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Ann Marie Ramos
Ann Marie Ramos
Director of Sales

72 years in business

We speak English and Spanish

Large team (21+ members)

The Handlery Hotel San Diego is a wedding venue in San Diego, California. With tropical landscaping and a heated outdoor pool, this location emanates a relaxing atmosphere. Within the hotel, lovebirds have a plethora of elegant spaces to utilize for their wedding day. Located near many cultural sites, couples and their loved ones have some of the best that the city has to offer at their fingertips. Some attractions include the famed San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, and SeaWorld.

Facilities and Capacity

At the Handlery Hotel San Diego, couples can host their wedding in an array of outdoor and indoor spaces. The hotel’s garden provides an intimate and secluded area for holding both ceremonies and receptions. Inside, couples and their guests can dance and enjoy fine dining in the inviting ballrooms before moving to and mingling on open-air patios. The hotel furnishings’ neutral hues add both warmth and sophistication to the spaces. Modern architectural details, like stylish carpeting, create a sense of present-day refinement. The largest room available can host up to 300 individuals. If you plan to bring along your canine friend, they have dog-friendly rooms.

Services Offered

The staff at the Handlery Hotel San Diego offers a number of services to help you see your wedding vision become a reality. Their adroit event coordinators work to ensure that the logistics are executed exceptionally. The staff can also assist with installing lighting and sound for your ceremony and reception. Cuisine is provided by their expert chefs and is sure to make guests’ mouths water. If you require dry cleaning services, the hotel’s daily pickup and delivery option keeps your wedding garments fresh and ready to go.

Accommodation

The hotel’s sleekly designed rooms and suites are ideal oases of comfort for out-of-town guests. It has 217 spacious rooms featuring large windows to let natural light pour in. The in-house salons, the Glo Hair Studio and Ahn’s Skin & Beauty, allow guests to enjoy beauty services while preparing for the big day. The spas offer haircuts, styling, makeup, massages, and more.

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FAQ

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

No

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$3,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,500

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

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,000

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$16

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Specialty Beer

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

25

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Garden
Hotel
Resort
Restaurant

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
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

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

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
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?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
May
November
December

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Reviews of Handlery Hotel San Diego

Weddingwire
4.5/5 59 reviews
Google
3.9/5 2041 reviews
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Ashley Sent on 11/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Hands down the best

Saraya made our experience the best. We knew right away this was the venue for us. Saraya made us feel so welcomed. I love her personality. It's warm, calm and very sweet. I could visualize our wedding right off the bat with the way she exclaimed the amazing options we could do. Saraya responds very quickly with detailed information. Saraya broke down the prices for us explained in detail what it all meant so there was no confusion. I highly recommend The Handlery Hotel and work with Saraya. Thank you so much Saraya for helping us decide where our wedding is going to be. You are a major part of that decision.
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Leeann Sent on 09/17/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Flexible and Accomodating

We worked with Annmarie and she was wonderful. The venue was very flexible with set up, ceremony and reception requests. We had a great time and so did our guests. The food was great and was probably the best priced I found around San Diego County for a full venue. We really just had a wonderful time and loved having our ceremony and reception there. I also had two friends previously get married at the Handlery and they highly recommended it as well!
Romelia
Romelia Sent on 07/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing place for a wedding.

This place is lovely, I loved the environment, great customer service, the food was delicious, my wedding at Handlery Hotel was amazing.
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Brian Sent on 06/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

No worries, smooth process

Anna Marie was wonderful. Great venue.
Angela
Angela Sent on 06/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Terrific experience

The hotel was willing to work with us and our special requests. They were friendly and adaptable. We served,our meal family-style, which they had not done before and it was terrific. The food was delicious and prepared as we had requested it. Annmarie, the wedding coordinator at the Handlery, was friendly and receptive to our requests. The bartender at the event was amazing. He prepared the drinks with a personal touch. The hotel staff was professional and helpful as well. We would highly recommend this venue.
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Brenda Sent on 10/22/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Schell Wedding 10/13/18

