Welcomhotel Devee Grand Bay is a 5-star ITC hotel on a hilltop off Beach Road, with 104 rooms, a pool, the Dakshin and KAI restaurants, ~16 km from VTZ.
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Daspalla Hills, Off Beach Road, Maharani Peta, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
Also known as Welcomhotel Grand Bay Vizag, Devee Grand Bay, Grand Bay Visakhapatnam.
Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Devee Grand Bay is a 5-star Welcomhotel on a hilltop off Beach Road, Visakhapatnam, with 104 rooms, an outdoor pool, the Dakshin and KAI restaurants and banquet spaces, ~16 km from Visakhapatnam airport. Ramakrishna (RK) Beach is 0.5 km away.
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Check live rates & book on FlightGPTWelcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Devee Grand Bay is a five-star hotel run under ITC's Welcomhotel brand, set on a hilltop off Beach Road in central Visakhapatnam. Built around an atrium and standing roughly 100 metres from the sea, it offers panoramic views of both the Bay of Bengal and the city. With 104 individually furnished rooms, it pairs a central location with the dining pedigree ITC is known for, particularly its South Indian cuisine. The Welcomhotel brand sits in ITC's upper-tier stable, and this property has long been one of the more established business hotels in the city. Its elevated position gives it a sense of separation from the seafront traffic while keeping the main attractions within a short drive.
The hotel's elevated position on the Daspalla Hills, just off Beach Road, gives it both views and proximity to the city's main attractions. Ramakrishna Beach and the submarine museum are within a kilometre, and Visakhapatnam Railway Station is about 4 km away, which is convenient for guests arriving by train. Visakhapatnam International Airport (VTZ) is roughly 16 km away, typically a 35-minute drive. As the city has no metro, taxis and hotel transfers are the practical options for getting around. The central location means the commercial districts, the port and the seafront are all easily reached, making it a workable base for both business and sightseeing.
The hotel's rooms have been renovated and measure around 27 sq m, with views of either the garden or the city. Categories run from the standard Welcomhotel rooms through Club rooms with added privileges to larger suites that make the most of the hilltop outlook. Rooms come with ITC's signature bedding, pillow menus, laptop-friendly workspaces and 24-hour room service, reflecting the brand's business-friendly positioning. The recent renovation has kept the rooms current, and the atrium layout means many rooms look inward over the central space or outward across the city and bay, depending on category and floor.
Dining is a particular strength. Dakshin is the hotel's award-winning South Indian restaurant, a flagship of the ITC group's reputation for regional Indian cuisine and a destination in its own right for many local diners. KAI offers curated Asian food, Welcomcafe handles all-day dining with themed Sunday brunches and dinner buffets, and the Marco Polo bar serves drinks and offers. For many guests, Dakshin alone is a reason to choose this hotel, and the breadth of the line-up means there is variety for longer stays as well as a clear signature offering.
Facilities include an outdoor pool with sun loungers, wellness and fitness facilities, free Wi-Fi and both valet and self parking. The hilltop setting gives the pool and public areas open views, and the atrium design lends the interior an airy feel. The overall package suits guests who want a comfortable, well-run city hotel with strong food and a central base. The pool and wellness facilities provide a place to unwind after a day of meetings or sightseeing, and the parking options are a practical advantage in a busy central location.
The hotel offers banqueting and meeting spaces used for corporate events, conferences and weddings. ITC's banqueting experience and the hotel's central location make it a regular choice for business functions and social celebrations alike, with the dining strength adding to its appeal for catered events. The combination of reliable meeting space, strong in-house catering and a central position has kept it on the city's event circuit for years, particularly for corporate gatherings and weddings that value food as much as venue.
The hotel sits within easy reach of Beach Road's main draws, including Ramakrishna Beach, the INS Kursura Submarine Museum and VUDA Park. The city's commercial districts, the port and the railway station are all close by, and Kailasagiri's hilltop park is a short drive away. The combination of a quiet hilltop setting and a central location is one of the property's defining features, giving guests a degree of calm without putting the city's attractions out of reach.
Welcomhotel Devee Grand Bay suits business travellers wanting a central, well-run hotel, food-focused guests drawn by the Dakshin South Indian restaurant, and event organisers needing reliable banquet space. Those seeking a beachfront resort or a purely leisure property may prefer a coastal option, but for a central city stay with strong dining it is a dependable choice. Guests who value ITC's hospitality standards and regional cuisine will find it a natural fit.
| Room | What you get |
|---|---|
| Welcomhotel Room | Renovated rooms of around 27 sq m with garden or city views and ITC's signature bedding. |
| Club Room | Higher-category rooms with added privileges and enhanced outlook over the bay or city. |
| Suite | Larger accommodation with a separate sitting area and the hotel's best views from its hilltop position. |
| Outlet | Cuisine / type |
|---|---|
| Dakshin | Award-winning South Indian restaurant |
| KAI | Curated Asian restaurant |
| Welcomcafe | All-day dining with themed brunches and buffets |
| Marco Polo | Bar |
| Landmark | Distance | Approx. on foot |
|---|---|---|
| Ramakrishna (RK) Beach | 0.5 km | ~6 min walk |
| INS Kursura Submarine Museum | 1 km | ~12 min walk |
| Visakhapatnam Railway Station | 4 km | short taxi/auto |
| VUDA Park | 1.5 km | ~18 min walk |
| Kailasagiri Hill Park | 8 km | short taxi/auto |
| Visakhapatnam Port | 4 km | short taxi/auto |
Distances are straight-line estimates; walking times assume roughly 12 minutes per km. Confirm routes locally.
Expect ₹7,000–12,000/night across its 3 listed room categories, with the live rate confirmed at booking. Dates, demand and rate plan (refundable vs advance-purchase) decide where within the band a stay lands — compare a couple of date options if your plans are flexible.
It is on a hilltop in the Daspalla Hills, off Beach Road in central Visakhapatnam, around 100 metres from the sea with views of the bay and city.
Visakhapatnam International Airport (VTZ) is about 16 km away, typically a 35-minute drive.
The hotel has 104 individually furnished rooms, including Club rooms and suites, recently renovated to around 27 sq m.
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is at 12:00 noon, with changes subject to availability.
Dining includes Dakshin, an award-winning South Indian restaurant, KAI for curated Asian cuisine, the all-day Welcomcafe and the Marco Polo bar.
Yes. It has an outdoor pool with sun loungers, wellness and fitness facilities, and banquet and meeting spaces for weddings and corporate events.
Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Devee Grand Bay, Visakhapatnam is operated under ITC Hotels.
Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Devee Grand Bay, Visakhapatnam is a 5-star hotel in Maharani Peta (off Beach Road), Visakhapatnam.
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