DoubleTree by Hilton, Panaji: wedding venue in Panaji, Goa
DoubleTree by Hilton, Panaji charges from ₹1,900 a plate for vegetarian food and ₹2,100 for non-vegetarian, plus taxes, on its WedMeGood listing (checked 26 Sep 2026), so two meals for 150 guests start at about ₹5.7–6.3 lakh in food. It is a five-star hotel in Panaji, North Goa, with 160 rooms; the largest space, the Ballroom, takes 200 standing.
DoubleTree by Hilton, Panaji at a glance
- Largest outdoor space: the Pool Deck, 120 seated / 150 standing (WedMeGood, 26 Sep 2026)
- Indoor rooms: the Ballroom (120 seated at banquet rounds / 150 standing)
- Rooms on site: 160, per WedMeGood, 26 Sep 2026; Cvent, 26 Sep 2026
- Outside decorator: allowed; outside caterer: no, in-house catering; outside alcohol: no (WedMeGood, 26 Sep 2026)
- Figures checked 26 Sep 2026
What a wedding at DoubleTree by Hilton, Panaji costs
DoubleTree by Hilton, Panaji prices its food per plate. The WedMeGood listing gives ₹1,900 a plate for vegetarian food and ₹2,100 for non-vegetarian as a starting price, taxes extra (checked 26 Sep 2026).
| Guests | The working (veg) | Veg, two meals | Non-veg, two meals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 guests | ₹1,900 × 100 × 2 = ₹3,80,000 | ₹3.8 lakh | ₹4.2 lakh |
| 150 guests | ₹1,900 × 150 × 2 = ₹5,70,000 | ₹5.7 lakh | ₹6.3 lakh |
| 200 guests | ₹1,900 × 200 × 2 = ₹7,60,000 | ₹7.6 lakh | ₹8.4 lakh |
| 300 guests | ₹1,900 × 300 × 2 = ₹11,40,000 | ₹11.4 lakh | ₹12.6 lakh |
The listings also show in-house decor from ₹75,000 (WedMeGood listing, checked 26 Sep 2026).
Treat the plate as the food line only. Our Goa wedding cost guide puts the bar, decor, rooms and planning beside it, and the packages guide explains what a resort package includes.
DoubleTree by Hilton, Panaji next to other venues near Panaji
| Venue | Where | Guests | Rooms | Per plate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DoubleTree by Hilton, Panaji (this page) | Panaji | up to 200 | 160 | ₹1,900–₹2,100 |
| Taj Cidade de Goa Heritage | Panaji | up to 1000 | 201 | ₹2,500–₹3,000 |
| Vivanta Panaji, Goa | Panaji | up to 220 | 172 | ₹1,600–₹1,800 |
| A Nosa Casa — Private Estate, Goa | Assagao | 20–100 | 8 | Not confirmed |
| Aashyana Lakhanpal | Candolim | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Acron Waterfront Resort, Goa | Baga | 100–600 | 63 | Not confirmed |
| Ahilya by the Sea | Nerul | Not confirmed | 9 | Not confirmed |
Halls and lawns at DoubleTree by Hilton, Panaji, with capacities
The sources measure differently: a seated figure is a dinner layout, a standing one a cocktail or reception. Where they disagree on a space, the second figure is under the first.
| Space | Setting | Seated | Standing | Theatre | Area | Source, checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballroom | Indoor | 120 (banquet rounds) | 150 | 200 | 3,034 sq ft | Cvent, 26 Sep 2026 Also listed: WedMeGood: 180 seated / 200 standing |
| Mangotree Courtyard | Outdoor | 100 | 150 | — | — | WedMeGood, 26 Sep 2026 |
| Pool Deck | Outdoor | 120 | 150 | — | — | WedMeGood, 26 Sep 2026 |
| New banquet hall listed as upcoming; ask whether it is open for your date | — | 300 | 400 | — | — | WedMeGood, 26 Sep 2026 |
Which space suits which function at DoubleTree by Hilton, Panaji
This pairs each function with a space of the right size and cover. Which space is free on your date is for DoubleTree by Hilton, Panaji to confirm.
- The ceremony fits the Pool Deck, 120 seated / 150 standing.
- A reception can follow on the Mangotree Courtyard (100 seated / 150 standing), with the music outdoors ending at 10 pm.
- A sangeet or an after-party that runs past 10 pm belongs in the Ballroom (120 seated at banquet rounds / 150 standing), the largest indoor room on the charts, which is also the rain plan to name in the contract for every outdoor function.
Decorators, caterers, the bar and music at DoubleTree by Hilton, Panaji
On the WedMeGood listing (checked 26 Sep 2026): outside decorators are allowed; catering is in-house only; the bar is the hotel’s and outside alcohol is not allowed; there is no in-house DJ and outside DJs can play; parking is listed as sufficient.
Open-air music has to end by 10 pm: from then until 6 am a loudspeaker may run only inside a closed hall (CPCB, checked 16 Oct 2026). At DoubleTree by Hilton, Panaji that means the Ballroom (120 seated at banquet rounds / 150 standing) for the late part of the night, on the hotel's own closing time. A loudspeaker permit comes from the North Goa Collectorate: apply at least 15 days ahead, for hours up to 10 pm (North Goa Collectorate, checked 16 Oct 2026).
