Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan vs Thambu Illam
Both are in Jaffna, 1.9 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★½Gurunagar
Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan
- Guest rating
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Location score
- 4.3
- Score by category
- 4 of 4
Hotel★★★★Nallur
Thambu Illam
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Location score
- 2.5
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Pick Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan
It leads in 4 of 4 categories. 1.9 km apart.
Why is Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan better than Thambu Illam?
- 1Higher guest rating (10.0 vs 9.4)+0.6
- 21.7 km closer to the beach (1.7 km vs 3.4 km)−1.7 km
- 3730 m closer to public transport−730 m
- 4Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 4★)+0.5★
- 5More 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 vs Thambu Illam: which hotel is better? | 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 +4.3 | 0.0 |
| 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 32% +13% | top 45% |
| 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 |
| 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 | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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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.
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Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan or Thambu Illam: common questions
Which is better, Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan or Thambu Illam?
Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan leads in 4 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.
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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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