The Coonamessett Reviews

Dawn and her staff were amazing. The food was incredible and they did a beautiful job setting up all of the decor. The venue was flexible with our requests and was able to help us create a timeline of our reception as well as a floor plan that worked for our event. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful and we received so many compliments on the gorgeous scenery!

I loved the coonamesset from when I first saw it on my wedding tours! Dawn did a excellent job and she was so pleasant and nice to work with! We had our rehearsal dinner there the night before as well and it was great!

My husband and I got married at the Coonamessett this June. The entire Coonamessett team went above and beyond to make our wedding dreams come true! Dawn was exceptional and went out of her way to make sure we were taken care of. We decided to hold our wedding ceremony on the beach, and Dawn and team helped with logistics of the ceremony although this was far outside of their responsibilities. Our guests were raving about the location and the food and hospitality. Highly recommend the Coonamessett for your wedding! We wish we could do it all over again.

We hosted our rehearsal dinner and welcome party in The Cape Cod Room at The Coonamessett. It was absolutely perfect! Dawn and her team set up half of the room for a sit down dinner for 44 people. The other side of the room had a collection of high cocktail tables that were utilized during the Welcome Party for ~135 people. The private bar worked out perfectly for our event. Could not recommend Coonamessett enough for a rehearsal dinner / welcome party combo!

We originally booked here in 2018 for 2020. We finally got to have our day in 2022 and it was PERFECT. The entire FOUR years. the staff at the Coonamesett treated us so well and helped us plan the perfect day. The food was incredible, the venue and grounds stunning, the staff amazing. If I could do it all again, I would. A true gem. Dawn & John (managers) went above and beyond for us. I am truly thankful.

We are so blessed to have had the opportunity to have our wedding at the Coonamessett. Dawn, John and Aryanne were absolutely wonderful to work with. They were so attentive, flexible, and fun throughout all of the wedding planning process. We (as a couple) had many different special requests and additions that the Cooney staff was able to honor to help make the day even more special. We got SO many compliments on the food, from the raw bar to the passed apps to the dinner itself - it was absolutely wonderful. We got married in late May, the ceremony site was beautiful this time of year, and their new chairs are gorgeous. The ceremony at the gazebo can be a little loud with the cards driving by, but otherwise we truly had no complaints and everything ran extremely smoothly. Would do it all over again in a second!

We had such an amazing wedding reception at The Coonamessett. The Lark Suite was perfect to get ready in for my four person bridal party. The space is absolutely beautiful and the food was phenomenal. Best food we have ever had at a wedding and all our guests were raving about it. Dawn and her staff made sure we had a fantastic time and I couldn’t recommend this venue more!

My husband, our families, and I had an extremely positive experience working with John Norton, Executive Chef, and General Manager, and Dawn Copeland, Sales and Events Manager, at The Coonamessett for our April 2022 wedding. Once engaged, we reached out to Dawn via email to tour the venue and hear more about the logistics of having guests stay on the property for our wedding weekend. Summering in Falmouth, we already knew the food was exceptional from dining regularly at Eli’s Tavern.

During our tour in May 2021, Dawn’s easygoing personality and helpfulness quickly shined as she answered our many questions about date availability, the Cape Cod Room space and logistics, the Banquet Menu options, room block specifics and minimums, and their preferred vendor's list. She was informative during the in-person tour and over email for follow-up questions. We valued and appreciated her insight and guidance regarding what she observed worked well for her couples. We toured many other Cape Cod wedding venues and knew The Coonamessett was the perfect location and space for our special day. After coordinating dates with one of the local churches, we quickly booked The Coonamessett as our wedding venue. We loved the stunning views from the deck, the spaciousness for dancing, and how the bar was in the same room. The windows and decor created a romantic vibe that felt just right for us and we were excited to dive into the planning process. Dawn set us up on the online PlanningPod system, which is where our contract, floor plan, and invoice lived, as well as where we paid our deposits. We went with the Gold Reception Package over the Plated Dinner Package and our guests enjoyed the abundance and variety of food options. We were consistently told how good the food was. Chef Norton is extremely talented and went above and beyond to make our vision a reality.

