Hilton Marco Island Resort

The Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort and Spa is an upscale, oceanfront property that serves as an exceptional venue for corporate retreats, leadership summits, and incentive trips. With 310 guest rooms and suites, this resort offers the perfect balance of professional capability and relaxation, making it an ideal choice for groups that want to combine business objectives with a restorative environment. The property is located directly on the white sands of the Gulf of Mexico, offering attendees immediate access to the beach and water sports. Its location is also convenient for off-site exploration, as it is within walking distance of Marco Walk, a premier destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment.

For event planners, the resort offers a boutique conference experience with over 12,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting space. The facilities are designed to take full advantage of the tropical setting, with many rooms featuring natural light and private terraces. The centerpiece of the event space is the 5,200-square-foot Grand Ballroom. This versatile venue can accommodate up to 600 guests in a theater-style configuration, 520 for a standing reception, or 320 for a formal banquet. For smaller sessions or executive meetings, the ballroom can be divided into four smaller sections, and there are additional breakout spaces such as the Gulf View Penthouses, which offer 2,500 square feet of space for intimate gatherings. The resort also features extensive outdoor event areas, allowing planners to host welcome receptions or sunset dinners with stunning ocean views.

Managing the logistics for a destination event like this can be challenging, especially when coordinating travel for a large group from different locations. This is where Engine provides a distinct advantage for operations managers and event planners. Our platform is built to handle the complexities of group travel that consumer booking sites simply cannot support. We specialize in sourcing large room blocks and offer end-to-end management for groups ranging from nine to over 9,000 travelers. Our dedicated trip managers provide white-glove service, handling everything from negotiating the hotel contract to managing the rooming list, ensuring that your team has a seamless experience from booking to check-out.

When the meetings adjourn, attendees can enjoy the resort’s extensive amenities. The property features a heated outdoor pool and a whirlpool, providing a relaxing environment for networking or leisure. For dining, The Deck at 560 serves local seafood and fresh, seasonal produce with views of the Gulf, while The Bar at 560 offers poolside drinks. Guests on the go can grab coffee and light fare at the 560 MKT. The Spa at Hilton Marco Island is another highlight, featuring ten private treatment rooms, a retail boutique, and a menu of services that includes massages and facials, perfect for rewarding top performers or executives.

For finance teams, booking a corporate retreat through Engine offers significant administrative relief and financial control. Corporate travel often leads to a chaotic paper trail of receipts and individual credit card charges. Engine eliminates this problem with our Direct Bill feature, which extends a line of credit to your company to pay for all hotel bookings upfront. Instead of reconciling dozens of separate folios, you receive a single, unified monthly invoice for the entire event. Additionally, our platform allows you to track all expenses by project code or job number, ensuring accurate cost allocation and budget visibility. This streamlined approach saves time and prevents the financial “leakage” often associated with large group travel.