The property file
About Kenilworth Resort & Spa
Kenilworth Resort & Spa is the lawn specialist of Utorda: eight indoor and outdoor wedding venues on the beach (the resort's count) including the 85,000 sq ft Sea View Lawns for 1,500, the 50,000 sq ft Sea Breeze Lawns for 1,400, Sea Mist by the sand for 480, and a 5,000 sq ft Pavilion indoors for 500, with a published plate from ₹2,500 and outside decorators permitted. With 101 rooms on site, a big wedding sleeps across Utorda and Majorda.
Panigrahana designs the lawns as zones toward the sea and the Pavilion as the rain plan and after-party room.
- Sea View Lawns: 85,000 sq ft for 1,500 (resort)
- Sea Breeze Lawns for 1,400 and Sea Mist by the beach for 480 (resort)
- Pavilion: 5,000 sq ft indoors for 500 (resort)
- Eight indoor and outdoor wedding venues on Utorda beach (resort); ₹2,500 veg / ₹2,900 non-veg per plate published (listing)
- 101 rooms and suites, about 30 minutes from Dabolim airport (resort)
Kenilworth Goa: venue facts
| Address | Kenilworth Goa is at Kenilworth Resort & Spa, Utorda, Salcete, Goa 403713, India. |
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| Area | Kenilworth Goa is in Utorda, South Goa. |
| Venue type | Kenilworth Goa is a resort wedding venue in the 5-star tier. |
| Group | Kenilworth Goa is operated under the Kenilworth Hotels & Resorts brand. |
| Capacity | Kenilworth Goa is listed for 20–1,500 guests across its function spaces. |
| Guest rooms | Kenilworth Goa has 101 guest rooms on site. |
| Function spaces | Kenilworth Goa has 6 named function spaces: Sea View Lawns, Sea Breeze Lawns, Sea Mist, Pavilion, Regency I, its deck, and Regency II, Aquatica poolside. |
| Airport distance | Kenilworth Goa is about 15.6 km from Goa International Airport, Dabolim. |
| Landmark | Kenilworth Goa is close to Utorda beach between Majorda and Arossim, South Goa; among the closest beach resorts to Dabolim. |
| Price reference | The price reference for Kenilworth Goa is ₹2,500 vegetarian / ₹2,900 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 | Kenilworth Goa's decorator policy: Outside decorators permitted, per the WedMeGood listing. No outside-vendor fee: Panigrahana's booking records show none at five-star hotels other than Royal Orchid (October 2026). |
| Catering policy | Kenilworth Goa's catering policy: In-house catering only, per the 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 Kenilworth Resort & Spa
| Space | Type | Seated | Floating | Sq ft | Air-conditioned | Indoor or outdoor | Source and check date | Notes |
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| Sea View Lawns | lawn | 600 | 1,500 | 85,000 | No | Outdoor | kenilworthhotels.com, checked 27 Oct 2026 | 85,000 sq ft for up to 1,500 on the resort's chart (checked 27 October 2026); WedMeGood gives 600 seated. One of the largest wedding lawns in Goa, running toward Utorda beach. |
| Sea Breeze Lawns | lawn | — | 1,400 | 50,000 | No | Outdoor | kenilworthhotels.com, checked 27 Oct 2026 | 50,000 sq ft for 1,400 (resort chart, checked 27 October 2026). A second large lawn for the sangeet or the reception. |
| Sea Mist | beach | — | 480 | 35,000 | No | Outdoor | kenilworthhotels.com, checked 27 Oct 2026 | 35,000 sq ft for up to 480 (resort chart, checked 27 October 2026); the beach-side setting for a sunset ceremony. |
| Pavilion | hall | — | 500 | 5,000 | Yes | Indoor | kenilworthhotels.com, checked 27 Oct 2026 | 5,000 sq ft for up to 500 indoors (resort chart, checked 27 October 2026). The largest indoor room: the rain plan and the after-party room. |
| Regency I, its deck, and Regency II | hall | — | 220 | 2,000 | Yes | Indoor | kenilworthhotels.com, checked 27 Oct 2026 | Regency I 2,000 sq ft for 220, with a 1,900 sq ft outdoor deck for 220; Regency II 1,500 sq ft for 120 (resort chart, checked 27 October 2026). |
| Aquatica poolside | poolside | — | 240 | 8,000 | No | Outdoor | kenilworthhotels.com, checked 27 Oct 2026 | 8,000 sq ft for up to 240 beside the resort's 17,000 sq ft pool (resort, checked 27 October 2026). A Yoga Pavilion is also listed, without a capacity. |
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
Kenilworth Resort & Spa 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 Kenilworth Resort & Spa (2026)
Kenilworth Resort & Spa is ₹2,500 vegetarian / ₹2,900 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 Kenilworth Resort & Spa Goa
Kenilworth Resort & Spa Goa is ₹2,500 vegetarian and ₹2,900 non-vegetarian per plate, taxes extra (published by WedMeGood listing, checked 26 September 2026).
