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Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club

Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club is an elegant 271-room hotel in Durham with declared wedding services and event space for both indoor and outdoor celebrations.

Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club is a hotel destination wedding venue in Durham, United States, hosting up to 400 guests. Best months: April, June, August, October.

Guests
400 at dinner · 600 at the ceremony
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Rooms
271 rooms
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Cost
US$125 to US$225 a head
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Ceremony
Outdoor ceremonies
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Season
Best weather Jun
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Getting there
RDU · about 20 min by car
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About Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club

Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club is an elegant 271-room hotel in Durham with declared wedding services and event space for both indoor and outdoor celebrations.

Ceremonies can seat up to 600 guests, with seated dining for 400 and standing receptions of up to 600, all supported by in-house catering.

Accommodation is included for wedding bookings, and the hotel sits around 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).

Guest rooms range from King Rooms with golf views to a Two-Bedroom Suite sleeping up to seven, plus accessible rooms and family bunk bed suites.

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Enjoyed breakfast at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club this morning. The food was good, with a nice selection of fresh fruit, smoked salmon, pastries, bagels, yogurt, eggs, bacon, and made-to-order omelets.

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

Capacity

Seated dinner
400 guests
Standing reception
600 guests
Ceremony, seated
600 guests

Staying over

Rooms
271 rooms
Room types
18 listed

The ceremony

Outdoor ceremony
Yes

Money

Price
US$125 to US$225 per headAisle estimate
Included
Rooms

Getting there

Nearest airport
RDU, 20 min by car
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes

The spaces

Event spaces
Banquet room
Indoors or out
Both
Setting
Urban, modern, elegantAisle estimate

Food and drink

In-house catering
Yes

Venue highlights

  • 271 guest rooms on site, with accommodation included
  • Seats up to 600 for a ceremony and 400 for a seated dinner
  • Outdoor ceremony option plus indoor meeting and banquet space
  • In-house catering, on-site parking and accessible facilities

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Costs and booking details

Getting there
RDU · about 20 min by carVenue website

Guests fly into RDU.

Weather window
April

The months the weather is kindest, with June, August and October mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.

Direct line
(919) 490-0999

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Questions about the venue

How many guests can the venue hold?+

Up to 600 seated for a ceremony, 400 for a seated dinner, and 600 standing for a reception.

Can we marry outdoors?+

Yes. Outdoor ceremonies are available, and the venue offers both indoor and outdoor options, including meeting and banquet space.

Is catering provided by the venue?+

Yes, catering is in-house. We estimate pricing at around 125 to 225 USD per head.

Where do our guests stay?+

On site. The hotel has 271 rooms, including doubles with two double beds, junior suites, golf view suites, family bunk bed suites, accessible rooms and a Two-Bedroom Suite for up to seven people. Accommodation is included.

How far is the airport, and is parking available?+

The venue is about 20 minutes from RDU, and parking is available on site.

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