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Harbor View Hotel is one of the most romantic places to say, “I do”, and we are delighted that you are exploring our iconic hotel for your special day.

As a Wedding Wire Couples Choice Award winner for the past four years, and with over 130 years of experience, countless couples have trusted Harbor View Hotel for their wedding. This iconic hotel is the premier luxury hotel on Martha’s Vineyard and a preferred choice for the most discerning guests from A-list celebrities, politicians, famous musicians, and athletes to travelers from around the world. Harbor View Hotel is a member of several prestigious travel networks, including Amex Fine Hotels and Resorts and Virtuoso Travel Network due to the hard work and dedication of our highly trained team, as well as our top-tier accommodations, award-winning restaurant, and one-of-a-kind setting.

Overlooking Edgartown Harbor and Lighthouse Beach, Harbor View Hotel is a romantic oasis in the historic village of Edgartown, surrounded by a stunning array of island activities. Just seven miles off the coast of Cape Cod, travel to the island is easy and part of the mystique. A 45-minute ferry ride or a direct flight from 12 cities will transport you and your guests to a dreamy, storybook setting.

Facilities and Capacity: Couples can invite as many as 200 guests to their wedding at the Harbor View Hotel. An enchanting wedding day can begin with a ceremony in the gardens. Here, chairs are placed on the lush green grasses of the lawn for guests, while couples meet under an expansive white wedding arbor. The space under this white frame is paved with bricks and the surrounding natural landscaping transports couples and guests alike to a fairy tale space. Couples can host a more intimate wedding reception right on the hotel’s coveted veranda. This veranda features a connected gazebo that makes the perfect setting for a ceremony. While guests enjoy a refreshing cocktail reception, couples can sneak off to take stunning seaside wedding portraits on the coast, just steps from this venue. The Harbor View Hotel also has numerous spaces in the gardens and hotel itself for wedding pictures. Couples can then celebrate a reception at the hotel. They can dine and dance under a massive wedding set up on the lawns of the garden, or they can enjoy one of the main elegant spaces inside the hotel.

Services Offered: Couples from near and far can enjoy the Harbor View Hotel for their wedding day. This flexible venue invites couples for wedding celebrations of all varieties, including bridal showers, ceremonies, elopements, engagement parties, receptions, and rehearsal dinners. The professionally trained staff assists with details such as event planning, setup and cleanup.

Cuisine: Our chefs at Bettini Restaurant and Roxy Pool Bar would enjoy nothing more than showering you and your wedding guests with the freshest seafood and island farm-to-table delights. Harbor View Hotel also offers options that are gluten-free, lactose-free, no pork, nut-free, vegan, and vegetarian for anyone with dietary restrictions. The full bar service keeps drinks full of a couple’s favorite alcohol throughout the night.


Accommodation: This venue offers 117 guest rooms and suites to couples and anyone choosing to spend the night at this hotel. These rooms can be found in the Historic Building, Roxana Building, and the Captain’s Cottages. All three properties are located on the grounds of the hotel. Couples are treated to luxury amenities and casual sophistication in each room.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Garden
Historic Building
Hotel
Restaurant
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December
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Reviews of Harbor View Hotel

4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
44 Reviews
98% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
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The Harbor View Hotel is highly praised as a wedding venue, with multiple reviewers expressing their satisfaction with the level of service and overall experience. The team, led by Makenzie, is described as helpful, responsive, and attentive to detail. The beautiful setting overlooking Edgartown Harbor and the delicious food options are also highlighted by reviewers. Guests complimented the venue's ability to create a unique and personalized wedding experience, and many expressed their desire to return for future anniversaries. Overall, the Harbor View Hotel is highly recommended for couples looking for a coastal New England wedding.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The Harbor View Hotel is highly praised as a wedding venue, with multiple reviewers expressing their satisfaction with the level of service and overall experience. The team, led by Makenzie, is described as helpful, responsive, and attentive to detail. The beautiful setting overlooking Edgartown Harbor and the delicious food options are also highlighted by reviewers. Guests complimented the venue's ability to create a unique and personalized wedding experience, and many expressed their desire to return for future anniversaries. Overall, the Harbor View Hotel is highly recommended for couples looking for a coastal New England wedding.

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Jenny R. Sent on 08/13/2020
5 out of 5 rating

A True Classy, Accomodating, and Flexible Venue (Even During a Pandemic!)

We can't say enough good things about this venue!! The Harbor View was an amazing partner to work with in the many months leading up to what would have been our wedding date on April 25, 2020. From the very first day we toured the venue with Makenzie, we had nothing but the best experience. Atmosphere, quality of service, breathtaking views, food, amenities - you name it, the Harbor View has it. Makenzie and her team were incredibly quick to respond to any questions we had and always flexible and fair. We enjoyed an incredible tasting back in October and were able to show our families why we fell in love with this venue.

Our wedding was originally scheduled for April 25, 2020 - unfortunately we had to postpone to September and then ultimately cancel due to COVID-19, but we cannot say enough good things about Makenzie & the rest of her team. They were all so kind and transparent with us as we evaluated our options. When we ultimately decided not to move forward with a scaled back September wedding, we received a full refund in less than 30 days - really incredible and says so much about what an amazing partner they are to work with.

Even though we aren't getting married there, we look forward to celebrating many future anniversaries at the Harbor View!
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Caitlin M. Sent on 11/17/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Thoughtful & professional and the kindest staff!

Makenzie and the Harbor View team went above and beyond our expectations, even through planning and replanning during Covid. Two years later, the staff was so kind, patient and made everything a masterpiece! Makenzie Wall is so organized, thoughtful and a true professional -- she is one of a kind. We couldn't recommend the Harbor View enough!
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Matthew P. Sent on 11/25/2021
5 out of 5 rating

An incredible venue and staff that made our decision very easy

Our goal was to find a venue near the water, where we could have our ceremony and reception, and had after party options within walking distance. Check, check, check. My wife and I searched all over Eastern Massachusetts but the first venue we visited was the Harbor View. It should have been the last.
The Harbor View itself is a beautiful venue. The view from the gazebo where we got married is even more incredible. And downtown Edgartown is quintessential New England.
Makenzie and her team were available from the moment we reached out. She was prepared with a detailed packet that covered everything from food and drink options to suggested vendors for whatever the Harbor View does not offer (from DJs to florists). Everything was transparent, including costs, which is so important for a wedding so you know what to expect, and the Harbor View team always had helpful thoughts and suggestions. We can’t say enough good things about them.
We were able to keep all of our decorations and flowers simple to emphasize the venue. Our guests raved about the hors d'oeuvres, dinner, and the open bar. Some joked the wedding should be in a magazine.
Long story short: If you want a coastal New England wedding at an incredible venue, your first call should be to the Harbor View Hotel. You won’t regret it.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

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Harbor View Hotel frequently asked questions

Harbor View Hotel includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Harbor View Hotel includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Harbor View Hotel includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
The space offered by Harbor View Hotel for wedding events is known for:
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
  • Restaurant
  • Waterfront
Harbor View Hotel offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Harbor View Hotel offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Harbor View Hotel offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Harbor View Hotel offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
Harbor View Hotel is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility and 4.8 in value.

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