The property file
About Azaya Beach Resort
Azaya Beach Resort Goa is a 114-room beach resort on Benaulim in South Goa, opened in 2018. Its largest wedding settings are the Pool Deck (up to 1,000) and Azaya Central Beach (up to 600). WedMeGood lists ₹2,000 veg and ₹3,000 non-veg a plate, and ₹40 lakh a day for all 114 rooms with meals and the venue.
Azaya can be taken over whole: the resort's site sells the entire property as a booking, and at 114 rooms a family of 200 can hold every key for its closest guests. The listing is also relaxed on suppliers: outside decorators are permitted, outside catering is allowed, and an outside DJ can play.
The look is Portuguese-influenced and modern, with a long pool that runs towards the sea. A couple who reviewed it on the listing described blue tiles and the blue sea. If Panigrahana designs your wedding here, we work with that palette rather than against it: white and sea-glass tones for the day, warm light for the evening, and the beach kept for the one function where the sea should be the backdrop.
- 114 rooms and suites, and the resort's site offers the whole resort as a single booking (resort)
- Pool Deck up to 1,000, Azaya Central Beach up to 600, Oasis Beachfront Lawn up to 250 (resort)
- ₹2,000 veg / ₹3,000 non-veg per plate; outside decorators and outside catering allowed (WedMeGood listing)
- ₹40 lakh a day for all 114 rooms, three meals and the venue (WedMeGood listing)
Azaya Beach Resort Goa: venue facts
| Address | Azaya Beach Resort Goa is at 336/0, Village Calwaddo, Benaulim, Goa 403716, India. |
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| Area | Azaya Beach Resort Goa is in Benaulim, South Goa. |
| Venue type | Azaya Beach Resort Goa is a resort wedding venue in the 5-star tier. |
| Group | Azaya Beach Resort Goa is operated under the Independent brand. |
| Established | Azaya Beach Resort Goa has been operating since 2018. |
| Capacity | Azaya Beach Resort Goa is listed for 60–1,000 guests across its function spaces. |
| Guest rooms | Azaya Beach Resort Goa has 114 guest rooms on site. |
| Function spaces | Azaya Beach Resort Goa has 5 named function spaces: Pool Deck, Azaya Central Beach, Oasis Beachfront Lawn, The Palm Lawn, Palacio, Pool Lawn and La Concha Alfresco. |
| Landmark | Azaya Beach Resort Goa is close to Benaulim beach in South Goa; Madgaon station about 16 minutes by car (Hotels.com). The resort's Central Beach venue sits between its pool and the sea (resort). |
| Price reference | The price reference for Azaya Beach Resort Goa is ₹2,000 vegetarian / ₹3,000 non-vegetarian per plate (WedMeGood listing (published plate), checked 2026-09-26). It is a reference point, not a quotation for your date. |
| Decorator policy | Azaya Beach Resort Goa's decorator policy: Outside decorators permitted (WedMeGood listing). No outside-vendor fee: Panigrahana's booking records show none at five-star hotels other than Royal Orchid (October 2026). |
| Catering policy | Azaya Beach Resort Goa's catering policy: In-house and outside catering allowed (WedMeGood listing). Get the terms for an outside caterer, including any kitchen or handling charge, in writing. |
Listed guest ranges cover several spaces and layouts; they are not a seated guarantee for the hall you choose. Confirm every figure in a written proposal for your date.
