The Beaufort Hotel

t the West Lawn/Marlin Room venue, which is right next to a boat house & boat launch. Boats were being moved through the air during our rehearsal and right before our wedding, which was loud, ugly, and dripped water over our guests and in an area we had to walk through. This was conveniently not shown on the virtual tour we were given. The AC in our room broke our first night and we had to move to a new suite, in which the curtains didn't work. We were told our king room would be free the night of the wedding and it was not. There were issues with the set up for our rehearsal dinner that we had to correct ourselves, and for our reception - they set full adult place settings where kids were supposed to be seated with high chairs. We had to chase down our top cake tier the morning after the wedding and go through multiple kitchen staff to find it. No one from the venue returned the cake tier to our families or wedding party at the end of the night. There was also an issue during the planning process in which they miscalculated our balance, and told us the month before our wedding we owed $2500 more than our balance had stated for months. While we had an overall pleasant experience, I do think The Beaufort Hotel could improve their service with an increased attention to detail for couples.

ave been an overwhelming process feel seamless and joyful, and we are so grateful.  What struck us most was how genuinely welcomed we felt from the moment we walked in the doors Friday.  not just as guests, but as part of the hotel family. That tone was set from the very moment we arrived. The gentleman at the front desk  with his warm smile, beard, and bowtie  made us feel at home and special instantly. That kind of warmth carried through the entire weekend. We also have to give a very special shoutout to the team at the bar. They were absolutely wonderful!!! Warm, fun, and so full of energy. They didn't just serve drinks; they became a part of our celebration. Our guests are still talking about them! They truly helped make the weekend feel magical. Our server for our wedding brunch was so lovely and joined in with the fun too!  We plan to come back next year and hopefully annually to celebrate at the Beaufort Hotel.

the entire planning process and wedding weekend. They made everything feel seamless, allowing us to relax and fully enjoy every moment with our family and friends. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful and we loved having our venue where guest could stay on the property. Our guests are still talking about how gorgeous the setting was, as well as the outstanding food, drinks, and hotel.  We are so grateful to the entire team at the Beaufort Hotel for helping make our wedding day everything we dreamed of and more. We would highly recommend the Beaufort Hotel to anyone looking for a breathtaking venue and an unforgettable experience.

so special. Bridget, Katie, and Amanda were a pleasure to work with, and they ensured every part of our day went smoothly. We loved the hospitality and the natural beauty of the hotel, and we would recommend this as the perfect venue!

was the best venue and the food they have ever had at a wedding. Worth every dime! 

ting for our day. From the very beginning, the team was attentive, professional, and truly invested in making sure everything was perfect. The planning process felt smooth and stress-free, and on the wedding day, everything flowed seamlessly. It meant so much to us to be able to enjoy every moment without worrying about the details. I especially want to recognize Bridget—she was incredible to work with. She is patient, thoughtful, and genuinely passionate about helping each bride bring their vision to life. Her support and guidance made the entire experience so much more enjoyable. Our guests were blown away by the venue, and we received so many compliments on both the atmosphere and the overall experience. It was elegant, well-organized, and simply beautiful from start to finish. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate such an important day, and we highly recommend this venue to any couple looking for a stunning and supportive wedding experience.

art of our wedding, from rehearsal dinner to guest lodging, to the ceremony and reception. They were so easy to work with, and it definitely helped that our planner/florist (knot a second thought) had worked with the hotel so many times in the past. The hotel also provided the food for the rehearsal dinner and the wedding. The morning after, we chose to have breakfast at the hotel as well and I can honestly say that we didn't have a bad meal all weekend, their food is a 10/10. Bridget & Amanda are very good at what they do, and we are thankful they were a part of making our wedding weekend so amazing! I also can't tell you how many of our guests had not been to The Beaufort Hotel before & they have told us that they will definitely be going back!

