Hotel

Ca Maria Adele

30123 Venezia VE, Italy, Italy20–80 guests$$$

Type:Hotel

Capacity:20–80 guests

Budget:$$$

Airport:Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), 45-60 minutes

Ca Maria Adele stands apart as a 16-room palazzo hotel that operates exclusively for private events, meaning your wedding won't compete with other guests. Located in Dorsoduro's quietest corner, this restored 16th-century residence offers direct canal access and hands-on ownership—the proprietors manage every detail personally. The venue delivers Venice's architectural authenticity without the institutional feel of larger properties.

Highlights

Only 16 rooms total, allowing buyout exclusivity for multi-day celebrations
Direct access to the Grand Canal with private water gate for boat arrivals
16th-century palazzo architecture with original frescoed ceilings and Venetian marble
On-site restaurant helmed by the owner's family, customizing menus for events
Maximum 80 guests for seated dinners in the main hall, maintaining intimate scale

Quick facts

Capacity20–80 guests

Venue typeHotel

Price range$$$

LocationItaly

Nearest airportVCE

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Plan your wedding at Ca Maria Adele

Getting there

Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)

45-60 minutes to venue

Water taxi

€120-150 per taxi (up to 5 passengers)

45 minutes · Direct from airport to hotel's private water gate

Vaporetto + water taxi

€15-30 per person

60 minutes · ACTV bus to Piazzale Roma, then vaporetto or water taxi to Dorsoduro

Private motorboat charter

€300-500 per boat

45 minutes · Pre-arranged pickup, can accommodate larger groups

Cost estimate

Ceremony / venue fee

$800-1,200 (included in venue package if reception held on-site)

Reception (per guest)

$150-280 (food and beverage through on-site restaurant)

Accommodation (per night)

$400-900 (16 rooms at varying rates, master suite €1,100+)

Estimated total

$25,000-55,000 for 50-80 guests with overnight accommodation and two meals

Full hotel buyout typically requires 3-night minimum. Catering is exclusive to in-house restaurant. Outside alcohol not permitted. Final costs depend on menu selections and room mix.

Sample wedding weekend

Friday (Day 1)

4:00 PMGuest arrival and check-in; welcome aperitivo in courtyard

Friday

8:00 PMRehearsal dinner in main palazzo salon

Saturday (Day 2)

3:00 PMCeremony on palazzo steps or water gate courtyard

Saturday

5:00 PMCocktail hour with canal-side seating

8:00 PMSeated dinner in frescoed hall; dancing until midnight

Sunday (Day 3)

10:00 AMFarewell brunch; guest departures by 2:00 PM

This is a sample itinerary. Your wedding weekend can be fully customized.

Frequently asked questions

Can we rent the entire hotel for our wedding weekend?

Yes. Ca Maria Adele offers full buyout options, securing all 16 rooms and exclusive use of common areas for multi-day events. The owner works directly with couples on customized weekend packages.

How do guests arrive by water?

The private water gate on the Grand Canal allows water taxi or private boat arrival. Vaporetto stops are 50 meters away. The hotel can arrange gondola pickup from nearby stations.

What's included in the venue fee?

Ceremony space, reception hall, tables, chairs, and basic lighting are included. Catering is managed through the on-site restaurant. Florals, photography, and music require outside vendors or the hotel's preferred partners.

Is there outdoor ceremony space?

The water gate courtyard and palazzo steps accommodate small ceremonies (up to 30 guests). Indoor salons with frescoed ceilings serve as weather alternatives.

What makes this different from other Venice hotels?

Most Venice wedding venues are large hotel chains. Ca Maria Adele is family-owned, buyout-only, and operated by the same family for 20+ years. There's direct input from ownership on your event, not event coordinators.