Every function needs its own room
Function spaces at Azaya Beach Resort
| Space | Type | Floating | Air-conditioned | Indoor or outdoor | Source and check date | Notes |
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| Pool Deck | poolside | 1,000 | No | Outdoor | azayabeachresortgoa.com, checked 27 Oct 2026 | The resort's largest setting: 'up to 1,000 people' on its weddings page (checked 27 October 2026). The resort gives one figure, not a seated count, so ask for the dinner layout number. |
| Azaya Central Beach | beach | 600 | No | Outdoor | azayabeachresortgoa.com, checked 27 Oct 2026 | Takes up to 600, with the pool on one side and the sea on the other (resort weddings and events pages, checked 27 October 2026). |
| Oasis Beachfront Lawn | lawn | 250 | No | Outdoor | azayabeachresortgoa.com, checked 27 Oct 2026 | A beachside lawn for up to 250 (resort weddings page); the natural ceremony setting. |
| The Palm Lawn | lawn | 200 | No | Outdoor | azayabeachresortgoa.com, checked 27 Oct 2026 | A lawn planted with fruit trees, up to 200 (resort); pitched for cocktails and themed functions. |
| Palacio, Pool Lawn and La Concha Alfresco | hall | 100 | — | Indoor | azayabeachresortgoa.com, checked 27 Oct 2026 | Smaller settings on the resort's weddings page: Palacio up to 100, Pool Lawn up to 80, La Concha Alfresco up to 25. La Concha Jewel Box, a glass-walled room with a glass roof, and The Library are also listed, without capacities. |
A dash means the figure is not published. Ask for a measured plan of each space with the mandap, stage, dining and service access marked before you fix a guest count. A space with no source of its own takes its figures from the sources listed at the end of this page.
Photographs
Azaya Beach Resort photos
Each photograph is credited to the source it was published on. Listing and property photographs are not presented as Panigrahana’s own work.
What it actually costs
Wedding cost at Azaya Beach Resort (2026)
Azaya Beach Resort is ₹2,000 vegetarian / ₹3,000 non-vegetarian per plate — WedMeGood listing (published plate), checked 2026-09-26. Venue use, food, rooms, decor and production are quoted separately; ask for a written proposal for your date.
Wedding cost at Azaya Beach Resort Goa
Azaya Beach Resort Goa is ₹2,000 vegetarian and ₹3,000 non-vegetarian per plate, taxes extra (published by WedMeGood listing, checked 26 September 2026).
| Line | Figure | Source | Checked |
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| Catering, vegetarian | ₹2,000 per plate | WedMeGood listing | 26 September 2026 |
| Catering, non-vegetarian | ₹3,000 per plate | WedMeGood listing | 26 September 2026 |
A full wedding at Azaya Beach Resort Goa adds the caterer you appoint, who bills you directly, design and production — mandap, stage, florals, lighting and fabrication — the guest room block, photography and film, entertainment, transport and the planning fee, each quoted for its own scope; the figure above is the venue line only.
How much does a wedding at Azaya Beach Resort Goa cost?
Azaya Beach Resort Goa is ₹2,000 vegetarian and ₹3,000 non-vegetarian per plate, taxes extra (published by WedMeGood listing, checked 26 September 2026). A full wedding at Azaya Beach Resort Goa adds the caterer you appoint, who bills you directly, design and production — mandap, stage, florals, lighting and fabrication — the guest room block, photography and film, entertainment, transport and the planning fee, each quoted for its own scope; the figure above is the venue line only.
Figures above are what their named source publishes, on the date shown, and are reproduced rather than estimated. Ask Panigrahana for a written proposal for your date.
| Vegetarian plate | ₹2,000 per plate — ₹2,000 vegetarian / ₹3,000 non-vegetarian per plate, taxes extra, is the published entry point on the WedMeGood listing (checked 26 September 2026). |
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| Non-vegetarian plate | ₹3,000 per plate |
What a wedding here tends to come to
₹40 lakh a day for all 114 rooms, covering the rooms, three meals and the venue: the destination-wedding figure on the WedMeGood listing (checked 26 September 2026).
Price source: WedMeGood listing (published plate), checked 2026-09-26. Published figures are reference points; ask the property for a written proposal for your date.
What does the food alone come to?
This uses Azaya Beach Resort Goa’s published per-plate reference for one meal service. It excludes tax, venue hire, rooms, drinks, decor and production.
300 guests × ₹2,000 per plate
A published rate is a reference, not an offer from Panigrahana or a guaranteed venue rate.Planning a wedding at Azaya Beach Resort? Send your name and WhatsApp number and we will check the date and reply within 24 hours.