My husband and I stayed in the Lark Suite for the weekend of our wedding and our bridal party and our parents stayed in the King Suites in the Village. The morning of the wedding, the girls got ready in the Double Queen Suite. This space was perfect for hair and makeup. We took pictures in the Lark Suite, which was stunning with the bay window and natural light coming in. My photographer was impressed with the space and very happy with how the pictures were coming out. Having loved ones and guests stay on site made it very convenient and stress-free for pictures and not worrying about transportation after the church.

From start to finish, John, Dawn, and the entire Coonamessett staff were exceptional. They made our experience extremely positive and looking back we would do it all again on their stunning property. If you are considering The Coonamessett as your wedding venue there is no need to look any further!

We had the most wonderful wedding weekend at the Coonamessett! Our winter wonderland vision came to life with the help of all the staff. It was cozy, fun, and exactly what we envisioned (not to mention the food was amazing). I would highly recommend the Coonamessett.

This venue has everything. We had our rehearsal dinner here, our wedding party, direct family, and ourselves stayed here, and we had our big day here! If you have a large amount of people staying over there is another hotel across the street for additional guests. The food is beyond amazing. All of our guests (us included) were amazed at the food options and taste. John and Dawn were amazing. They wete extremely flexible with us. My husband and I stayed in the Lark Suite which wss great beacise my girls and I could get ready here. There is a big beautiful bay window thay over looks the pond that was wonderful for pictures. There is also a bridal suite that you can get ready in. My husband and his guys actually hung out in there. I highly recommend this venue. We had a wonderful experience!

We are not sure if the character limit on this review will allow us to fully capture the amount of gratitude we have to Dawn, John & all of their staff at the Coonamessett for making our wedding weekend the dream we always hoped it would be. The entire process of planning our November 2021 wedding (originally scheduled for November 2020) could not have been made easier by this team. We booked in 2019 (with the old management, which, I’m not reviewing) and from the moment I called John to confirm our original contract I knew we were in good hands. When they tell you “just call me” they mean it, they’ll get back to you… even with the most ridiculous panicked questions while the world is in a state of unknown. If we knew back in 2019 what the last two years would be - we would do it all over again with Dawn and John. Having family & friends plan (and have awful experiences) with other venues in the area during the pandemic, we have felt nothing short of blessed to have chosen to have our wedding here.

We hosted our ceremony, reception and day after brunch with the Coonamessett & had a lot of guests stay on site. Nothing about the entire weekend was short of incredible - the food, the staff, the rooms… Dawn brought our dreams and vision to reality - truly above and beyond.

Dawn & John will always have a special place in our hearts for sticking through this process with us. The Coonamessett has always been special to us, but is even more so now. We will be planning trips back for years to come to visit our Coonamessett Family and to remember the best day of our lives.

If you are second guessing choosing this venue, don’t. Go visit them & I promise you’ll feel the love and magic they have to offer, too.

I am so happy we went with the Coonamesset for our small wedding this past Sept of 2021. Trying to book a wedding from out of town is really hard, but Dawn was so patient with all my questions and menu redo's! She was such an asset to me in the process! Not sure how i would have pulled it off without her expert advice. The Garden Room was perfect for our event. She even recommended the acoustic guitar player who was awesome. The food was perfect, the waitstaff was kind and helpful. The scenery was great for wedding pics. And the price was very reasonable. All in all, everyone had a lovely time and I would not have changed a thing. Don't hesitate to call and talk to Dawn. We plan to try to go back there every year for our anniversary if we can...have dinner and stay at the hotel. Such a special memory for us.

