VRMahogany
200 guests max3,070 sq.ft.61 × 50 × 13.8 ft
Digital Twin Available
1/3
Maple 1
Chilika, Odisha, India, India
- 100+ guests
- 4.4
About Maple 1
Ballroom/Banquet
Space Type
Resort
Property Type
4.4
Rating
100+
Max Capacity
1,907 sq.ft.
Area
50 × 38 × 13.8 ft
Dimensions (L × B × H)
The Space
Maple 1 is a dedicated event venue within Swosti Chilika Resort, a lakeside resort property set on the shores of Chilika Lake in Odisha. The space is designed to serve as a versatile indoor banquet and conference hall, offering a composed, well-appointed setting that contrasts beautifully with the resort's natural, wetland surroundings. The interior reflects a clean, functional aesthetic suited to both celebratory and professional gatherings, making it a practical choice for event planners who want a well-equipped room without sacrificing the atmosphere of a scenic destination property.
Swosti Chilika Resort itself is positioned along one of India's most celebrated ecological landmarks — Chilika Lake, a vast brackish-water lagoon recognised as a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance and home to migratory birds including the famous Irrawaddy dolphins. Guests and delegates attending events at Maple 1 therefore enjoy rare access to a natural landscape of genuine distinction, a quality that sets this venue apart from urban banquet halls or standalone convention centres.
Events & Occasions
Maple 1 is well suited to a broad range of events, including corporate meetings, board conferences, seminars, training workshops, and social celebrations such as birthday gatherings and family functions. Its placement within a full-service resort means that event organisers benefit from the wider amenities of the property — including accommodation for outstation guests, dining, and recreational activities — all without requiring attendees to travel between multiple venues.
For corporate groups in particular, the combination of a structured meeting room and a lakeside leisure setting makes Maple 1 a strong candidate for offsite strategy retreats, team-building programmes, and leadership conclaves where a change of environment is part of the brief. Social events gain from the scenic resort backdrop, where pre- or post-event experiences — nature walks, dolphin-spotting boat rides on Chilika Lake, and local cuisine — become natural extensions of the occasion.
Location & Accessibility
Swosti Chilika Resort is located in Odia Alapur, Chilika, in the Puri district of Odisha. Chilika Lake lies roughly midway between Bhubaneswar and Puri, two of Odisha's most significant cities, making the resort reachable from both directions. Bhubaneswar's Biju Patnaik International Airport is the primary air gateway for guests travelling from outside the state. The nearest major railway station is Balugaon, which sits on the Howrah–Chennai mainline and provides direct connectivity to Kolkata, Chennai, and other key cities.
For event planners, this location offers a genuine "destination venue" proposition — removed from the noise of city centres yet connected enough that delegates can reach it without undue difficulty. The resort's position on the lake edge also means that the journey itself, particularly the final approach through Odisha's coastal hinterland, becomes part of the experience for attendees.
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Experiences Nearby
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Frequently Asked Questions
Maple 1 is suited to a range of events including corporate meetings, board conferences, seminars, training workshops, and social gatherings such as birthday functions and family celebrations. Its location within Swosti Chilika Resort also makes it a popular choice for offsite corporate retreats where delegates benefit from both a structured venue and a scenic leisure setting. Specific event-type suitability and any restrictions should be confirmed directly with the resort's events team.
Yes, the combination of a dedicated indoor meeting space and the resort's lakeside setting on Chilika Lake makes Maple 1 particularly well suited to offsite strategy retreats, leadership conclaves, and team-building programmes. Attendees can transition from structured sessions in the hall to recreational activities such as boat rides on Chilika Lake. This blend of work and leisure environment is one of the space's distinctive advantages over urban conference venues.
Specific capacity figures for Maple 1 vary depending on the event format and seating arrangement selected. The resort's events team will be able to share exact numbers for theatre-style, classroom, and banquet layouts upon enquiry.
Swosti Chilika Resort is a full-service resort property, which means outstation guests and delegates attending events at Maple 1 can stay on site without needing to arrange accommodation elsewhere. The availability of rooms during a specific event date should be confirmed with the reservations team at the time of booking.
The resort is located in Odia Alapur, Chilika, in the Puri district of Odisha, and is accessible from Bhubaneswar, which is served by Biju Patnaik International Airport. The resort lies roughly midway between Bhubaneswar and Puri, making road travel from either city feasible. Guests travelling by train can alight at Balugaon railway station, which is on the Howrah–Chennai mainline.
The nearest major railway station is Balugaon, which is located on the Howrah–Chennai mainline and offers direct connectivity to cities including Kolkata and Chennai. From Balugaon, the resort can be reached by road. Event organisers coordinating group arrivals are advised to confirm local transfer arrangements with the resort.
As a full-service resort, Swosti Chilika Resort has its own food and beverage facilities, and in-house catering is expected to be available for events held at Maple 1. Whether outside caterers are permitted on the property should be clarified with the events team before making any external catering arrangements.
Event spaces within resort properties of this type typically offer standard audio-visual setups including projectors, screens, and sound systems, but the specific AV inventory at Maple 1 should be confirmed with the events team. Organisers requiring specialised equipment such as LED walls, simultaneous interpretation systems, or live-streaming infrastructure should discuss their requirements in advance.
Maple 1 and the broader Swosti Chilika Resort property offer a distinctive backdrop for weddings and pre-wedding functions, with Chilika Lake providing a scenic natural setting. Couples considering the venue for wedding events are encouraged to contact the resort's events team to discuss layout options, décor policies, and available packages.
Swosti Chilika Resort is a lakeside property, and the surrounding grounds along the shores of Chilika Lake may offer complementary outdoor settings for pre-event gatherings, cocktail receptions, or team activities. The availability and suitability of outdoor areas for formal event use should be confirmed with the resort directly.
Chilika Lake, on which the resort is situated, is a Ramsar-designated wetland and home to migratory birds and Irrawaddy dolphins, making boat rides and nature excursions popular activities for guests. These experiences can serve as natural extensions of corporate or social events hosted at Maple 1, adding a memorable dimension beyond the event itself. The resort can advise on activity availability and scheduling.
As a resort property in Odia Alapur, Chilika, Swosti Chilika Resort is expected to have parking space available for guests driving to events. Organisers coordinating large groups with multiple vehicles should contact the property in advance to confirm parking capacity and any logistics arrangements.
Enquiries about availability, pricing, and event packages for Maple 1 can be directed to the Swosti Chilika Resort events team through the official website at swostihotels.com or by contacting the resort directly. Providing event date, expected guest count, and event format when making an enquiry will help the team respond with the most relevant options.
Booking and cancellation terms for event spaces at Swosti Chilika Resort are set by the property and may vary depending on the event size, dates, and any packages involved. Planners are advised to review the specific terms with the events team before confirming a booking to understand deposit requirements and any applicable cancellation conditions.
Accessibility features within the resort's event spaces should be confirmed with the property directly, as specific details about step-free access, ramps, or other facilities at Maple 1 are not publicly detailed in available sources. Event organisers with guests who have mobility or accessibility requirements are encouraged to raise this with the resort's team ahead of the event.
