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Vivanta Ernakulam, Marine Drive is a hotel destination wedding venue in Kochi, India, hosting 400 at dinner and 600 standing.

Vivanta Ernakulam, Marine Drive

KochiKeralam, India

Vivanta Ernakulam, Marine Drive sits on Kochi's waterfront with harbor, sea and sunset views across its 108 rooms.

Guests
400 at dinner600 standing
Rooms
108 rooms
Cost
₹1,100 to ₹2,150a head
Getting there
COKabout 45 min by car

About the venue

Vivanta Ernakulam, Marine Drive sits on Kochi's waterfront with harbor, sea and sunset views across its 108 rooms.

The hotel handles weddings in-house, with a banquet hall and conference space that seat up to 400 guests for dining or hold 600 standing, and a minimum booking of 20 guests.

Catering is provided in-house at INR 1,100 to 2,150 per head (VAT extra), covering both vegetarian and non-vegetarian menus.

Indoor receptions, an on-site bar, a pool and parking round out the property, which is about 45 minutes from Cochin International Airport (COK).

  • Seated dining for up to 400 guests; 600 standing
  • 108 rooms, including sea view, harbor view and sunset view suites
  • In-house catering from INR 1,100 to 2,150 per head, VAT excluded
  • Banquet hall and conference space with indoor reception options

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
400 guests
Standing reception
600 guests
Smallest party taken
20 guests

Staying over

Rooms
108 rooms
Room types
12 listed

House rules

Music until
22:00
Pets
No

Getting there

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Nearest airport
COK, 45 min by car
Parking
Yes
Phone
0484 667 3300
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Reviews of Vivanta Ernakulam, Marine Drive

“We recently hosted a family dinner at The Bubble Cafe for our daughter’s first birthday, and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish! ​We had initially reached out to the team to see if they could accommodate our intimate family…”

Ashwathy Eliza AlexRead the whole review on Google

4.3out of 5, from 10,340 Google reviews

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

Can we bring our own caterer or alcohol?
No. Catering is handled in-house only, external caterers are not permitted, and corkage is not allowed. There is a bar on site.
What is the minimum guest count?
The venue requires a minimum of 20 guests.
Is there a curfew for music and celebrations?
Yes, the noise curfew is 22:00.
What is included in the per-head price?
The INR 1,100 to 2,150 per head rate includes catering. VAT is not included.
Are pets allowed at the hotel?
No, pets are not permitted.

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Sources for individual venue facts

  • Seated dinner: 400 guests

    “The Gateway Hotel Marine Drive has 4 banquet areas - the Waterfront situated outdoor and that can seat around 400 people, the Anchor which can seat 70 people, the Marina which can seat 30 people and the Beacon which can seat around 20 guests.”
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  • Standing reception: 600 guests

    “The property's primary banquet hall, the Vivanta Grand Ballroom, accommodates up to 600 guests in a floating or cocktail configuration and scales down to theatre-style and hollow-square formats for corporate conferences and board conclaves.”
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  • Smallest party taken: 20 guests

    “Vivanta Ernakulam, Marine Drive prices weddings by the plate: WedMeGood lists ₹1,100 vegetarian and ₹2,150 non-vegetarian per plate, taxes extra (checked 27 October 2026), for 20–800 guests, with 108 guest rooms on site.”
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  • Rooms: 108 rooms

    “Vivanta Ernakulam offers 108 well-appointed rooms and suites, including Superior Rooms, Deluxe Harbour View Rooms, Executive Sea View Rooms, Premium Sunset View Rooms, Executive Suites and Premium Suites.”
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  • Room types: 12 listed

    “Deluxe Twin Room, Harbor View”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Outside decorators permitted; catering and bar in-house (WedMeGood)”
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  • Outside caterers allowed: No

    “Vivanta Ernakulam, Marine Drive's catering policy: In-house catering only (WedMeGood listing).”
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  • Dietary options: Vegetarian and non-vegetarian

    “The Gateway Hotel serves delectable vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes for their customers that are sure to match the standards of the event you are planning.”
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  • Bring your own wine: No

    “In house alcohol available, Outside alcohol not permitted”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Swirl is a contemporary lounge specialising in handcrafted cocktails, premium beverages, curated wines and gourmet finger food.”
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  • Price: ₹1,100 to ₹2,150 per head

    “Vivanta Ernakulam, Marine Drive prices weddings by the plate: WedMeGood lists ₹1,100 vegetarian and ₹2,150 non-vegetarian per plate, taxes extra (checked 27 October 2026), for 20–800 guests, with 108 guest rooms on site.”
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  • Included: Catering

    “Vivanta Ernakulam, Marine Drive prices weddings by the plate: WedMeGood lists ₹1,100 vegetarian and ₹2,150 non-vegetarian per plate, taxes extra (checked 27 October 2026), for 20–800 guests, with 108 guest rooms on site.”
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  • Not included: VAT

    “Vivanta Ernakulam, Marine Drive prices weddings by the plate: WedMeGood lists ₹1,100 vegetarian and ₹2,150 non-vegetarian per plate, taxes extra (checked 27 October 2026), for 20–800 guests, with 108 guest rooms on site.”
    Read the source for not included

  • Music until: 22:00

    “Outside DJ allowed; outdoor amplified sound stops at 10 pm under India’s noise rules”
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  • Pets: No

    “Pets are not allowed”
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  • Nearest airport: COK, 45 min by car

    “COK”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “Parking spaces are available to all our guests at Vivanta Ernakulam.”
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  • Event spaces: Conference space and banquet hall

    “Conference space”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “From weddings to power-packed meetings, our event spaces at Vivanta Ernakulam, Marine Drive, are designed to impress.”
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  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “An outdoor swimming pool and fitness centre are available for guests at Vivanta Ernakulam.”
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  • Sea view: Yes

    “Overlooking the backwaters and Kochi Harbour, this hotel in Ernakulam offers convenient access to corporate hubs and many of the city's popular attractions.”
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₹1,100 to ₹2,150a head

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