Designed, not just planned
How we would design a wedding at Azaya Beach Resort
Azaya's architecture does a lot of the work: white walls, a long reflecting pool, palms and the sea at the end of it. Heavy, dark decor fights that. We would keep mandaps light and open, pick up the resort's blues rather than adding a new colour story, and use the pool as a lighting surface at night. The beach is flat and open to the wind, so structures there need weighting and a simple outline. Because outside decorators are permitted, the studio can build its own pieces here rather than hiring from a catalogue.
Which function goes where
| Haldi | The Pool Lawn (up to 80) or La Concha Alfresco for a small morning haldi. |
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| Mehendi | The Palm Lawn (up to 200) under the fruit trees in the afternoon. |
| Sangeet | The Pool Deck, the resort's largest setting, with the stage set so the pool reflects the lighting; plan the late part of the night indoors after 10 pm. |
| Wedding ceremony | Oasis Beachfront Lawn (up to 250) or Azaya Central Beach (up to 600) at sunset between November and February, with an indoor rain plan agreed in writing. |
| Reception | Azaya Central Beach for a large dinner in the dry months; Palacio (up to 100) for a small seated reception. |
Season and weather
November to February is the dry, breezy window for the beach and the lawns; October and March work with shade and later start times. From June to September the monsoon rules out the beach and the lawns, so every function needs an indoor or covered plan. Christmas and New Year in South Goa book up early.
Arrivals, access and logistics
Benaulim is in South Goa's beach belt; Dabolim is about 45 to 50 minutes by car and Madgaon station about 16 minutes (Hotels.com), while Mopa, in North Goa, is much further. The resort arranges airport transfers at extra cost (resort). Overflow rooms sit in Benaulim, Colva and Varca. Confirm vendor access to the beach, set-up hours and the 10 pm outdoor sound rule.
Azaya Beach Resort Goa policies
| Outside decorators | Outside decorators permitted (WedMeGood listing). No outside-vendor fee: Panigrahana's booking records show none at five-star hotels other than Royal Orchid (October 2026). |
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| Catering | In-house and outside catering allowed (WedMeGood listing). Get the terms for an outside caterer, including any kitchen or handling charge, in writing. |
| Alcohol | In-house bar only; outside alcohol not permitted (WedMeGood listing). |
| Music and DJ | In-house DJ available and outside DJs permitted (WedMeGood listing). Goa's outdoor amplified-sound rule stops music on the beach and lawns at 10 pm; confirm the resort's own cut-off in writing. |
| Music curfew | 10 pm for outdoor amplified sound under Goa's rule. Confirm in writing. |
| Fireworks and effects | Not published. Confirm cold pyro, sparklers and anything on the beach in writing with the resort. |
| Parking | Sufficient parking (WedMeGood listing). |
Policy source: source, checked 2026-09-26. Get the current policy in writing before you commission any fabrication.
Before you book
Planning notes for Azaya Beach Resort
Is Azaya Beach Resort Goa the right venue for your wedding?
| Right for you if | Families of 100 to 250 who want to take over a design-led South Goa beach resort for two or three days, bring their own decorator or caterer, and have the pool and the beach as the two big settings. |
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| Look elsewhere if | A family that needs 200 rooms on site or a large air-conditioned ballroom for a 500-guest seated dinner: ITC Grand Goa (246 rooms) or the Cavelossim resorts with 200-plus rooms answer that brief. |
| Planner tip | Get the seated count for the Pool Deck and Azaya Central Beach in writing, since the resort publishes 'up to' numbers only. If you take the whole resort, put the buyout rate, the minimum stay, the covered fallback for each outdoor function and the outside-caterer terms in the same letter. |
Where Azaya Beach Resort Goa is
336/0, Village Calwaddo, Benaulim, Goa 403716, India
Planning a wedding at Azaya Beach Resort Goa from abroad
At Azaya Beach Resort Goa, the vegetarian plate rate is ₹2,000 (WedMeGood listing, checked 26 September 2026), so food for one 150-guest function is ₹3 lakh before taxes: about US$3,130 or £2,360 at the 26 Sep 2026 rate; contracts are in INR. Azaya Beach Resort Goa is about 50 minutes by road from Goa International Airport, Dabolim (GOI).
