Colonial architecture, 1914
White and cerulean blue, sea-facing verandas, a sunlit atrium, and corridors hung with the antiques the restoration kept.
Palm Beach
Resort - Gopalpur
Timeless RetreatBy The Bay
Signor Maglioni built Palm Beach in 1914, on twelve acres of the Ganjam coast, at a time when Gopalpur was still shipping rice to Rangoon and the 1871 lighthouse was the tallest thing on the shoreline. When MAYFAIR took it over and rebuilt it, keeping the white and cerulean façades, the antique-lined corridors and the atrium that still does most of the lighting. India's first beach resort, and it has been watching the same stretch of the Bay of Bengal for a hundred and twelve years.
Gopalpur served as a prominent port during World War I. It is a coastal town that is dotted with a number of pristine beaches. To explore these beautiful landmarks, the best time to visit is during the months of October through March. While on a stay in Gopalpur, do not miss out on a delightful visit to the languorous Gopalpur Beach, one of the very few inhabiting sites of Olive Ridley turtles in the country.
Highlights
Three things that make Palm Beach unlike any other address on this coast.
1914, the restaurant
Named for the year the hotel opened. The only Pan-Asian kitchen in the region, and the only teppanyaki counter with chefs cooking on the iron griddle in front of you.
The Olive Ridley
Rushikulya beach lies 20 km up the coast and is one of a handful of mass-nesting sites on earth for Olive Ridley turtles.
Heritage
by the ocean
141 keys across ten categories. Every category listed below; sizes are as built.
Deluxe Sea View Room
635 sq ft
These spacious Gopalpur rooms feature a bedroom and an attached balcony which bestows guests with marvellous views of the ocean and the greenery.
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Endless Experiences
MAYFAIR Spa
Ayurvedic therapies alongside contemporary massage. Book the late afternoon and walk out into the sea air.
Samudra Aarti
A sunset ritual performed on the shore, facing the water.
ATV rides
Off-road, along the coast, as rough as you want it.
Beyond the gates
Berhampur is 16 km away, and its silk sarees are the reason to go. Tara Tarini temple sits on a hilltop 30 km out. Rushikulya, 20 km. Chilika Lake, for the birds, further along the same road.
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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.