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About Courtyard by Marriott Goa Colva
Courtyard by Marriott Goa Colva is a 91-room hotel on Colva Beach Road in South Goa, made for small weddings. Its largest room, Terra, seats 100 for a banquet and holds 120 for a reception, and the rooftop takes 60. WedMeGood lists ₹1,800 veg and ₹2,000 non-veg per plate, taxes extra.
This is not a 500-guest beach resort, and it does not try to be. It suits an intimate wedding of up to about 100, or a larger wedding that houses guests here and holds the main function at a bigger beach venue nearby. Colva's beach is a short walk away, the rooftop is set up for sundowners, and a Marriott hotel gives families a known brand and a points programme.
Two lines on the listing need checking before anything else: decor is in-house, and it says the hotel serves no alcohol but allows you to bring your own. If Panigrahana designs your wedding here, we would get both confirmed in writing, then plan Terra for the ceremony or dinner and the rooftop for the sunset function.
- Terra: 184 sq m, 100 banquet / 120 reception; a 1,575 sq m rooftop for 60 (Marriott)
- ₹1,800 veg / ₹2,000 non-veg per plate, taxes extra (WedMeGood listing)
- 91 rooms on Colva Beach Road, steps from Colva Beach (listing; Marriott)
- A Marriott group rate when you book 10 or more rooms (Marriott events page)
Courtyard by Marriott Goa Colva: venue facts
| Address | Courtyard by Marriott Goa Colva is at Colva Beach Road, Fatona, South Goa, Goa 403708, India. |
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| Area | Courtyard by Marriott Goa Colva is in Colva, South Goa. |
| Venue type | Courtyard by Marriott Goa Colva is a hotel wedding venue in the premium tier. |
| Group | Courtyard by Marriott Goa Colva is operated under the Courtyard (Marriott Bonvoy) brand. |
| Capacity | Courtyard by Marriott Goa Colva is listed for up to 150 guests across its function spaces. |
| Guest rooms | Courtyard by Marriott Goa Colva has 91 guest rooms on site. |
| Function spaces | Courtyard by Marriott Goa Colva has 3 named function spaces: Terra, Rooftop, Ceu. |
| Landmark | Courtyard by Marriott Goa Colva is close to Colva Beach, which Marriott describes as just steps from the hotel on Colva Beach Road. |
| Price reference | The price reference for Courtyard by Marriott Goa Colva is ₹1,800 vegetarian / ₹2,000 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 | Courtyard by Marriott Goa Colva's decorator policy: In-house decor (WedMeGood listing). Ask in writing whether an outside design studio can work with the hotel's team. |
| Catering policy | Courtyard by Marriott Goa Colva's catering policy: In-house catering only (WedMeGood listing). |
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 Courtyard by Marriott Goa Colva
| Space | Type | Seated | Floating | Sq ft | Air-conditioned | Notes |
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| Terra | hall | 100 | 120 | 1,981 | — | The largest room: 184 sq m (1,980.6 sq ft), 10.0 x 18.4 m, 3.1 m ceiling; 100 banquet, 120 reception, 120 theatre (Marriott events page). The WedMeGood listing prints its one indoor banquet at 80 seated / 150 floating; use Marriott's chart and confirm your layout with the hotel. |
| Rooftop | terrace | — | 60 | 16,953 | No | 1,575 sq m on Marriott's chart, with 60 reception and 50 theatre. Marriott pitches it for sundowners over the horizon and the surrounding fields. |
| Ceu | hall | 20 | 24 | 388 | — | A small room of 36 sq m (387.5 sq ft): 20 banquet, 24 reception (Marriott events page). A bridal room, a puja or a family lunch. |
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.
What it actually costs
Wedding cost at Courtyard by Marriott Goa Colva (2026)
Courtyard by Marriott Goa Colva is ₹1,800 vegetarian / ₹2,000 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 Courtyard by Marriott Goa Colva
Courtyard by Marriott Goa Colva is ₹1,800 vegetarian and ₹2,000 non-vegetarian per plate, taxes extra (published by WedMeGood listing, checked 26 September 2026).
| Line | Figure | Source | Checked |
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| Catering, vegetarian | ₹1,800 per plate | WedMeGood listing | 26 September 2026 |
| Catering, non-vegetarian | ₹2,000 per plate | WedMeGood listing | 26 September 2026 |
A full wedding at Courtyard by Marriott Goa Colva adds the in-house catering bill for every function, not just the wedding, 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 Courtyard by Marriott Goa Colva cost?
Courtyard by Marriott Goa Colva is ₹1,800 vegetarian and ₹2,000 non-vegetarian per plate, taxes extra (published by WedMeGood listing, checked 26 September 2026). A full wedding at Courtyard by Marriott Goa Colva adds the in-house catering bill for every function, not just the wedding, 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 | ₹1,800 per plate — ₹1,800 vegetarian / ₹2,000 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 | ₹2,000 per plate |
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 Courtyard by Marriott Goa Colva’s published per-plate reference for one meal service. It excludes tax, venue hire, rooms, drinks, decor and production.
150 guests × ₹1,800 per plate
A published rate is a reference, not an offer from Panigrahana or a guaranteed venue rate.Planning a wedding at Courtyard by Marriott Goa Colva? 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 Courtyard by Marriott Goa Colva
Terra is a clean, 3.1-metre-high box, which is useful: it takes a full stage wall, draping and a lighting rig without fighting existing ornament. We would treat the rooftop as the one outdoor stage the hotel has, timed to the sunset Marriott advertises, and keep the decor low so the view stays open. With a room this size, flowers and lighting at eye level do more than tall structures.
