Host Your Special Event
With Us

The AAA four-diamond Marina Inn at Grande Dunes offers a unique boutique venue with outstanding service and amenities unlike any other event venue in Myrtle Beach! The Marina Inn is a unique location for events with 15,000 square feet of unique indoor/outdoor event space providing a magnificent backdrop with dazzling views. Our elegant Nautilus Ballroom will accommodate up to 350. The outdoor Grande Lawn offers natural views of the waterway and the golf course. The natural surroundings of the Marina Inn at Grande Dunes affords the perfect blend of style and elegance for your most memorable special event!

Inside the luxurious 2200 acre Grande Dunes Resort on the marina, guests continually recognize us with top accolades such as the AAA four diamond since opening in 2007 and the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence since 2012. This all encompassing resort is perfect for your Group with outstanding accommodations, exciting activities, variety of dining options and top amenities.

Catering minimums are required in order to reserve space for your event. The catering minimum is determined based on the number of anticipated attendees and date selected. Catering expenditure items include food and beverage, alcohol, ceremony fee and/or facility rental fees. Expenditure items does not include guest room revenue, service charges or taxes.

– Exclusive use of event space.
– White Floor Length Linen Tablecloths, Overlays and napkins in white and black color combination.
– Marina Inn Signature Glassware, Flatware and China
– 72” Round Banquet Tables
– 30” High Top Cocktail Tables
– Dance Floor
– Staging/Risers
– Special Guestroom Rates for Guests

Your event will be confirmed upon our receipt of your signed catering agreement along with an initial deposit of 25% of estimated total. Additional deposits of 25% of remaining total will be required in advance; as outlined in the catering agreement, with final estimated balance required 7 days prior to arrival.

We do not book meeting space only events.. A food & beverage minimum is required to reserve event space.

Taxes: Prepared Food/Beer/Wine = 11.5%; Liquor = 16.5%; Meeting Room Rental/Audio Visual=9.0%
Service charge is 22% and is taxable. Taxes/services are subject to change without notice.

Indoor weather back up space will be provided in the event of inclement weather. The management team will make the call on whether to move the event to backup space, based on the weather forecast.

Unfortunately we do not allow tents to be placed on our outdoor event space.

All entertainment for outdoor events will conclude before 10:00 pm. All entertainment for indoor events will conclude before 12:00 am.

Decorating or set up of rented space cannot be confirmed for use prior to 3 hours before scheduled time of event. Should you require extra time for set up beyond 2 hours before the event begins; room rental fee will apply.

We are unable to allow anything to be affixed to the walls, floor or ceilings with nails, staples, tape, or other adhesives. Chocolate fountains and confetti/glitter is not permitted on the premises. All candles must be battery operated. No open flames of any kind are allowed in event space. Any decorations that are brought in must be removed and disposed of at the close of your function. Marina Inn at Grande Dunes is not responsible for the removal and/or disposal of decorations and a cleaning fee will be assessed if Marina Inn at Grande Dunes staff is left to dispose of leftover decorations by Group.

Yes! Your catering manager will work with you and our F&B team to offer specialty meals upon request.

In addition to the service staff, your catering manager and a banquet manager will be onsite to professionally facilitate your food and beverage events, however, our team does not assist with orchestration of special events. A professional destination management company will help save valuable time and will orchestrate all aspects of your program.

Although it is not necessary for every event, If your event is complex with elaborate decorating and vendors, a destination management company will help design and orchestrate your event from beginning to end by creating and facilitating a theme, hiring vendors and overseeing time schedule.

Outside catering is not allowed. All catering (with the exception of the celebration cake) must be provided by the culinary team at the Marina Inn at Grande Dunes.

We are not contracted with any particular vendor however, please see our curated list of recommended vendors that you may contact for these services.

Although we do not hold a block of rooms without commitment, we will offer a courtesy rate with a booking link for your guests to make reservations. All room reservations are accepted based on availability and are not guaranteed. It is advised that your guests make reservations as soon as possible.

In the event that your event does not fulfill all of its commitments as agreed or cancels catering agreement in its entirety; received deposits will be forfeited.

Our resort is monitored by in-person security 24 hours daily.

A variety of activities will keep your Group active. In addition to the beach and pools, Myrtle Beach Water Sports at the marina offers jet skis and pontoon boat rentals as well as dolphin and adventure tours. The 18-hole Grande Dunes Resort Course is conveniently located beside the Marina Inn with easy access. Grande Dunes Tennis Club features 10 Har-Tru courts along with private lessons, clinics and tournaments.

– Year round dining: The Marina Inn at Grande Dunes features (3) dining options with indoor/outdoor seating that are open daily, year round. Our full service restaurant, WaterScapes Restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner; Reflections Coffee proudly featuring Starbucks® coffee products and light breakfast choices. Reflections Kitchen & Bar is a casual setting serving lunch, dinner with signature cocktails, beer & wine. Our in-room dining services are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a variety of dining choices. Children’s menu, gluten free and vegetarian menu options available.

– Seasonal dining: Our Pool Bar and Beach Cabana is open seasonally from April – September featuring casual dining fare and drinks. Days and hours of operation vary depending on season. Visit Pool Bar and Beach Cabana for specific dates and hours of operation.

– Additional dining at Grande Dunes: Ruths Chris Steakhouse, one of the more revered steak houses in the country, is located beside the Marina Inn at Grande Dunes and is open daily offering exquisite dinner options and cocktails. The locals favorite, the Anchor Café, open seasonally from April – October, is located on the marina serving casual dining fare and signature cocktails, beer and wine overlooking the Grande Dunes Marina. Visit Anchor Café for specific dates and hours of operation. Additional casual dining is available at Grande Dunes Marketplace.

For guests that are not staying overnight at the Marina Inn at Grande Dunes, we offer valet parking for weddings or special events at $15.00 per car. Complimentary self parking is available in our lower left parking lot. Guests may pay for their own valet parking charges or we can arrange for these charges to be applied to your master account upon pre-arrangement with your catering sales manager.

The Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) is served by several well-known carriers that offer direct and connecting flights each day from the city of Myrtle Beach to more than 350 destinations, with 50 direct connections. MYR is an easy 11 miles and a quick 20 minute ride.

We do not provide transportation to/from MYR. Several cab services estimated for a cab fare of $46.00

To inquire about availability and pricing for your event, simply reach out to our catering sales manager via phone at 843-913-1338 or submit RFP. We’ll be delighted to assist you in planning your perfect event!