Ann Marie at the Handlery made our wedding day run smoothly and seamless which made it enjoyable and stress free for us. She was very flexible and made sure things fit our budget and organized things to be just how we wanted it. Our wedding day was absolutely beautiful and we couldn't be happier for the venue choice at the Handlery Hotel.
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Catherine Sent on 09/13/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Handlery  was an amazing choice  for our wedding. We did not go wrong in selecting  them. Ann Marie Thornberry was the most helpful banquet coordinator and most organized. From the first day we met her to our special day. She took care of each detail and always
 re-assured us that everything  was going to  be okay. Her attention  to detail met our needs. We had a Hollywood /red carpet movie premiere themed wedding and Handlery  was the perfect  place for it. The venue  is so spacious and accomodating for everything  we needed.  The ceremony area was very nice, flowed into the cockatail/appetizer area of the foyer, then to the Crystal ballroom. It was so convenient for everyone as well to transition from Ceremony to reception. Front desk clerks, bellboys, banquet  staff, food, rooms.  We also used the Reef Lounge for our  rehearsal dinner. They closed it down for us to have a private  party. The food and staff was delicious  and accomodating.  Sandra F. Was the manager for that department  and she was very helpful and friendly  to all that we needed. All of our wedding guest gave compliments on our wedding, food, &  the Handlery staff.  Handlery  is like an extended  family. They knew us by name after staying there for 5days. Could  have not asked for a better place to make our dream wedding as close to perfection as it turned out.
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Sharon Sent on 07/05/2016
5 out of 5 rating
My daughter was married and had the reception at the Handlery on June 11, 2016. Ann Marie was very helpful with all the details. We offered Salmon, Filet, and chicken and everyone commented the food was great. The bar was outstanding. The prices were great!!!!
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Cristina Sent on 01/31/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I recently got married at the Handlery and our wedding could not have been better. We used the outdoor ceremony space to get married and it was beautiful. We chose an evening ceremony and had the aisle lit with candles. We rented the garden ballroom for the evening and it was amazing. It has a perfect view into the garden and accommodated all our guests (135). We picked the buffet and had the chicken and steak, the food was really good and everyone enjoyed their meals. The wait staff was very attentive and keep everything in order. We also had about 25-30 people stay at the hotel and everyone had a lovely time. Overall it was a great experience and we really enjoyed having our wedding there.
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User2186911 Sent on 06/04/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I just recently got married and could not have asked for a better venue! It was convenient for our traveling guests being able to stay there and have the ceremony and reception all in one place. Ann Marie Schmidt helped make our wedding day as perfect as we had hoped! I would definitely recommend this venue!
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Team

Marcela Traylor
Marcela Traylor
Sales and Catering Manager
Ann Marie Ramos
Ann Marie Ramos
Director of Sales

Professional Network & Endorsements

Vows From The Heart - Rev. Christopher Tuttle & Chaplain Mary Cyr Vows From The Heart - Rev. Christopher Tuttle & Chaplain Mary Cyr Wedding Officiants

The Handlery Hotel San Diego is one of those treasures. Always such a pleasure to perform a wedding at their beautiful ceremony location....

DJ Guy DJ Guy Wedding DJs

Outstanding Service combined with a outstanding staff of super friendly and dedicated wedding experts makes Handlery Hotel one of the Top Wedding Spots in San Diego!

Patrick Lockwood Photography Patrick Lockwood Photography Wedding Photographers

A well organized venue, food and service was great !

DJ Guy
4.6 out of 5 rating , 81 reviews
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Handlery Hotel San Diego frequently asked questions

Handlery Hotel San Diego includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Handlery Hotel San Diego includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Handlery Hotel San Diego includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by Handlery Hotel San Diego for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Hotel
  • Resort
  • Restaurant
Handlery Hotel San Diego offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Handlery Hotel San Diego offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Handlery Hotel San Diego offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Handlery Hotel San Diego offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
Handlery Hotel San Diego is recommended by 90% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.5 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.6 in professionalism, 4.5 in quality of service, 4.5 in flexibility, 4.5 in value and 4.4 in average response time.
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