Route guests into Dabolim (GOI), about 45 to 50 minutes by car; the resort arranges transfers at extra cost. With 114 rooms, a family can take the whole resort for a 150 to 250-guest wedding and keep everyone on the beach. November to February is the dry window. A video walkthrough should cover Azaya Central Beach and the Pool Deck set for your numbers, the covered fallback and the pool villas.
| Vegetarian plate | ₹2,000 ≈ US$21 · £16 · AED 77 · C$30 · A$30 |
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| Food for 150, one function | ₹3,00,000 (₹3 lakh) before taxes ≈ US$3,130 · £2,360 · AED 11,500 · C$4,430 · A$4,450 |
| Rooms | 114 rooms ≈ 228 guests at two a room. A 150-guest block at two a room needs 75 rooms, which fits on site if the venue releases that many rooms for your dates. |
| Season | November to February is the dry, breezy window for the beach and the lawns; October and March work with shade and later start times. |
Converted at the 26 Sep 2026 rate; contracts are in INR (US$1 = ₹95.91, £1 = ₹126.86, AED 1 = ₹26.12, C$1 = ₹67.74, A$1 = ₹67.36; mid-market rates from open.er-api.com). Rates: WedMeGood listing, checked 26 September 2026. Room and airport figures come from the venue facts on this page.
Planning from abroad: the wedding desk for couples living abroad · guests flying in: visas, rooms and who pays · registering the marriage in India · what a video walkthrough of a venue should show · Indian wedding cost in US dollars
What families usually ask about Azaya Beach Resort Goa
Elders usually want shade, short walks and a covered fallback: ask which indoor room holds the pheras if the beach gets hot or it rains, and where the havan fire may be lit. Outside caterers are allowed on the WedMeGood listing, so a family can bring its own pure-veg or Jain cook alongside the resort's kitchen. With 114 rooms on one property, grandparents stay steps from every function.
Asked and answered
Azaya Beach Resort wedding questions
How much does a wedding at Azaya Beach Resort Goa cost?
For 200 guests across two vegetarian functions, food comes to ₹8 lakh before taxes at the ₹2,000 veg plate WedMeGood lists (₹3,000 non-veg, checked 26 September 2026). WedMeGood also prices a destination day at ₹40 lakh for all 114 rooms, three meals and the venue. Decor, the bar and GST are extra.
What is the per plate price at Azaya Beach Resort?
₹2,000 vegetarian and ₹3,000 non-vegetarian per plate, taxes extra, on the WedMeGood listing (checked 26 September 2026). The resort's own pages publish no rate, so ask for the current figure for your dates and menu in writing.
Does Azaya Beach Resort have wedding packages or a full buyout?
Yes: the resort's site offers the entire resort as one booking (checked 27 October 2026), and WedMeGood prices a destination day at ₹40 lakh for all 114 rooms, three meals and the venue. Ask for the buyout rate, the minimum nights and the inclusions in writing.
How many guests can Azaya Beach Resort hold?
Up to 1,000 on the Pool Deck, 600 at Azaya Central Beach, 250 on the Oasis Beachfront Lawn and 200 on The Palm Lawn, on the resort's weddings page (checked 27 October 2026). Palacio takes 100, the Pool Lawn 80 and La Concha Alfresco 25. Ask for the seated number for your layout.
How many rooms does Azaya Beach Resort have?
114 rooms and suites in five categories, from Luxury Rooms to Premium Pool Villas and the Azaya Pool Suite (resort, checked 27 October 2026). For the whole wedding party, ask about booking the entire resort; Benaulim, Colva and Varca hold overflow.
Are outside decorators and caterers allowed at Azaya?
