Where can I celebrate New Year's Eve in Alleppey?

Olivia Alleppey hosts the Grand Masquerade gala on 31 December in Alappuzha, Kerala, with room packages for staying guests and gala passes for visiting guests.

How do I book the Grand Masquerade?

Book online on oliviaalleppey.com. Staying guests choose a room package; visiting guests can book a gala pass.

What does the room package cost?

The package starts at ₹49,999 plus 18% GST per room for the night of 31 December, room price included.

Is there a dress code?

Guests are invited to come masked and in evening wear. A mask is part of the theme, so bring your own or pick one up before you travel.

Yes. There are add-ons for children aged 6 to 11 and for little ones under 6, and a young guest gala pass for visiting children aged 6 to 11.

Can I attend the gala without staying at the hotel?

Yes. Visiting guests can book a gala evening pass for a couple or a single guest.

Is Alleppey a good place to spend New Year's Eve?

Yes. December has cool, dry weather and calm backwaters, and a stay combines a gala night with cruises, beaches and spa time.

How far is Alleppey from Kochi airport?

Roughly 80 to 90 km by road, about two to two and a half hours by car. See our Kochi airport to Alleppey guide.

What if I want to stay more than one night?

You can book additional nights around the 31st through the normal booking page, subject to availability.

New Year’s Eve in Alleppey

Alleppey is at its best at the turn of the year: cool, dry weather and the backwaters at their calmest. On 31 December, Olivia Alleppey hosts the Grand Masquerade, a gala New Year's Eve on the Alleppey backwaters.

Book the 31st Night

Date: 31 December
Place: Olivia Alleppey, Alappuzha, Kerala
Theme: The Grand Masquerade: masks, gold and candlelight
Room package: From ₹49,999 + 18% GST per room
Booking: Online, on oliviaalleppey.com

Why spend New Year’s Eve in Alleppey

Late December is the best time of year on the Kerala backwaters. The monsoon has gone, the days are dry and warm, the evenings are cool, and the lagoons and canals are calm enough for long boat rides.

It is also Alleppey’s busiest season. If you want a New Year’s Eve that combines a proper celebration with a rest by the water, booking early matters, because rooms across Alappuzha fill in the last week of the year.

The Grand Masquerade, 31 December

The Grand Masquerade is Olivia Alleppey’s New Year’s Eve gala, built around masks, gold and candlelight. It is a themed evening, so guests are invited to arrive masked and dressed for the night, and to leave the ordinary New Year party behind.

Staying guests book a room package that includes the gala. Visiting guests who are not staying can book an evening pass for a couple or a single guest. Programme details are shared with guests when they book.

What to wear: a masquerade dress guide

Think evening wear with a mask. For women, a gown, saree or cocktail dress works well, with a mask in gold, black or deep red. For men, a dark suit, tuxedo or bandhgala with a simple half mask suits the theme.

Masks are easiest to buy before you travel. Keep it comfortable enough to wear through dinner, and carry a light wrap, since evenings by the water can be cool.

Stay the night

The room package covers one room for the night of 31 December, with the room price included. It starts at ₹49,999 plus 18% GST per room.

Add-ons for your room:

Additional Guest, ₹19,999: Third adult, with extra bed
Junior Guest, ₹7,999: Ages 6–11, sharing with parents
Little Ones' Care, ₹2,999: Under 6, with meals
Nanny's Stay, ₹5,999: Accommodation and meals

Prices exclude 18% GST. Rooms are limited, so check availability on the booking form.

Visiting for the evening only

You do not need a room to attend. Gala passes for visiting guests:

Gala Evening for Two, ₹19,999: Visiting couple
Gala Evening, Single Guest, ₹11,999: Visiting guest
Young Guest Gala Pass, ₹2,999: Ages 6–11, visiting
Chauffeur's Stay & Dining, ₹1,499: Outside the hotel, meals in the cafeteria

Choose your room

Rooms are sold on a first-come basis. Browse them before you book:

Make a long weekend of it

29 and 30 December

Arrive, settle in and take a backwater cruise through the village canals. Book a spa treatment for the afternoon.

31 December

A slow morning, a late lunch and an afternoon by the pool. Dress for the evening and join the Grand Masquerade at night.

1 January

Breakfast without hurry, then Alappuzha Beach or a drive through the paddy fields of Kuttanad before you check out.

More ideas in our guide to things to do in Alleppey, and our spa and wellness and dining pages.

Getting here

Cochin International Airport is roughly 80 to 90 km away, about two to two and a half hours by car. Alappuzha also has a railway station. Read our Kochi airport to Alleppey guide. Allow extra time for the roads on the 31st.

Planning tips

Book early. New Year week is peak season in Kerala.
Arrive on the 30th if you can, to avoid road delays.
Bring or buy your mask before you travel.
Add a night either side of the 31st to enjoy the backwaters.
Check the booking form for what is still available for your group.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I celebrate New Year's Eve in Alleppey?: Olivia Alleppey hosts the Grand Masquerade gala on 31 December in Alappuzha, Kerala, with room packages for staying guests and gala passes for visiting guests.
How do I book the Grand Masquerade?: Book online on oliviaalleppey.com. Staying guests choose a room package; visiting guests can book a gala pass.
What does the room package cost?: The package starts at ₹49,999 plus 18% GST per room for the night of 31 December, room price included.
Is there a dress code?: Guests are invited to come masked and in evening wear. A mask is part of the theme, so bring your own or pick one up before you travel.
Can children attend?: Yes. There are add-ons for children aged 6 to 11 and for little ones under 6, and a young guest gala pass for visiting children aged 6 to 11.
Can I attend the gala without staying at the hotel?: Yes. Visiting guests can book a gala evening pass for a couple or a single guest.
Is Alleppey a good place to spend New Year's Eve?: Yes. December has cool, dry weather and calm backwaters, and a stay combines a gala night with cruises, beaches and spa time.
How far is Alleppey from Kochi airport?: Roughly 80 to 90 km by road, about two to two and a half hours by car. See our Kochi airport to Alleppey guide.
What if I want to stay more than one night?: You can book additional nights around the 31st through the normal booking page, subject to availability.

Spend the 31st at Olivia Alleppey