Fox Resort is a luxurious boutique hotel located in the village of Kokuvil just 10 minutes away from Jaffna town. This is a fully refurbished ancestral home retaining its traditional architectural features of columns, arches, walkways, and a large central courtyard with a verandah that skirts around. Interiors are tastefully furnished and enhanced with local art and all modern conveniences. Set on acres of lush gardens with Palm and mango trees, Fox Resort consists of the Main House and 4 separate two story villas. A personalised service with warm northern hospitality, delicious traditional cuisine, and a true experience of Jaffna’s cultural heritage, makes this an ideal holiday retreat in the North.
The Jaffna peninsula is accessed via the A9 route travelling north from Anradhapura in the north central region….a journey that takes about 4 hours. For Retreat is in the village of Kokuvil and can be reached via the KKS roadway.
Superior, Deluxe and Twin Rooms are on offer located in the Main House and 4 separate villas overlooking extensive lush gardens scattered with Palm and mango trees that attracts many species of birds. Each canvas tent is reinforced with a sturdy timber structure and thatched roof that resembles a village home. With a vision to minimise the impact on the environment, and improve the livelihood of the local community, the construction of all the accommodation and public spaces have been done by the indigenous villagers using locally sourced, eco-friendly materials.
Superior Rooms: Located in the Main House, these bedrooms are set around the central courtyard with a serene pond. They open on to the central verandah with private seating. Furnished with king-sized bed and additional rollaway bed or crib upon request.
Deluxe Double Rooms: The Deluxe rooms are in the four standalone villas with each villa consisting of 4 rooms. These rooms look out to the gardens and swimming pool. Furnished with king-sized bed and additional rollaway bed or crib upon request.
Deluxe Twin Rooms: These rooms are situated in the gardens and are ideal for families with children.
Fox Retreat takes pride in their traditional home cooked Jaffna cuisine prepared with local produce and aromatic spices that are unique to this region. Traditional Sri Lankan and international cuisine is on offer. Dine on the verandah looking out to the gardens or indoors at the main restaurant. Relax with a refreshing dip in the swimming pool after a rewarding day out. Fox Resort is well placed to explore the sights and sounds of Jaffna including sacred Hindu Kovils and colonial period churches in town, heritage sites, fishing villages, and bustling markets. Head across the causeway to Casuarina Beach for a dip in the sea. On the way, spot flocks of Flamingos and waders during the migrant season. Take a ferry ride to Delft Island where wild horses roam by the sea and a small community of villagers go about their daily lives on this remote island.
