Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

A Coastal Wedding Venue in Charming Carlsbad, CA

Holds ceremonies and receptions

4.9

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Amenities

Helpful staff

Guests comfort

The Hilton Garden Inn - Carlsbad was the perfect venue for our wedding day! The experience was amazing from beginning to end with the assistance of the hotel's sales and event manager, Kiara Paul. The hotel has been beautifully remodeled with modern, beachy, and boho touches throughout. We used two of the outdoor lawns for our ceremony and reception. One of the lawns has a perfect ocean view while the other is separated by beautiful arches. The hotel staff provided amazing service, food, and beverages which were all raved about by our guests. We opted for the brunch packed which I would highly recommend for an amazingly unique experience but I can confidently say that you can't go wrong with any wedding package at HGI-Carlsbad!

Kelsey Z.

5.0

We are so happy we chose the Hilton Garden Inn as our wedding venue! The venue was beautiful and they went above and beyond to accommodate us, especially our amazing coordinator Sydnie. Sydnie quickly responded to questions and truly cared about easing our wedding planning stress. They were transparent about pricing and the food was delicious. I couldn't have asked for a better day and venue. Highly recommend!

Katey J.

5.0

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach is a charming, coastal wedding venue in Carlsbad, California. This newly renovated coastal location is perfect for weddings large or small, with panoramic ocean views and a So Cal vibe at this expansive ocean view property. With several versatile indoor and outdoor event spaces to choose from, this venue is a wedding planner's dream come true. A ceremony on the courtyard lawn, followed by cocktails on the terrace and dinner and dancing in the ballroom, make magical memories with each moment of your special day. Facilities and Capacity Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach has over 15,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space. You can choose from the Garden Room, the Garden Terrace, the Gazebo, and the Wave Crest Ballroom. This venue can accommodate groups up to 150 people. Services Offered The experienced, professional and friendly staff at Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach are ready to help coordinate every special detail of your event. With great partnerships and planning services, they can provide everything you need to create the event of your dreams. Newly renovated guestrooms for your wedding room block and a fully staffed banquet and restaurant team ready to impress, make this an easy choice with everything you need at your service.

Speaks English, Spanish

Small team (2-10 members)

Amenities + details

Amenities

Ceremony Area

Covered Outdoors Space

Dressing Room

Handicap Accessible

Indoor Event Space

Liability Insurance

On-Site Accommodations

Outdoor Event Space

Reception Area

Wireless Internet

Ceremony Types

Civil Union

Commitment Ceremony

Elopement

Interfaith Ceremony

Non-Religious Ceremony

Religious Ceremony

Second Wedding

Vow Renewal Ceremony

Settings

Backyard

Ballroom

Beach

Waterfront

Hotel

Restaurant

Venue Service Offerings

Bar & Drinks

Cakes & Desserts

Destination Weddings

Food & Catering

Rentals & Equipment

Service Staff

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Meet the team

Kiara Paul

Social Sales Manager

With years of experience with making wedding dreams come true, Kiara brings her eye for detail and her heart for true love to every relationship in the wedding planning career she loves. She also handles large galas and other social events her on the coast in Carlsbad at two of our Hilton properties.

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Kelsey Z

The Hilton Garden Inn - Carlsbad was the perfect venue for our wedding day! The experience was amazing from beginning to end with the assistance of the hotel's sales and event mana...

ger, Kiara Paul. The hotel has been beautifully remodeled with modern, beachy, and boho touches throughout. We used two of the outdoor lawns for our ceremony and reception. One of the lawns has a perfect ocean view while the other is separated by beautiful arches. The hotel staff provided amazing service, food, and beverages which were all raved about by our guests. We opted for the brunch packed which I would highly recommend for an amazingly unique experience but I can confidently say that you can't go wrong with any wedding package at HGI-Carlsbad!

Katey J

We are so happy we chose the Hilton Garden Inn as our wedding venue! The venue was beautiful and they went above and beyond to accommodate us, especially our amazing coordinator Sy...

dnie. Sydnie quickly responded to questions and truly cared about easing our wedding planning stress. They were transparent about pricing and the food was delicious. I couldn't have asked for a better day and venue. Highly recommend!

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Louise S

The Hilton did a fantastic job with our wedding. Sydnie (venue coordinator) was extremely helpful, kind, responsive, and willing to accommodate. The staff was equally helpful and r...

esponsive day of. They remembered every small detail. I especially appreciated that they were very upfront with the costs (1 venue fee to cover everything) and did not try to charge us for every add-on unlike 90% of wedding venues. Plus they provide 2 free hours of videography. They made everything easy and well organized! I would absolutely recommend them!

Sarah C

So glad we chose this venue for our wedding! Kristen, Gary and the entire staff were so wonderful to work with. Everyone was so pleasant, welcoming and accommodating, we could not ...

have asked for a better experience. Having everything onsite and guests being able to book rooms was so convenient and made for an essentially stress-free big day. Everything had just been rennovated/updated and the photos turned out that much more beautiful because of those updates. Not to mention the beautiful views right across the street!

