Taj Bekal Resort & Spa, Kerala - Bekal Town
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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
Rooms and availability
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Max:8 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Shower
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Air conditioning
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 Single bed1 King-size bed
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Courtyard view
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Balcony
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Shower
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Air conditioning
Facilities
Main facilities
Valet parking
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Babysitting/Child services
Outdoor swimming pool
Game room
Children's play area
Kids club
Children's menu
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
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 |
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