Oaks Residency is a three star hotel in Kasaragod district, North Kerala, set outside Kanhangad and close to Bekal Fort. The fort is 600 m away, about 10 minutes on foot. That walk decides whether the place suits you. Come for the fort, the quiet coast and the Theyyam season, not for a town base.
Rooms and facilities
Oaks Residency lists air conditioning, family rooms and non smoking rooms, along with a refrigerator in the room and room service. The building has a lift. A 24 hour front desk, 24 hour security, concierge and luggage storage cover arrivals and departures at any hour.
For meals, a restaurant serves breakfast, and a banquet hall handles larger groups. Free WiFi and free parking are provided. Outside, there is a garden and a terrace. Laundry is available. The guest score is 4.2 out of 5 from 213 reviews, and no star rating beyond three star is claimed.
Where it sits
The address puts Oaks Residency in the Tabasco Fort Building near Bekal Fort, Kottakunnu, in Kasaragod district, North Kerala. The setting is outside Kanhangad, in the wider Kasaragod district, and Kanhangad is a town in Kasaragod district. The hotel is 10.9 km from the centre of Kanhangad.
The coast is on the coast, by the sea, and the destination is Bekal, a heritage site. Oaks Residency is 600 m from Bekal, about 10 minutes on foot. The destination sits at 0 to 10 m above sea level. Bekal is the largest fort in Kerala, forty acres of laterite on a headland in the far north, with an unbuilt coastline either side of it. This is the Malabar end of the state, where the population thins and the ritual calendar is Theyyam rather than Kathakali.
Who it suits
Oaks Residency suits travellers who want the fort on foot and the coast at the door, and who accept a quiet district with few other visitors. It also works for families, given the family rooms and banquet hall. It does not suit anyone who wants a town centre address, nightlife or a long list of nearby sights. The 10.9 km to Kanhangad centre is the trade off.
When to plan a stay
The season runs November to March. Theyyam season is the reason to come in December or January, when the shrines inland hold their rituals. Those events are not staged for visitors. If the fort alone is the draw, the cooler months still give the best conditions for the walk there. Book the season around your reason for coming.
What the property lists
Where it is
About 10.9 km from the centre of kanhangad, in Kasaragod district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is Tabasco Fort Building Near Bekal Fort Kottakunnu Kasargod Dist.
Questions people ask
How far is Oaks Residency from Bekal Fort?
Oaks Residency is 600 m from Bekal, about 10 minutes on foot. That is close enough to walk to the fort without moving the car. The address is near Bekal Fort in Kottakunnu, Kasaragod district.
What facilities does Oaks Residency have?
The hotel lists air conditioning, a restaurant, breakfast, room service, free WiFi and free parking, along with a 24 hour front desk, concierge, luggage storage, laundry, a lift, a garden and a terrace. Family rooms, non smoking rooms, a refrigerator and a banquet hall are also listed.
What is the guest score for Oaks Residency?
The guest score is 4.2 out of 5 from 213 reviews. Oaks Residency is a three star hotel. No other rating is on file. The score reflects stays as recorded, and it is worth reading recent reviews before booking.
When is the best time to stay near Bekal?
November to March is the season. Theyyam season runs December to April in the shrines inland, and it is not a performance for visitors. December or January is the reason to come if you want to see it. The rest of the year is quieter and hotter.
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