Ocean House
Hotel in Watch Hill, RI. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.
- Estimated cost: $51k–$259k est. total for 120 guests
- Capacity: up to 250 guests
- Services: Dinner
- Address: 1 Bluff Ave, Watch Hill, RI 02891
Located at 1 Bluff Avenue, Ocean House is a Victorian-style hotel rebuilt in 2010 to replicate the original 1868 structure, featuring its signature yellow siding and 247 windows placed in their historic positions. The oceanfront property overlooks a private beach and the Atlantic Ocean from its bluffs, offering outdoor and indoor event spaces such as the South Lawn, the tented East Lawn, and the Drawing Room, which houses original light fixtures salvaged from the 1868 building. For overnight guests, the resort provides 49 guest rooms and 20 Signature Suites, alongside amenities like a full-service spa and the COAST restaurant. The venue accommodates up to 250 guests for a seated reception or 350 for a standing event. Wedding packages include a classic wedding cake, a four- or five-hour open bar, and catering options ranging from two-course plated dinners to strolling food stations.
Food
Catering packages include passed canapes, reception displays, and a classic wedding cake, with options for plated two-course dinners, strolling receptions with carving stations, or late-night food stations.
Packages
- Plated & Strolling Dinner Packages: $310-$565 — Based on package selection (Strolling Receptions from $310-$430; Plated Dinners from $335-$565)
Includes: Classic Wedding Cake, 4 or 5-Hour Open Bar (Deluxe, Premium, or Ultra-Premium), Passed Canapes and Reception Displays, Two-course dinner or strolling stations
Taxes and fees
- Service Charge: 24%
- State Tax: applied
- Valet Parking: $20
Good to know
- A 10-room block for a minimum of two nights is required for South Lawn tented receptions.
- A minimum of 11 Signature Suites must be reserved for a minimum of 3 nights for Ellipse Lawn tented receptions.
- No amplified music is permitted after 10:00 PM outdoors or 11:00 PM indoors.
- A 24% taxable service charge and state tax apply to all equipment rentals, site fees, and food & beverage.
- Season A applies to June-September; Season B to April, May, October-December; Season C to January-March.
Common questions
How much does a wedding at Ocean House cost?
Based on Ocean House's published pricing, a dinner reception for 120 guests comes to about $51,000–$259,000 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 Ocean House hold?
Ocean House can host up to 250 guests seated, or 350 for a standing reception.
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