Nilaya Hermitage: wedding venue in Arpora, Goa
Nilaya Hermitage charges from ₹2,000 a plate for vegetarian food and ₹2,200 for non-vegetarian on its WedMeGood listing (checked 5 Sep 2026), so two meals for 150 guests start at about ₹6–6.6 lakh in food. It is a small hotel in Arpora, North Goa, with 14 rooms; its published capacity is 400 guests.
Nilaya Hermitage at a glance
- Rooms on site: 14, per WedMeGood, 5 Sep 2026
- Outside decorator: allowed; outside caterer: no, in-house catering (WedMeGood, 5 Sep 2026)
- Figures checked 5 Sep 2026
What a wedding at Nilaya Hermitage costs
Nilaya Hermitage prices its food per plate. Its WedMeGood listing gives ₹2,000 a plate for vegetarian food and ₹2,200 for non-vegetarian as a starting price (checked 5 Sep 2026).
| Guests | The working (veg) | Veg, two meals | Non-veg, two meals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 guests | ₹2,000 × 100 × 2 = ₹4,00,000 | ₹4 lakh | ₹4.4 lakh |
| 150 guests | ₹2,000 × 150 × 2 = ₹6,00,000 | ₹6 lakh | ₹6.6 lakh |
| 200 guests | ₹2,000 × 200 × 2 = ₹8,00,000 | ₹8 lakh | ₹8.8 lakh |
| 300 guests | ₹2,000 × 300 × 2 = ₹12,00,000 | ₹12 lakh | ₹13.2 lakh |
A plate rate covers food. The bar, decor, guest rooms and the planning fee are quoted separately; what a Goa wedding costs adds them up by guest count, and Goa wedding packages, venue by venue shows what a package line covers.
Nilaya Hermitage next to other venues near Arpora
| Venue | Where | Guests | Rooms | Per plate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nilaya Hermitage (this page) | Arpora | 300–400 | 14 | ₹2,000–₹2,200 |
| DoubleTree by Hilton Goa — Arpora | Arpora | 60–400 | 104 | Not confirmed |
| Mayfair Hideaway Spa Resort | Arpora | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Radisson Resort Goa Baga | Arpora | up to 150 | 95 | Not confirmed |
| Resort Rio | Arpora | 30–1600 | 360 | ₹2,000–₹2,500 |
Decorators, caterers, the bar and music at Nilaya Hermitage
On the WedMeGood listing (checked 5 Sep 2026): outside decorators are allowed; catering is in-house only.
Speakers outdoors go quiet at 10 pm. India's noise rules allow no loudspeaker between 10 pm and 6 am unless it plays in a closed space, a banquet hall for instance (CPCB, checked 16 Oct 2026). Ask Nilaya Hermitage which closed room can take the party after 10. 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).
Finding Nilaya Hermitage: address, names and official site
- Address: Bhati, Bardez, Goa
Questions about Nilaya Hermitage
How much does a wedding at Nilaya Hermitage cost?
On its WedMeGood listing, Nilaya Hermitage charges from ₹2,000 a plate for vegetarian food and ₹2,200 for non-vegetarian (checked 5 Sep 2026). At those rates two meals for 150 guests start at about ₹6–6.6 lakh in food. Rooms, the bar, decor and the planning fee are separate quotes.
How many guests can Nilaya Hermitage hold?
Nilaya Hermitage is listed for up to 400 guests (WedMeGood listing, checked 5 Sep 2026).
How many rooms does Nilaya Hermitage have?
Nilaya Hermitage has 14 rooms (WedMeGood listing, checked 5 Sep 2026).
Can we bring our own decorator and caterer to Nilaya Hermitage?
Nilaya Hermitage allows outside decorators, and catering is in-house only (WedMeGood listing, checked 5 Sep 2026). Get any outside vendor's terms, and any charge for them, in writing.
Where is Nilaya Hermitage?
Nilaya Hermitage is in Arpora, North Goa. Its published address: Bhati, Bardez, Goa. Between Baga and Anjuna, on the hill. Inland, quieter than either, and home to the Saturday night market that runs through the season.
What to settle with Nilaya Hermitage 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 Nilaya Hermitage 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 Nilaya Hermitage
Every number on this page traces to one of these, read on the date shown. Rates and capacities change, so the venue's written quote for your date is the one that counts.
- WedMeGood listing, checked 5 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 Arpora wedding venues → · wedding venues in North Goa
Where this actually is
Between Baga and Anjuna, on the hill. Inland, quieter than either, and home to the Saturday night market that runs through the season.
Ask us about Nilaya Hermitage
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.