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Taj Bekal Resort & Spa
Bekal

Inspired by the design of Kettivallam houseboats, and with Chitra Pothi art on the walls, Taj Bekal Resort and Spa perfectly complements its charming rural surroundings. The famous Backwaters run through the grounds and the hotel's beautifully landscaped gardens meet the Kappil beach shoreline.

This delightful hotel is situated in over 26 acres of lush greenery and effort has been made to blend this vibrancy into the rooms and suites, which all come with vast gracefully-curved windows. The interiors follow a minimal but sophisticated theme, featuring smooth white marble and a neutral colour palette. Vibrant yet tasteful decorations are also found throughout, subtly adding pops of colour.

A calm and welcoming ambience surrounds the hotel as its location feels serene and the staff provide particularly warm hospitality to all. Guests staying here may find it hard to choose between the 3 on-site restaurants as they are all equally tempting: the ‘Backwater Café’ serves local Kerala delicacies as well as international cuisine, the ‘By The Bay’ restaurant, as its name suggests, cooks fresh seafood from the Arabian Sea and there is also a barbecue restaurant. After dinner, we recommend treating yourself to a nightcap at the ‘Ivory Bar’ on the way back to your room or suite.

If you are after rest and relaxation, then indulge in a massage treatment at the beautiful Jiva Spa, or join a calming yoga session in utter silence save for the soothing sounds of birds chirping nearby. Alternatively, if you are after more of an active stay, then we recommend taking advantage of the resort's large pool and well-equipped fitness centre. Many other outdoor activities are available for guests here, so take your pick between boating, kayaking, rowing, fishing and trekking – thanks to this array on offer, we believe that this property is a great choice for families or couples seeking a bit of adventure in the typically relaxing area of Kerala, South India.

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Client Testimonials

We have just returned back from a wonderful trip. Thank you very much for organising everything. The transfer was excellent – for once they had perfect car seats. The villa was lovely, just what we needed and the hotel had helpfully put us as far away as possible from everyone else. The breakfast buffet was the best I have ever seen – and I am slightly obsessive over breakfast!! There was an incredible choice, something for everyone and so beautifully presented. A real highlight of the trip. Thank you again for sorting everything - and at such short notice!
- Redmayne family, Phuket
Without question, you put together the best trip I have ever taken. We were shown around like visiting dignitaries, the hotels were fantastic and the itinerary was just right. Everybody I know will hear about how amazing Ampersand is!
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- Matthew Annable, Rajasthan, India

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