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  • 2026
  • 2019

Hilton Garden Inn Ocean City Oceanfront

From 20 to 80 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Clean Up
Alexis
Jessica
Lonnika
Ashlee
Claudia

Recommended by 98% of couples

About this venue

The Hilton Garden Inn, a wedding venue located in coveted midtown Ocean City, Maryland, provides couples and guests with stunning oceanfront views of the Atlantic Ocean. Imagine the crashing waves as the backdrop of your ceremony or reception complemented by exceptional fare and gracious hospitality in a relaxing atmosphere. This beautifully designed hotel was created in the Ocean City’s coastal style, which captures a timeless elegance that is both endearing and unique. The hotel is open year round so couples can still enjoy the beautiful view and host their dream wedding regardless of the season!

Facilities and Capacity
When you decide on hosting your wedding at the Hilton Garden Inn, you can choose to host the wedding ceremony either inside or outside on your special day. Outside options include a romantic ocean front wedding overlooking the crashing waves on our expansive oceanfront deck. Beach weddings can be orchestrated with the help of a planner as our wedding services extend to the four corners of our property. Inside ceremonies for up to 40 guests can be held in our breath-taking ocean front Zippy Lewis Room with expansive windows. For a larger wedding of up to 90 guests, guests can enjoy cocktail hour on the deck, and then transfer to our timeless Dunes Manor Ballroom for the formal reception. A wide variety of wedding styles can be accommodated in our rooms & spaces which is ideal for your wedding vision.

Services Offered
To help make your wedding less stressful, we offer all-inclusive packages that include wedding setup & breakdown and we offer the best room rates for out of town guests. The hotel can recommend various vendors and wedding planners to assist you with every need.

Wedding Events
Let us help you arrange all your wedding events at Hilton Garden Inn Ocean City Oceanfront.

  • Bachelorette/Bachelor Weekend Retreat
  • Bridal/Wedding Parties
  • Micro/Intimate Weddings
  • Welcome Cocktail Parties
  • Rehearsal Dinner
  • Wedding Ceremony & Reception
  • Hotel Guest Departure Brunch

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 3 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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FAQ

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

Yes

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

$1,250

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

$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?

$1,250

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

$500

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

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables
Catering Services

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

Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$35

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Signature Drink

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

20

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Beach
Hotel
Resort
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 Rentals
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
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
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Centerpieces
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
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
December

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Reviews of Hilton Garden Inn Ocean City Oceanfront

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Hilton Garden Inn delivers beautiful, convenient beachside weddings with attentive, accommodating staff who handle planning (even last‑minute) and help with decor. Catering and food are repeatedly praised as outstanding and customizable. Guests found it great value and highly recommend the venue.

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Hilton Garden Inn delivers beautiful, convenient beachside weddings with attentive, accommodating staff who handle planning (even last‑minute) and help with decor. Catering and food are repeatedly praised as outstanding and customizable. Guests found it great value and highly recommend the venue.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 34 reviews
Google
4.2/5 559 reviews
Alexis
Alexis Sent on 11/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

November 8, 2025 Wedding

100000/10 recommend the Hilton Garden Inn for a wedding venue. I was supposed to get married in Jamaica on 11/8/2025, however, Hurricane Melissa had other plans for me. I met with Jennifer SEVEN days before my wedding was supposed to happen and explained that I needed a place to throw a last minute wedding and she didn’t skip a beat. The entire staff was quick to throw together the most PERFECT wedding. Super budget friendly, beyond accommodating, and the nicest people I have ever met and worked with. I couldn’t have asked for a better place to have my wedding. THANK YOU Jennifer, and the entire staff at the Hilton Garden Inn. You guys are amazing!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 04/28/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

I had my wedding here! I loved the experience that Jennifer, the Chefs and everyone else who helped my dream wedding become a true reality!
P
Patrick Sent on 02/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Beach Wedding

We got married at dunes in 2021! They made our beach wedding spectacular! Joanne helped us arrange every detail my wife& I dreamed of, and Joe was the best catering manager! The dunes has exceptional staff, breath taking views, classic style, top notch food& drink and value that are unmatched in the delmarva peninsula!!
Lonnika
Lonnika Sent on 12/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Ronnie & Lonnie Fall Wedding

We had such an amazing Wedding. We wouldn’t change anything. Wedding Venue, Cocktail, Reception, food. Hotel Staff, Food, and Jennifer were absolutely amazing. Money well spent. Jennifer was so helpful, pleasant, and worked with our budget.
Ashlee
Ashlee Sent on 12/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Wonderful!

