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500 guests max2,771 sq.ft.
Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, India
The Grand Sapphire is the flagship event space at The Fern Residency, Aurangabad — a hotel that brings together contemporary hospitality and eco-conscious values in the Cidco district of Aurangabad, Maharashtra. Designed to handle events of significant scale, the Grand Sapphire combines a well-appointed interior with the operational infrastructure that corporate planners, wedding families, and social hosts expect from a full-service hotel venue. The space carries the polished character consistent with The Fern Hotels & Resorts brand, which is known across India for blending modern design with responsible hospitality practices.
The hall is suited to a broad spectrum of occasions: large wedding receptions and mehendi functions, corporate conferences, product launches, annual general meetings, dealer summits, and milestone celebrations such as anniversary dinners or birthday galas. Its proportions and layout make it adaptable — arrangements can typically be configured for theatre-style presentations, classroom setups, banquet rounds, or cocktail-style receptions depending on the nature of the event.
The Grand Sapphire benefits from the full support infrastructure of The Fern Residency hotel, meaning guests and organisers have access to professional event coordination, in-house catering, and dedicated front-of-house service. The hotel's culinary team is equipped to deliver multi-cuisine menus spanning Indian regional cuisines, continental spreads, and customised thali or plated formats, making it straightforward to cater to diverse guest palates and dietary requirements.
Audiovisual equipment, projection facilities, and PA systems are standard requirements for the events this space hosts, and as part of a business hotel, the Grand Sapphire is set up to support both social celebrations and technology-driven corporate presentations. In-house décor assistance and tie-ups with local vendors further ease the planning process for clients booking weddings or themed social events.
The hotel also offers guest room accommodation on the property, which is a meaningful advantage for outstation wedding guests, corporate delegates attending multi-day programmes, or executive teams conducting residential conferences. Having overnight stays, event spaces, and dining under one roof simplifies logistics considerably.
Situated in Cidco — one of Aurangabad's planned residential and commercial zones — The Fern Residency places the Grand Sapphire in a part of the city that is well connected to Aurangabad's key landmarks, business districts, and transport nodes. Aurangabad is home to a domestic airport with connections to major Indian cities, making it accessible for guests travelling from Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, and Hyderabad. The city's significance as a gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Ajanta and Ellora Caves also means the destination carries its own draw for guests combining event attendance with heritage tourism.
The Cidco location provides relatively easy navigation for local guests while remaining accessible from the broader city and its transport infrastructure. For event organisers hosting guests from out of town, the combination of on-site accommodation, the Grand Sapphire's event capacity, and Aurangabad's connectivity makes The Fern Residency a practical and appealing choice.
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Time: 07:00 am to 11:00 am | 12:30 pm - 3pm | 7 -11 pm
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Indoor Pool
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The Grand Sapphire is suited to a wide range of events including wedding receptions, mehendi functions, corporate conferences, product launches, dealer summits, and large social celebrations. The space can be configured in multiple layouts to suit the specific format of each event. Prospective clients are encouraged to speak with the hotel's events team about their particular requirements.
Capacity for the Grand Sapphire varies depending on the seating arrangement chosen — theatre-style, banquet rounds, classroom, or cocktail configurations all accommodate different guest counts. The hotel's events team can provide accurate figures for each layout format. It is best to reach out directly to The Fern Residency, Aurangabad with your preferred setup to get a confirmed number.
Yes, The Fern Residency offers in-house catering services managed by the hotel's culinary team. Menus span Indian regional cuisines, continental options, and customised formats such as thali or plated service. The team can accommodate diverse dietary requirements and preferences as part of the event package.
Policies on external catering vendors vary by hotel and event type. It is advisable to confirm directly with The Fern Residency's events team whether outside caterers are permitted and whether any applicable charges apply.
As part of a business hotel, The Fern Residency is equipped to support technology-driven corporate presentations in the Grand Sapphire. This typically includes projection facilities, screens, and PA systems. Specific AV requirements and technical specifications should be confirmed with the events team when making a booking enquiry.
Yes, The Fern Residency is a full-service hotel with guest rooms available on the property. This is particularly convenient for outstation wedding guests, corporate delegates on multi-day programmes, or executive teams conducting residential conferences. Room block arrangements for event groups can typically be discussed with the hotel directly.
The property is located in Cidco, one of Aurangabad's planned residential and commercial zones, which offers reasonably good connectivity across the city. Aurangabad has a domestic airport with flight connections to major Indian cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, and Hyderabad. Local guests and outstation attendees alike generally find Cidco navigable by road.
The Fern Residency is situated in Cidco, Aurangabad, and the city's domestic airport is within the broader Aurangabad area. The exact driving distance and travel time should be confirmed with the hotel or verified via a current map service, as road conditions and routes can affect journey duration.
Aurangabad serves as the primary gateway city for the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Ajanta and Ellora Caves, so guests combining event attendance with heritage tourism have convenient access to these landmarks. This makes the Grand Sapphire at The Fern Residency an appealing destination venue for occasions where out-of-town guests are expected. Exact travel times to the caves from Cidco should be checked locally.
Yes, the Grand Sapphire's layout is adaptable and can typically be set up in theatre-style, classroom, banquet rounds, or cocktail-reception configurations. The appropriate setup depends on the event format and guest count. The hotel's events team can advise on which configuration works best for a specific occasion.
The Fern Residency offers in-house décor assistance and has tie-ups with local vendors, which helps simplify the planning process for weddings and themed social events. Couples and event planners can discuss décor requirements with the hotel's events team at the time of booking. Specific packages and inclusions should be confirmed directly with the property.
Parking availability at the property should be confirmed directly with The Fern Residency, Aurangabad, as arrangements can vary depending on the event size and timing. It is advisable to ask the events team about parking capacity and any guest facilitation options when finalising your booking.
Availability and pricing for the Grand Sapphire can be enquired about by contacting The Fern Residency, Aurangabad directly through their official website at fernhotels.com or by reaching out to the hotel's sales and events team. Providing details such as the event date, expected guest count, and type of occasion will help the team put together a relevant proposal.
The Fern Hotels & Resorts is an Indian hospitality brand recognised for combining modern design with eco-conscious and responsible hospitality practices. This ethos is reflected in the operational standards and guest experience at The Fern Residency, Aurangabad, including in the Grand Sapphire event space. Clients can expect a professionally managed venue aligned with a nationally recognised hotel brand.
Cancellation and rescheduling terms for events at the Grand Sapphire are set by The Fern Residency, Aurangabad and may vary depending on the booking size, event type, and timing of the request. These details are typically outlined in the event contract at the time of booking. Prospective clients should discuss and clarify these terms with the hotel's events team before confirming a reservation.
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