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Getting Married in Virginia Beach

Wedding hotels in Virginia Beach offer a range of reception and banquet facilities for couples, planners, and guests booking rooms for a celebration by the coast. The Founders Inn and Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, leads the list of properties you can book through Engine, with reception space of about 13,000 square feet in the Virginia Ballroom, capacity for up to 1,400 people, and 31 event spaces across its 240-room property. Guests traveling for your big day can search and book their accommodations on Engine, and for blocks of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the booking.

Virginia Beach offers ocean views, historic charm, and a relaxed coastal setting that appeals to couples planning everything from intimate ceremonies to large receptions. The hotels on this list provide ballrooms and event space that can accommodate gatherings of varying sizes, along with guest rooms for family and friends traveling in for your big day. You can search and book guest rooms at these properties on Engine, and for a block of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking.

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Compare wedding hotels in Virginia Beach

Same order as the list above: ranked by event space, with a tilt toward hotels that list wedding services, a reception hall, or banquet space. Space and amenity details come from each hotel's own records. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.

# Hotel Event spaceGuest roomsWedding servicesReception hallBanquet spaceGuest rating
1 The Founders Inn and Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton 12,876 sq ft 240 Yes Yes Yes 4.2 (1,003)
2 The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center 8,514 sq ft 236 Yes Yes Yes 4.4 (1,002)
3 Sheraton Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel 5,700 sq ft 214 Yes Yes Yes 3.8 (884)
4 Holiday Inn Virginia Beach - Norfolk by IHG 5,251 sq ft 307 Yes Yes Yes 3.8 (1,333)
5 Hilton Garden Inn Virginia Beach Oceanfront 3,120 sq ft 167 Yes Yes Yes 4.2 (1,011)
6 Embassy Suites by Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort 2,600 sq ft 157 Yes Yes Yes 4.6 (664)
7 DoubleTree by Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront South 2,400 sq ft 168 Yes Yes Yes 4.0 (2,171)
8 Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront 2,800 sq ft 166 – – – 3.1 (5,006)
9 Magnuson Hotel Virginia Beach 2,500 sq ft 99 – – – 2.3 (1,000)
10 Spark by Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront 2,240 sq ft 120 – – – 2.6 (1,816)
11 The Barclay Towers Resort Hotel 1,634 sq ft 84 – – – 3.9 (5,558)
12 Courtyard by Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront/North 37th Street 1,537 sq ft 160 – – – 4.3 (1,589)
13 Hyatt Place Virginia Beach Town Center 1,261 sq ft 127 – – – 4.6 (1,013)
14 SpringHill Suites by Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront 1,204 sq ft 168 – – – 4.4 (1,565)
15 Hampton Inn Virginia Beach-Oceanfront South 1,050 sq ft 141 – – – 4.3 (1,525)
16 Homewood Suites by Hilton Virginia Beach/Norfolk Airport 1,024 sq ft 122 – – – 4.3 (905)
17 Sandcastle Resort On The Beach 1,024 sq ft 147 – – – 3.8 (4,426)
18 Courtyard by Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront/South 950 sq ft 141 – – – 4.2 (1,001)
19 Residence Inn by Marriott Virginia Beach Town Center 950 sq ft 120 – – – 4.7 (372)
20 Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Virginia Beach/Norfolk Airport 672 sq ft 105 – – – 4.0 (630)

Frequently asked questions

How can Engine help with both guest rooms and the reception space for my Virginia Beach wedding?
Engine lets you search, compare, and book guest rooms at hotels across Virginia Beach. If you need a block of 9 or more rooms for out-of-town guests, Engine Groups handles that booking. The hotel's own meeting and event space for your reception can be booked through Engine Spaces, Engine's free marketplace of hotel meeting and event spaces across the U.S. and Canada, or arranged with the hotel directly.
Should I choose a hotel near my ceremony venue or closer to the oceanfront?
It depends on where your ceremony is and what's most convenient for your wedding party and guests. If your ceremony is at a church or venue inland, The Founders Inn and Spa offers about 13,000 square feet of event space and is centrally located. If you're planning a beachfront ceremony or want oceanfront accommodations, the Sheraton Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel sits right on the beach with about 5,700 square feet of reception space.
What should I look for in a wedding hotel?
Look for a property with enough reception and banquet space to host your guest count comfortably, plus guest rooms for out-of-town family and friends. The Founders Inn and Spa has 31 event spaces and can accommodate up to 1,400 people in its largest ballroom, while The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center offers 10 event spaces and 236 guest rooms. Many hotels also offer getting-ready suites and on-site catering, though those amenities vary by property.
How do I reserve a block of rooms for wedding guests traveling to Virginia Beach?
For a block of 9 or more guest rooms, Engine Groups handles the booking for you. If you need 8 rooms or fewer, you can book them yourself through Engine's platform. Either way, you'll have access to pre-negotiated rates, consolidated invoicing, and multiple payment options with no membership fee.
What amenities can my wedding guests expect at these hotels?
Most properties offer parking, wifi, on-site dining, and fitness centers, though specifics vary. The Sheraton Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel and other oceanfront properties typically provide beach access and ocean views. Some hotels offer shuttle service to nearby attractions or the airport serving Virginia Beach. It's worth checking each property's amenities when you book to see what's available for your guests.

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