| Line | Figure | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catering, vegetarian | ₹2,500 per plate | WedMeGood listing | 26 September 2026 |
| Catering, non-vegetarian | ₹2,900 per plate | WedMeGood listing | 26 September 2026 |
A full wedding at Kenilworth Resort & Spa Goa 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 Kenilworth Resort & Spa Goa cost?
Kenilworth Resort & Spa Goa is ₹2,500 vegetarian and ₹2,900 non-vegetarian per plate, taxes extra (published by WedMeGood listing, checked 26 September 2026). A full wedding at Kenilworth Resort & Spa Goa 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 | ₹2,500 per plate — WedMeGood shows ₹2,500 vegetarian / ₹2,900 non-vegetarian per plate as the starting price, taxes extra (checked 26 September 2026). The resort's own pages publish no rate. |
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| Non-vegetarian plate | ₹2,900 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 Kenilworth Goa’s published per-plate reference for one meal service. It excludes tax, venue hire, rooms, drinks, decor and production.
300 guests × ₹2,500 per plate
A published rate is a reference, not an offer from Panigrahana or a guaranteed venue rate.Planning a wedding at Kenilworth Resort & Spa? 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 Kenilworth Resort & Spa
Enormous flat lawns to the sea: zone them, keep structures low and wind-engineered, light the perimeter. The Pavilion takes a wide stage wall.
Which function goes where
| Haldi | Aquatica poolside (up to 240) in the morning. |
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| Mehendi | Regency I with its deck (220): controlled light inside, shade outside. |
| Sangeet | The Pavilion with a stage and dance floor, up to 500. |
| Wedding ceremony | Sea Mist by the beach or the Sea Breeze Lawns at sunset, the Pavilion as the written rain plan. |
| Reception | Sea View Lawns, up to 1,500. |
Season and weather
November to February for the lawns; October and March work with shade; the Pavilion runs year-round, so a monsoon date moves indoors. Christmas to New Year in South Goa goes a year ahead.
Arrivals, access and logistics
The resort says Dabolim (GOI) is about 30 minutes away, and Cvent lists it at 15.6 km, among the shortest transfers of any Goa beach resort; Mopa (GOX) is at the far northern end of the state. Majorda and Utorda hold overflow rooms. Confirm the 10 pm outdoor rule and beach-structure permissions.
Kenilworth Goa policies
| Outside decorators | Outside decorators permitted, per the 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 catering only, per the WedMeGood listing |
| Alcohol | The bar is in-house; outside alcohol is not permitted (WedMeGood listing). |
| Music and DJ | No in-house DJ; outside DJs are permitted (WedMeGood listing). Outdoor amplified sound stops at 10 pm: the Noise Pollution Rules bar loudspeakers from 10 pm to 6 am except inside closed premises such as banquet halls (CPCB). The late party moves to the Pavilion or Regency; the hotel sets its own closing time, so get it in writing. |
| Music curfew | Goa's outdoor amplified-sound rule closes lawns and beach at 10 pm; indoor rooms run later under the hotel's rules. Confirm in writing. |
| Fireworks and effects | No fireworks policy is published. Fireworks, cold pyro and sky lanterns need the resort's written consent and the licensed operator's permissions for your date; we do not design them in until both are in hand. |
| Parking | Sufficient parking, per the 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 Kenilworth Resort & Spa
Is Kenilworth Goa the right venue for your wedding?
