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Hilton San Diego Bayfront is a luxury hotel venue in San Diego, California. This waterfront venue offers a picture perfect setting for indoor or outdoor weddings of any size or style. Overlooking the San Diego Bay, this venue is a secluded, private and gorgeous location for you to celebrate your wedding day.

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Frequently asked questions

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

No

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?

$3,500

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

$3,500

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$14

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

Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

18

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Hotel
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
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
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
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
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

June
July
August
September

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
December

Reviews of Hilton San Diego Bayfront

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Maggie Sent on 01/01/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We had our dream wedding back in October at the Hilton Bay Front. The staff is absolutely incredible. Aileen was our point of contact and she was on top of everything and made sure our day was extra perfect. The setup was super easy, she connected with our vendors, and overall it was absolutely beautiful. If you're looking for amazing service, great food and an excellent staff, this is the place to go. Our family, friends and out of town guests raved about the service at the hotel. On top of that, the bridal suite was gorgeous and our venue on the plaza was absolutely perfect! Highly recommend if you do look at the venue to consider the Promenade Plaza. Thank you again for taking care of us and making our wedding everything and more! Love the Shraders
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Melanie Sent on 05/01/2012
5 out of 5 rating
We used the Hilton Bayfront lawn as our ceremony venue. Stephanie is absolutely AMAZING!
She had everything planned and organized - she kept me stress free and helped out SO much. I was a bit of a wreck and very stressed out the last couple of days before the wedding, but she always knew how to make me feel calm and handled everything above and beyond her responsibilities.
I recommend the Hilton Bayfront - it is a BEAUTIFUL hotel, has an amazing view/backdrop for a wedding ceremony, and the staff is very helpful and friendly.
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Adele Sent on 06/13/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding was held at the Hilton Bayfront San Diego, May, 2011. The ceremony and reception sites turned out beautiful and just the way I had envisioned. Throughout the whole process, Corina Van Der Meer was SO helpful and really made us feel special! She pulled everything together perfectly! The service during cocktail and dinner was outstanding! My guests still comment on how nice the location was and how great they were treated at the hotel. I really recommend checking this place out for your wedding. Ask for Corina!
-Adele & Taylor Hedges
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User1155319 Sent on 05/07/2013
4.2 out of 5 rating
We had our ceremony on the Plaza Promenade and our reception in the Indigo ballroom. Our wedding day was wonderful. Our contact person with the Hilton was extremely responsive, professional, and thorough. The staff was also friendly and very professional. The only minor complaint that I have is in regards to the hotel rooms not being ready for some of my guests upon check-in, but that has more to do with the hotel rather than the venue. The venue and food were great.
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Erwin Sent on 08/12/2023
3 out of 5 rating

Subpar event experience

On July 1st, we held our daughter’s debutante ball in the Sapphire Ballroom. After signing with Jordan Cofer in July 2022, we were passed around from Kaila Collins to Shanice Matthews. Despite paying the event installments, no one from the hotel reached out to us regarding our event. On 10 May 2023, after reaching out by email and phone, we were assigned Omar Limon. My wife became frustrated with his lack of experience and untimely responses. With less than two months to go, we were finally put in touch with Kelli Mangiantini. Planning and decisions which should have occurred over the course of the year were now condensed to the span of six weeks, and our initial hopes for a great event were all but lost. On the night of the event, we encountered several serious issues. One, the lighting in the ballroom could not be controlled. Not only did this ruin the ambience, it also greatly diminished the lighting effects from our vendor. Two, we noticed after looking at pictures from our guests that the plating for our dinner did not match what we selected and documented, and Kelli failed to address our concerns regarding this. Three, members of hotel staff broke and threw away our heirloom glass candle holders used in previous events, and it’s personal significance to our family cannot be overstated. Four, the original boxes of our decorations for the event were placed in a room after asking Kelli where they could be safely stored. However they were gone at the end of the event without explanation. Five, the rooms that were confirmed by staff as connecting at check-in were changed without my knowledge or approval. Finally, at Kelli’s direction, we informed our guests of a voucher for free self-parking. However, nearly all our guests were forced to pay UPON ENTERING causing a huge fiasco that still has not be resolved. The Hilton failed to meet our expectations. This is our second ball, and based on our overall experience, I give Hilton a C-minus.
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Hilton San Diego Bayfront frequently asked questions

Hilton San Diego Bayfront includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Hilton San Diego Bayfront includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Hilton San Diego Bayfront includes:
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Hilton San Diego Bayfront for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Hotel
  • Waterfront
Hilton San Diego Bayfront offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Hilton San Diego Bayfront offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Hilton San Diego Bayfront offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Hilton San Diego Bayfront is recommended by 89% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.4 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in professionalism, 4.6 in flexibility, 4.4 in average response time, 4.2 in quality of service and 4.2 in value.
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