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title: "Jamuna Villa vs The Thinnai Suites: which hotel is better?"
description: "Jamuna Villa or The Thinnai Suites in Jaffna? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Jamuna Villa vs The Thinnai Suites

Both are in Jaffna, 2.0 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:** 0 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1673856/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Kokkuvil
## [The Thinnai Suites](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-thinnai-suites-jaffna/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.9

- **Score by category:** 4 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2219827/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The Thinnai Suites

It leads in 4 of 5 categories. 2.0 km apart.

### Choose Jamuna Villa if you want

-   to walk to the sights (1.2 km / 1.9 km)
-   breakfast included
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 11 / 58)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2022 / 2016)

### Choose The Thinnai Suites if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 8.7)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 58 / 11)

### Why is Jamuna Villa better than The Thinnai Suites?

1.  750 m closer to the city centre (−750 m)
2.  Includes free breakfast
3.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★)
4.  Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 2016) (+6y)
5.  Has 24-hour room service
6.  Earlier check-in (11:00 vs 14:00) (−3h)

### Why is The Thinnai Suites better than Jamuna Villa?

1.  Has a swimming pool
2.  950 m closer to public transport (−950 m)
3.  More guest reviews (106 vs 10), so the rating is more reliable (×11)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 22 vs 10) (+12)
5.  Has a gym
6.  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 | The Thinnai Suites |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Location | 2.6 | 3.9  (+1.3) |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 6.7  (+1.7) |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 3.0  (+3.0) |
| Beach access | 1.4 | – |
| Public transport | 2.5 | 7.6  (+5.1) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.2 | 8.6  (+0.4) |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Number of reviews | 10 | 106  (+96) |
| Rank in Jaffna | top 46% | top 21%  (+25%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.6 | 3.9  (+1.3) |
| Distance to the centre | 1.2 km  (−750 m) | 1.9 km |
| To the beach | 2.6 km | – |
| To public transport | 1.5 km | 590 m  (−950 m) |
| To the airport | 14 km | 13 km  (−1.1 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 1 | 4  (+3) |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.9 km | 390 m  (−1.5 km) |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 11 | 58 |
| Floors | 3 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022  (+6y) | 2016 |
| Listed amenities | 15 | 18  (+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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Nightly price by month

Jamuna VillaThe Thinnai Suites

           

-   Jamuna Villa is cheaper in 11 of 11 months
-   Jamuna Villa: €41 a night on average · The Thinnai Suites: €100 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Jaffna by month](https://stayversus.com/en/sri-lanka/jaffna/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 22 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

[The Thinnai Suites prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-thinnai-suites-jaffna/prices/)

## Location

2.0 km apart

Jamuna Villa: city centre: 1.2 km, nearest station Pungankulam: 1.5 km, Jaffna International Airport (JAF): 14 km, beach: 2.6 km, 1 places to eat within 500 m.

The Thinnai Suites: city centre: 1.9 km, nearest station Kokkuvil Railway Station: 590 m, Jaffna International Airport (JAF): 13 km, 4 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Jaffna

[Jaffna weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/sri-lanka/northern-province/jaffna/weather)

## Jamuna Villa or The Thinnai Suites: common questions

### Which is better, Jamuna Villa or The Thinnai Suites?

The Thinnai Suites leads in 4 of 5 categories, including location, facilities, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Jamuna Villa or The Thinnai Suites?

Over the year Jamuna Villa costs about €41 a night on average against €100 at The Thinnai Suites, and it is cheaper in 11 of the 11 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Jamuna Villa is closer: 1.2 km from the centre, against 1.9 km for The Thinnai Suites.

### How far apart are Jamuna Villa and The Thinnai Suites?

The two hotels are 2.0 km apart in a straight line.

## 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/jamuna-villa-jaffna-vs-the-thinnai-suites-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/