| Right for you if | Families of 300 to 1,500 who want beach lawns at scale near Dabolim airport, open decorator terms and a published plate. |
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| Look elsewhere if | A family that needs 300 rooms on one site: the resort has 101, so plan an overflow block at Majorda or Utorda. |
| Planner tip | Book the lawn, the Pavilion as rain plan and the 101 rooms in one letter, and reserve the overflow at neighbouring Utorda and Majorda resorts before the deposit. |
Where Kenilworth Goa is
Kenilworth Resort & Spa, Utorda, Salcete, Goa 403713, India
Planning a wedding at Kenilworth Goa from abroad
At Kenilworth Goa, the vegetarian plate rate is ₹2,500 (WedMeGood listing, checked 26 September 2026), so food for one 150-guest function is ₹3.75 lakh before taxes: about US$3,910 or £2,960 at the 26 Sep 2026 rate; contracts are in INR. Kenilworth Goa is about 15.6 km from Goa International Airport, Dabolim (GOI), around 30 minutes by road.
Route guests into Dabolim (GOI): the resort is about 30 minutes away, among the shortest transfers of any Goa beach resort. With 101 rooms on site, the family and closest guests stay in, and Majorda and Utorda take the overflow; reserve both before the deposit. November to February is the lawn window. A video walkthrough should show the Sea View Lawns set for your numbers, the Pavilion as cover and the room categories.
| Vegetarian plate | ₹2,500 ≈ US$26 · £20 · AED 96 · C$37 · A$37 |
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| Food for 150, one function | ₹3,75,000 (₹3.75 lakh) before taxes ≈ US$3,910 · £2,960 · AED 14,400 · C$5,540 · A$5,570 |
| Rooms | 101 rooms ≈ 202 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 for the lawns; October and March work with shade; the Pavilion runs year-round, so a monsoon date moves indoors. |
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 Kenilworth Goa
The Pavilion takes 500 under cover and air-conditioning, so elders have a cool room for the pheras or the dinner if the lawn gets warm. Ask in writing where the havan fire may be lit on the lawns and on what base. Catering is in-house, so agree the vegetarian and Jain counters in the quote. Dabolim is about 30 minutes away, which keeps the journey short for grandparents flying in.
Asked and answered
Kenilworth Resort & Spa wedding questions
How much does a wedding at Kenilworth Resort Goa cost?
For 200 guests across two catered functions, food comes to ₹10–11.6 lakh before taxes at the ₹2,500 veg / ₹2,900 non-veg plate WedMeGood lists (checked 26 September 2026). WedMeGood shows ₹30,000 as its room-price figure. Decor, production, the bar and GST sit on their own lines.
What is the per plate price at Kenilworth Goa?
₹2,500 vegetarian and ₹2,900 non-vegetarian per plate, taxes extra, on WedMeGood (checked 26 September 2026). The resort's own pages publish no rate, so get the menu and the figure for your date and lawn in writing.
What is the capacity of Kenilworth Goa for a wedding?
Up to 1,500 on the 85,000 sq ft Sea View Lawns and 1,400 on the 50,000 sq ft Sea Breeze Lawns, on the resort's own chart (checked 27 October 2026). Sea Mist takes 480, the Aquatica poolside 240, and indoors the Pavilion 500 and Regency I 220. Confirm the seated number for your layout.
Does Kenilworth Goa have an indoor hall for the rain plan?
Yes: the Pavilion, 5,000 sq ft for 500, with Regency I (2,000 sq ft, 220, plus a 1,900 sq ft deck) and Regency II (1,500 sq ft, 120) on the resort's chart (checked 27 October 2026). Name the indoor room for each lawn function in the contract.
Can we have a beach wedding at Kenilworth Goa?
Yes: Sea Mist, a 35,000 sq ft setting by Utorda beach, takes up to 480 on the resort's chart (checked 27 October 2026), and the Sea View Lawns run toward the sand. A structure on the public beach needs the resort's sign-off and local permissions, and outdoor sound stops at 10 pm.
How many rooms does Kenilworth Goa have?
101 rooms and suites in seven categories, from Family Rooms to a Presidential Suite (resort, checked 27 October 2026). WedMeGood shows ₹30,000 as its room-price figure. For a larger list, Majorda and Utorda hold overflow; ask for a three-night block early for December.