Getting to DoubleTree by Hilton, Panaji
- Cvent puts the nearest airport 28 km away, without naming it (checked 26 Sep 2026)
Goa has two airports, Mopa (GOX) in the north and Dabolim (GOI) in the south. Ask DoubleTree by Hilton, Panaji for transfer times from both before guests book flights.
Which months suit DoubleTree by Hilton, Panaji
November to February is when the Pool Deck and the Mangotree Courtyard are at their driest, with October and March on either side. For a date between June and September, the Ballroom (120 seated at banquet rounds / 150 standing) carries the wedding. Goa's wedding season, month by month has the weather and the busy dates.
Finding DoubleTree by Hilton, Panaji: address, names and official site
- Address: Old Goa Road, Ribandar, Goa 403006
- Official site: hilton.com. We are not DoubleTree by Hilton, Panaji; the venue takes its own bookings.
Questions about DoubleTree by Hilton, Panaji
How much does a wedding at DoubleTree by Hilton, Panaji cost?
On its WedMeGood listing, DoubleTree by Hilton, Panaji charges from ₹1,900 a plate for vegetarian food and ₹2,100 for non-vegetarian, plus taxes (checked 26 Sep 2026). At those rates two meals for 150 guests start at about ₹5.7–6.3 lakh in food. Rooms, the bar, decor and the planning fee are separate quotes.
How many guests can DoubleTree by Hilton, Panaji hold?
The largest published space at DoubleTree by Hilton, Panaji is the Ballroom: WedMeGood lists it at 180 seated / 200 standing (checked 26 Sep 2026), and Cvent at 120 seated at banquet rounds / 150 standing (checked 26 Sep 2026). Outdoors, the Pool Deck can take 120 seated / 150 standing (WedMeGood listing, checked 26 Sep 2026). Ask for the seated figure in your own layout, function by function.
How many rooms does DoubleTree by Hilton, Panaji have?
DoubleTree by Hilton, Panaji has 160 rooms (WedMeGood listing and Cvent venue profile, checked 26 Sep 2026).
Can we bring our own decorator and caterer to DoubleTree by Hilton, Panaji?
DoubleTree by Hilton, Panaji allows outside decorators, and catering is in-house only (WedMeGood listing, checked 26 Sep 2026). Get any outside vendor's terms, and any charge for them, in writing.
Is outside alcohol allowed at DoubleTree by Hilton, Panaji?
No. DoubleTree by Hilton, Panaji runs the bar itself and does not allow outside alcohol (WedMeGood listing, checked 26 Sep 2026).
Where does the party go after 10 pm at DoubleTree by Hilton, Panaji?
Indoors. Under the national noise rules no loudspeaker may play in the open between 10 pm and 6 am; a closed room such as a banquet hall is the exception (CPCB, checked 16 Oct 2026). At DoubleTree by Hilton, Panaji the published indoor rooms include the Ballroom (120 seated at banquet rounds / 150 standing); the hotel sets how late they run.
Where is DoubleTree by Hilton, Panaji?
DoubleTree by Hilton, Panaji is in Panaji, North Goa. Its published address: Old Goa Road, Ribandar, Goa 403006. The capital, on the Mandovi. River-facing venues, the shortest supplier runs in the state, and everything from a registrar to a tailor within a few minutes.
What to settle with DoubleTree by Hilton, Panaji before you sign
These apply to every property in Goa, so they are answered once, in the questions to settle with any Goa venue. Put each one to DoubleTree by Hilton, Panaji and get the answer in writing.
- What time does outdoor music have to stop?
- Is the property licensed for events, or let for stays?
- Does it charge for the space, or work on a minimum guarantee?
- What is the seated capacity, as opposed to the floating figure?
- How are the rooms released, and when?
- Can you bring your own decorator and caterer?
- What is the wet-weather plan, in physical terms?
- Can we book and plan it from abroad?
- How far ahead should we book?
Sources for DoubleTree by Hilton, Panaji
These are the pages the figures were read from, with the date of each reading. A published rate is not a quote; the venue confirms its own numbers for your date.
- WedMeGood listing, checked 26 September 2026
- Cvent venue profile, checked 26 September 2026
- CPCB: Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000, checked 16 October 2026
- North Goa Collectorate: sound (loudspeaker) permission, checked 16 October 2026
More in this village: all Panaji wedding venues → · wedding venues in North Goa
Where this actually is
The capital, on the Mandovi. River-facing venues, the shortest supplier runs in the state, and everything from a registrar to a tailor within a few minutes.
Ask us about DoubleTree by Hilton, Panaji
Tell us what you know so far, even if it is only the month. We talk it through with you first; rates and dates are confirmed with the venue after that, in writing.
- A reply on WhatsApp from the Goa team within one working day.
- A written scope and a fee band for your wedding, on WhatsApp or by email.
- A video walkthrough of the shortlist if you are abroad.