d for our guests. Beaufort Hotel made that possible in every way. From the moment we toured the hotel, we were completely hooked. We were so blown away by the property, the atmosphere, and the overall experience that we honestly didn’t even want to look at other venues. It just felt like the one right away. One of the best parts was being able to turn our wedding into an entire weekend experience. Having everything in one place allowed us to spend more meaningful time with our favorite people without the stress of coordinating multiple locations. It created such a relaxed, seamless atmosphere that we’ll always be grateful for. The staff was incredibly helpful, responsive, and communicative throughout the entire process. We always felt supported and confident that everything was being handled with care and attention to detail. On the day of the wedding, everything flowed so smoothly, allowing us to be fully present and soak in every moment. We couldn’t have chosen a better place to celebrate such a special time in our lives and would highly recommend the Beaufort Hotel to any couple looking for a beautiful, stress-free wedding experience.

ded. Our guests also loved the hotel and have already told us they are trying to find a reason to come back and visit again. We were even able to see the wild horses and dolphins which was a nice surprise. The food was also fantastic. If you’re having a wedding here soon, I recommend the lamb chops!

lped to make the planning seamless and easy. 10/10 recommendation. Wish we could do it again!

-  every guest commented on how great the food was. Of course the venue is beautiful and a great place to gather, and Beaufort is wonderful to visit. Highly recommend if you want a dream coastal wedding!! 

everything went to plan (and always answered every question I had lol). The food was 10/10, and we got so many compliments on it! The bar service was unmatched and the drinks were SO YUMMY!!! This venue is a dream! It was truly the best day of my life and I’m so thankful for all the staff at the Beaufort Hotel! Phenomenal Job!! Highly recommend if you’re searching for a wedding venue! (Wedding Date: 9.27.25)

ss easy, organized, and stress-free. Their communication, care, and attention to detail made us feel completely at ease and genuinely excited throughout the entire journey. The hotel itself is stunning! Every staff member we encountered treated us like family, which made such a difference. We stayed at the hotel when we came for our tasting and were blown away by the experience as it confirmed we had made the right choice. We hosted our rehearsal dinner in the Shackleford Room, which was the perfect intimate space for our closest family and friends to gather before the big day. I reserved the Waterfront Suite for my bridesmaids and me the night before the wedding, and my husband and I stayed there after the reception. It’s hands down the most gorgeous suite we’ve ever stayed in! To make it even more perfect, it’s located right next to the Ballroom where we had our reception, which made everything incredibly convenient. We held our ceremony in front of the pavilion, with the option to move it underneath in case of rain. It poured all morning on our wedding day, but right before our ceremony, the clouds parted and the sun came out, giving us the magical outdoor ceremony we had hoped for. It was surreal. The food and service were phenomenal! Our guests are still raving about it! We also rented golf carts from the hotel which made for such a fun way to cruise into downtown and enjoy the area before and after the big day. We’re endlessly grateful for the memories we made here and for the incredible team that helped bring it all to life. Highly, highly recommend this venue to any couple looking for a truly special and seamless wedding experience!

end of June. Communication was easy throughout.

erything was flawless. The venue strikes the perfect balance between casual coastal charm and timeless elegance — a breathtaking backdrop for such a special day and weekend. The bar was lively and welcoming, with expert bartenders and a great selection that kept the good vibes going all weekend. Our guests also loved the comfortable, beautifully appointed rooms — spacious, quiet, and perfect for relaxing after all the festivities. The ponies even showed up! The food was nothing short of outstanding, and we’re still getting compliments from our guests! The staff were truly superb, professional, warm, and attentive. A heartfelt thank you to Bridget, Amanda, and the entire team for going above and beyond. Not a single detail was overlooked, and their care and coordination made our day seamless and unforgettable. We highly recommend for any couple looking for an unforgettable wedding experience in beautiful Beaufort, NC!

dding day! They had everything handled with catering and venue set up. We got married inside the pavilion and it was the perfect backdrop with Taylor Creek in the background. Our reception was in the ballroom and it was perfect for our cooler fall wedding!

