Banquet Hall
250 guests max3,500 sq.ft.70 × 50 × 15 ft
Bolgatty Palace and Island Resort, National Highway 966A, Mulavukad, Kochi, Kerala, India
One of India's few island-based event resorts with a palace at its core, Bolgatty Palace and Island Resort occupies a 12-acre property on Bolgatty Island in the Vembanad Lake backwaters, accessible by a dedicated ferry from mainland Kochi. Managed by Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC), the property centres on a Dutch-built palace dating to 1744 — a heritage credential that lends every board meeting, gala dinner, and wedding ceremony held here an architectural gravitas that purpose-built convention halls simply cannot replicate.
The resort's primary event space, a climate-controlled banquet hall, accommodates up to 250 guests in a floating or cocktail configuration and can be reconfigured for theatre-style or classroom layouts to suit corporate conferences and MICE programmes. The pre-function lawn overlooking the lake provides a distinct outdoor reception area, widely used for cocktail receptions and product-launch activations. The island setting means natural light, water views, and curated garden corridors define the arrival experience — a spatial quality rare among Kochi's event venues. Technical infrastructure including audio-visual support, PA systems, and projection setups is available through the KTDC events team, and dedicated event-coordination staff are assigned to each booking.
Bolgatty Palace and Island Resort draws two primary booking profiles: destination wedding parties seeking a heritage backdrop with Kerala backwater aesthetics, and corporate retreat groups requiring a residential event facility removed from city-centre distractions. For weddings, the combination of the palace façade, lakefront lawns, and KTDC's in-house catering — which covers Kerala Sadya-style spreads, multi-cuisine buffets, and cocktail menus — creates a layered hospitality experience without requiring external vendors for food and beverage. For corporate groups, the on-site accommodation of 21 rooms and suites supports overnight programmes. Planners should note that the island's ferry-dependent access, while experiential, requires guest arrival logistics to be coordinated carefully, particularly for large evening events.
Operating under KTDC, the resort carries the institutional credibility of Kerala's state tourism body, which has maintained and curated the palace property since 1974. This governance model has practical implications for event planners: procurement, safety compliance, and vendor approvals follow KTDC's standardised hospitality protocols, reducing coordination risk on high-value bookings. The palace has been cited in Kerala Tourism's official heritage property portfolio, and KTDC's event management framework extends to pre-event site visits, written event orders, and post-event feedback reviews — process rigour more commonly associated with branded hotel chains than island resorts.
Bolgatty Palace and Island Resort is reachable via the KTDC-operated ferry from Ernakulam jetty, with transit times under ten minutes, and by road through Mulavukad for guests with private transport. Kochi International Airport is approximately 35 kilometres away. For planners evaluating this property on Spalba, the listing includes verified capacity figures, event-space photographs, and direct inquiry options that connect to the KTDC events desk. Given the property's finite capacity of 250 guests and limited booking windows during peak Kerala wedding and conference seasons — typically October through February — early-stage RFP submission through the Spalba platform is advisable for securing preferred dates.
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The Bolgatty Palace and Island Resort Does Offer a gym for the guest.
The Bolgatty Palace and Island Resort Does Offer a swimming pool for the guest.
The Bolgatty Palace and Island Resort Does Offer indoor game for the guest.
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Bolgatty Palace and Island Resort can host events ranging from intimate gatherings to large banquets across multiple indoor and outdoor venues on the island. The sprawling lawns and open-air spaces are suited for large-format events, while the banquet halls handle seated dining setups. Planners exploring luxury resort venues in Kochi should confirm current per-space capacities directly through the Spalba enquiry panel.
The property features a mix of heritage banquet spaces within the restored Dutch-era Bolgatty Palace building, open-air lawns overlooking the backwaters, and modern convention facilities managed by Kerala Tourism Development Corporation. These spaces support theatre, banquet, and cocktail configurations. For specific hall names, dimensions, and current PAX figures per setup, use the Spalba listing to send a direct enquiry to the property.
The resort sits on Bolgatty Island in Vembanad Lake, offering waterfront lawn areas with backwater views that are well suited for sundowners, cocktail evenings, and open-air receptions. The island setting provides a natural buffer from city noise. Weather in Kochi is tropical, so event planners should factor in monsoon months from June through September and discuss tent or marquee arrangements with the venue team.
