Steele Hill Resorts
Hotel in Sanbornton, NH. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.
- Estimated cost: $17k–$27k est. total for 120 guests
- Capacity: up to 200 guests
- Services: Dinner
- Address: 516 Steele Hill Road
Located at 516 Steele Hill Road in Sanbornton, New Hampshire, Steele Hill Resorts is a 500-acre hotel and event venue situated on a hilltop overlooking Lake Winnisquam, Lake Winnipesaukee, and the Belknap Mountain Range. Originally a dairy farm purchased in 1937 by Boston jeweler Nelson Smith, construction on the property's Main Inn began in 1938 using timber felled by the Great New England Hurricane. For weddings of up to 200 guests, the venue offers indoor and outdoor spaces, including the Hilltop Room, a seasonal Lakeview Tent, and the Carriage House, which features a fireplace, exposed overhead beams, wooden flooring, and a built-in bar. Ceremonies are hosted on a manicured lawn with a hilltop gazebo or by a private pond, on grounds that contain three hiking trails and two 19th-century cemeteries. In addition to on-site hotel rooms, a nine-hole executive golf course, and an amenities center with indoor pools and waterslides, the resort provides buffet or plated wedding packages that include a champagne toast, stationary displays, passed hors d'oeuvres, and a layered cake with cupcakes.
Food
Buffet or plated dinner packages including stationary displays, passed hors d'oeuvres, salads, starches, vegetables, entrées, and dessert (cake/cupcakes).
Packages
- Wedding Packages: $92-$115 — Based on package tier (Steele Hill Classic vs. Lakeview Package) and service style (buffet vs. plated)
Includes: One stationary display (Cheese & cracker board or vegetable crudité), 1-2 passed hors d'oeuvres, 2-3 entrée selections with salad, starch, and vegetable, Layered cake with cupcakes/cookies, Champagne toast, Freshly baked dinner rolls, coffee, tea, and water service
Taxes and fees
- NH Rooms & Meals Tax: 8.5%
- Service Charge: 21%
- Room Block Fee: $250
- Colored Napkins: $2.50
Good to know
- For events in The Hilltop Room, parties are required to reserve seven (7) rooms with a two (2) night minimum stay.
- During major events, holidays, and school vacation periods, a three (3) night minimum stay may be applicable for lodging.
- The Lakeview Tent wedding must end by 9 PM.
- All food, beverage, and rooms are subject to 8.5% NH Rooms and Meals Tax and a 21% Service Charge.
Common questions
How much does a wedding at Steele Hill Resorts cost?
Based on Steele Hill Resorts's published pricing, a dinner reception for 120 guests comes to about $17,500–$27,000 in total, including the venue's own service charges, fees and tax. Your actual quote will depend on date, season, menu and final guest count.
How many guests can Steele Hill Resorts hold?
Steele Hill Resorts can host up to 200 guests seated.
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