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title: "Thambu Illam, Jaffna: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Thambu Illam in Jaffna: rated 9.4 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hotel · ★★★★
# Thambu Illam

Nallur, Jaffna, Sri Lanka

9.4 ·  Exceptional 5 reviews ·  #10 #10 of 24 in Jaffna ·  2.5 Location score
## About Thambu Illam

Thambu Illam is a hotel in Nallur, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 9.4 out of 10 across 5 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 1.4 km from the centre of Jaffna. The nearest airport, Jaffna International Airport (JAF), is 14 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Rooms:** 1

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 1

107 Brown Road [thambuillam.com](http://www.thambuillam.com/)

## How Thambu Illam scores

Better rated than 55% of hotels in Jaffna

-   Guest rating **9.4**
-   Location **2.5**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **3.6**

Jaffna average

## Amenities

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **2.5**/10

- **Walk grade:** **10**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **1**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Kokkuvil Railway Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.3 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">22 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Jaffna International Airport (JAF)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">14 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">31 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Jaffna</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">23 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Jaffna Archaeological Museum1.3 km
-   நாவாந்துறை புனித மரியன்னை ஆலையம்1.6 km

## Thambu Illam: in detail

Thambu Illam provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. When arriving by car, take advantage of the hotel's convenient on-site parking facilities. The hotel's daily housekeeping ensures an excellent option for your stay.

### Compare

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## Questions about Thambu Illam

### How do guests rate Thambu Illam?

Thambu Illam has a guest rating of 9.4 out of 10 from 5 reviews, which is better than 55% of rated hotels in Jaffna.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Thambu Illam?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Is there parking at Thambu Illam?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Thambu Illam from the airport?

The nearest airport, Jaffna International Airport (JAF), is 14 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Thambu Illam have?

Thambu Illam has 1 rooms.

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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