Which function goes where
| Haldi | The poolside or the rooftop in the morning, for close family. |
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| Mehendi | The rooftop in the afternoon (60 reception), or Terra if it rains. |
| Sangeet | Terra with a small stage and a dance floor for about 100. |
| Wedding ceremony | Terra for up to 100 seated; or a beach venue nearby for the ceremony, with this hotel as the room block. |
| Reception | Terra for 100 banquet or 120 standing, with the rooftop for a cocktail hour before sunset. |
Season and weather
November to February is the dry season for the rooftop and poolside; October and March are warm but workable in the evening. From June to September the monsoon moves everything into Terra, which holds about 100 seated. Christmas and New Year in Colva book up early.
Arrivals, access and logistics
The hotel sits on Colva Beach Road in South Goa; Dabolim is the nearer airport, and Mopa, in North Goa, is much further. The WedMeGood listing places it 8.3 km from the railway station. Overflow rooms sit in Colva, Benaulim and Majorda. Confirm the 10 pm outdoor sound rule for the rooftop.
Courtyard by Marriott Goa Colva policies
| Outside decorators | In-house decor (WedMeGood listing). Ask in writing whether an outside design studio can work with the hotel's team. |
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| Catering | In-house catering only (WedMeGood listing). |
| Alcohol | The WedMeGood listing says in-house alcohol is not available and outside alcohol is permitted. That is unusual for a Marriott hotel, so confirm the bar licence, any corkage and who serves in writing. |
| Music and DJ | In-house DJ available; outside DJs permitted (WedMeGood listing). Goa's outdoor amplified-sound rule stops music on the rooftop and poolside at 10 pm. |
| Music curfew | 10 pm for outdoor amplified sound under Goa's rule. Confirm indoor hours in writing. |
| Fireworks and effects | Not published. Confirm in writing with the hotel. |
| Parking | Ample 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 Courtyard by Marriott Goa Colva
Is Courtyard by Marriott Goa Colva the right venue for your wedding?
| Right for you if | Couples planning a wedding of 50 to 100 guests in South Goa, or families who want a Marriott room block near Colva and Majorda while the main functions happen at a larger beach venue. |
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| Look elsewhere if | A wedding of 200 or more in one room, or a family that wants a lawn on the sand. Royal Orchid Goa or Kenilworth, further up the coast at Utorda, have the lawns and the numbers. |
| Planner tip | Ask for Marriott's 10-plus-room group rate and the food quote in the same letter, and get the alcohol position confirmed in writing: the listing's 'outside alcohol permitted, no in-house bar' line changes the whole bar budget. |
Where Courtyard by Marriott Goa Colva is
Colva Beach Road, Fatona, South Goa, Goa 403708, India
Asked and answered
Courtyard by Marriott Goa Colva wedding questions
How much does a wedding at Courtyard by Marriott Goa Colva cost?
The WedMeGood listing publishes ₹1,800 vegetarian and ₹2,000 non-vegetarian per plate, taxes extra (checked 26 September 2026). As arithmetic on those figures, food for 100 guests across two functions comes to about ₹3.6 to ₹4 lakh before taxes, with rooms, decor and the bar on top.
What is the per plate price at Courtyard Goa Colva?
₹1,800 vegetarian and ₹2,000 non-vegetarian per plate, taxes extra, on the WedMeGood listing. Ask the hotel for the rate of the exact menu you taste.
Does Courtyard by Marriott Goa Colva have wedding packages?
The hotel does not publish wedding package prices. Marriott's events page offers an exclusive rate when you book 10 or more rooms, and Marriott-certified wedding planners coordinate the hotel's side of the event.
How many guests can Courtyard Goa Colva hold?
Marriott's chart lists Terra, the largest room, at 100 banquet and 120 reception, the rooftop at 60 reception and Ceu at 20 banquet. The WedMeGood listing quotes 80 seated / 150 floating for its indoor banquet. Plan for about 100 seated.
How many rooms does Courtyard by Marriott Goa Colva have?
91 rooms and suites, according to the WedMeGood listing.
Are outside decorators allowed at Courtyard Goa Colva?
The WedMeGood listing says decor is in-house. Ask the hotel in writing whether an outside designer can work with its team before you commit.
Can we serve alcohol at a wedding at Courtyard Goa Colva?
The listing says the hotel has no in-house alcohol for events and that outside alcohol is permitted. That is unusual for a Marriott property, so confirm the licence, corkage and service terms in writing.
What time does the music stop at Courtyard Goa Colva?
Outdoor amplified music, including on the rooftop, stops at 10 pm under Goa's sound rule. The listing says an in-house DJ is available and outside DJs are permitted. Ask how late Terra can run.
When is the best time for a wedding at Courtyard Goa Colva?
November to February for the rooftop and poolside. In the monsoon, June to September, plan every function in Terra.
Is Courtyard by Marriott Goa Colva good for a wedding?
For a wedding of up to about 100 guests, or as the room block for a bigger wedding nearby, yes: 91 rooms, a 100-seat banquet room and a rooftop near Colva Beach. For 200 guests or a lawn wedding, choose a larger beach resort.
Does Panigrahana plan weddings at Courtyard by Marriott Goa Colva?
Yes. Panigrahana Weddings is an independent wedding planning and design studio working across Goa, Bangalore and Kerala; we design and produce the wedding, and the hotel takes the booking. Send your dates and guest count and we check availability with Courtyard by Marriott Goa Colva.
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