The resort operates an in-house catering service as part of its KTDC management, offering Kerala cuisine alongside multi-cuisine menus suitable for weddings, corporate events, and social functions. The kitchen can accommodate vegetarian, Jain-friendly, and non-vegetarian requirements. As a heritage resort banquet venue in Kochi, alcohol service is subject to Kerala state excise regulations and event type. Confirm specific menu packages and per-plate pricing via the Spalba enquiry form.
The property supports corporate conferences and MICE events with audio-visual equipment including projectors, PA systems, and screen setups available for convention hall bookings. Technical support is coordinated through the venue's event team. Planners requiring LED walls, high-speed dedicated Wi-Fi bandwidth, or specialised production equipment should specify requirements at the time of enquiry so the team can confirm availability and arrange third-party technical vendors if needed.
Bolgatty Palace and Island Resort offers a range of accommodation options including rooms within the heritage palace structure and cottage-style units across the island property, managed under KTDC. Guests can experience the unique combination of a heritage stay and island setting. For outstation guests attending multi-day events, room-block reservations can be coordinated through the venue. Availability and current room inventory are best confirmed directly through the Spalba listing.
Cochin International Airport in Nedumbassery is approximately 40 kilometres from Bolgatty Island, with travel time varying between 60 and 90 minutes by road depending on traffic. The resort is accessible by road via the Goshree Bridge connecting Bolgatty Island to Ernakulam mainland, making it a reachable island venue for event guests. KTDC also operates ferry services from the mainland, offering a scenic waterway arrival experience for wedding and corporate event guests in Kochi.
The resort has parking facilities available on the island premises for event guests arriving by private vehicle. Given the island location, large-scale events with several hundred vehicles may require advance coordination with the venue to manage parking logistics efficiently. Planners are advised to discuss guest transport plans, including ferry boarding points and shuttle arrangements from the Ernakulam mainland, with the events team when finalising event-day logistics.
The property includes both the heritage palace building, which dates to the Dutch colonial era, and newer resort wings. Heritage structures may present limitations in terms of step-free access, lift availability, and ramp infrastructure. Planners hosting guests with mobility requirements should contact the venue directly through Spalba to understand which specific event spaces and accommodation blocks offer the most suitable accessibility features for their particular event configuration.
As one of Kochi's most distinctive island resort event venues with a heritage setting, Bolgatty Palace sees strong demand during the October-to-March peak wedding and MICE season in Kerala. Planners are generally advised to initiate enquiries at least four to six months ahead for large weddings and major conferences, and two to three months ahead for smaller events. Use the Spalba listing page to send a direct availability enquiry and receive a response from the property team.
Once an enquiry is submitted through the Spalba listing for Bolgatty Palace and Island Resort, the property's events team receives the details and responds with availability, provisional pricing, and space options relevant to the event type and headcount specified. Spalba's platform allows planners to track responses, compare options, and manage communications in one place, streamlining the booking process for corporate and social event planners across Kochi.
Minimum booking thresholds for events at Bolgatty Palace and Island Resort, including minimum per-plate commitments or rental floors, are determined by the KTDC event management team and can vary by event type, day of week, and season. These details are not uniformly published and are best confirmed at the enquiry stage. Submitting a detailed event brief through Spalba, including date, headcount, and event format, will help the team provide an accurate proposal.
Bolgatty Palace and Island Resort is a sought-after heritage wedding resort in Kochi, offering couples the rare combination of a 300-year-old Dutch palace backdrop and Vembanad Lake waterfront settings for ceremonies and receptions. The KTDC events team coordinates with couples on catering, décor logistics, and space allocation. Couples should enquire through Spalba about bridal suite availability, external décor vendor permissions, and whether a dedicated wedding coordinator is assigned for the event day.
The resort's island setting, accommodation inventory, and convention facilities make it a practical choice for residential MICE programmes that require delegates to stay, meet, and engage in team activities across multiple days. The combination of conference spaces and backwater recreational options supports structured corporate agendas. Planners should use the Spalba enquiry tool to request a multi-day MICE package proposal specifying room-block requirements, session configurations, and any team-building activity needs.
Bolgatty Palace and Island Resort is managed by Kerala Tourism Development Corporation, a government entity, and issues formal invoices for event services. Corporate bookers requiring GST-compliant billing for venue rental, catering, and accommodation can request appropriate documentation from the events team. Finance and procurement teams booking through Spalba should specify GST registration details and billing requirements at the enquiry stage to ensure documentation is aligned with company reimbursement and compliance processes.