Yes on the WedMeGood listing (checked 26 September 2026): outside decorators are permitted, and both in-house and outside catering are allowed. Panigrahana's booking records show no outside-vendor fee at five-star hotels other than Royal Orchid (October 2026). Get the outside-caterer terms in writing.
Can we bring our own alcohol to Azaya Beach Resort?
No: the WedMeGood listing says the bar is in-house and outside alcohol is not permitted (checked 26 September 2026). The resort runs Lynx, its bar and lounge, and Cerulean, a poolside lounge, so set the bar packages in the written quote.
What time does the music stop at Azaya Beach Resort?
Outdoor amplified music stops at 10 pm under the Noise Pollution Rules (CPCB, checked 26 September 2026). The listing says an in-house DJ is available and outside DJs are permitted; ask the resort which indoor room can carry the party after 10 pm.
When is the best season for a wedding at Azaya?
November to February, when the beach and lawns are dry, for a 2026 or 2027 date. October and March work with shade. The monsoon, June to September, rules out the beach and lawns, so every function then needs a covered plan.
Is Azaya Beach Resort good for a wedding?
Yes for a guest list of 100 to 250 that wants a beach resort to itself: 114 rooms, settings from the 250-guest Oasis Beachfront Lawn to the 1,000-guest Pool Deck (resort, checked 27 October 2026), and open terms for decorators and caterers on WedMeGood.
Where is Azaya Beach Resort and how far is it from the airport?
On Benaulim beach at Village Calwaddo, Benaulim, Goa 403716 (resort), about 45 to 50 minutes by car from Dabolim airport and 16 minutes from Madgaon station (Hotels.com, checked 27 October 2026). The resort arranges airport transfers at extra cost.
Which wedding resorts are on Benaulim beach?
Benaulim's large beach resorts for weddings include Azaya Beach Resort, with 114 rooms and whole-resort booking, and Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, with 140 rooms (resort records, checked 27 October 2026). Azaya Beach Resort has the open vendor terms and a ₹2,000 veg plate; Taj Exotica Resort & Spa has the bigger lawns and a ₹5,500 plate (WedMeGood).
Does Panigrahana plan weddings at Azaya Beach Resort?
Panigrahana has planned weddings across Goa since 2018 as an independent planning and design studio; we design and produce the wedding, and the resort takes the booking. Because outside decorators are permitted, our studio builds its own pieces here, from ₹5 lakh plus GST (October 2026). Send your dates and guest count.
Can we plan an Azaya Beach Resort wedding from abroad?
Yes: about 300 of our 500+ weddings since 2018 were for couples living abroad (Panigrahana, owner-confirmed September 2026), and Azaya is about 45 to 50 minutes from Dabolim airport (Hotels.com). We walk the beach, the Pool Deck and the villas with you on video, send a costed plan for the whole resort, and run the week on site.
How do we contact Azaya Beach Resort about a wedding?
The resort lists +91 832 675 7777 and +91 739 106 0321, and reservations@azayagoa.com (checked 27 October 2026). For a planned wedding, send us your dates and guest count and we check the buyout, the venues and the rooms with the resort, replying within 24 hours.
Where can we see wedding photos from Azaya Beach Resort?
WeddingSutra has featured at least 1 real wedding at Azaya (checked 27 October 2026), and the resort's weddings page shows its seven settings. Panigrahana publishes its own work only, never stock photographs of a venue; on a video walkthrough we show the beach and the Pool Deck at the hour of your function.
What is Azaya Beach Resort in Goa?
Azaya Beach Resort is a 114-room resort on Benaulim Beach in South Goa, and its own website calls it a 5-star resort. It is set on about 10 acres, its weddings page runs from La Concha Alfresco for 25 guests to the Pool Deck for up to 1,000, and it offers the entire resort as one booking. Couples also search for it as Azaya Goa or Azaya Benaulim.
How many rooms does Azaya Beach Resort have for wedding guests?
