Fox Jaffna

Recommended for

• Artworks

  • The war-era bunker has been transformed into a gallery housing a private collection, including works by the famed ’43 Group

• Families

  • Cots and extra beds can be arranged for little ones, and the swimming pool & gardens will delight families

• Value chic

  • A very reasonably priced choice on the quiet outskirts of Jaffna, with simple heritage charm

• Historic

  • Originally a family home, the house was used as a treasury by insurgents & later as a government office before being returned

• Sights nearby

  • The Jaffna Public Library, Clock Tower and Fort Hammenheil — the latter reached by boat — are all fascinating

• Great walks

  • Stroll around the Portuguese-built Jaffna Fort, or wander through the quiet streets of the city centre on foot

• Learning

  • The civil war bunker hidden under the house has become an excellent small museum & art gallery

• Other Activities

  • Take a restorative dip in the Keerimalai Hot Springs, a beautiful landmark near the coast

• Restaurant

  • The restaurant specialises in Jaffna cuisine, but international dishes are also served

• Owner managed

  • The owners have transformed their ancestral home into a boutique hotel

• Less £

• Quiet

• Rooms with balcony/terrace

• Cooking classes

• Sit-out Terrace

• Full of character

• Local markets

• Museums

• Boutique

• Cycling

• Landmark

• Antiques

• Pet friendly

• Child friendly

• Traditional

• Charming

• Intimate

• Romantic

• Conference facilities

Facilities

• Rooms

  28 rooms in this hotel

• Restaurant

  The restaurant specialises in Jaffna cuisine, but international dishes are also served

• Cots available

• Wifi

• Bath robes

• Parking

• Bar

• Rooms with balcony/terrace

• Airport transfer

• Internet

• Bicycle hire

• Laundry

• Sit-out Terrace

• Room service

• Swimming Pool

• Garden

• Pet friendly

• Child friendly

• Sitting Room

• Safe

• Concierge

• Satellite / Cable TV

• Air conditioning

• Conference facilities

Activities

• Sights nearby

  • The Jaffna Public Library, Clock Tower and Fort Hammenheil — the latter reached by boat — are all fascinating

• Great walks

  • Stroll around the Portuguese-built Jaffna Fort, or wander through the quiet streets of the city centre on foot

• Learning

  • The civil war bunker hidden under the house has become an excellent small museum & art gallery

• Other Activities

  • Take a restorative dip in the Keerimalai Hot Springs, a beautiful landmark near the coast

• Museums

• Local markets

• Cycling

• Cooking classes

Map & Location