Description
Casino Hotel, operated by CGH Earth, is a five-star hotel and event venue situated on the historic Willingdon Island in Kochi. Surrounded by the harbour, backwaters and the distinctive character of the island, the hotel offers a peaceful setting for weddings, receptions, engagements, anniversaries and private celebrations while remaining close to Ernakulam, Fort Kochi and Mattancherry. The Poolside is the hotel’s largest event space, extending across approximately 6,000 square feet. It can accommodate around 650 guests for a floating reception, 400 in theatre-style seating and approximately 200 in a cluster arrangement. Its open-air atmosphere makes it suitable for wedding receptions, cocktail evenings, engagement celebrations, birthday parties and family reunions. Durbar Hall is the principal indoor event venue and is suitable for receptions, ceremonial functions and formal dinners. It can accommodate approximately 350 guests for a floating reception, 250 in theatre style, 120 in clusters and 70 in a boardroom arrangement. The air-conditioned setting provides a dependable option for celebrations during the monsoon and can also serve as a weather contingency for outdoor functions. The hotel’s experienced banquet team assists with seating plans, food service, presentations and event coordination. In-house catering can be customised with Kerala specialities, seafood, Indian selections and international cuisine. Fort Kochi restaurant specialises in seafood, Tharavadu serves multi-cuisine dining, and Vasco da Gama Restobar provides beverages and a relaxed setting for informal gatherings. Casino Hotel has approximately 65 rooms and suites, including superior rooms, executive rooms, pool-view rooms and executive suites. Supporting facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, Ayurveda centre, indoor games, Wi-Fi, parking and room-service facilities. These amenities make the property suitable for residential weddings and celebrations involving guests travelling from outside Kochi. The hotel is located approximately six kilometres from Ernakulam city centre and around eight kilometres from Ernakulam Junction Railway Station. Cochin International Airport is approximately 40 to 42 kilometres away, with the journey generally taking around one to one and a half hours depending on traffic. Willingdon Island is accessible by road through Thevara and the Venduruthy bridges, while ferry connections provide convenient access to Fort Kochi, Mattancherry and Ernakulam.
