Goa! One of our top favorites for destination weddings! I’m sure it figures on most of your lists too. Who wouldn’t love the vibrant mix of old world architecture and sun-kissed beaches, luxury resorts and simple retreats, grand cruises, and beautiful vistas? Goa has quickly emerged as on the popular locations for destination weddings. So saying, here we list 10 of the best wedding venues in Goa.

1. Goa Mariott Resort and Spa

Perfect for that riverside wedding you are planning. Located at the edge of Miramar Beach, the Mariott Resort and Spa is one of the finest five-star hotels in Goa. With stunning possibilities for your wedding venue, like the waterfront, the exquisite banquets and the open air spaces, four of which overlook the Mandovi River you are spoilt for choice at this grand venue. They provide excellent service and warm hospitality. On-site event planners assist in wedding planning to ensure a smooth and flawless execution.

Ample parking space is available. Apart from the various options available in the selection of venues, the Mariott Resort and Spa offers a variety of menu options from Indian to international fare, a luxury spa, a fitness center and plush spacious rooms. It is also well connected by public transport facilities of bus and train by virtue of being centrally located in Panaji.

2. Grand Hyatt Goa

Spread across 28 acres of tropical gardens and verdant lawns that go as far as the waterfront, The Grand Hyatt, Goa is luxury personified. Overlooking the Bambolin Bay, this venue is a total delight to the senses. You can choose your wedding venue from the 10 sophisticated indoor venues and 5 outdoor venues. This includes the Grand Ballroom and the poolside.

You can even have your dream beach wedding on a grand scale. They are well equipped to host a wedding of any scale. Their complete range of wedding services includes seamless service, decor options, culinary experts, and complete bar among others. While there, you can enjoy the facilities of the Spa, fitness center, salon, and many other outdoor activities.

3. Radisson Blu

A dream destination wedding on the beach! Radisson Blu, located on the Cavelossim Beach, is a brief walk from the Arabian Sea. With enchanting views of the pool, beach, hills and greenery, luxurious interiors, modern amenities and upscale rooms, this Portuguese-inspired architecture is a perfect setting for your wedding Goa. You can pick your venue from the variety of indoor banquet halls, poolside or club and outdoor wedding venues.

They provide warm guest friendly services to ensure that your event is a success. With a team that caters to all your needs of the menu, decor and other little things that matter, Radisson Blu is known to have delighted many couples who have hosted their wedding there. Other facilities include a shopping arcade, Wi-Fi, babysitting services, steam and sauna and swimming pools.

4. Alila Diwa Goa 

A fabulous location for a peaceful wedding with the extravagant stay and services to go with it. Elegant Alila Diwa is conveniently located near Gonsua Beach at just 20 minutes from the international airport. A truly refreshing and peaceful ambience interlaced with luxury, this resort can accommodate all your wedding functions with meticulous care and personalized support with the menu, decor, venue (ballroom and event lawns) and other services. While there, enjoy the exquisite comfortable spaces, lap pool, open air Jacuzzi and hot tub.

5. The Leela Kempinski Goa

Here is what we call a double delight. India’s only beach and riverside luxury resort, The Leela hosts lawns facing the sea as well as the Sal River. Spread over 75 acres of beautiful landscape, the Leela offers many spaces like the banquet halls, poolside, beachside and garden to host your event. The expert staff and facilities provided at this venue can make your event a grand success.

They provide support for entire event planning that includes decor, culinary delights, beauty treatments including hair and makeup, arrangements for mehendi, transportation services to and from the airport, personalized wedding cake and fireworks. The venue can accommodate weddings of a large scale as well as small intimate weddings.

6. Kenilworth Beach Resort and Spa

For a spectacular Beach wedding, Kenilworth Beach Resort and Spa is where you should be heading. With options of grand indoors banquet halls and wedding lawns, you can choose your wedding venue. Fully prepared to host events like weddings, parties, corporate functions and workshops, this resort also offers multiple leisure options like sunset trip, dolphin cruise, fun water rides, fishing, water ski, jet ski, parasailing and other cruises.  It is great for a destination wedding as well as a honeymoon destination.

7. Park Hyatt Goa Resort & Spa

If you want to have a unique and grand wedding leave it to the Park Hyatt to make your dreams come true. This beachfront property boasts of flexible wedding venues like their gardens, private beach space, lush lawns, splendid banquet halls and verandah. Depending on your guest count you can choose the kind of setting and venue desired.

Every wedding at Park Hyatt is designed to reflect the couple’s sense of style thus making each one a uniquely wonderful experience for the couple. You can be assured that any wedding event that you plan, be it a dinner dance reception, a cocktail party or a Sangeet or Mehendi each one will be attended to wit utmost attention to detail – the cuisine, the decor, music, and lighting.

8. The Lalit Golf & Spa Resort

Enjoy your wedding to the fullest at The Lalit Golf & Spa Resort. With eight beautifully landscaped gardens and spectacular banquet halls and poolside, The Lalit offers fabulous  venues for your wedding functions. With a professionally trained staff to attend to every requirement, be assured that you and your guests will be well taken care of. 

They offer professional event planning customized menus and dedicated catering team. Other facilities include steam, Jacuzzi, swimming pool, gym, water sports, helipad, shopping facility, sunken poolside bar, sports complex, golf course, and a plethora of activities like archery, evening cruise, bonfire, dolphin watching and more.

9. The Zuri White Sands, Goa Resorts & Casino

The Zuri White Sands, Goa Resorts & Casino is located on a large property of 37 acres on Varca beach in South Goa. With spacious rooms and optimum facilities to host weddings and other events, The Zuri White Sands is one destination worth considering. Excellent dining options (from Goan to international), state-of-the-art banquet halls, outdoor beachfront spaces and event planning resources ensure that your event takes place without a hitch. Enjoy a one of a kind casino experience while at the Zuri White Sands.

10. Vivanta by Taj - Fort Aguada

The Aguada Ballroom and banquet halls along with the open lawns and poolside make it difficult to choose any one venue for their wedding. You can choose multiple venues within Vivanta Taj to host your pre-wedding functions and reception too. You can expect classy service and excellent cuisine, royal treatment and an experience you’ll forever cherish as they are as passionate about making your wedding day special as you are about it.

        More details about capacity and rates of the above-mentioned venues are available on the links provided.