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The Island Palms Hotel & Marina is a coastal wedding venue in San Diego, California. This hotel venue offers a tropical paradise setting perfect for any wedding or special event. Located on Shelter Island with gorgeous decor, beautiful water views, and amazing accommodations, this venue is sure to make your wedding or event experience memorable for you and your guests.

Facilities and Capacity

The Island Palms Hotel & Marina has six different event spaces available, as well as a comfortable restaurant space. The Grand Marina and Sunset Ceremony Garden spaces are waterfront, outdoor spaces that can accommodate up to 150 people. The Grand Marina Ballroom can accommodate up to 150 guests with a dance floor and panoramic views of Point Loma. The Sunset Ballroom holds up to 100 people with vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows with beautiful views of the marina. The Harbor Room is a more intimate space with natural wood ceilings and dramatic lighting for 60 guests. The Bay Room holds up to 50 people, and the Santa Barbara Room, with views of the pool and marina, can hold 80 guests.

Services Offered

The Island Palms Hotel & Marina offers amazing accommodations that you and your guests can enjoy, including beautiful suites, pools, and more. Your friends and family will have access to discounted sleeping rooms to enjoy your wedding weekend with you. If guests are coming in just for the wedding they will have free access to our hotel parking lot during the hours of the event. The Island Palms also boasts a full-service catering department with food and beverage choices to help make your event even more memorable.

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

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

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)
Wedding Cake

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

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

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Garden
Hotel
Marina
Resort
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
Outside Vendors
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?

Aisle Runners
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?

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
December

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4.9 out of 5 rating
25 Reviews
  • Quality of service
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
100% Recommended by couples
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Melissa Y. Sent on 12/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Stark Wedding 2023

We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for making our wedding day truly special. The meticulous setup, exceptional culinary delights crafted by the talented chef, and the seamless service from the bartender made our celebration unforgettable. The team's efforts were truly outstanding—from the event setup and constant communication from Maddie & Lillian to the chef's remarkable culinary skills. The food received rave reviews, and the bartender's dedication to keeping the drinks flowing added to the overall excellence. Our guests couldn't stop raving about the outstanding experience. Thank you for your dedicated efforts in making our day perfect.

Sincerely,
Joey & Melissa Stark
M
Melvin Sent on 07/22/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We chose Island Palms for its location right on the bay and closeness to the airport. They have great, affordable choices for wedding packages. Our reception had a little over 100 guests and was held in their largest room, the Grand Marina Room. Most of our guests were from out of town just as we were and stayed at the Island Palms as well. Everyone complimented on the beauty of the place and the menu was awesome. The rooms were wonderful, especially their suites. We definitely recommend the Island Palms.
User1927413 Sent on 11/17/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I cannot say enough good things about the Island Palms and Lauren and Samantha, their event/ banquet coordinators. Lauren was super helpful, answering all of my questions before and after we signed the contract. We were able to drop off the decorations that we were providing the night before, and the banquet staff set everything up for us. They even picked up our flowers for the reception hall when our florist messed up our order. If you want an as stress-free as it can be experience, with multiple package options to choose from, amazing views from both the marina and harbor side of the hotel, this is your place!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Team

Steve Schell
Steve Schell
Director of Sales & Catering

20 plus years creating memorable experiences.Working with couples on making their wedding day special is my motivation. I have been with the BWP Island Palms Hotel and Marina for over 3 years, our waterfront venue helps us create an environment that will exceed your expectations.

Maddie Martin
Maddie Martin
Sales Manager

Maddie Martin has worked at the BWP Island Palms Hotel & Marina for 3 years. She comes from a storied past in the hotel industry and is a master at working with wedding couples to provide an over the top experience.

Lillian Camp
Lillian Camp
Wedding & Catering Sales Manager

Welcome!

My name is Lillian Camp and I am the Wedding and Catering Sales Manager here at the Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina.

I graduated in 2022 from San Diego State University with a degree in Hospitality Management. I immediately went into hospitality sales and have been selling weddings in the San Diego Market over a year now.

I have previous event experience in being a day of coordinator and event catering. I would love to assist you in creating this special day and congratulations on your engagement!

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
Designworks Florals Designworks Florals Wedding Florists

Lauren and Mike--you are both so great to work with! I absolutely love the Island Palms, the food the people ---the amazing views!!! I highly recommend visiting this paradise before booking your next event...you will not regret it.

Stellar J Productions Stellar J Productions Wedding Planners

A hidden gem in San Diego! I love working with the Island Palms because the service is stellar, the support is ample and there are no surprises… They don’t take advantage of couples like other venues might, with ridiculous wedding “up-charges” and hidden requirements or fees. In my experience, their marketing materials are straightforward and comprehensive, with reasonable event packages and a number of fun perks. The location is fabulous. Also, the upgraded rooms are both spacious and well-equipped (with ample outlets and mirrors!) – checking all the “boxes” for bridal parties and out-of-town guests. I had the pleasure of working with Lauren Miller (Sales and Conference Service Team) on my most recent event at Island Palms and her performance was impeccable. She was friendly, resourceful and extremely helpful and she made sure her team was ready for the big day we had planned! Here’s a BIG shout-out to Lauren and her coworkers for keeping my clients happy, and for giving an event planner (like me) some much-needed peace of mind.

Beautiful Blooms by Larry Beautiful Blooms by Larry Wedding Florists

A beautiful venue that provides great service to brides and grooms.

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Island Palms Hotel & Marina frequently asked questions

Island Palms Hotel & Marina includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Island Palms Hotel & Marina includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Island Palms Hotel & Marina includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Island Palms Hotel & Marina for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Hotel
  • Marina
  • Resort
  • Waterfront
Island Palms Hotel & Marina offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Island Palms Hotel & Marina offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Island Palms Hotel & Marina offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Island Palms Hotel & Marina offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Runners
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
Island Palms Hotel & Marina 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 average response time, 5 in flexibility, 4.9 in value, 4.8 in quality of service and 4.8 in professionalism.

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