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Makenzie Thomas, CWP
Makenzie Thomas, CWP
Catering Sales Manager

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41 years in business

We speak English

Small team (2-10 members)

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island is a resort wedding venue situated in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. This modern and chic building boasts stunning ocean views and a plethora of event spaces. This property benefits from the nearby serene coastline and its modern amenities. Couples can take advantage of the beautiful outdoors as well as the high-quality amenities that are essential for modern celebrations.

Facilities and Capacity

The Beach Pavillion is a tranquil and private outdoor space that makes for memorable ceremonies and receptions. You and your loved one can exchange vows on the hotel’s luscious lawns surrounded by tropical blooms and water-features. Boasting panoramic views of the coast and the hotel's well-maintained gardens, this site can play host to your entire day of celebrations. As the sun sets and the stars illuminate the night sky, you and your guests can sip beverages and rejoice long into the evening in this one-of-a-kind space. Ceremonies at the Beach Pavilion can host up to 450 guests while receptions can hold 600. Other outdoor spaces include The Shipyard Beach Club, Heyward’s Terrace, and the Mid-Island Lawn. All of these areas include coastal views and are arranged to host ceremonies and receptions. The 9,880-square-foot Santee Ballroom is an expansive and impressive indoor event space. This area radiates sophistication and can host ceremonies of up to 800 and 1,100 for receptions. For your convenience, all event spaces at this venue can be configured into gorgeous micro weddings and minimonies.

Services Offered

The staff at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island pays attention to every fine detail to create a one-of-a-kind wedding experience for you and your guests. You will be provided with an array of event items to help transform your chosen settings. This includes chairs, tables,flatware, sound, lighting, and more. What’s more, the venue’s staff will assist with the setup and breakdown of your festivities, leaving you to focus on your meaningful matters.

Accommodation

There are 340 spacious guest rooms at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island. Each room has been designed to maximize relaxation and provide a great night’s sleep. Furthermore, each suite is complete with a balcony or patio overlooking the evergreen grounds. Additional amenities include an en-suite bathroom, a smart TV, refrigerator, coffee maker, and much more.

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FAQ

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

Yes

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

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
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
Server(s)

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Signature Drink

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Beach
Resort
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
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
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?

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
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August
November
December

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Reviews of Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island

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Sonesta Resort in Hilton Head offers a picture-perfect wedding venue with exceptional service and an array of amenities. Delaney and the entire team received high praise for their attentiveness, coordination, and dedication to ensuring a seamless wedding experience. The stunning ocean views, lush greenery, and delicious gluten-free food garnered rave reviews from guests. The Beachfront Pavilion and dedicated staff, including Lenox and Michael, were highlighted for their exceptional service, making Sonesta Resort a highly recommended choice for couples seeking a dream wedding venue.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Sonesta Resort in Hilton Head offers a picture-perfect wedding venue with exceptional service and an array of amenities. Delaney and the entire team received high praise for their attentiveness, coordination, and dedication to ensuring a seamless wedding experience. The stunning ocean views, lush greenery, and delicious gluten-free food garnered rave reviews from guests. The Beachfront Pavilion and dedicated staff, including Lenox and Michael, were highlighted for their exceptional service, making Sonesta Resort a highly recommended choice for couples seeking a dream wedding venue.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 81 reviews
Google
4.3/5 3021 reviews
Morgan
Morgan Sent on 11/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best Choice We Made!

Sonesta Resort was the best choice we made for our wedding! We are from Upstate New York and picked a handful of venues to tour on a quick trip. We toured Sonesta and 2 other venues in Hilton Head Island, and Sonesta was hands down the best. The scenery, location, and price were amazing! But that is not the reason we booked with them. The sales manager Delaney was the kindest, most dedicated, and fun person to work with! She made sure that we had everything we needed! I am gluten free, as were several of our guests, and Delaney ensure that almost all of the food was made gluten free or had a gluten free option. We also needed easels, reserved signs, and random items we thought we be an extra charge and were free. Sonesta goes above and beyond, 5 stars is truly not enough for the service we got!

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Laura Sent on 12/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Great Venue

My husband and I looked at a lot of venues in Hilton Head. Once we toured the Sonesta Pavilion, we knew it was the location. We had our ceremony on the beach and Reception on the pavilion. It was second week of December and the weather stood out for us. Andrew managed our event and put out all of the fires that occurred the day of, with ease. Best part of it all, people RAVED about the food after!
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Amber Sent on 07/02/2012
5 out of 5 rating
The staff at the hotel is amazing! It's now the Sonesta, and started that transition during our wedding. They were amazing...only the name changed and some small things around the hotel. The staff were so attentitive, calling me throughout the wedding day to make sure I was ok and if I needed anything. They made all of our vendors feel at home and took care of everything. My husband didn't want to see me prior to the wedding, so Kristin made sure we stayed out of sight. The day was beautiful and the night couldn't have been better. The chef was on point as well as the bar staff. We couldn't have asked for better!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
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Team

Makenzie Thomas, CWP
Makenzie Thomas, CWP
Catering Sales Manager
Kaelin Bastian
Kaelin Bastian
Catering Sales Coordinator

Professional Network & Endorsements

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Beautiful Venue We would recommend it to any wedding planner!

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Excellent staff that pays attention to detail, beautiful resort, and venue with many options. The Sonesta is absolutely one of the best places in the Southeast for weddings and events.

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Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island frequently asked questions

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island 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
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island for wedding events is known for:
  • Beach
  • Resort
  • Waterfront
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island currently offers 1 offer promotion for wedding services.
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