The Historic Cavalier Hotel and Beach Club Autograph Collection
The Historic Cavalier Hotel and Beach Club, Autograph Collection sits on the coast in Virginia Beach, with the sea as its backdrop and a historic character that suits an elegant celebration.
The Historic Cavalier Hotel and Beach Club Autograph Collection is a hotel destination wedding venue in Virginia Beach, United States, hosting 200 at dinner and 500 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$34,000 (our estimate).
About The Historic Cavalier Hotel and Beach Club Autograph Collection
The Historic Cavalier Hotel and Beach Club, Autograph Collection sits on the coast in Virginia Beach, with the sea as its backdrop and a historic character that suits an elegant celebration.
The hotel offers meeting and banquet space for ceremonies and receptions, plus nine room categories for guests, from King Rooms for two to Deluxe Rooms with two queen beds sleeping up to four.
Mobility accessible options include a Deluxe King Room with roll-in shower and a One-Bedroom King Suite with roll-in shower.
We estimate nightly rates of around USD 250 to 700 per night, and the nearest airport is likely ORF, roughly 25 minutes away by our estimate.
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★★★★★ The Historic Cavalier Hotel is one of the most memorable hotel experiences I’ve had in Virginia Beach. From the moment you arrive, you feel as though you’ve stepped back into a more elegant era.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 200 guests
- Standing reception
- 500 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 200 guests
- Smallest party taken
- 10 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 85 rooms
- Room types
- 9 listed
- Rooms for the party nearby
- Yes
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$34,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$150 to US$275 per headAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- ORF, 25 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
- Guest transport
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Ballroom and banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Space for dancing
- Yes
- Setting
- Coastal, historic, elegant
The place
- Swimming pool
- Yes
- Sea view
- Yes
- Beach on foot
- Yes
- Gardens
- Yes
- Historic building
- Yes
Services
- Coordinator on the day
- Yes
- Suppliers from the venue's list
- No
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Coastal setting on the Virginia Beach seafront
- Meeting and banquet space available for wedding events
- Nine room types, with maximum occupancy up to four guests
- Two mobility accessible categories with roll-in showers
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- ORF · about 25 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into ORF.
- Direct line
- (757) 425-8555
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
What kind of event space does the hotel have for a wedding?+
The hotel offers meeting and banquet space, which can be used for wedding ceremonies and receptions.
Are there accessible rooms for our guests?+
Yes. There is a Deluxe King Room with Roll-in Shower (Mobility Accessible) and a One-Bedroom King Suite that is mobility accessible with a roll-in shower, each sleeping up to two guests.
Which rooms work best for families or guests sharing?+
Several categories sleep up to four: the Guest Room with Two Queen Beds, the Queen Room with Two Queen Beds, and the Deluxe Room with 2 Queen Beds.
How much should we budget per night?+
We estimate rates of around USD 250 to 700 per night. Contact the hotel at +1 757-425-8555 for current wedding and group pricing.
Which airport should our guests fly into?+
We estimate ORF is the nearest airport, with a transfer of roughly 25 minutes.
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Sources and booking notes
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Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 200 guests
“Restored to the glamor of the 1920s with beautiful chandeliers throughout, this 2,500-square-foot space can host up to 200 guests and is perfect for larger weddings at the Cavalier Hotel.”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 500 guests
“The Cavalier Resort can accommodate weddings ranging from 10 to 500 guests.”
Read the source for standing receptionCeremony, seated: 200 guests
“- 200 seated guest capacity for the ceremony”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedSmallest party taken: 10 guests
“The Cavalier Resort can accommodate weddings ranging from 10 to 500 guests.”
Read the source for smallest party takenRooms: 85 rooms
“In 2018, following a massive four-year renovation, the plush 85-room property reopened with color-drenched décor, an indoor pool, three restaurants, a distillery, and an enviable art collection.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 9 listed
“King Room”
Read the source for room typesRooms for the party nearby: Yes
“They can choose from the Historic Cavalier Hotel, the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront and the Embassy Suites by Hilton, coming soon.”
Read the source for rooms for the party nearbyOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Lead your guests down the two classical curving staircases and say your vows in the center of this charming and picturesque garden wedding venue.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“- Catering: On-site catering with customizable menus.”
Read the source for in-house cateringBar on site: Yes
“The Raleigh Room: A sophisticated lounge with small plates & shareables, cocktails, and weekend afternoon tea and live music”
Read the source for bar on siteParking: Yes
“- Parking: Complimentary valet parking.”
Read the source for parkingGuest transport: Yes
“Free bike rental to explore the area and a free shuttle between our properties and our restaurants.”
Read the source for guest transportEvent spaces: Ballroom and banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“The Crystal Ballroom offers plenty of space and can be set up in a variety of options for your dream wedding reception.”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“The perfect outdoor wedding reception comes to life in the Historic Cavalier Hotel’s Sunken Garden.”
Read the source for reception outdoorsSpace for dancing: Yes
“An opulent space to eat, drink and dance the night away under the shimmering chandeliers.”
Read the source for space for dancingSetting: Coastal, historic, elegant
“Beachfront”
Read the source for settingSwimming pool: Yes
“Pools The resort features six pools across the three hotels.”
Read the source for swimming poolSea view: Yes
“With tented and non-tented setups, your guests will be delighted to dine and dance on our renowned green lawn atop the hill with views of the Atlantic Ocean – a beautiful and iconic wedding reception venue.”
Read the source for sea viewBeach on foot: Yes
“Nestled along the north end of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, the Cavalier Resort offers an upscale escape with direct beach access and proximity to the area’s top cultural, dining, and recreational attractions.”
Read the source for beach on footGardens: Yes
“Spacious lawns and cultivated gardens surround the hotel as well as intimate loggias and a stunning ballroom that are waiting for your special touch.”
Read the source for gardensHistoric building: Yes
“A landmark since 1927, The Historic Cavalier Hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has hosted generations of notable guests, from U.S. presidents to cultural icons.”
Read the source for historic buildingCoordinator on the day: Yes
“Our exceptional on-site planning team will help you every step of the way to ensure your special day is nothing short of magical.”
Read the source for coordinator on the daySuppliers from the venue's list: No
“The Cavalier has a list of trusted vendors that you can partner with, but we’re also glad to work with other vendors of your choosing.”
Read the source for suppliers from the venue's list