Taj Bekal Resort & Spa, Kerala - Bekal Town

$$$$||View on mapBekal Town, IndiaKappil Beach, Kasargod, Kerala, Bekal Town, India, 671319|
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Taj Bekal Resort & Spa, Kerala - Bekal Town
Kappil Beach, Kasargod, Kerala, Bekal Town, India, 671319·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Cleanliness9.3
Comfort9.3
Location9.3
Facilities9.2
Free WiFi9.0
Who stays here
Families61%
Couples26%
Groups9%
Business3%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Cleanliness9.3
Comfort9.3
Location9.3
Facilities9.2
Free WiFi9.0
Who stays here
Families61%
Couples26%
Groups9%
Business3%

5-star resort with Kettuvallam-inspired architecture on Kerala's backwaters

Rooms & Suites

Taj Bekal Resort & Spa, Kerala offers 66 air-conditioned rooms with architecture inspired by the traditional Kettuvallam houseboats of Kerala. Select room categories come with private plunge pools, outdoor bathtubs, and a courtyard with a lounge swing. Each room includes a sofabed, minibar, flat-screen cable TV, and an en suite bathroom with a bathtub.

Dining

Three on-site restaurants serve a mix of local Kerala delicacies and international cuisine. Latitude Restaurant offers continental and South Indian dishes, while By the Bay presents seafood-focused menus. Drinks and bar snacks are available at the Ivory Bar, and the Backwater Cafe serves all-day meals with views of the river.

Wellness & Spa

The Jiva Spa (J Wellness Circle) is spread across 1 hectares of the property, making it one of the largest spa facilities in the Taj portfolio. It offers a wide range of Ayurvedic treatments, including massages, body wraps, facials, and traditional therapies. The spa also features a steam room, sauna, outdoor shower, and a relaxation lounge.

Activities & Recreation

The scenic Kappil River flows through the resort, offering fishing, boating, and kayaking right on the property. Guests can use the outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, and participate in archery, billiards, table tennis, or evening entertainment. A kids' club, indoor play area, and outdoor playground keep younger guests occupied, while the private beach access is a short walk away.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Taj Bekal is located 500 metres from Kappil Beach and 7 km from the historic Bekal Fort. The property sits along the meandering Kerala backwaters, with the Arabian Sea on its other side. Mangalore International Airport is 80 km away, and the hotel can arrange airport shuttles and local excursions to waterfalls like Ratnakars Farm.

  • Location: 500 metres from Kappil Beach, 7 km from Bekal Fort
  • Rooms: 66 rooms, private plunge pools in select categories
  • Dining: 3 on-site restaurants - Latitude, By the Bay, Ivory Bar
  • Wellness: Jiva Spa with Ayurvedic therapies and 1 hectare spa complex
  • Activities: Cycling, fishing, boating, kayaking, zip line, archery
  • Ideal for: Couples, families, wellness retreats
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of INR 950.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
Hindi, Malayalam
Building
Number of rooms:75
Former name
VIVANTA BY TAJ
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Rooms and availability

Suite
  • Max:
    8 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
Superior Twin Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Single bed1 King-size bed
  • Courtyard view
  • Balcony
Deluxe King Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Valet parking

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Babysitting

Babysitting/Child services

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Air conditioning
Facilities for kids

Game room

Children's play area

Kids club

Children's menu

Private beach

Beach access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Water sports
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Badminton
  • Billiard tables
  • Table tennis
  • Archery
  • Yoga class
  • Sports trainer
  • Aerobics
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Baby pushchair
  • Board games
  • Children's menu
  • Children's play area
  • Kids club
  • Game room

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Karaoke
  • Entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Massage
  • Make up services

Room view

  • Courtyard view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Essential information about Taj Bekal Resort & Spa, Kerala

💵 Lowest room price 225 £
📏 Distance to centre 100 m
✈️ Distance to airport 74.3 km
🧳 Nearest airport Mangalore International, IXE

Location

Kappil Beach, Kasargod, Kerala, Bekal Town, India, 671319
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Kappil Beach, Kasargod, Kerala, Bekal Town, India, 671319
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Beach
Kappil Beach
390 m
Restaurant
Ivory Bar
2.2 km

Reviews of Taj Bekal Resort & Spa, Kerala

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