The Thinnai Suites vs Thambu Illam
Both are in Jaffna, 1.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Kokkuvil
The Thinnai Suites
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 3.9
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Hotel★★★★Nallur
Thambu Illam
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Location score
- 2.5
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick The Thinnai Suites
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 1.4 km apart.
Choose The Thinnai Suites if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Thambu Illam if you want
- to walk to the sights
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is The Thinnai Suites better than Thambu Illam?
- 1740 m closer to public transport−740 m
- 2More guest reviews (106 vs 5), so the rating is more reliable×21
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 22 vs 10)+12
- 4A larger hotel with more facilities (58 vs 1 rooms)×58.0
Why is Thambu Illam better than The Thinnai Suites?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.7)+0.7
- 21.0 km closer to the beach (3.1 km vs 4.2 km)−1.0 km
- 3530 m closer to the city centre−530 m
- 4A smaller, more intimate hotel (1 vs 58 rooms)−57
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Thinnai Suites vs Thambu Illam: which hotel is better? | The Thinnai Suites | Thambu Illam |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.4 +0.7 |
| Location | 3.9 +1.4 | 2.5 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 7.6 +4.0 | 3.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 +0.4 | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.4 +0.7 |
| Number of reviews | 106 +101 | 5 |
| Rank in Jaffna | top 16% +29% | top 45% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 3.9 +1.4 | 2.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.9 km | 1.4 km −530 m |
| To public transport | 590 m −740 m | 1.3 km |
| To the airport | 13 km −1.3 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 4 +3 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 58 | 1 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2016 | – |
| Listed amenities | 18 +15 | 3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
1.4 km apart
The Thinnai Suites or Thambu Illam: common questions
Which is better, The Thinnai Suites or Thambu Illam?
The Thinnai Suites leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, public transport. Thambu Illam is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, The Thinnai Suites or Thambu Illam?
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 1.9 km for The Thinnai Suites.
How far apart are The Thinnai Suites and Thambu Illam?
The two hotels are 1.4 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