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  • 2015

Marina Inn at Grande Dunes

From 30 to 250 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms
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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this venue

Located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Marina Inn at Grande Dunes is nestled in a beautiful landscape that encompasses over 2,200 acres. Couples can slip away and enjoy a destination wedding at this secluded hotel featuring a grand Mediterranean style. Situated near North and South Myrtle Beach, you and your guests will feel as if you escaped to a romantic hideaway during your stay at this premier and luxury hotel. Scenic views abound at this resort, offering picturesque backdrops of waterways and nature.

Facilities and Capacity

Marina Inn hosts weddings of all sizes! With spaces for both intimate weddings of up to 75 guests in our WaterScapes Room or for up to 350 guests in the Grande Nautilus Ballroom, the Marina Inn at Grande Dunes can accommodate weddings both indoors and outdoors. Indoors, couples and guests can enjoy the elegant yet casual ambiance of the Marina Inn. For outdoor ceremonies, couples can use the Grande Lawn or the Compass Dial. With views of the waterway, marina, and golf course, you and your guests can enjoy the calm and relaxing surroundings.

Services Offered

When couples choose this venue, they will receive options such as the full-service conference and catering team. They can also avail of private seasonal beach access and a farewell brunch. Myrtle Beach honeymoon packages are also available to make a wedding celebration complete.

Accommodation

The Marina Inn and Grande Dunes contains 200 overnight rooms and suites that provide couples and their guests with well-appointed accommodations. Suites can have two or three bedrooms, and all rooms include a private balcony. Each space is also equipped with WiFi, coffee makers, and fridges. The Marina Inn and Grande Dunes also has a studio deluxe suite, which is ideal for a wedding couple on the night of their celebration.

Other Services

The Marina Inn and Grande Dunes offer a variety of amenities for couples and their guests. These include pools, saunas, jacuzzis, and fitness areas. There is also a signature restaurant, WaterScapes, and the Reflections Lobby Bar. Ruth Chris is on-site and open daily, and the Anchor Cafe is situated on the marina and opens seasonally. Other amenities, like water sports, a golf course, and a tennis club, are accessible nearby.

Features

Large team (21+ members)

Experience

  • 18 years in business

  • We speak English

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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?

$1,250

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

$800

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

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$6

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine

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

30

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Garden
Hotel
Inn/B&B
Marina
Resort
Restaurant
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
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
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
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
November
December

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Reviews of Marina Inn at Grande Dunes

Weddingwire
5.0/5 18 reviews
Google
4.5/5 2254 reviews
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User2438554 Sent on 11/22/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We had our wedding ceremony and reception here and it was absolutely perfect. Merrill Thompson and the event staff did a wonderful job of truly creating the wedding we envisioned. Thank you! The venue is beautiful, the staff is phenomenal, and our guests had a great time. I recommend the Marina Inn to anyone wanting to create their dream wedding. Five plus stars!!!!!
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Jay Sent on 08/18/2018
5 out of 5 rating
By far the best place for some R&R in Myrtle Beach! There’s no other place I’d rather stay or will stay but here!!! Love!!!!!!!!!!
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Stasha Sent on 12/22/2015
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I stayed at Marina for our honeymoon. It was absolutely the best way to relax after the wedding. The room was beautiful and the staff was amazing. Champagne and chocolate covered strawberries, massages in our room, breakfast in bed, shuttle to and from the beach, and excursions...everything was perfect. We are definitely planning to go back for our anniversary!
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User2307737 Sent on 09/09/2015
5 out of 5 rating
awesome location and service staff
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User2037302 Sent on 02/11/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Andrea and her staff went above and beyond To make everything perfect for our wedding!
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Cynthia Sent on 09/11/2014
5 out of 5 rating
A wonderful experience!!!!! Very attentive to our needs. Staff is outstanding...
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Debbie Sent on 09/07/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Our daughter had a destination wedding in Myrtle Beach, SC on July 5, 2014. The wedding was held at the Grande Dunes and most of the wedding guests stayed at the Marina Inn at the Grande Dunes. We were very impressed with the hotel and all the amenities. Many thanks to Andrea, the Catering and Conference Services Manager, who handled all the wedding preparation details, the rehearsal dinner and farewell breakfast. She also arranged for a shuttle to drive the wedding guests to and from the wedding venue. Andrea was amazing to work with and was always so pleasant and professional. Planning a destination wedding is very stressful, but Andrea made everything so easy for us and was so responsive to all our questions and guest requests. She is truly an asset to the Marina Inn and we can't thank her enough for ensuring that all our guests had such a memorable experience. The entire staff was so friendly and accommodating!! Thanks to Victoria in reservations, who made sure all the guests had their rooms ready on time and helped me with coordinating all the guest room reservations. Thanks also to the Valet Staff who kept smiling even after unloading 5 carts of luggage/wedding boxes from our packed van!! The pool area is beautiful and the waterway view from the rooms was stunning! The guest rooms were very large and clean. The 2 and 3 bedroom suites were incredible with living area, balconies, full kitchens and huge bathrooms. The beach is a short shuttle or car ride away and it was so nice not to have to bring chairs/umbrellas as everything was provided at the beach. The food at the hotel was delicious, whether it was from the pool bar, WaterScapes restaurant, room service or even the snack bar at the beach. The location was perfect, not congested but a very short drive to all of the tourist attractions. What an overall great experience we had at the Marina Inn and we would highly recommend to everyone!
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Staci Sent on 09/05/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely beautiful venue with awesome food. Staff was so friendly and accommodating to our needs. I'm so happy we chose the Marina Inn for our rehearsal dinner and accommodations for our wedding
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User1794687 Sent on 09/04/2014
5 out of 5 rating
For our wedding in April 2014, we arranged to have our guests stay at the Marina Inn. We were so impressed by how luxurious this hotel was!! And it was so PEACEFUL! Just what we wanted for our guests, they were all so impressed, tons said they'd be coming back! Merrill was so amazing at accommodating our needs, as well as the rest of the staff. Everyone was SO friendly and so happy to help with any questions or needs we had. I would absolutely recommend this hotel!! The hotel rooms are gorgeous, the views are amazing, and the amenities are awesome! I would absolutely recommend this hotel for a wedding, wedding guests, or just a vacation! It's beautiful!
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Terry Sent on 09/02/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Merrill was great to work with in the planning of our Wedding Celebration party held in the Marina Inn ballroom. Guest staying at the hotel claimed it to be the best hotel at Myrtle Beach. Even the locals attending were very impressed. Food quality was over the top.
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Marina Inn at Grande Dunes frequently asked questions

Marina Inn at Grande Dunes includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Marina Inn at Grande Dunes includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Marina Inn at Grande Dunes includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
The space offered by Marina Inn at Grande Dunes for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Hotel
  • Inn/B&B
  • Marina
  • Resort
  • Restaurant
  • Waterfront
Marina Inn at Grande Dunes offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Marina Inn at Grande Dunes offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Marina Inn at Grande Dunes offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Marina Inn at Grande Dunes offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Marina Inn at Grande Dunes is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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