ood is amazing! Warning: book your wedding here only if you want your guest to say they had the best time ever!!!!

sts, yet still a distance to get away for the weekend and enjoy, we fell upon The Beaufort Hotel. We knew from our first tour of the property with Kimberly that it was definitely our dream venue/destination. We knew we would be in good hands, have the best service, the best food and enjoy the best location/ hospitality that the property has to offer. We cannot thank Bridget and Amanda enough for the year of planning that led up to our special weekend and all of their hard work that went into making everything flow so perfectly from the many virtual meetings, a couple of site visits and tasting, to many calls and emails. They were there every step of the way to help us make our dream wedding come true on August 26, 2023. As wedding week approached, they executed the whole week perfectly as we had many guests traveling in for the whole week. We had over 200 guests travel in to stay on property, and we cannot praise this fabulous team at the Beaufort Hotel enough for treating us and our guests with 5 star service and hospitality that was out of this world. Many of our guests are still raving over our hotel. As far as our ceremony and reception, this team of rockstar event professionals fully went above and beyond our expectations. From the ceremony in front of the pavilion, to our cocktail hour upstairs on the veranda and our tented reception on the beautiful front lawn, we could not have asked for anything better. Our three course meal for our reception was amazing, and our guests definitely have not forgotten how delicious it was. As I mentioned before, a lot of our guests stayed onsite all weekend enjoying the pool & pool bar, 34 North Restaurant and Bar and the late night service at the 34 North bar - the service was incredible all weekend long. The Beaufort Hotel will always hold a very special part in mine and Blake’s lives, and we cannot thank this team for its amazing service all weekend long and for being able to help us fulfill our dream wedding! We are looking forward to staying on-site again for many anniversaries! Much love to the dream team!

erfect. All the serivce staff from the front desk to the waitstaff were attentive and professional. Jordan, at the front desk, went above and beyond to make sure our guests were well taken care of. All of our family commented about how kind and helpful Jordan was when checking into the hotel and attending the reception. Every little detail was taken care of!! The food was excellent!

e we will never forget! Would highly recommend :)

ndling all my questions. Also, the rooms were very clean and comfortable. Our reception was held in the ballroom and all the guests kept raving about the food, especially the oysters and crab cakes. Overall, the beautiful scenery provided an amazing backdrop for the ceremony and the great food and staff made for a wonderful wedding weekend!

ht my vision to life with a smile and never seemed annoyed by my incessant questions. If you are on the fence DO IT!! you won’t regret it

th the vision and they bring it to life. What sets them apart is not just the beautiful scenery but how they make you feel apart of the Beaufort Hotel family- they go above and beyond to ensure that everything is perfection. We had our rehearsal dinner and wedding ceremony/reception there on the grounds and it was everything we dreamed of. The versatility of the property makes it so anyones vision can be brought to life and the food varieties can please any pallet! We could go on and on- 10000x recommend the Beaufort hotel!

day of they were so attentive and quick to respond. On the day of the wedding the staff was so efficient and our guests raved about the amazing food and how it came out hot and cooked to perfection. The Beaufort Hotel is a top notch one stop shop wedding venue and the fact that they have the hotel and restaurant and multiple event spaces makes all your event possible without ever having to leave the property. 10 stars, highly recommend, you will not be disappointed if you choose to have your wedding here.

working with them and enjoyed them as people. They truly care about your day and you as a couple and that shines through in everything they do! 10/10 would recommend getting married at the Beaufort Hotel and working with Amanda and Bridget!