Every aspect went perfectly! We reached out and started planning a year in advance. Our contact Jen, was so helpful! She made the process so easy and smooth. She was also quick to reply and answer any and all questions. Once we arrived the week of our wedding, every single staff member was amazing. Checking in was quick and easy, and the woman was so polite. The gentleman helping us load and u load everything was extremely kind and so helpful! The lady that oversaw our reception was so attentive and kind! Our bartender was great, and our group definitely kept him busy. We had the absolute perfect day! I could not recommend this hotel and their staff enough!
Claudia
Claudia Sent on 11/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Last minute wedding

My daughter was supposed to get married in Jamaica on 11/8/25. We had planned it for a year, but Hurricane Melissa had other plans for us. Once we determined that was not happenning we had 2 weeks to pull together a whole new wedding. Jennifer reached out to us via weddingwire and the minute we met her we knew this is where the wedding would be. Jennifer and her team went over an above and made my daughters day memorable. The venue was beautiful, the food was great and reasonable and the whole day was perfect. They worked within my budget (while I was waiting to get my money back from the Jamaica one that was already paid in full). I would highly recommend the Hilton Garden Inn and the whole staff for your wedding or any other celebration!
E
Erin Sent on 02/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding venue in ocmd

The Hilton was great but the staff is absolutely phenomenal!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! Beautiful hotel, great decor, and the best location in OCMD. Being two blocks from the boardwalk, the location is great for having things to do, but also much quieter than staying on the actual boardwalk. If you're looking for great food, great staff, beautiful decor, cleanliness, and convenience this is the spot!!
Jennifer Dunkelberger the Catering Sales Manager, went above and beyond our expectations. A girl dreams about her wedding forever and she made my wedding better than what I could've ever imagined! We toured quite a few venues but weren't wowed until we met with Jennifer. She is a warm, caring, heart on her sleeve girl that made all the difference. We obviously loved the venue, but Jennifer was the true selling point for us.
The staff here helped us decorate and plan things out so we did not need to hire a "wedding planner". They also do in house desserts that were delicious. They pretty much made anything we wanted/needed them to make for our wedding and the food was OUTSTANDING! Many people contacted me after the wedding to tell me that it was the best wedding food they ever had. Larry and Chris hit it out of the park with the food!!!
I hope everyone can experience the kind of love and care we did at the Hilton Garden Inn. The staff truly felt like family after our wedding. Couldn't be happier with everything! Thank you again to everyone who made my wedding even more special.
Francis
Francis Sent on 02/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Mom's 87th birthday

When I decided to do my celebration I never thought I would have this magnificent person, Jennifer, working with me in every aspect. I definitely will come back in the future todo any other occasions cause love everyone who works and make me feel happy.
E
Emily Sent on 01/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue & such accommodating staff

I had my wedding reception in the Zippy Lewis room in August 2024- it was absolutely everything I hoped for and more! The room was beautiful on the beach, we had drinks and snacks on the deck & main course inside. All of the staff was WONDERFUL to work with, they accomadated my budget, schedule, food restrictions & everything. They even set up just the way I wanted & helped me decorate. I couldn’t have asked for more helpful coordinators! Not to mention the food- absolutely fantastic! They made a completely custom menu of everything I wanted on my day. I can’t say enough good things about having my reception here.
M
Michael Sent on 09/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding service! All expectations were met! Great staff!

The wedding went off with no problems. The staff was great and accomodating.
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Hilton Garden Inn Ocean City Oceanfront frequently asked questions

Hilton Garden Inn Ocean City Oceanfront includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
  • Catering Services
Hilton Garden Inn Ocean City Oceanfront includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Hilton Garden Inn Ocean City Oceanfront includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Hilton Garden Inn Ocean City Oceanfront for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Beach
  • Hotel
  • Resort
  • Restaurant
  • Waterfront
Hilton Garden Inn Ocean City Oceanfront offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Hilton Garden Inn Ocean City Oceanfront offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Hilton Garden Inn Ocean City Oceanfront offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Hilton Garden Inn Ocean City Oceanfront offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
Hilton Garden Inn Ocean City Oceanfront is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.
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