Waters Edge Hotel
Built in 1962 as a private residence, Waters Edge Hotel was transformed into a luxury waterfront property in the 1980s, preserving its mid-century architecture while adding contemporary hospitality amenities.
Waters Edge Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in CA, United States, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 40 minutes by car. Best months: June, July, August, September.
About Waters Edge Hotel
Built in 1962 as a private residence, Waters Edge Hotel was transformed into a luxury waterfront property in the 1980s, preserving its mid-century architecture while adding contemporary hospitality amenities.
Perched on the Tiburon waterfront with unobstructed views of the San Francisco Bay, this 53-room hotel offers intimate event spaces ideal for destination ceremonies and receptions.
The venue combines bay views, on-site accommodations, and proximity to San Francisco (12 miles away) for guests traveling from out of state.
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The Perfect Home Base for Our Tiburon Wedding Weekend! The Water's Edge Hotel was the absolute perfect place to stay and host our guests for our recent wedding. The hotel itself is super luxurious, phenomenal, and incredibly clean.
Alex Gettings · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- SFO, 40 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Built in 1962, originally a private residence, restored as a hotel in the 1980s
- 53-room property with guest accommodations on site for traveling wedding parties
- Unobstructed San Francisco Bay and Marin County views from event spaces
- Located in Tiburon, a scenic waterfront town 12 miles north of San Francisco
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 4:00 PMGuest arrival and check-in at Waters Edge Hotel
- 6:00 PMWelcome dinner or cocktail reception with bay views
- 2:00 PMGuest arrival and preparation time
- 4:00 PMCeremony on waterfront lawn or indoor event space
- 5:00 PMCocktail hour with bay sunset views
- 6:30 PMDinner and dancing in reception hall
- 10:00 AMFarewell brunch before guest checkout
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- SFO · about 40 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into San Francisco International Airport.
- Typical total
- $15,000-45,000+Aisle estimate
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$15,000-45,000+ for 75 guests including ceremony, reception, and accommodations for 2 nights
- Ceremony fee
- $1,500-3,000Aisle estimate
Depending on guest count and space
- Reception
- $85-150 a headAisle estimate
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$85-150 for food and beverage (customizable menus)
- Room rate
- $250-450 a nightAisle estimate
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$250-450 per room (block rates available)
- Weather window
- June – September
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- (415) 789-5999
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Final pricing depends on date, guest count, menu selections, and room blocks. Contact the venue directly for detailed proposals. Wedding package options may include ceremony space, reception catering, and room block coordination.
Questions about the venue
Can we have an outdoor ceremony at Waters Edge Hotel?+
Yes. The property offers multiple outdoor spaces along the waterfront with bay views. Ceremonies can accommodate 20 to 150 guests depending on space selection.
Are guest rooms available for our wedding guests?+
Yes. The hotel has 53 rooms on site, allowing you to offer accommodations to guests traveling from out of state. Block rates are typically available for wedding parties.
How far is Waters Edge Hotel from San Francisco airports?+
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately 40 minutes away by car. Oakland International (OAK) is roughly 1 hour away depending on traffic.
What is the guest capacity for events?+
The venue accommodates groups from 20 to 150 guests across multiple event spaces, allowing flexibility for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions.
Does the venue offer catering services?+
Waters Edge Hotel has an in-house catering team and restaurant. Menus can be customized for wedding events. Outside catering is typically not permitted.
Could this be your venue?
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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.