Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice
Perched on the island of Giudecca across the lagoon from Venice's centro storico, Hotel Cipriani commands views of the Basilica di San Giorgio Maggiore and the city's roofline from its gardens and waterfront terraces.
Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice is a hotel destination wedding venue in Venezia, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), 60 minutes from airport to Cipriani dock. Best months: June, July, August, September.
About Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice
Perched on the island of Giudecca across the lagoon from Venice's centro storico, Hotel Cipriani commands views of the Basilica di San Giorgio Maggiore and the city's roofline from its gardens and waterfront terraces.
The hotel occupies 3.5 acres of manicured grounds overlooking the Bacino di San Marco, offering both intimate garden ceremonies and grand ballroom receptions with unobstructed sightlines to Venice's iconic skyline.
A private dock provides direct water access, allowing guests to arrive by gondola or motorboat for an entrance that feels distinctly Venetian.
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This is my favorite hotel in Venice. And honestly, it’s impossible to put into words the feeling you get when you arrive there.
Miles Habit · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Staying over
- Room types
- 20 listed
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- VCE, 60 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
Venue highlights
- 3.5-acre property on Giudecca island with direct Bacino di San Marco waterfront views
- Private dock with water-based guest arrival by gondola or private boat
- Garden ceremony spaces overlooking the Basilica di San Giorgio Maggiore and Venice's skyline
- Multiple indoor venues including ballrooms, salons, and a spa-adjacent retreat spaces
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 3:00 PMGuest arrival; welcome gathering on garden terrace with light refreshments
- 6:00 PMRehearsal dinner in one of the salon or garden spaces
- 4:00 PMGuest arrival and aperitivo in gardens or on waterfront terrace
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- VCE · about 1 h by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Venice Marco Polo Airport.
- Typical total
- €25,000–75,000Aisle estimate
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25,000–75,000 EUR for 50–100 guests with standard accommodations and reception (excluding décor, florals, photography)
- Ceremony fee
- IncludedAisle estimate
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Included with catering package or approx. 2,000–3,000 EUR for garden ceremony space rental
- Reception
- €120–250 a headAisle estimate
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120–250 EUR (varies by menu, season, and guest count)
- Room rate
- €400–1,200 a nightAisle estimate
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400–1,200 EUR (depending on room category)
- Weather window
- June – September
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 041 240801
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Pricing depends on season (peak summer rates higher), guest count, and menu selections. Belmond typically requires minimum spend or room block guarantees. Obtain a detailed proposal from the events team.
Questions about the venue
Can we have a ceremony outdoors?+
Yes. The gardens offer multiple ceremony configurations with views of the lagoon and Venice. Indoor alternatives exist if weather requires a backup plan.
How do guests arrive at the venue?+
The private dock allows arrival by gondola, private motorboat, or water taxi (vaporetto). Guests can also reach Giudecca by vaporetto from Venice and walk to the hotel entrance.
What is the guest capacity?+
The venue accommodates 20 to 150 guests depending on ceremony and reception configuration.
Are rooms included in the wedding package?+
Accommodations are bookable separately. The property has 95 rooms and suites available for guests. Room blocks and special wedding guest rates are typically negotiated with the events team.
What is the guest experience like during the reception?+
Receptions feature waterfront or garden settings with views, Italian cuisine from the hotel's kitchens, and service tailored to multi-day guest stays. Many couples arrange welcome receptions or rehearsal dinners in the spa terrace or garden salons.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Room types: 20 listed
“Signature Suite with Historical Landmark View (Dogaressa)”
Read the source for room typesEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
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