thambu Illam?

The two hotels are 2.2 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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