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Our Vision

Hospitality, done responsibly

We recognize the immense potential for sustainable, eco-friendly hotels, resorts, homestays, and serviced apartments. GRACKLE brings industry-leading expertise to consultancy and automation, partnering with passionate promoters and entrepreneurs to elevate their establishments with professionalism, cleanliness, and responsible tourism.

  • Consultancy & pre-opening
  • Tech-enabled automation
  • Responsible tourism
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Who We Are

A hospitality company built by hoteliers

Grackle was founded to help apartments, hotels, homestays, and vacation homes run better, for owners and guests alike. We bring together decades of on-ground hotel leadership with modern, tech-enabled operations, so every property we touch feels properly looked after, not just listed.

  • Pre-opening consultancy and brand setup
  • Day-to-day management and operations
  • Guest experience and brand positioning
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Key Differentiators

What sets our team apart

Four reasons hotel owners trust Grackle with their properties.

01

Hospitality consulting

Extensive expertise in hospitality consulting, pre-opening projects, and operational excellence.

02

Organizational leadership

Proven leadership in organizational development and performance improvement.

03

Certified training

Certified training professionals with global credentials in service and business excellence.

04

Hotel transformation

Specialists in hotel transformation and guest-centric brand repositioning.

A reception desk at a Grackle-managed property
From the lobby to the back office, every property runs on the same playbook.
Our Brand Narrative

What GRACKLE stands for

At GRACKLE Hotels, every guest deserves more than a place to stay. They deserve an experience that inspires. Like the adaptable and graceful grackle bird, GRACKLE Hotels blend luxury with local flavour, providing sanctuary for guests to reconnect with themselves and the world around them.

G

Gratitude

for every guest who chooses us.

R

Respect

for diverse cultures and individual needs.

A

Abundance

in the comfort and luxury we offer.

C

Creativity

in crafting unique, memorable experiences.

K

Kindness

in every detail, from a warm welcome to thoughtful gestures.

L

Love

for the art of hospitality.

E

Expansiveness

as we continually evolve to uplift our guests' experiences.

Leadership

Our Core Team

Over a century of combined hospitality experience, leading the people behind every Grackle property.

Satheesh Karunakaran
Satheesh Karunakaran Chief Executive Officer

With 37 years in hospitality, Satheesh has led at the Taj, Leela, and top institutes. Renowned for transforming training, operations, and service culture, his people-first approach continues to shape industry success and inspire future leaders.

Joseph G Garcia
Joseph G Garcia Chief Operating Officer

With over 40 years in hospitality, Joseph started with the Taj Group in 1986 and later led renowned resorts like Kumarakom Lake Resort and Carnoustie, propelling them to global success. An IHM Ahmedabad alumnus with international certifications (CHA, CLDM), he now drives strategy and service excellence at GRACKLE.

Juby Vadakkan
Juby Vadakkan Chief Engineer

With over 30 years of experience, Juby brings strong technical leadership and global insight. He began his career in a 5-star hotel in Abu Dhabi in 1987, later becoming Maintenance Engineer at Hilton Baynunah Abudhabi, and has led engineering for several hotels projects since in Kerala.

Why GRACKLE

Four things owners actually notice

  1. 01

    You talk to a founder, not a regional manager

    All three founders stay closely involved with every property, so decisions happen quickly, without layers of management in between.

  2. 02

    We're involved before you open, not after something breaks

    Pre-opening consultancy, staff training, and systems setup happen before the first guest checks in.

  3. 03

    Day-to-day decisions are backed by data, not guesswork

    Occupancy, housekeeping, and maintenance run through the same dashboards we use to manage our own properties.

  4. 04

    Responsible tourism is the baseline, not an add-on

    Every property we manage works toward lower waste and energy use, the same standard we hold our own team to.

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Guest favorite

Get inspired for your next trip

A Grackle-powered stay our guests keep coming back to.

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Kallanchery, Kumbalangi backwaters

Sanskreti, powered by Grackle

A backwater retreat near Kumbalangi, run with the same curated, tech-backed management Grackle brings to every property, so the views stay the highlight, not the upkeep.

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Let's work together

Ready to take your hotel business to new heights?

Tell us about your property and we'll show you what Grackle-managed hospitality looks like.

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