Hosting a Conference or Event in Virginia Beach

Engine's inventory of conference hotels in Virginia Beach puts properties with significant meeting and event space at your fingertips. The Founders Inn and Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton leads the list with its largest event space running about 13,000 square feet and 31 event spaces total, and you can search and book it through Engine. Event planners, travel managers, and attendees booking their own rooms use this page to compare hotels by their capacity to host large meetings and corporate events.

Virginia Beach draws corporate events, association conferences, and military training sessions year-round, and these hotels serve organizations of every size and industry, whether your team is attending a regional meeting or hosting a multi-day conference. You can search, compare, and book guest rooms at these properties on Engine, and for a stay of nine or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking. To find and request meeting and event space, use Engine Spaces, Engine's venue product that connects planners to over 40,000 venues. Engine offers consolidated invoicing, pre-negotiated rates, multiple payment options, and no membership fee.

Showing 15 properties (sorted by distance)

The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center

4-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (1002)

The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center features 10 event spaces and 236 rooms, anchored by the Monarch Ballroom at about 8,514 square feet with capacity for up to 925 people.

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Sheraton Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel

3-star hotel 3.8 Great (884)

Sheraton Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel provides 10 event spaces across 214 rooms, with the Ocean Grand Ballroom running about 5,700 square feet and seating up to 1000 people.

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Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront

3-star hotel 3.1 Good (5006)

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront provides 1 event space and 166 rooms, with its meeting room running about 2,800 square feet and capacity for up to 150 people.

  • Free breakfast avail.
  • Free parking avail.
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Magnuson Hotel Virginia Beach

2-star hotel 2.3 OK (1000)

Magnuson Hotel Virginia Beach offers 1 event space and 99 rooms, the Crown Room running about 2,500 square feet and hosting up to 150 people.

  • Free parking avail.
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Hyatt House Virginia Beach / Oceanfront

3-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (2891)

Hyatt House Virginia Beach features 5 event spaces and 156 rooms, its largest at about 616 square feet with capacity for up to 70 people.

  • Free breakfast avail.
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Spark by Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront

2-star hotel 2.6 Good (1816)

Spark by Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront provides 1 event space and 120 rooms, the Washington Room running about 2,240 square feet and seating up to 236 people.

  • Free breakfast avail.
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Hyatt Place Virginia Beach Town Center

3-star hotel 4.6 Excellent (1013)

Hyatt Place Virginia Beach Town Center has 2 event spaces across 127 rooms, led by Meeting Place 1 at about 1,261 square feet hosting up to 140 people.

  • Free breakfast avail.
  • Free parking avail.
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Hampton Inn Virginia Beach-Oceanfront South

3-star hotel 4.3 Excellent (1525)

Hampton Inn Virginia Beach-Oceanfront South offers 2 event spaces and 141 rooms, its largest space at about 1,050 square feet with capacity for up to 154 people.

  • Free breakfast avail.
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Compare conference hotels in Virginia Beach

Same order as the list above: ranked by a hotel's total event space across all its meeting rooms. The largest single room is shown here, so that column can run out of order. Space figures come from each hotel's meeting-space records. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.

# Hotel Largest event spaceMax occupancyEvent spacesGuest roomsGuest rating
1 The Founders Inn and Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton 12,876 sq ft 1,400 31 240 4.2 (1,003)
2 Holiday Inn Virginia Beach - Norfolk by IHG 5,251 sq ft 600 24 307 3.8 (1,333)
3 The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center 8,514 sq ft 925 10 236 4.4 (1,002)
4 Sheraton Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel 5,700 sq ft 1,000 10 214 3.8 (884)
5 Hilton Garden Inn Virginia Beach Oceanfront 3,120 sq ft 252 11 167 4.2 (1,011)
6 Embassy Suites by Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort 2,600 sq ft 500 4 157 4.6 (664)
7 DoubleTree by Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront South 2,400 sq ft 200 7 168 4.0 (2,171)
8 Courtyard by Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront/North 37th Street 1,537 sq ft 120 4 160 4.3 (1,589)
9 Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront 2,800 sq ft 150 1 166 3.1 (5,006)
10 SpringHill Suites by Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront 1,204 sq ft 90 3 168 4.4 (1,565)
11 Magnuson Hotel Virginia Beach 2,500 sq ft 150 1 99 2.3 (1,000)
12 Hyatt House Virginia Beach / Oceanfront 616 sq ft 70 5 156 4.4 (2,891)
13 Spark by Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront 2,240 sq ft 236 1 120 2.6 (1,816)
14 Hyatt Place Virginia Beach Town Center 1,261 sq ft 140 2 127 4.6 (1,013)
15 Hampton Inn Virginia Beach-Oceanfront South 1,050 sq ft 154 2 141 4.3 (1,525)

Frequently asked questions

How do attendees get to Virginia Beach for a conference?
Norfolk International Airport serves Virginia Beach and is about 20 minutes from the oceanfront hotel district. Many attendees fly into Norfolk and rent a car or use rideshare to reach their hotel. For groups driving in, parking availability varies by property, so confirm details when you book.
Can Engine help with both guest rooms and meeting space for my event?
Yes. For the guest-room block, travelers can book self-serve on Engine for stays of 8 rooms or fewer, and Engine Groups handles bookings of 9 or more rooms. For the meeting or event space itself, planners can find and request venues through Engine Spaces, Engine's meeting-and-event venue product with access to thousands of options.
What should I look for in a hotel for a large meeting in Virginia Beach?
Look for a property with a large ballroom, enough smaller breakout rooms, and sufficient guest rooms to house your attendees. For example, The Founders Inn and Spa offers a largest event space of about 13,000 square feet, 31 event spaces, and 240 guest rooms. On-site catering, AV capabilities, and flexible setup options also matter, though specifics vary by hotel.
How do I book a block of rooms for conference attendees?
If you need 8 guest rooms or fewer, you can search and book self-serve on Engine. For a block of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the booking and provides consolidated invoicing and pre-negotiated rates with no membership fee.
What amenities do these hotels typically offer for business travelers?
Most conference hotels in Virginia Beach offer on-site parking, wifi, and on-site dining, though details vary by property. Many also provide business centers, fitness facilities, and flexible check-in times. Confirm what's included when you book to make sure the hotel meets your group's needs.

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