nd more fun than we ever dared to imagine. Every single guest - from the small children to the silver-haired elders - had a really great time. We had a small/medium guest list for our wedding (around 50) so we chose to have the wedding at The Boathouse at Front Street Village, which is right next to the hotel, rather than the big lawn at the hotel (which also looks like a beautiful place to hold the ceremony). The venue was amazing for pictures and dancing and everyone had a blast; the food was delicious (or so I am told by everyone in attendance, my wife and I had to scarf our food down so quickly I hardly remember it); and the staff was on their A-game all night. In fact, the Beaufort Hotel staff did such a great job we feel compelled to shout some of them out by name: Amanda Lewis: the best Event Manager in the business! Well, she's the only one I've had occasion to work with, but she made us feel well taken care of throughout the entire wedding planning process. She kept us on track with decisions we had to make, was always happy to jump on a quick call to answer our (incessant) questions, and made sure the day of the wedding went very smoothly. She also went above and beyond to work with us to swap out parts of the menu and help us pick a delicious meal that fit our budget. The Beaufort Hotel Staff who served at the wedding (James, Ben, Ayanna, and Hailey): this crew did an impeccable job. The food was seamlessly brought out and whisked away at the end of dinner. They did the same for the cake (and did a great job cutting it in the back). The bartender, James, was very charming and kept the drinks coming all night. Ben, Ayanna, and Hailey were super efficient, polite, accommodating, and thoughtful (Ayanna even thought to make sure we got our cake toppers before leaving). I could not be happier with the phenomenal service they provided. I'm so sorry if I left anyone's name off this list (I got James the bartender to write their names down) because this crew provided such great service and they deserve to be recognized. If you have your wedding here, make sure to ask for the elite service squad of James, Ben, Ayanna, and Hailey. Jenny (front desk employee): amazing hotel employee that made us feel so, so welcome. Some of my new in-laws who stayed at the hotel for the wedding speak only Spanish. When they arrived at the hotel, one of the older ladies was car sick from the long drive. Jenny came out from the front desk and immediately offered assistance, speaking with my in-laws in Spanish and welcoming them to the hotel. It meant a lot to my in-laws to have a Spanish-speaking employee be so friendly and welcoming even while one of them was feeling so sick. Note for the Beaufort Hotel - bilingual employees are a HUGE asset! Hotel bartender (I think his name was Chris - the New Yorker): the most stereotypically amazing bartender. Picture for a moment the character of "charming bartender in light comedy movie" - that's Chris. Quick with the quips and the pours, he was supremely charismatic and fun when we stopped in at the bar the night after our wedding. He (and the lovely hotel guest who bought our drinks) made that night very memorable. And others too - the valets, the shuttle bus driver, and all of the staff we interacted with at the hotel were delightful people who made us feel very welcome. The hotel itself earns high marks too - the rooms are very nice with extremely comfortable beds, great showers, and refined interior design; the landscape and setting are beautiful; the hotel pool has a bar that serves great cocktails; and the hotel runs a shuttle that will drop you off in downtown Beaufort and pick you back up. Overall, a 10/10 experience at the Beaufort Hotel. I HIGHLY recommend this hotel as the venue for your wedding or as the place to stay while visiting the beautiful NC east coast.

recommend this venue to others looking for a nice place on the water.

ulous! She is very responsive with all communication and spent a lot of time with me during the entire process. If you want a beautiful venue with great food and drinks do not look anywhere else. We were beyond grateful and so blessed to have our wedding at The Beaufort Hotel.

were exactly what we wanted, and the view from the balcony was perfect just like I hoped it would be. So many guests commented on how beautiful it all was- with much credit to the hardwork of the Boathouse staff. And the food - sadly we were busy all night speaking to guests - but the little bit we got to eat was amazing! Kenny does not disappoint! We are very happy and the Boathouse did a terrific job!

ck to my questions fast and made everything that I wanted happen ! The food was phenomenal and all my guests raved about the view ! I couldn't have asked for a better location or staff.

aking. The service was amazing. All of the staff from the managers to the event coordinator and in house caterer were fabulous and so helpful. I would do everything exactly the same if I had to do it over again! I highly recommend this venue to any bride that is thinking of getting married in the Beaufort area. And a huge plus we were able to depart on my husband's boat!

onsidering a coastal NC wedding.

dinner, keep your headcount below 80 and the food will come out wonderfully.