Thambu Illam vs Jamuna Villa
Both are in Jaffna, 2.2 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
- 2 of 4
Hotel★★★★★Nallur
Jamuna Villa
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 2.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick Thambu Illam
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 2.2 km apart.
Choose Thambu Illam if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Jamuna Villa if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Thambu Illam better than Jamuna Villa?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.7)+0.7
- 2210 m closer to public transport−210 m
- 3Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Jamuna Villa better than Thambu Illam?
- 1510 m closer to the beach (2.6 km vs 3.1 km)−510 m
- 2580 m closer to the area centre−580 m
- 3Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 4Earlier check-in (11:00 vs 14:00)−3h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Thambu Illam vs Jamuna Villa: which hotel is better? | Thambu Illam | Jamuna Villa |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.4 +0.7 | 8.7 |
| Location | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Families | – | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 1.4 +1.4 |
| Public transport | 3.6 +1.1 | 2.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 9.4 +0.7 | 8.7 |
| Number of reviews | 5 | 10 +5 |
| Rank in Jaffna | top 45% +3% | top 48% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Distance to Nallur centre | 1.4 km | 830 m −580 m |
| To the beach | – | 2.6 km |
| To public transport | 1.3 km −210 m | 1.5 km |
| 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 | 1 | 11 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2022 |
| Listed amenities | 3 | 15 +12 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 11:00 −3h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| 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
Thambu Illam or Jamuna Villa: common questions
Which is better, Thambu Illam or Jamuna Villa?
Thambu Illam leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, public transport. Jamuna Villa is stronger in beach access.
Which is cheaper, Thambu Illam or Jamuna Villa?
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 Thambu Illam and Jamuna Villa?
The two hotels are 2.2 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