As most couples with a 2020 wedding, we were extremely nervous about having to reschedule our wedding for 2021, especially because we live out of state, but the Coonamessett staff made is so easy. From choosing a new date to navigating state mandates and capacity limits, they were very knowledgeable and adaptable. We felt comfortable going ahead with a wedding reception (despite knowing how many guests we could have!) because of how they quickly they applied new protocols without sacrificing safety or the joyous atmosphere of a wedding. Even before COVID-19 changed our plans, Dawn and John were incredibly helpful and accommodating throughout the entire wedding planning process, down to the day of when I (the bride) was using Dawn's office as a changing room! Dawn and John, and the entire staff who helped with set up, food service, and bartending, were on top of everything and highly professional, and it showed - our guests couldn't stop complimenting the food setup, service, atmosphere, and the beauty of the venue. One of our external vendors said that this was the nicest and most professional staff he has ever worked with in his long career - we agree! If you are looking for a venue with staff that will make you feel less anxious during a hectic, but exciting time, and will be flexible and listen to your ideas, this is the place for you! We highly recommend the Coonamessett and we would choose to have our reception there again if we had to do it all over.

Dawn and John have been amazing to work with from day 1 of planning. We fell in love with the beautiful indoor space of the Coonamessett to host our large wedding for 2020, however, we decided to postpone due to COVID. Dawn and John made planning a breeze for our microwedding in 2021. We switched up the menu to accommodate a smaller guest list for this year, and the food was amazing. The prime rib and seafood sampler got rave reviews. We have a large amount of vegan and vegetarian friends, and the dish that John put together was incredible and so filling (miso glazed mushroom scallops, grilled eggplant and sweet corn risotto). The space, organization, servers, and food were incredible. Everyone at the Coonamessett made our microwedding feel like a full on reception even though it was so small! Dawn and John were so wonderful to work with and made planning a breeze. We had a beautiful evening out on the deck for our microwedding, and we can't wait to have our large reception with them next year. My husband and I can't recommend the Coonamessett highly enough!

I cannot say enough good things about The Coonamessett. My mother-in-law worked with Dawn to create such a special experience for me and my wife. Dawn made our wedding absolutely unforgettable, going above and beyond with her kindness and professionalism. The Coonamessett was a dream venue - our family was able to stay at the Inn which created an unforgettable weekend for everyone. There were many family memories made at the breakfast table with their complimentary breakfast. The rooms were gorgeous and our photos came out so much better than we could have expected due to the beautiful decor and location. The food was fantastic and our bartender was so great. From start to finish, Dawn and The Coonamessett made our wedding day a dream come true. I highly recommend this venue.

We had a great experience with The Coonamessett. Their staff went above and beyond for our big day. Our family and friends still talk about what a wonderful time they had and how great the food was at our wedding. I would highly recommend them to anyone planning a wedding or event.

This venue was amazing.

Ceremony site: the gazebo area is amazing. the pictures from the wedding are STUNNING between the well groomed grounds and the pretty lake/scenery in the background.

Reception room: we booked the garden room and had access to the patio area. it was perfect for us and we had so much fun. The room looks so nice when it is all done up for the wedding and is perfect for a smaller party. The larger ball room also looked amazing.

Food: AMAZING. get the chicken piccata as an entree- everyone RAVED about it and I will dream about it. it was seriously that good. But everything was amazing--the hors d'oeuvres, appetizers, and the post-brunch on Sunday. Delicious!! The bar was also great.

Staff: The staff members were incredible! Dawn was so easy to work with and the waitstaff were SO fun and attentive. They even danced with us during some of the songs, which everyone loved. The energy they brought definitely added a lot of joy and fun to the evening. All the while, we never were without an appetizer or drink in our hand. The same staff members also did our post brunch the next morning. the service was just incredible.

Hotel: excellent! such pretty grounds and the Lark Suite was PERFECT for us. it is a great space with an amazing bathroom (huge soaking tub) and a beautiful living area overlooking the pond. It was so fun having all of our family members staying in the cottages. We also loved being able to spot everyone walking the grounds and running out to meet them/chat. It was a great setup. The Lark Suite was also perfect for having the makeup and hair stylists work on the bridal parties.

Price: Incredible value. far cheaper than the places we were looking at in Boston, with 1000x the charm and service.

Overall: the day went seamlessly and I really didn't have to do anything the day of. I just relaxed and hung out with the bridal party. SO low stress and everything went seamlessly/as planned, which I feel like is unheard of, haha.

