SAJ Group to open three more resorts in Kerala

Dinkar Farwaha - New Delhi

Kerala-based SAJ Group of Hotels & Resorts, a division of Saj Flight Services, has announced its plans to expand its network in Kerala. The group, which already owns four resorts in Kerala, has announced its plan to add an additional three properties in the state.

"We are developing three resorts in Kuttanad, Alappuzha and Kumarakom," said Mathew Thomas, general manager, Hotel Saj Lucia. According to Thomas, the group's upcoming resort in Kuttanad will have 20 cottages. "Saj Kuttanad Lagoon would provide the guests with an opportunity to look closely at the life and culture of the people in Kuttanad. We would also provide lodging options for guests in boats on the lakes of Kuttanad," he mentioned, adding, "The amenities and facilities in this eco-friendly resort would be of international standards." SAJ group's other future property in Alappuzha, Aj Marari Baywatch, will also be an eco-friendly one. "We would be laying a lot of emphasis on not disturbing the eco system of the project area. The accommodation for the guests would be provided without disturbing the natural ambience of the area," informed Thomas. He added, "The resort is proposed to have 20 cottages with an ambience of a fishermen's village." The company is also developing Saj Kumarakom Laguna, which will have 15 cottages. It has already acquired the land sites for all these three projects, and plans to open these upcoming properties in the next two to three years.

Saj Group at present owns a 78-room four-star property in Thiruvanathapuram, Hotel Saj Lucia, a heritage resort in Idukki, Vagamon Hide Out, a 40-room resort in Nedumbassery, Saj Earth Resort and a 50-cottage resort in Thekkady, Saj Jungle Village.