Taj Bekal Resort & Spa, Kerala

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Taj Bekal Resort & Spa, Kerala

Taj Bekal Resort & Spa is a luxury beach resort, set on the shores of Kappil beach in northern Kerala. Situated on a beautiful bend of the Kappil River, and surrounded by 26 acres of lush tropical garden landscape, Bekal Resort is a new Ayurvedic retreat competing with Ananda in the Himalayas. There is no Maharaja’s palace or views of the mountains, but there are palm-filled gardens, infinity pools, empty beaches splashed by warm waters and private villas with plunge pools.

Spread between the Arabian Sea and the Kappil River, Taj Bekal Resort & Spa comprises of 71 gorgeous villas. The style and décor are inspired by the region’s iconic Kettuvalam houseboats and complemented by soothing Balinese influences. Inside, spacious rooms are elegantly designed with private courtyards, large bathtubs and fountains, some with enclosed gardens and plunge pools. Three dining options ensure guests have a wide choice of traditional and European cuisine.

Set back from the villas, across a humpback bridge, is Jiva Granda Spa; the biggest in any Taj hotel. With treatment rooms the size of gigantic studio apartments, it offers six signature 'experiences' under supervision of a resident physician. Nearby, is the secluded and relatively unexplored Kappil Beach, one of the cleanest and unpolluted beaches of Kerala. But the real joy at Kappil is the backwater ride on Taj Bekal Resort’s luxury Kettuvalam, with your own private guide and chef.

Hotel Group

Taj Hotels

Destination

Kerala

Hotel Type

Resort

Location Type

Waterfront

Amenities

24hr Room Service
Bar/Pub
Business Centre
Childcare Services
Coffee Shop
Concierge
Cribs/Infant Beds Available
Disabled Facilities
Fitness Centre
Games Room
Garden
Library
Meeting/Conference Facilities
Multilingual Staff
Outdoor Pool
Pets Allowed
Restaurant
Safety Deposit Boxes
Salon
Spa/Sauna

Stay

Taj Bekal Resort & Spa comprises of 70 stylish villas and rooms, spread across the landscaped gardens next to the Kappil beach. The unique architectural design, inspired by the region’s iconic Kettuvalam houseboats is reflected in each room with hand-woven bamboo ceilings and soothing Balinese influences include Chitra Pothi art on the walls. All rooms have spacious living spaces, large terraces and landscaped gardens and some have private courtyard or plunge pools.

ChildCare

Families with children are welcome to stay at Taj Bekal Resort & Spa. There is a games room for older children and a kid’s club for the younger guests. During the school holidays, extra activities are arranged on the beach. Babysitting service can be arranged on request.

Dine

Guests at the Taj Bekal Resort & Spa have a choice of three dining options. Enjoy delicious multi-cuisine and local Keralite delicacies at Latitude with views of the sea and the backwaters as the backdrop. There’s also a stunningly located The Bay restaurant, that offers the freshest catch of the day, all prepared in coastal style of cooking. Set on the poolside is an outdoor grill serving BBQ, while the elephant-themed Ivory Bar, is a soothing place to hang out with a drink.

Relax

One of the main reasons most guests stay at the Taj Bekal Resort & Spa is relaxation. Hence, most rooms and villas have either private gardens or plunge pools and there is Kappil Beach to relax. However, for ultimate relaxation, there is Jiva Granda Spa, the biggest in any Taj hotel. Headed by resident physician Dr Prasanna, it offers six signature 'experiences' including 3-hours of yoga, colour therapy and 2-hours of Abhisheka, in which Arabian Sea water is poured over you.

Experience

Kappil beach is known to be one of the best kept secrets of Kerala. Backed by thick groves of casuarinas trees, its golden sands are splashed by the warm waters of the Arabian Sea. Taj Bekal Resort & Spa offers authentic Ketuvallam – a popular houseboat cruise through its backwaters. Explore Bekal Fort, Kerala’s largest fort and where Tipu Sultan’s soldiers defended Bekal. There are also numerous trekking trials that make this place a heaven for adventure enthusiasts.

Best time to go

Oct-Mar

Average High

28°C

Nearest Airport

COK

Timezone

GMT+ 5.3

Currency

Indian Rupees (INR)

Location Spread across 25 acres, this sophisticated new world class resort is located at Bekal in Kasargod district in northern Kerala, 60 km from Mangalore airport in the neighbouring state of Karnataka. Set amidst the meandering Kerala backwaters, the resort has access to the vast Arabian Sea.

Getting there Fly to Mangalore Airport. Vivanta by Taj is approximately 1-hour 40-minutes from the airport.

When to go Isolated from much of India by the Western Ghats, the climate of Kerala & Karnataka is tropical. The best time to visit is from January through to April. Summer is hot and humid; the monsoon season arrives in early June and lasts till August. While September can be dry and humid. There can be a little rain in October and November, cooling off around December and lasting until February.

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