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San Diego Mission Bay Resort is a premier resort and wedding venue in sunny southern California. Located in the heart of San Diego, our beachfront resort is a romantic retreat offering picture perfect spaces overlooking the water. From white sand beaches along Mission Bay to palm-rimmed patios and spacious ballrooms, we offer stunning indoor and outdoor venues for intimate gatherings and grand weddings alike. Our staff of expert planners caters to you every need and your vendors to make every detail spectacular. No matter what your dream day looks like, San Diego Mission Bay Resort will turn your vision into reality.

Facilities and Capacity

Our beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces are sure to capture the magic of your intimate ceremony and lavish reception. We provide both beach and garden ceremony options to suit your style and preferences. The International Ballroom is spacious and perfect for wedding receptions. It is characterized by 16-foot vaulted ceilings, Italian glass chandeliers, and luxuriously detailed carpeting. This ballroom provides can seat up to 700 guests and a dance floor so you can and your guests can dance the night away. It can also be divided into smaller sections to provide the same elegant setting to smaller groups. Several other intimate indoor areas are available for parties of 50-200 guests. The Terrazza Ballroom is another popular reception space, with elegant French doors and windows providing vistas of the pool and Mission Bay. Several courtyards, patios, and an outdoor covered pavillion offer spaces for more casual receptions and cocktail hours.

Services Offered

Our team of talented, creative wedding planners will help you make your day magical and memorable. We specialize in offering fabulous spaces for a unique wedding designed just for you. Because every love story is beautiful, but yours is our favorite to plan your wedding day from start to finish. Our planners can match you with quality vendors for preferred photography and floral design services at your set budget. We specialize in Indian and other cultural weddings to make them unique to each couple. We also offer special elopement packages for reduced rates. Looking to pamper yourself before the wedding? Spa Brezza offers preferred pricing for wedding day services including hair styling, makeup, and facials.

All wedding packages include:

  • Custom plated or buffet dinner menu
  • Hot and cold hors d’oeuvres
  • Menu tastings
  • Hosted bar service
  • Wine service
  • Sparkling wine and cider toast
  • Custom wedding cake
  • Late night snacks
  • Venue setup
  • Bridal hair, makeup, and spa packages available


Accommodations
San Diego Mission Bay Resort offers deluxe guest room blocks to provide your guests with luxury accommodations. They may choose from bay or garden views. Each room includes a private balcony or patio, mini refrigerator, and coffee maker. The couple will receive a complimentary waterfront villa for the wedding night. Suite upgrades include marble vanity, full refrigerator, and preferred bay views.

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?

No

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

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

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

Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Ballroom

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 transportation and access is available?

Parking

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Reviews of San Diego Mission Bay Resort and Spa

Weddingwire
4.4/5 24 reviews
Google
4.1/5 3863 reviews
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Monaca Sent on 07/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue

We had our destination wedding at SDMBR on 7.21.24 and it was absolutely magical. Everything was top tier; the food, drinks, views, and amenities. Most of our guest traveled in from New York and were truly shocked by the beauty of the resort. Both our ceremony and reception were held outside on the grounds of the resort and could not have been more beautiful. Donna made sure our wedding weekend was perfect!
Grete
Grete Sent on 10/28/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome resort and wedding venue!

I can’t say enough amazing things about San Diego Mission Bay Resort. The resort coordinator, Donna, was a pleasure to work with and she went above and beyond to make sure that our wedding day went smoothly. My wedding guests loved all the amenities offered by the resort. Highly recommended!
Sean
Sean Sent on 10/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

e will We will be returning for our 5yr and 10yr anniversaries!

We booked our Sept 2021 wedding originally in Nov 2019 due to COVID. We fell in love with the venue with the beach.
Venue was great with us in downsizing and rescheduling. The resort was renovated, staff was uber friendly and accommodating, everything from handing out all my 120 guests gift bags, to special needs for a 10 piece band! to setting up a UNI (Sea Urchin) STATION and a FRESH COCONUT station!
They made us a custom dessert petit 4s that fit our theme. The venue coordinator Donna has been doing this a long time, she is responsive and was personally there every single event and even rehearsal and took care of every hiccup before they actually occurred.

The went way above and beyond just what their banquet offerings and accommodated ALL my custom orders as we wanted to stand out!

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Mk Bu Sent on 09/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue, amazing experience from start to finish!

We simply cannot speak highly enough of Bobby Fader and his team at Hilton San Diego in hosting our fusion Indian American wedding this past May 2019. From the very first moment we met with Bobby, to the weekend of our wedding and after, Bobby was consistently one of the most professional, considerate, and supportive people we worked with in planning our wedding. In working with many vendors, we learned Bobby is well known and highly respected in the wedding planning world in San Diego, and he completely lived up to these expectations. Bobby’s catchphrase is “I hate the word ‘no’,” as in, he will always try to accommodate your requests to help you get the wedding you want, and we found this proved to be absolutely true in working with him. We could share countless examples, but it might be easier to just say that he was able to satisfy even the most demanding of Indian family members in getting every detail just right. Bobby was probably the single most reliable person we worked with in our wedding planning—his communication was excellent, he was always quick to follow up on our questions and requests, and by the time of our wedding weekend we really felt like every detail had been covered. And throughout the stressful process of planning our wedding, Bobby did such a great job of being a calming and supportive presence: he was never fazed by even the most frantic of anxious calls or last-minute changes, and he often reminded us that at the end of the day, our wedding was going to be special and fun because of who was there, and he helped us not to sweat the small stuff (which came into place perfectly anyway with his help). In summary we would unequivocally recommend working with Bobby Fader for your wedding or any other event. You will not be disappointed!

