Hotel

Hotel Aquarius Venice

30135 Venezia VE, Italy, Italy30–150 guests$$$

Type:Hotel

Capacity:30–150 guests

Budget:$$$

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

Hotel Aquarius Venice eliminates the logistics nightmare of destination weddings by offering accommodation, dining, and ceremony space all within one palazzo steps from the Grand Canal. Located in the quieter Santa Croce district at Campo S. Giacomo dell'Orio, this 4.7-rated property lets guests sleep where they celebrate, cutting travel time between events to mere minutes. You'll avoid the Piazza San Marco crowds while maintaining authentic Venetian authenticity.

Highlights

25-room hotel with on-site accommodation for 40+ guests, reducing separate hotel coordination
Direct access to Campo S. Giacomo dell'Orio, one of Venice's oldest squares (dating to the 13th century)
4.7 Google rating from 300+ verified reviews
Located 2.5 km from Rialto Bridge and 1.8 km from Saint Mark's Basilica
Full-service restaurant and bar on premises for receptions and rehearsal dinners

Quick facts

Capacity30–150 guests

Venue typeHotel

Price range$$$

LocationItaly

Nearest airportVCE

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Plan your wedding at Hotel Aquarius Venice

Getting there

Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)

45–60 minutes to venue

Water Taxi

$130–$160 per taxi

30 minutes · Direct boat from airport to hotel's water entrance; seats up to 10

Airport Bus + Water Bus

$15–$18 per person

45 minutes · ATVO/ACTV bus to Piazzale Roma (20 min), then vaporetto Line 1 to San Stae stop (12 min)

Private Water Transfer

$200–$300 per boat (6 passengers)

25 minutes · Hotel can arrange pre-booked speedboat transfers for wedding parties

Cost estimate

Ceremony / venue fee

$2,000–$4,000

Reception (per guest)

$90–$150 (food and beverage)

Accommodation (per night)

$180–$320 (varies by room type)

Estimated total

$35,000–$65,000 (100 guests, 3-night stay for 40 people, ceremony and reception)

Prices vary by season and menu selections. Civil ceremony licensing and water taxi transfers are additional. Request formal quote from hotel directly.

Sample wedding weekend

Thursday

4:00 PMGuest arrival; check-in and welcome reception in hotel bar

Friday

10:00 AMRehearsal at palazzo ceremony space and on campo

7:00 PMRehearsal dinner at hotel restaurant

Saturday

2:30 PMGuest gathering in hotel lounge before processional

3:30 PMCeremony on terrace or in palazzo sala

5:00 PMCocktail reception on campo and hotel terrace

7:30 PMDinner and dancing in hotel ballroom

Sunday

10:00 AMFarewell breakfast before departures

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

Frequently asked questions

Can we get married outside on the campo?

The campo itself is a public space, but Hotel Aquarius can arrange ceremonies on its terrace or in the palazzo's halls overlooking the square. Legal civil ceremonies must occur in Venice's Municipio; the hotel coordinates this process.

How many guests can the hotel accommodate?

The property holds up to 150 reception guests. On-site accommodations include 25 rooms, with partner hotels nearby for additional overflow guests.

What's included in wedding packages?

Contact the hotel directly at http://www.hotelaquariusvenice.com/ for customized packages. Typical services include venue rental, catering, room blocks, and wedding coordination.

Do guests need a boat to reach the hotel?

Venice is car-free, but the hotel is accessible on foot from Piazzale Roma (15-minute walk) or by vaporetto water bus. Hotel staff assist with water taxi and boat transfers.

What's the best season for a wedding here?

April–May and September–October offer stable weather and fewer crowds than summer. November–March can be rainy; verify flood risk (acqua alta) with the hotel during booking.