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Make your event unforgettable...at Yacht Basin Conference Center, the perfect location for a wedding ceremony, wedding reception, anniversary party, corporate event, holiday party, class reunion...whatever the occasion. Choose the North American room with seating up to 75 people, the South American room with seating up to 175 people, or reserve both rooms should you need seating up to 250 people.

Yacht Basin Conference center is a beautiful property located on Lake Macatawa and hosts a Catering preparation room Gathering/pre-function area, large parking lot, Balcony overlooking marina and Lake Macatawa, Carpeted, Air conditioned, Elevator/handicap accessible, Adjustable lighting controls, and Hearing loop. Bar and microphone sound system are available to rent. We are also pleased to house The Staterooms! The Staterooms are fully furnished vacation rentals located on the second floor of Yacht Basin Plaza and are adjacent to Yacht Basin Conference Center. Week long and four day rentals are availiable. Amenities include, laundry, Marina and Lake Macatawa views, sleeping for 4 to 12 people.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$1,600

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

$1,500

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?

$1,600

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

$1,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Parking
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Outside Vendors
Wifi

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
October
November
December

Reviews of Yacht Basin Conference Center

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Anne Sent on 06/05/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Gwenn was very helpful and accommodating! Since there was no event the Friday before the wedding, we were able to start setting up a few things on Thursday night. This made things run so much smoother and calmer the rest of the weekend. We really appreciate that they allowed us to do that.

We used both rooms and did dinner in the bigger room and the dance floor/bar in the other. It worked really well for us. Highly recommend!
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Lynnae Sent on 07/02/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Gwenn was very helpful and flexible. Whenever I needed take a look at the reception hall, she was very helpful. I would definitely recommend anyone to use Yacht Basin as their reception hall!!
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Tara Sent on 03/14/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Gwenn was great with answering question and responded very quickly. The Yacht Basin was quick, answered your questions and didn't waste your time trying to sell you their facility. They were great to work with! I highly recommend them!
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Sara Sent on 01/05/2011
5 out of 5 rating
I had my wedding reception at the Yacht Basin 9.10.10, and would recommend it to any bride or event planner! The space is very flexible and allows you to bring in your own catering, alcohol/drinks, DJ, etc. Which can help you save costs, as well as make your event uniquely yours!

My wedding ceremony was outside, but the Yacht Basin Conference Center would have been "The Ceremony Plan B" as well if the weather didn't corporate on the wedding day. This really helped with the planning process and reduced the cost of having to rent a tent, not to mention knowing the ceremony would be just as special at the YB Conference Center, without disturbing the reception area! The staff was very friendly and easy to work with through the process and on the event day. The Yacht Basin Conference Center is the place to go for your special day!
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Lauren Sent on 06/30/2011
4.8 out of 5 rating
Gwenn was great to work with, she responded to questions quickly and was extremely helpful during the planning process.
With Yacht Basin, you are able to select your own vendors, and it's great being able to do that. It makes your reception a lot less expensive than venues that come with all the services you need.
With that being said, it could make things more hectic for you. When you bring in your own vendors, you're really in charge of everything on your day (unless you get a wedding planner), something to keep in mind.
At the end of the day, I was really happy with the Yacht Basin. The space was available at 9am, and someone was there at the end of the night to close everything. I would recommend it to any brides out there that are looking for an inexpensive space in Holland.
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Heather Sent on 06/07/2012
4.7 out of 5 rating
The Yacht Basin was great! It is an absolutely beautiful reception venue. I would recommend it to anyone getting married. It was great that you could bring in your own bar, DJ, and Caterer.
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Sandra Sent on 01/14/2011
4.7 out of 5 rating
I really enjoyed working with Gwenn at Yacht Basin. She was very helpful and answered all my questions and gave suggestions. The room was perfect and clean!
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Heather Sent on 01/05/2011
4.7 out of 5 rating
This vendor provided our reception venue. We had a very positive experience working with Gwenn. All of our needs were addressed and questions answered in a timely manner. I would recommend this venue and their services to other people.
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Katey Sent on 06/08/2011
4.3 out of 5 rating
It was very nice to be able to get into the building at 9:00 AM to start setting up. The staff was very nice to work with. The only thing that was hard for us was the small refrigerator space in the kitchen.
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