Hotels and resorts
Make poolsides, lawns, terraces and entrances usable in more weather, without losing the open-air feel guests come for.
Outdoor space that earns its keep
For a hotel or resort, an outdoor area that closes at the first sign of rain or harsh sun is space that stops earning. A tensile canopy, a retractable roof or a set of zip screens can keep a poolside, lawn, terrace or restaurant usable for more of the year, while still feeling open to guests.
WhiteShed Solutions LLP designs, engineers, fabricates and installs these structures for hotels, resorts and event venues. We work with the property’s architect and operations team so the structure suits the building, and plan installation around occupancy and events wherever possible.
Where hotels use them
- Poolside and pool deck shade
- Lawns, banquet and event areas
- Rooftop restaurants and bars
- Entrance porches and drop-off canopies
- Walkways between blocks, villas and parking
- Garden, spa and cabana seating
Book a free consultation
Share drawings, site photographs and the approximate area. Our team checks feasibility and sends a project-specific estimate.
Structures for hospitality spaces
Shade and rain cover over pool decks, in arch, conical or cantilever forms.
Porches and drop-off canopies that mark the arrival and keep guests dry.
Conical and multi-point gazebos for gardens, lawns and outdoor dining.
Rooftop restaurants and terraces that open on clear evenings and close in rain.
Close the open sides of a restaurant or terrace against wind, rain and low sun.
Covered routes between rooms, restaurants, parking and event lawns.
Hospitality projects, planned and built
Which hospitality projects has WhiteShed delivered?
A selection of published hotel, resort and venue work:
| Project | Structure | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Rama International (ITC Group), Aurangabad | Conical tensile membrane structure | About 10,600 sq ft; Mehler (Germany) 1,050 GSM PVDF-coated fire-retardant fabric; MS frame with dual epoxy coating; completed in 65 days |
| Khanvel Resort | Balcony, rooftop and street tensile structures, Silvassa | About 1,850 sq ft; Serge Ferrari (France) PVDF-coated fire-retardant fabric; completed in 20 days |
| Anant Ambani pre-wedding venue, Jamnagar | Heavy fabrication and erection of the venue structure | Completed in 25 days; designed for 180 km/h wind speed |
| Malhari swimming pool | Arch swimming pool structure | About 690 sq ft; Sioen (Belgium) 650 GSM PVDF-coated fire-retardant fabric; completed in 20 days |
| Crystal Home Resort, Murbad | Tensile membrane canopies | Canopies along the resort building |
| Welcome Banquet Hall, Malad, Mumbai | Terrace tensile structure | Covered terrace for events |
| Yak Brewing Company, Barahsinghe, Nepal | Retractable roof pergola | Outdoor seating that opens and closes |
| JW Marriott, Udaipur | Tensile structure | Rajasthan |
| Taj Kovalam Resort, Kovalam | Zip screen blinds | Kerala |
| Villa Maya, Thiruvananthapuram | Retractable roof system | Kerala |
| Ruchira Farm, Navi Mumbai | Dome tensile structure | About 2,050 sq ft |
Fixed tensile roof, retractable roof or zip screens?
The right system depends on how often guests use the space and what the weather does to it.
| Option | Choose it when |
|---|---|
| Fixed tensile roof | The area needs cover all year and the roof can be a sculptural feature |
| Retractable roof | Guests want open sky on clear evenings and full cover in rain |
| Zip screens | The space already has a roof, but rain, wind or low sun come in from the sides |
| Retractable roof with zip screens | A restaurant or terrace needs to close fully in the monsoon and open fully in winter |
What should a hotel plan before installing an outdoor structure?
- Which guest areas need cover, and at what times of day and year.
- Where rainwater will go, away from guest paths and pool decks.
- Lighting, fans or heaters that should be built into the frame.
- Access for materials and crews with the least disruption to guests.
- Cleaning and maintenance access after handover.
- Colours and finishes that match the building.
From concept to completion
01
Site visit and measurement
We measure the area and check where the frame can be anchored.
02
Design and engineering
Drawings, structural checks and the material layout are prepared for approval.
03
Fabrication
The frame and components are made to the approved drawings.
04
Installation
Our team installs the structure and completes the finishing and drainage details.
05
Inspection and handover
The structure is inspected and handed over after completion.
Hospitality projects
Frequently asked questions
Tensile structures typically cost ₹350 to ₹700 per sq ft before GST, depending on fabric, frame, span and site. Retractable roofs are quoted after a site visit. See the tensile structure cost guide.
Usually, yes. Fabrication happens in our workshop, so site work is limited to foundations, erection and fabric installation, and it can be phased around occupancy and events. The schedule is agreed in the proposal.
On our published hospitality projects we have used fire-retardant (FR) PVDF-coated fabrics. The fabric specification for your project is stated in the proposal.
Yes. We deliver from our Thane workshop to projects across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Kolkata and Kathmandu.
Yes. We develop the design with the property’s architect and consultants, and share drawings for review before fabrication.
Specifications at a glance
Systems
Fixed tensile structures, retractable roofs and zip screens
Fabric
Engineered composite membrane: typically high-tenacity polyester or fibreglass mesh coated with a protective polymer
Frame
Mild steel with epoxy primer and paint, or aluminium for retractable systems
Warranty
Up to 15+ years for tensile structures, depending on the structure requirement and fabric GSM
Planning a hotel or resort project?
Share your drawings, site photographs and approximate area, and our team will check feasibility and send a project-specific estimate.
WhiteShed Solutions LLP executes projects across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Kolkata and Kathmandu. See where we work.