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title: "Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan vs Thambu Illam: which hotel is better?"
description: "Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan or Thambu Illam in Jaffna? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/jetwing-mahesa-bhawan-jaffna-vs-thambu-illam-jaffna/
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retrieved: 2026-10-23
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# Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan vs Thambu Illam

Both are in Jaffna, 1.9 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★½ · Gurunagar
## [Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/jetwing-mahesa-bhawan-jaffna/)

- **Guest rating:** 10.0 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 4.3

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1679287/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:** 0 of 3

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

The short answer

## Pick Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 1.9 km apart.

### Why is Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan better than Thambu Illam?

1.  Higher guest rating (10.0 vs 9.4) (+0.6)
2.  730 m closer to public transport (−730 m)
3.  Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 4★) (+0.5★)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 27 vs 10) (+17)

### Why is Thambu Illam better than Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan?

No clear advantages in our data.

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan | Thambu Illam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 10.0  (+0.6) | 9.4 |
| Location | 4.3  (+1.8) | 2.5 |
| Beach access | 4.3 | – |
| Public transport | 7.6  (+4.0) | 3.6 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.3  (+0.1) | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 10.0  (+0.6) | 9.4 |
| Number of reviews | 5 | 5 |
| Rank in Jaffna | top 33%  (+9%) | top 42% |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.3  (+1.8) | 2.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.4 km | 1.4 km |
| To the beach | 1.7 km | – |
| To public transport | 600 m  (−730 m) | 1.3 km |
| To the airport | 16 km | 14 km  (−1.7 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 6  (+5) | 1 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.9 km | 560 m  (−1.4 km) |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★½  (+0.5★) | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 11 | – |
| Listed amenities | 9  (+6) | 3 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | – | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

1.9 km apart

Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan: city centre: 1.4 km, nearest station Jaffna Railway Station: 600 m, Jaffna International Airport (JAF): 16 km, beach: 1.7 km, 6 places to eat within 500 m.

Thambu Illam: city centre: 1.4 km, nearest station Kokkuvil Railway Station: 1.3 km, Jaffna International Airport (JAF): 14 km, 1 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Jaffna

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

## Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan or Thambu Illam: common questions

### Which is better, Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan or Thambu Illam?

Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan or Thambu Illam?

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

### How far apart are Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan and Thambu Illam?

The two hotels are 1.9 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/jetwing-mahesa-bhawan-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/