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Taj Bekal
Bekal, Kerala, India · Taj Hotels · High Luxury
Perth's Martin Grounds shaped Taj Bekal around the kettuvallam, Kerala's traditional backwater houseboat, on 26 acres of teak and laterite between Kappil Beach and the northern backwaters. Bali's Made Wijaya laid out the gardens. The 77-key resort opened in 2012 as Vivanta by Taj, moved to the Taj banner around 2019, and sits near Bekal Fort, the state's largest.
- 77 rooms
- Opened 2012
- Neighborhood: Kappil
- Architect: Grounds Kent Architects (Martin Grounds)
About Taj Bekal
- It stands where the Kappil River meets the Arabian Sea, near Bekal Fort, Kerala's largest fort.
- Suites and villas add outdoor showers, fountains, plunge pools and living areas.
- A hammam and a full Ayurveda programme sit beside the outdoor pool.
History
Taj Bekal in Kerala was conceptualized around 2008-2009 and opened in 2012 as Vivanta by Taj - Bekal. Set on 26 acres near the Bekal fort area of Kasaragod, its design was inspired by the traditional Keralan kettuvallam houseboat.
The resort was designed by Grounds Kent Architects (Martin Grounds of Perth), with landscape design by the Bali-based designer Made Wijaya. Offering 77 villas and rooms, it was later rebranded from Vivanta by Taj to Taj Bekal.
The setting
7 km from 17th-century Chandragiri Fort.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Private pool
- Sauna
- Hammam
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Beach
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