Thambu Illam vs Fox Resorts Jaffna
Both are in Jaffna, 2.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Nallur
Thambu Illam
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Location score
- 2.5
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
Resort★★★★Kokkuvil
Fox Resorts Jaffna
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 1.9
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick Thambu Illam
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 2.6 km apart.
Choose Thambu Illam if you want
- to walk to the sights
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Fox Resorts Jaffna if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Thambu Illam better than Fox Resorts Jaffna?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.9)+0.5
- 22.3 km closer to the city centre−2.3 km
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 10 vs 0)+10
Why is Fox Resorts Jaffna better than Thambu Illam?
- 1More guest reviews (119 vs 5), so the rating is more reliable×24
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Thambu Illam vs Fox Resorts Jaffna: which hotel is better? | Thambu Illam | Fox Resorts Jaffna |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.4 +0.5 | 8.9 |
| Location | 2.5 +0.6 | 1.9 |
| Facilities | – | 6.7 |
| Families | – | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | – |
| Public transport | 3.6 +0.4 | 3.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 | 8.7 +0.5 |
| Guest rating | 9.4 +0.5 | 8.9 |
| Number of reviews | 5 | 119 +114 |
| Rank in Jaffna | top 45% | top 3% +42% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.5 +0.6 | 1.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.4 km −2.3 km | 3.7 km |
| To public transport | 1.3 km | 1.4 km |
| To the airport | 14 km | 12 km −2.3 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 28 |
| Listed amenities | 3 | 20 +17 |
| 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
Thambu Illam or Fox Resorts Jaffna: common questions
Which is better, Thambu Illam or Fox Resorts Jaffna?
Thambu Illam leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Thambu Illam or Fox Resorts Jaffna?
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 Thambu Illam and Fox Resorts Jaffna?
The two hotels are 2.6 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