Colonial Architecture
Old maps and armoires of crockery line corridors of blue and white, bookshelves cover the walls of the library, and the verandas face the sea.
Jewel of the East
Timeless RetreatBy The Bay
Signor Maglioni built Palm Beach in 1914, on twelve acres of the Ganjam coast, and MAYFAIR restored the original 1914 rooms rather than replacing them, their teak floors and writing desks intact. India's first beach resort, it opens onto a private and famously uncrowded stretch of Gopalpur beach, with an infinity pool whose edge dissolves into the Bay of Bengal. 1914, the signature restaurant, is the only Pan-Asian kitchen on this part of the coast, and the chefs work the iron teppanyaki griddle in front of you. At dusk, lamps are lit on the shore for the Samudra Aarti, facing the water.
Palm Beach asks nothing of you but to slow down. Sea air drifts through the verandas, lawns step down to the sand in easy levels, and the blue and white corridors keep a cool, unhurried hush. Mornings open with sunrise across the Bay of Bengal. At dusk the lamps of the Samudra Aarti are lit on the shore, and the evening settles gently into teak and leather at the bar.Palm Beach asks only that you slow down. Sea air drifts through the verandas, sunrise comes across the Bay of Bengal, and at dusk lamps are lit on the shore for the Samudra Aarti.
Highlights
India's first beach resort still opens onto a quiet stretch of the Bay of Bengal, and from every room the sand is a short walk across the lawns.
Dinner at Captain's Deck
Open-air tables above the shore, with the surf below them and the sunset straight ahead. The catch comes in the same morning.
Weddings by the Bay
Barefoot vows on the sand for three hundred guests, or the estate's largest lawn: twenty-two thousand square feet of open turf, a thousand seated.
Accommodations
heritage by the ocean
Open to the light and air of the coast, at an older, gentler pace.
Presidential Villa
5,080 sq ft
Two bedrooms, private pool, its own dining room. The largest residence on the estate.
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An Old Port by the Bay
Gopalpur was a trading port long before it was a resort, from where Kalinga's ships once sailed for Java, Bali and Burma. The British left it a quiet seaside town of a lighthouse, fishing boats and long golden beaches on the Bay of Bengal.
Winter is the time for it, October to February, when the sea is calm and the days are warm and unhurried.
Endless Experiences
Day trips and short drives from Gopalpur, with the travel time to each.
Gopalpur Beach
Unwind on the pristine shores of Gopalpur, where the Bay of Bengal meets golden sands and gentle coastal breezes.
Gopalpur Lighthouse
Built in 1871, the historic lighthouse stands as a reminder of Gopalpur’s maritime past.
Rushikulya Muhana
Where the Rushikulya River meets the Bay of Bengal, Rushikulya Muhana is known for its tranquil coastal landscape and its importance as an Olive Ridley turtle nesting site.
Chilika Lake
A breathtaking coastal lagoon and one of Odisha’s most celebrated natural landscapes, Chilika is a haven for nature lovers and birdwatchers.
Good to Know
Wellness
Tranquillity at its best
Cuisine
Unique dining experiences
In-house Bar
Memorable occasions
Lactarium
An oasis for nurturing motherhood
Doctor-on-call
24-hour medical assistance
Complimentary Wi-Fi
High-speed throughout the estate
Check-in is from 2:00 PM and check-out is by 12:00 PM. Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability. Our reservations team is happy to note your request in advance.