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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.

Pricing information

Ceremony
$700 starting price
Bar service
$10 per person

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FAQ

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?

$700

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

$700

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
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?

$10

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

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

10

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
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?

Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
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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Reviews of Island Palms Hotel & Marina

Weddingwire
4.9/5 25 reviews
Google
4.4/5 3049 reviews
M
Melissa 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
Martha
Martha Sent on 10/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Venue

I can’t speak highly enough about our wedding venue! Lillian was exceptional at what she does, her attention to detail and organization made the entire planning process seamless. She worked tirelessly to ensure that every aspect of our day was perfect, and I truly felt like all my requests were met with enthusiasm.

The cake vendor provided by the venue was fantastic, and the cake itself was not only beautiful but delicious! The catering team on the day of the wedding did an outstanding job, and my family couldn’t stop raving about how delicious the food was. It was truly a highlight of the evening!
The venue itself is stunning—a beautiful space that provided the perfect backdrop for our celebration. A special shoutout to the bartender, Ramon—he was a hit with our guests, especially my dad! Everyone loved his drinks!
Overall, the venue and team exceeded our expectations, making our day magical. If you're looking for a place to host your wedding, I wholeheartedly recommend this venue! Thank you, Lillian and team, for making our dream wedding come true!
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 08/06/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We decided to have our wedding here and make it easy for all out of town guests and for ourselves, by booking all of our activities in one place. I had my bridal shower here, then the rehearsal dinner, wedding, and even a post wedidng brunch. In short, I was at this location many, many times throughout the last year. All of the staff members are friendly and very customer service oriented. All of our events were a success, very classy, fun, and each in a different room/location, as they have options to choose from, so that created a nice variety. We were very impressed and so happy with how everything went. Lauren Miller is whom we worked with and she went above and beyond for us, making the whole process smooth and stress free, we had the best wedding ever, and received many compliments from our guests regarding how much fun they had, and how beautiful it was. The location was perfect for us because it was a great way to showcase the city we love by being on the water. We really wanted an outdoor ceremony with great views, that would be accomodating to our guests. Island Palms offers bike rentals and free airport shuttle service, so makes it easy to get to and around. The Blue Wave Bar and Grill inside the hotel, also has yummy food and drink options, and the food for our wedding day was even more delicious then when we had gone in for our tastings. When compared to other vendors, we were most pleased with the package options and everything that is included, it is really a hidden gem, and we are so happy we found this place for our special day!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
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Team

Steve Schell
Steve Schell
Director of Sales & Catering
Lucy LaManna
Lucy LaManna
Wedding & Catering Sales Manager

Professional Network & 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.

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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
  • Lighting/Sound
  • 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
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Island Palms Hotel & Marina offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Runners
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • 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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