Can we bring our own decorator and DJ to Kenilworth Goa?
Yes: WedMeGood lists outside decorators and outside DJs as permitted (checked 26 September 2026), and Panigrahana's booking records show no outside-vendor fee at five-star hotels other than Royal Orchid (October 2026). Catering and alcohol are in-house only.
What is the music curfew at Kenilworth Goa?
Outdoors, amplified sound stops at 10 pm: the Noise Pollution Rules bar loudspeakers from 10 pm to 6 am except inside closed premises such as banquet halls (CPCB, checked 26 September 2026). The lawn party moves into the Pavilion; agree its closing time in writing.
What is the best month for a wedding at Kenilworth Goa?
November to February suits the Sea View Lawns and Sea Mist for a 2026 or 2027 date; October and March work with shade. A September wedding falls in the monsoon, so it moves into the Pavilion, 500 on the resort's chart. Christmas to New Year in South Goa goes a year ahead.
Where is Kenilworth Goa and how far is it from the airport?
On Utorda beach in South Goa, about 30 minutes from Dabolim airport on the resort's own figure (checked 27 October 2026); Cvent puts it at 15.6 km. The address is Utorda, Salcete, Goa 403713. Mopa (GOX) is at the far northern end of the state.
Is Kenilworth Beach Resort the same as Kenilworth Resort & Spa Goa?
Yes: people search for the 101-room Utorda resort as Kenilworth Beach Resort, Kenilworth Goa or Kenilworth Utorda, and its own name is Kenilworth Resort & Spa, Goa (resort, checked 27 October 2026). It is a separate property from the other resorts on Utorda beach.
Kenilworth vs Planet Hollywood Goa: which Utorda resort is better?
Kenilworth Goa has 101 rooms, a ₹2,500 veg plate, lawns for 1,500 and outside decorators permitted (resort; WedMeGood, checked 26 September 2026). Planet Hollywood Goa, its Utorda neighbour, has 115 rooms, a ₹3,000 veg plate, a beach lawn for 600 and decorators from its own panel. Kenilworth is the bigger lawn and the freer design brief.
Do you plan weddings at Kenilworth Resort & Spa Goa?
Panigrahana has planned weddings across Goa since 2018 as an independent planning and design studio, not Kenilworth's sales office. We design the lawn and beach functions, build the decor in-house from ₹5 lakh plus GST (October 2026) and run the programme with the resort's events team, which keeps the contract for rooms and food.
Can we plan a Kenilworth Goa wedding from abroad?
Yes: about 300 of our 500+ weddings since 2018 were for couples living abroad (Panigrahana, owner-confirmed September 2026), and Kenilworth is about 30 minutes from Dabolim airport (resort). We walk the lawns, the Pavilion and the room categories with you on video, send written allocations and a costed room block, and run the week on site.
Where can we see wedding photos of Kenilworth Goa?
The resort's weddings page shows its 8 wedding settings, from the Sea View Lawns to the Pavilion (checked 27 October 2026). Panigrahana publishes its own work only, never stock photographs of a venue; on a video walkthrough we show you each lawn at the hour of your function.
How do we contact Kenilworth Resort & Spa Goa about a wedding?
The resort lists +91 832 669 8899 and resv.goa@kenilworthhotels.com (checked 27 October 2026). For a planned wedding, send us your date and guest count and we check the lawn allocation, the Pavilion and the room block with the resort, replying within 24 hours.
What is Kenilworth Beach Resort in Goa?
Kenilworth Resort & Spa, often searched as Kenilworth Beach Resort, is a 101-room resort at Utorda in Salcete, South Goa, with private access to Utorda Beach. Its website calls it a 5-star resort and lists eight indoor and outdoor wedding venues, from the 1,500 sq ft Regency II to the 85,000 sq ft Sea View Lawns. It is about 30 minutes by road from the international airport.
Can Kenilworth Resort Goa host a big Indian wedding?
Kenilworth Resort & Spa in Utorda can host a large Indian wedding: its weddings page lists eight venues, and the Sea View Lawns take up to 1,500 guests floating or 800 at a reception, with the Sea Breeze Lawns at 1,400 floating (checked 16 October 2026). The indoor Pavilion takes 500 floating, which makes it the rain plan. With 101 rooms on site, a large list also needs rooms nearby.
