Bekal has 3 five-star hotels. Their review-weighted average rating is 9.0/10. The average nightly price is 34 665 INR for rooms around 50 m², 41 804 INR for rooms around 100 m².
The resort uses Kerala’s traditional kettuvallam houseboat as a central architectural reference. Curved rooflines, layered forms and regional material cues are translated into a contemporary five-star beach resort rather than a dense urban tower.
Gardens, Waterways and Open Courtyards
Rooms, suites and villas are arranged across a substantial landscaped estate with gardens, waterways and open courtyards. The common-area programme includes a main arrival and lobby zone, dining venues, spa facilities, a fitness centre, swimming areas and activity spaces.
Villas, Water-Facing Rooms and Outdoor Living
A 77-Unit Room and Villa Collection
Official material identifies 72 rooms, 4 suites and 1 Presidential Suite, while broader property descriptions refer to 77 rooms and villas in total. Accommodation categories include balcony, sit-out, courtyard, terrace and pool variants.
Private Terraces and Open-Air Bathing
Selected accommodations provide balconies, sit-outs or terraces, while private villas and suites may include personal plunge pools, bathtubs and separate outdoor showers. The room design follows Kerala vernacular cues and places emphasis on outdoor-facing spaces.
Backwater, Beach and Grill Dining in Bekal
From Backwater Café to By the Bay
Backwater Café is the all-day dining restaurant serving Indian, international and local dishes. By the Bay focuses on seafood and coastal or regional cuisine in a beachside setting, while Grills N More specialises in grilled dishes.
The Ivory Bar and Satvik Dining
The Ivory Bar is the resort’s bar and lounge venue, with listed operating hours of 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. The spa-area Satvik Dining Lounge is reserved for Ayurveda guests, and 24/7 in-room dining is also available.
The resort is organized as a low-density campus rather than a dense hotel tower, with internal lagoons, landscaped paths, small wooden bridges, a riverfront and exterior circulation linking accommodation, dining and leisure spaces. A helipad is also incorporated into the grounds.
Traditional rooms in natural materials
The design uses a traditional architectural language and natural materials across low-rise accommodation blocks. Guest areas are oriented towards lagoons or backwaters, with water-facing views, sundecks and open-air bathing features contributing to the resort’s nature-led character.
Lagoon-Facing Rooms with Open-Air Bathing Features
Three accommodation categories
The 37-room accommodation mix is divided into Deluxe, Luxury and Spa rooms, with suites and family rooms also available. Interconnecting configurations provide a practical layout for group and family stays.
Balconies, sundecks and water outlooks
The strongest accommodation distinction is its setting: rooms look towards lagoons or backwaters and may include private balconies, sitting areas or sundecks. Selected accommodation also features open-air bathrooms, jacuzzis, private hot tubs or jetted bathtubs.
Poolside Dining at Nombili
Nombili – The Restaurant
Nombili – The Restaurant is the resort’s principal and only listed restaurant. Located beside the swimming pool, it serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a fine-dining format, a bar and lounge component, alfresco seating when weather permits, and a poolside menu of drinks or mocktails.
Dining beyond the restaurant
Twenty-four-hour room service and in-room dining extend the food service beyond Nombili, allowing meals and refreshments to be taken within the accommodation rather than only at the poolside venue.
A Low-Density Resort Shaped by Kerala’s Backwaters
Cottages, Villas and Riverside Accommodation
Gateway Bekal is organised as a spread-out leisure resort rather than a single tower, with rooms, suites, cottages and villas set across an approximately 30-acre property. Its identity centres on riverside and backwater views within a natural landscape.
Regional Leisure and Cultural Context
The property forms part of IHCL’s Gateway portfolio, whose positioning combines regional leisure travel, wellness and culturally rooted food experiences. Kerala’s coastal and backwater setting informs the resort’s destination-focused concept.
Jacuzzi Cottages and Multi-Format Riverside Accommodation
A 151-Key Mix of Rooms, Suites and Villas
The accommodation inventory comprises 151 keys, including guestrooms, 28 suites, 30 cottages and villas. The format moves beyond conventional hotel rooms to include lower-density units suited to leisure stays.
The 30-Cottage Jacuzzi Collection
Thirty cottages are specifically identified with Jacuzzi facilities, making them the most distinctive accommodation category. The resort also lists twin, triple and suite configurations, supporting varied occupancy requirements.
Malabar Flavours Across Pavilion, Tea Lounge and Specialty Dining
Earth Pavillion All-Day Dining
Earth Pavillion is the named dining venue at the resort and operates as an all-day diner. The culinary direction is regionally rooted, with authentic Malabar cuisine highlighted in the property’s dining positioning.
A Regional Dining Programme
The wider dining concept includes a tea lounge and a specialty restaurant alongside the all-day venue. These formats are presented as localized culinary options connected to the Kerala setting and the resort’s regional guest experience.
