San Clemente Palace 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), 45 minutes to the island (water taxi or private transfer + private boat). Best months: April, June, July, August.
San Clemente Palace Venice
San Clemente Palace Venice is Venice's only five-star island resort, occupying an entire private island just 10 minutes from St. Mark's Square.
About San Clemente Palace Venice
San Clemente Palace Venice is Venice's only five-star island resort, occupying an entire private island just 10 minutes from St. Mark's Square.
This 16th-century Benedictine monastery transformed into a luxury palace offers exclusive access to manicured gardens, private lagoon views, and the rare privilege of hosting celebrations on consecrated ground with authentic Venetian heritage.
Unlike mainland venues, your ceremony and reception unfold on a self-contained island where 800 years of history is the backdrop.
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Dear San Clemente Palace Team, thank you for the amazing time we had at your hotel. It was absolutely perfect. A stunning property, excellent quality and the most friendly team.
Maximilian Wagner · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Capacity
- Standing reception
- 600 guests
Staying over
- Room types
- 29 listed
The ceremony
- Chapel on site
- Yes
Money
- Price
- €300 to €800 per headAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- VCE, 45 min by car
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Island, historic, elegantAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Private island location with 16th-century monastery roots, 10 minutes by private boat from St. Mark's Square
- Only five-star resort wholly occupying its own island in the Venetian lagoon
- 67-hectare estate with manicured gardens, private dock, and lagoon-view terraces
- Rooms for 65+ overnight guests on-site; perfect for guests traveling from abroad
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.
- 14:00–18:00Guest arrival and check-in; welcome reception in palazzo courtyard
- 09:00–10:30Rehearsal in garden pavilion or selected ceremony space
- 16:00–17:00Ceremony in garden terraces or Renaissance chapel
- 17:30–18:30Cocktail reception with lagoon views
- 19:00–23:00Seated dinner and dancing in Grand Ballroom or garden pavilion
- 08:00–11:00Farewell breakfast; guest departure via hotel shuttle
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- VCE · 45 minutes to the island (water taxi or private transfer + private boat)
Guests fly into Venice Marco Polo Airport.
- Typical total
- €25,000–55,000Aisle estimate
Prices exclude flowers, photography, entertainment, and premium alcohol packages. Minimum 50 guests typically required for weekend bookings.
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€25,000–55,000 for 60 guests (ceremony, reception, basic decor, 2-night guest accommodation)
- Ceremony fee
- €3,000–5,000Aisle estimate
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
- Reception
- €180–320 / headAisle estimate
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
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€180–320 (menu and service level dependent)
- Room rate
- €450–950 / nightAisle estimate
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
See the full figure+
€450–950 (standard to premium rooms)
- Weather window
- April, June – August
The 4 months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 041 475 0111
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How do guests arrive at the island?+
Guests arrive via the hotel's private boat service from Venice's main waterfront, departing every 15 minutes. The transfer takes approximately 10 minutes and is included with guest accommodation.
Can ceremonies be held outdoors?+
Yes. The palace offers garden terraces and pavilions for ceremonies, plus indoor Renaissance halls as backup. The island's private setting provides complete privacy and flexibility for religious or civil services.
What is included in venue fees?+
Venue rental typically includes space selection, table and chair setup, basic lighting, and access to hotel facilities. Catering, decoration, and staffing are quoted separately based on guest count and menu selections.
What is the capacity range?+
The venue accommodates 20 to 150 guests across multiple indoor and outdoor spaces. Smaller groups use the intimate Cloisters; larger celebrations utilize the Grand Ballroom and garden terraces.
Are vendors restricted?+
The palace works with vetted catering, floral, and photography partners, though external vendors may be approved upon request. The hotel's in-house team manages logistics to maintain service standards.
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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
Standing reception: 600 guests
“San Clemente Palace offers exceptional versatility for celebrations. With capacity for up to 600 guests across Mediterranean gardens, historic courtyards, lagoon-facing terraces and the Romanesque church dating to 1131, it is among the most distinctive and exclusive event settings in Venice.”
Read the source for standing receptionRoom types: 29 listed
“Deluxe Room”
Read the source for room typesChapel on site: Yes
“Chapel/shrine”
Read the source for chapel on siteNearest airport: VCE, 45 min by car
“VCE”
Read the source for nearest airportEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesIndoors or out: Both
“The celebration moves naturally from aperitivo to dinner to dancing across Mediterranean gardens, historic courtyards and lagoon-facing terraces - all within an exclusive estate setting with stunning Venice views.”
Read the source for indoors or out