In terms of the Hilton San Diego itself as a venue, we were beyond happy with how beautiful our outdoor ceremony space and indoor reception space turned out, and the large beachside hotel/resort was perfect for accommodating our guests visiting San Diego from all over the country. The site is very near to many major attractions and to the Trolley station, which many of our guests took advantage of. As a couple, we felt very taken care of… the day before our wedding we realized we had some very noisy neighbors and the staff at Hilton immediately responded and quickly moved us to an even better room overlooking our ceremony site. It was perfect! Almost all of the guest rooms have been recently remodeled as of 2019, and the hotel staff was exceedingly professional in helping us ensure our wedding party had a great experience. We would gladly choose the Hilton San Diego again for our wedding venue.
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Winifred Sent on 04/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Top notch service start to finish

I was mother of the groom, MOG, and cannot say enough about how wonderful the event was. Every detail.well taken care of. We were 130 people ages 3mobths to 83 years and the Hilton had something for all of us to enjoy. Thank you!
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Erica Sent on 03/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great Wedding Venue!

We choose the Hilton San Diego Resort and Spa/ Hilton Mission Bay for our wedding last November and we are so happy we did!

We looked at about half a dozen venues in person before deciding to book with this Hilton. We set up an appointment to see the property with Bobby about 10 months before our wedding date. The property was so beautiful and Bobby was so kind and helpful we booked with them the same week.

The price per person was very reasonable. It included quite a lot, including a plated dinner, a wedding cake, water, etc. A one hour cocktail hour with complementary bar was included in the price; it was especially nice because the cocktail hour was at this bar/ lounge area near the pool area called Frescos.
We chose the have our ceremony at the gazebo, which the staff repainted a couple days before the wedding to make sure it was beautiful for our wedding day.

Bobby was very helpful in the months leading up the wedding. Picking out the linens and seating arrangements was so easy. My husband and I also were able to have a tasting at the hotel before choosing our menu. We ended up choosing the beef with duck confit ravioli and roasted chicken, which all our guests loved. Bobby and the Hilton were also very accommodating with special food request. We had quite a few vegans; Bobby provided us a few options for them. They also served them dairy-free sherbet during the reception, which was a really nice surprise. It was really thoughtful of the staff to do that.

We chose to have a hosted bar up to a certain dollar amount which was a good choice. Whatever you don’t spend, you get back. The drink menu is really customizable; we were able to include beer, wine, and a signature cocktail in our hosted-bar menu.

We had a lot of guests from out of town. We were able to make a very reason hotel room block for our guests. The staff were really helpful to everyone with their bookings and throughout their stay.

The entire staff did such a great job making us, our families, and our guests feel welcome at their property. It's such a lovely hotel and we're so happy we chose it as our venue for our big day.
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Annie Sent on 08/21/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Me and My husband planned a quick weekend get away to San Deigo to elope on the Beach......
i contacted Maribel from the Hilton resort and spa who lead me to Mary from www.Maryselements.com
Can I tell you how amazing Mary was to work with?
We texted several times over the last two months and talked on the phone too…..she is SO personable and sweet and made it into EXACTLY what I wanted for our little elopement on the beach. I had 100% CONFIDENCE in her!! She made me feel that for sure….
It was just my fiancé and I. She met us on the beach early early morning at sun rise.. Saturday 8-18-18 at 6:ooam. She brought a witness….all 4 of us shed tears….and hugged!
She made our moment better then I envisioned. It was more than perfect! It felt like her words were written for us and our relationship. She also brought me the most beautiful Bouquet! :) I will be recommending the Hilton and Mary to anyone that is thinking about doing this…….:)
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Luna Sent on 04/05/2015
5 out of 5 rating
The resort is beautiful and the location is great! There is a lot of good outdoor spots for pictures (beach, garden, dock, etc.). The staff was very friendly and responsable.
J
Carly Sent on 09/16/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Thanks to the Hilton San Diego Resort and Spa, Laura, and everyone else on staff, we had the most incredibly magical dream wedding we could have ever imagined. It exceeded all of our expectations.
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Erin Sent on 09/16/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Laura is the best! She was so helpful and I couldn't have asked to work with anyone better to plan the wedding of my dreams.

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San Diego Mission Bay Resort and Spa frequently asked questions

San Diego Mission Bay Resort and Spa includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
San Diego Mission Bay Resort and Spa includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at San Diego Mission Bay Resort and Spa includes:
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by San Diego Mission Bay Resort and Spa for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
San Diego Mission Bay Resort and Spa offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
San Diego Mission Bay Resort and Spa offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
San Diego Mission Bay Resort and Spa is recommended by 88% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.4 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.5 in flexibility, 4.5 in professionalism, 4.4 in value, 4.3 in quality of service and 4.2 in average response time.
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