Azaya Beach Resort has 114 rooms and suites, according to its website, and it offers the entire resort as a single booking. Its site gives no maximum occupancy for any room, so ask the resort how many of your guests the 114 rooms will sleep and plan overflow rooms nearby. The WedMeGood listing's destination figure is ₹40 lakh a day for all 114 rooms with three meals and the venue (checked 26 September 2026).
How far is Azaya Beach Resort from Dabolim and Mopa airports?
Azaya Beach Resort is on Benaulim Beach in South Goa, so Dabolim (GOI) is the nearer airport; Mopa (GOX), in North Goa, is much further. The resort does not publish transfer times, but it arranges airport pickups at an additional charge. For other trips, India's tourism ministry puts Benaulim Beach about 30 km from Panjim. Fly guests into Dabolim where you can and run transfers as one schedule.
What is the contact number for Azaya Beach Resort Goa?
Azaya Beach Resort's website lists +91 832 675 7777 and +91 739 106 0321, with reservations@azayagoa.com for bookings. The address is 336/0, Village Calwaddo, Benaulim, Goa 403716. For a wedding, Panigrahana can check your date and the spaces with the resort and reply within 24 hours; we are an independent planning and design studio, not the resort's sales office.
Is Azaya Beach Resort good for a beach wedding in South Goa?
Azaya Beach Resort suits a South Goa beach wedding of about 100 to 250 guests who want one resort to themselves. Its website lists 114 rooms, a beachside lawn for 250, a central beach space for 600 and a Pool Deck for up to 1,000, and its WedMeGood listing allows outside decorators and caterers (checked 26 September 2026). Read recent guest reviews and visit before you sign.
Azaya Beach Resort vs Taj Exotica: which suits a Benaulim wedding?
Azaya Beach Resort and Taj Exotica Goa are both in Benaulim and answer different briefs. Azaya has 114 rooms, offers the whole resort as one booking and, per its WedMeGood listing, allows outside caterers. Taj Exotica has 140 rooms and Beach Lawns for 1,700 standing on Taj's events factsheet, with catering in-house only per its listing. Azaya suits a full takeover; Exotica suits a larger guest list.
Where can extra wedding guests stay near Azaya Beach Resort?
Overflow guests for an Azaya Beach Resort wedding usually stay in Benaulim, Colva or Varca. Our venue book lists Taj Exotica Goa in Benaulim, and Caravela Beach Resort and The Zuri White Sands in Varca, as options close by. Block those rooms before you pay the Azaya deposit, and run one shuttle schedule so both groups reach each function on time.
Sources and dates: azayabeachresortgoa.com, checked 16 Oct 2026; WedMeGood listing, checked 16 Oct 2026; incredibleindia.gov.in, checked 16 Oct 2026; Panigrahana venue record, checked 16 Oct 2026.
The shortlist
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Azaya Beach Resort Goa compared with similar venues
| Venue | Guests | Rooms | Rate | Source, checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azaya Beach Resort GoaBenaulim, South Goa | 60–1,000 guests | 114 | ₹2,000 a plate vegetarian, ₹3,000 non-vegetarian (estimate) | Panigrahana record, 27 Oct 2026; WedMeGood listing, 26 Sep 2026 |
| Alila Diwa GoaMajorda–Betalbatim, South Goa | 100–1,000 guests | 153 | ₹3,000 a plate (estimate) | Panigrahana record, 25 Oct 2026; WedMeGood listing, 26 Sep 2026 |
| Planet Hollywood Beach Resort GoaUtorda Beach, South Goa | 160–600 guests | 115 | ₹3,000 a plate vegetarian, ₹3,300 non-vegetarian (estimate) | Panigrahana record, 25 Oct 2026; WedMeGood listing, 26 Sep 2026 |
| Kenilworth Resort & Spa GoaUtorda, South Goa | 20–1,500 guests | 101 | ₹2,500 a plate vegetarian, ₹2,900 non-vegetarian (estimate) | Panigrahana record, 27 Oct 2026; WedMeGood listing, 26 Sep 2026 |
Listing and record rates are estimates. A dash means we hold no dated, sourced figure for that venue. Confirm current terms with each venue.
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