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Meetings & Events 

Stylish Indoor & Outdoor Venues

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Beachfront Venues

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Outdoor Venues

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Grand Ballrooms

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Conference Rooms

Event Spaces on Hilton Head Island

With 17 diverse indoor and outdoor venues, including a beachfront pavilion, lush gardens, and grand ballrooms, Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island is the go-to destination for any event, from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations.

  • 17 Meeting and Event Venues
  • 23,000 sqft. of Space
  • Largest Venue: Santee Ballroom

event spaces

Santee Ballroom

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The Santee Ballroom offers a versatile space, perfect for a variety of events, from corporate meetings to elegant galas and weddings. With neutral decor and a spacious pre-function foyer, this 10,000 square-foot venue can accommodate up to 1,110 guests. The flexible layout is designed to divide the space into multiple configurations, combining Salons A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H.

Ideal Venue for:

  • Birthday Celebration
  • Corporate Event
  • Product Launch
  • Fundraiser
  • High School Dance

Ideal Venue for:

  • Grand Wedding Celebration
  • Ballroom Reception
  • Lavish Celebrations

Santee Ballroom

Floorplans and capacity

Ballroom layout with circular dining tables.
Open ballroom layout with sparse table arrangement.
Ballroom with angled theater-style seating.
Ballroom with long tables and stage area.
Ballroom layout with circular dining tables.

Banquet Rounds

Up to 800 guests 

Open ballroom layout with sparse table arrangement.

Cocktail Rounds

Up to 1100 guests 

Ballroom with angled theater-style seating.

Theater

Up to 1110 guests 

Ballroom with long tables and stage area.

Classroom

Up to 650 guests 

Savannah Junior Ballroom

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The Savannah Junior Ballroom is a versatile space, ideal for elegant gatherings and events. Located on the first floor wit adjacent pre-function space, this junior ballroom is decorated in a soothing neutral palette and divisible into two separate rooms, Savannah A or B, making it easy to customize for any occasion.

Ideal Venue for: 

  • Galas
  • Corporate Event
  • Birthday Celebration
  • Fundraising Event

Savannah Junior Ballroom

Floorplans and capacity

Large hall with multiple round banquet tables.
Long room with rows of classroom-style tables.
Long room with theater-style seating arrangement.
Large hall with multiple round banquet tables.

Banquet Rounds

Up to 180 guests 

Long room with rows of classroom-style tables.

Classroom

Up to 120 guests 

Long room with theater-style seating arrangement.

Theater

Up to 250 guests 

Oceanfront Beach Pavilion

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A stunning venue nestled between lush grounds and the pristine South Carolina coastline, the Oceanfront Beach Pavilion offers a versatile space with breathtaking views and unique features, including a beach access point, and oyster roast deck.

Ideal Venue for:

  • Beachfront Ceremony
  • Cocktail Hour on the Deck
  • Outdoor Reception
  • Rehearsal Dinner

Ideal Venue for:

  • Ballroom Reception
  • Cocktail Hour on the Deck
  • Indoor Reception
  • Lavish Celebrations

Oceanfront Beach Pavilion

Floorplans and capacity

Room layout with circular tables and chairs.
Long rectangular table setup in a small meeting room.
Room layout with circular tables and chairs.

Banquet Rounds

Up to 450 guests 

Long rectangular table setup in a small meeting room.

Cocktail Rounds

Up to 600 guests 

Shipyard Beach Club & Deck

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The Shipyard Beach Club is a premier oceanfront venue with both indoor and outdoor spaces, breathtaking ocean views, and a warm and inviting atmosphere. The climate-controlled indoor space features a lounge and dining area, while the outdoor deck provides the perfect ocean view for your special occasion.

Ideal Venue for: 

  • Corporate Award Event
  • High School Dance
  • Grand Celebration
  • Corporate Event

Ideal Venue for:

  • Wedding Reception
  • Vow Renewal
  • Engagement Party
  • Bridal Shower
  • Rehearsal Dinner
  • Post-Wedding Brunch

Shipyard Beach Club & Deck

Floorplans and capacity

Banquet hall layout with round tables.
Classroom-style seating arrangement in event space.
Empty hall setup with minimal round tables.
Theater-style seating layout for presentations.
U-shaped table arrangement in meeting room.
Conference room setup with long tables.
Banquet hall layout with round tables.

Banquet Rounds

Up to 110 guests 

Classroom-style seating arrangement in event space.

Classroom

Up to 60 guests 

Empty hall setup with minimal round tables.

Cocktail Rounds

Up to 160 guests 

Theater-style seating layout for presentations.

Theater

Up to 120 guests 

U-shaped table arrangement in meeting room.

U-shape

Up to 44 Guests

Conference room setup with long tables.

Boardroom

Up to 60 Guests

Savannah A

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Located within the Savannah Junior Ballroom, Savannah A is a versatile space and slightly smaller than Savannah B, perfect for smaller gatherings and intimate events. Located on the first floor, near the lobby and Seacrest Restaurant, this room offers convenient access to all event participants, as well as an adjacent pre-function space.

Ideal Venue for:

  • Birthday Celebrations
  • Galas
  • Corporate Event
  • Brainstorming

Savannah A

Floorplans and capacity

Long room with circular tables for banquets.
Long room with rows of classroom-style tables.
Large hall with theater-style seating and aisles.
Long room with circular tables for banquets.

Banquet Rounds

Up to 70 guests 

Long room with rows of classroom-style tables.

Classroom

Up to 50 guests 

Large hall with theater-style seating and aisles.

Theater

Up to 135 guests 

Event Catering

We offer a variety of culinary options to suit your needs. Our expert chefs will work closely with you to create a personalized menu to delight your guests and elevate your event.

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