Lynda H

My wife and I recently had our wedding at the Hilton Garden Inn – Carlsbad and the experience exceeded our expectations. We chose the all-inclusive Paradise Package and we were ab...

le to select our cake, DJ, flowers/decorations, and officiant (the photographers were not available for our date). While the vendors we chose were all outstanding, this review isn’t about them, it’s about the venue and food. Now, if you’re interested in having an over the top, indulgent, and extravagant wedding, in reality, the Hilton Garden Inn probably isn’t for you. My wife and I knew we wanted something more understated, and where everyone would have a great time. So the Hilton Garden Inn – Carlsbad was perfect for us. The word I’m going to say next is one that I never thought I’d use in a positive context while referencing a wedding: Value. Yes… that’s right, value. My wife and I absolutely feel like we got our money’s worth! We were very concerned with keeping to our budget while having a wedding that didn’t require us to skimp on anything – food, DJ, open bar, cake, or location (across from the beach!) For me, going into planning our wedding, my number one concern was having good food. I’ll admit to being a food snob, and I’ve been to too many weddings where I had overcooked steak, dried out fish, not enough appetizers, etc. So at my wedding, I wanted GOOD food. The Hilton Garden Inn absolutely delivered! We chose a duet plate that included prawns, and almost every person (who had the duet plate) commented on how tasty and perfectly cooked the prawns were – not an easy feat for ~125 guests. In addition to the food, everything else was amazing. We really liked the privacy of the wedding ballroom. Mary was really easy to work with – not something to be overlooked when you’re going to be planning a wedding with someone for ~1 year. My wife and I set up our own photo-booth in the ballroom, and because the scheduling worked out, Mary let us come in the night before the wedding and set it up in advance, which made the day of the wedding that much easier for us. Needless to say, my wife and I are really happy with our choice to have our wedding at the Hilton Garden Inn – Carlsbad.

Kristin Y

I would highly recommend brides have their wedding and reception at the Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach! I had a small wedding of about 30 people, and everything went perfectly. ...

Mary went above and beyond for us, even driving us across the street to the beach for pictures with the photographer! We had a Friday evening wedding under the lights on the patio in front of the fireplace, and it was amazing! The food was great, and my friends and family all had great things to say! Very easy venue to work with, accommodated everything we wanted.

Rebecca C

Our wedding was held here, all events except rehearsal dinner. There was ease of communicating through emails or the phone and meeting in person with catering and events manager....

We had a switch in people about 3-4 months before our wedding and wasn't told, had to pull teeth to try and figure out who new person was but in the end we got ahold and met Mary hager who is the current manager there. She was friendly and helpful. Just remember to always ask questions and get clear understandable answers. Overall we enjoyed our wedding at the venue and we are happy with having it there.

Mary Ann B

The Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach is a hidden gem. It has an intimate and cozy environment AND it's right by the beach! The Catering Manager, Hengameh, and the rest of the staf...

f were amazing! Hengameh was very patient, helpful, and reliable, which helped make the planning process go smoothly. My now husband, Paul, and I went with the all-inclusive Paradise Package, which was a great deal! It included the photographer, officiant, centerpieces, cake, one-hour hosted bar, and other usual necessities of a wedding ceremony and reception. There are also many areas (both indoor and outdoor) to choose from for your special event, and the food was delicious! In addition to our wonderful ceremony and reception experience, we and our guests enjoyed our weekend getaway at the Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach. Our guests appreciated the kind and helpful staff, enjoyed the delicious breakfast buffet, and loved the location.

Grayson H

The team at Hilton Garden Inn was wonderful to work with. They were always very quick to respond to all of my (many) questions and concerns. They were always pleasant and polite, m...

aking sure that we had things just the way we wanted them. Day of the event went smoothly and the food was good. What impressed us the most is actually how the hotel accommodated the wedding after party. Our wedding ended at 10 pm and we had a very drunk and ready to keep partying crowd. A big group of guests (at least 15) went to one of our bridesmaid's rooms. Of course they were very loud and the hotel staff kicked them out of the room so they wouldn't disturb neighboring guests. However, when kicking them out they offered that the group could hang out in the lobby as late as they wanted. Our guests did just that and the hotel staff went above and beyond accommodating them by bringing them popcorn, bottled water, and even taking them on a food run to Inn N Out!!

Bobby-Jean B

I would say 95% of our guests traveled from out of state so having a venue next to the ocean was nice for photos and for our guests! We were concerned at first having it at a hotel...

but it turned out really beautiful and we are so glad we had it there! All our guests were able to have a good time and stayed at the hotel so no one had to worry about driving anywhere. It was perfect! The ONLY downside we thought was that the lady who coordinates there (Maria) doesn't respond right away, she kept forgetting details (although it ended up perfect the way we wanted it in the end) so you need to keep on her!!

Carolyn R

I had the outdoor option. I liked that the beach was across the street. All the pictures look great there. The staff was really friendly and willing to make changes on their ori...

ginal wedding packages to fit my budget;There was the hotel swimming pool right next to the wedding/reception area - I didn't have any problems, but there is potential there.

Christine G

The staff was fantastic - I was a DIY bride and am obsessive but at the reception I was able to let go and have a great time as they took care of everything. The outdoor area wa...

s perfect - ocean view fireplace etc. The staff made sure we were comfortable with umbrellas for shade and heaters ready in case we needed them (which we didn't).;Make sure depending on the number of guests that the dance area is made large enough and not crowded with tables.

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1 Ponto Road, Carlsbad, CA

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(760) 683-5427

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