Fox Jaffna
Fox Jaffna is a hotel resort just ten minutes outside of Jaffna town. It is a historic house that was once home to an illustrious Northern family that hides a tumultuous past. Once used as a treasury for insurgents before being claimed by the government as an office square, the property has since been reclaimed and remodelled by the owners into a luxury boutique hotel. Both modern and full of the history of its past, guests are sure to feel invited into the warmth of this historic building.
The hotel features a pool, sun loungers, lush gardens and art galleries to explore. Guests travelling as families, groups or couples will be sure to find something suited to them either in the nearby town or at the resort itself. Airy rooms with stunning views of courtyards, gardens and the pool mean the stay feels as picturesque as it is relaxing.
Fox Resort Jaffna
The nearest airport is Jaffna International Airport which is just 7.5 miles away from the resort. Parking at the resort is free. The resort has its own lush gardens to explore that give guests stunning views from their rooms ad balconies to admire.
- Acres of lush green gardens seclude you from the hustle and bustle of the nearest town
- The restaurant offers you a taste of Jaffna’s unique and fiery cuisine
- The resort has reams of history and guests can explore this side of the hotel by visiting the on-site art gallery and history museum, discovering the tumultuous past of the hotel and history of Sri Lanka
- Each room has free W-Fi, air conditioning, a fan and luxury bathroom amenities to indulge in
- Children and families are welcome with guests being given the option of having an additional rollout bed or crib in their room
- The rooms are airy and each have something special to enjoy, be it access to a courtyard or a balcony to admire the views
Each superior room opens into a courtyard in the main villa and offers a cosy retreat with a private sitting area to unwind in. With a king size bed, cable TV and room service available to guests it makes for relaxing nights in after days of exploring the stunning locations. The mini bar makes for relaxing evenings in and in addition to this, the resort provides guests with luxury natural bath amenities and a hairdryer.
Other features include free Wi-Fi, complimentary tea/coffee maker and the option to have an additional rollaway bed or crib for those travelling as a family.
Overlooking the lush gardens and emerald pool, the deluxe rooms offer luxury and comfort in one. Located in four roomed villas around the property, the balcony makes for beautiful early mornings spent relaxing with tea or coffee. Features of the room include a mini bar, refrigerator, tea/coffee maker, and flat-screen TV and luxury natural bath amenities, making it the perfect spot for couples to stay at.
A king size bed sits in the room and for those travelling as a family, one rollaway bed or crib is available upon request. Other amenities include a wake-up service, air-conditioning, a fan and safety deposit box.
The deluxe twin rooms are perfect for friends travelling together and offer guests a balcony with a garden view as well as a pool view to admire. The En-suite bathroom is complete with luxury natural toiletries, a hairdryer, towels and a bidet. Guests can also enjoy the comforts of a flat-screen TV, tea/ coffee facilities, refrigerator, air-conditioning, a fan and a safety deposit box.
A wake-up service means you’ll never miss out on precious time at the island and with free Wi-Fi and free parking you are treated to all the basics as well as finer things.
Specialties and an array of cuisine is on offer at Fox Jaffna’s main restaurant, where flavours unique to the region gives guests a taste of culinary heritage. The menu ranges from Jaffna crab curry to simmering mutton. Spices are the main ingredients and the restaurant thrives off traditional home cooked meals made with style. With views of the garden to look out to, guests can dine, relax and take in the beauty of their surroundings.
The property’s tumultuous past are presented to guests in the form of art galleries that are underground. Displaying unseen artworks by Sri Lankan artists, guests can marvel at the art on-site without having to leave the resort itself.
The resort is home to its very own history museum alongside its art gallery. This makes for a great chance to learn about the surrounding area whilst not having to leave the resort itself. Artefacts in the museum date back to pre-historic times and allows guests to learn about Sri Lanka during their stay.
Jaffna Library was built in 1933 and was one of the biggest libraries in Asia during the 1980s before being burnt down. Having been refurbished in 2001 the classic building is something not to be missed. It is one of Jaffna’s most notable landmarks and is home to over 97,000 books and manuscripts.
For those who wish to extend their knowledge of history, architecture and beauty of Sri Lanka, a visit to Jaffna Library is perfect alongside a visit to the on-site art gallery and history museum.
The surrounding area of Sri Lanka is home to an array of undiscovered beaches unlike those across the rest of the island. The white sands and blue ocean makes for a fun trip for both couples and families looking for both relaxation and exploration. With trees that surround the area it’s a spot that’s great for walking or just lazing in the sun.
The boutique resort has its very own in-house spa that offers a wide range of relaxing nature-based therapies and messages to guests. Spa and wellness packages are available at the resort for those wishing to focus on unwinding during their entire stay and makes for a great couple holiday option. This can be complemented alongside a laze in a sun lounger next to the outdoor pool.
Fox Resorts is delighted to announce the opening of the “Bunker Galleries” to guests at Fox Jaffna. The opening of the bunker makes for an art gallery where guests can marvel at masterpieces that have helped to define Sri Lanka’s rich heritage. Now displaying works by internationally and nationally renowned artists, the works cover a variety of media and period styles and fit the location itself.
Copies of the art are exquisitely displayed throughout the hotel’s rooms, halls and main restaurant for guests to continuously be able to see. The second bunker has been reopened as a history museum, displaying artefacts on the history of Jaffna that date back to pre-historic times. The hotel’s vision is to showcase the diversity of Jaffna and its rich heritage to guests during their stay.
Guests are given the option to re-use towels during their stay
Children and families are welcome at the resort
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