You will not be disappointed if you book the Coonamessett! Plus, your guests will love the area!

We absolutely loved our wedding at the Coonamessett. It was a great price compared to other venues in the area. The hard wood floor was also one of a kind - everywhere else we looked had old, dirty looking carpet. Truly the room doesn't even need decorations in order to look wedding ready with the big windows and chandeliers. We had our ceremony on site in front of the gazebo as well and it was beautiful. The food was delicious and everything went well. We would definitely choose the Coonamessett over and over again.

Our third BEAUTIFUL wedding at The Coonamessett on 10/30/2020! Our three children had their wedding receptions at The Conamessett. As mother of the groom, I am so grateful to John, Trevor and Dawn and all the staff for their exceptional service. Even with COVID-19 restrictions, it was amazing! Very professional and well done, but I have seen this many, many times through the years from The Coonamessett. The food was excellent and the service was warm and wonderful. Looking forward to many more celebrations at The Coonamessett! Thank you for a beautiful day!

We LOVED our wedding at the Coonamessett! We had to reschedule once due to COVID, and it could not have been easier. We mostly worked with Dawn and she was so friendly, honest and accommodating. She was very responsive to my many questions by email and phone. The rest of the staff was also so kind and professional as well. We had a wedding of almost 200 people, and everyone was served in a timely manner. The food was EXCELLENT - from the appetizers to the main course (prime rib and chicken saltimbocca). The reception room itself is gorgeous and the view of the pond was so serene. The outdoor deck attached to the reception room was awesome as well. We received so many compliments from guests, and everyone had a great time. We would 100% recommend the Coonamessett!

I could not be more thankful for Dawn and all of the staff at the Coonamessett Inn. We thought we would have to cancel our wedding due to the pandemic and they helped us downsize. We ended up having the most BEAUTIFUL, intimate wedding with our closest family and friends. The food was amazing and the atmosphere was perfect for our special day. I would highly recommend having your wedding at the Coonamessett Inn.

We cannot say enough about our wedding and the team at The Coonamessett. It is a wonderful venue and team to work with! We were scheduled for a late Spring wedding and then Covid happened. Dawn and the entire team were kind, gracious and extremely flexible in wanting to make our wedding special. We rescheduled the date to the Fall and everything that we had agreed on for our previous date was transferred to our "next" wedding date, except for the size of our reception. We had small gather of 24 people including us and it was absolutely perfect. They communicated frequently with us and they were very responsive! The venue itself is gorgeous and being able to have our reception on the deck was perfect! It was a perfect day. The food is fantastic and everyone was raving over the appetizers, the seafood and prime rib. John, Dawn and Trevor helped to make our mini-wedding unforgettable and such a special day.

The hotel was impeccably clean and well taken care of. Everyone was wearing masks and following the protocol and made sure that we felt comfortable too. The hotel rooms were spotless and beautiful inside, we stayed in the Lark Suite for 2 nights and our family that stayed in the hotel were equally impressed. We will definitely be back to enjoy their delicious food and hotel, we can't wait!

The Coonamessett Inn is an amazing place to have a wedding! Jim and Joanne are soo incredibly helpful in the planning process! The room was just remodeled over the winter of 2018, and is absolutely stunning! You cannot go wrong with having your reception here!

Everything at The Coonamessett Inn was wonderful!! From the easy planning to the day of the ceremony. The staff there is the best!!!

My husband and I were recently married at the Coonamessett and it was the most perfect day/weekend! We cannot thank Joanne and Jim enough. We have been going here for years - its beautiful, the food is AMAZING (which ppl continue to talk about for a long time after the wedding - its an important factor!), the staff is great. We got married at the gazebo outside, stayed in the couples cottage - which was perfect for my bridal party to get ready in the day of. Everyone is still raving about how wonderful everything was and that is in big part due to the Coonamessett. Who needs day of coordinators when you have this team to organize the whole day - Joanne calmed me down and helped me so much. The reception room is large and beautiful. You will not be disappointed!!