How much does a wedding at Kenilworth Goa cost?
Kenilworth Resort & Spa Goa charges for a wedding by the plate: its WedMeGood listing shows ₹2,500 vegetarian and ₹2,900 non-vegetarian, taxes extra (checked 26 September 2026). For 300 guests at one vegetarian dinner, food alone is ₹7.5 lakh before tax. Rooms, the bar and decor are separate lines, so ask the resort for a written proposal that lists each one for your date.
Does Kenilworth Resort Goa have wedding packages?
Kenilworth Resort & Spa's weddings page lists no fixed wedding package (checked 16 October 2026); it names eight venues and says the team can bring in planners, photographers, decorators and caterers. Resorts like it usually quote catering per plate against a minimum guarantee for each space, and the shortfall is negotiable. Its WedMeGood listing starts at ₹2,500 a vegetarian plate, so ask for a written quote for your date.
How far is Kenilworth Resort Goa from the airport and the railway station?
Kenilworth Resort & Spa in Utorda is about 30 minutes by road from the international airport and 10 minutes from Majorda Railway Junction, according to the resort. Cvent puts the nearest airport 15.6 km away, which from Utorda is Dabolim (GOI). Mopa (GOX) is at the far northern end of Goa, so book guests into Dabolim where you can.
What is the contact number for Kenilworth Resort & Spa Goa?
Kenilworth Resort & Spa Goa lists +91 832 669 8899 and resv.goa@kenilworthhotels.com on its website, and the address is Utorda, Salcete, Goa 403713. For a wedding, Panigrahana can check your date, the lawns and the room block with the resort and reply within 24 hours. We are an independent planning and design studio, not Kenilworth's sales office.
Where can we see wedding photos of Kenilworth Resort Goa?
Kenilworth Resort & Spa shows its wedding venues, including the Sea View Lawns, the Sea Breeze Lawns and Sea Mist near the beach, on its own weddings page. Its WedMeGood listing also has a public gallery, and our page credits each photo to that listing. Ask the resort for pictures of a recent setup on the lawn you want, taken in the month you plan to use and at a guest count close to yours.
Is Kenilworth Resort Goa good for a wedding?
Kenilworth Resort & Spa suits a large South Goa wedding that wants lawn space by the sea. Its weddings page lists eight venues, including the 85,000 sq ft Sea View Lawns for up to 1,500, and its WedMeGood listing allows outside decorators (checked 26 September 2026). With 101 rooms on site, plan an overflow block nearby, and read recent guest reviews alongside a site visit before you decide.
Kenilworth vs Alila Diwa Goa: which suits our wedding?
Kenilworth Resort & Spa at Utorda and Alila Diwa Goa at Majorda are both South Goa resorts, and they suit different guest lists. Kenilworth has 101 rooms and lawns for up to 1,500, with a ₹2,500 vegetarian plate on WedMeGood. Alila Diwa has 153 rooms, and its Udeta space takes 600 floating per its listing, with a ₹3,000 plate (listings checked 26 September 2026).
Where can extra wedding guests stay near Kenilworth Resort Utorda?
Overflow guests for a Kenilworth Resort & Spa wedding can stay along Utorda and Majorda. Our venue book lists Planet Hollywood Beach Resort and Royal Orchid Beach Resort on Utorda beach, and Alila Diwa Goa at Majorda, as nearby options. Hold the overflow block before you sign with Kenilworth, which has 101 rooms, and run one shuttle schedule so both groups reach each function on time.
Sources and dates: kenilworthhotels.com, checked 16 Oct 2026; WedMeGood listing, checked 16 Oct 2026; Panigrahana venue record, checked 16 Oct 2026.
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Kenilworth Resort & Spa Goa compared with similar venues
| Venue | Guests | Rooms | Rate | Source, checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Taj Exotica GoaBenaulim, South Goa | 11–1,700 guests | 140 | ₹5,500 a plate (estimate) | Panigrahana record, 25 Oct 2026; WedMeGood listing, 25 Oct 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 |
| 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 |
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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