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OCEANFRONT LUXURY WEDDINGS REDONDO BEACH, CA
Welcome to The Portofino Hotel & Marina, South Bay's only oceanfront luxury wedding venue. Situated on a private peninsula within the beautiful King Harbor of Redondo Beach and home to uninterrupted sunset views. Combine this dazzling coastal backdrop with our personalized service and exquisitely prepared cuisine to bring that quintessential Southern California experience together to create the perfect wedding weekend for you and your guests. The Portofino Hotel & Marina is proud to offer two spacious oceanfront ballrooms with unobstructed water views, sunset vistas and a picturesque outdoor ceremony venue located a few steps from the water. Seating up to 140 and 240 respectively, our Pacific Ballroom and Bayside Ballroom offer that storybook perfect Southern California luxury experience to say I Do and create sun-kissed memories to last a lifetime. Our wedding packages are all fully customizable based on your needs and include white or ivory linens, Chiavari chairs, hardwood dance floor and candlelight to set the ambiance. Let our team assist you with recommendations for a wedding planner, photography, music and floral to complete the celebration. Our team of event professionals is here to attend to every detail of your dream day. No wedding weekend is complete without a rehearsal dinner or farewell brunch, partnering with our famed BALEENkitchen or with one of our marina boats to complete the seaside experience. Additionally, we offer private changing rooms for each of your wedding parties to start the daysâ festivities over champagne and brunch or perhaps bourbon and burgers. We are happy to assist with room blocks for you and your out of town guests for the full destination wedding experience. Each room has been newly remodeled with luxuriously appointed amenities and each with private balconies onto the harbor or marina. Our Dockside Adventure Center also offers bicycle, paddle board and kayak rentals along with seasonal whale watching, fishing excursions and many more opportunities to share what you love most about SoCal with your visiting guests. On behalf of our exceptional Culinary and Events teams, Congratulations! We look forward to welcoming you to The Portofino Hotel & Marina very soon to celebrate!
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Liability Insurance, On-Site Accommodations, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest CapacityUp to 250
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsBar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Destination Weddings, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
SettingsBallroom, Beach, Waterfront, Cruise, Hotel, Park, Restaurant
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LORAINE DAVIS (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
The Portofino Hotel is a great place to have a wedding! The view for both banquet rooms is amazing. Rain V. was very helpful throughout the entire process. He made me feel as if I was the only event that he was working on. He was very attentive, responsive and had great customer service!
Reviewed on 04-01-2024
The Portofino Hotel is a great place to have a wedding! The view for both banquet rooms is amazing. Rain V. was very helpful throughout the entire process. He made me feel as if I was the only event that he was working on. He was very attentive, responsive and had great customer service!
Reviewed on 04-01-2024
Linh Phong (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
I highly recommend this venue. Rain sold us on the venue and made sure our specific requests such as having vegetarian food come into reality. Rain and Sierra were friendly, professional, on time, and made sure to update any changes that were requested from us. The food was phenomenal and Paco made our night extra special. Overall the hotel, the reception, and the ceremony went over our expectation!
Reviewed on 20-12-2023
I highly recommend this venue. Rain sold us on the venue and made sure our specific requests such as having vegetarian food come into reality. Rain and Sierra were friendly, professional, on time, and made sure to update any changes that were requested from us. The food was phenomenal and Paco made our night extra special. Overall the hotel, the reception, and the ceremony went over our expectation!
Reviewed on 20-12-2023
Sophia Sieu (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We recently eloped and decided to have a reception/family reunion for friends and family to celebrate our union. I did all the coordination myself and because of the event staff at the Portofino Hotel I always felt like everything was under control. They have amazing tools to help visualize everything, super responsive and caring event managers (big shout out to Rain V. who runs a tight ship and understands how to create the best programs for his hotel and his clients!), and a wonderful banquet staff that executed the night perfectly. The location for the price cannot be beat. Cocktail hour at sunset in the marina was truly magical and the venue itself was spacious and well-appointed. Hightly recommend!
Reviewed on 27-11-2023
We recently eloped and decided to have a reception/family reunion for friends and family to celebrate our union. I did all the coordination myself and because of the event staff at the Portofino Hotel I always felt like everything was under control. They have amazing tools to help visualize everything, super responsive and caring event managers (big shout out to Rain V. who runs a tight ship and understands how to create the best programs for his hotel and his clients!), and a wonderful banquet staff that executed the night perfectly. The location for the price cannot be beat. Cocktail hour at sunset in the marina was truly magical and the venue itself was spacious and well-appointed. Hightly recommend!
Reviewed on 27-11-2023
Kim LeDuff (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Where do I begin?!! The Portofino Hotel & Marina was INCREDIBLE!!!!!! From day one all the way to today, a few days after the wedding, all the staff we encountered has been excellent!! Specifically I want to give a shout out to Sierra, Rain, Luis, Paco, & Mac & Melanie. Sierra was my main hotel wedding coordinator and contact. She was so responsive, attentive, organized, sweet, available, and amazing!! I couldnât be happier with her and her services. The entire experience was seamless. We planned an entire wedding in under 2 months together as I was eager to marry my man this year. She was so helpful and explained any and all things when I had questions. Starting with booking the venue all the way to the day after the wedding. Everything was so organized, including the deadlines of decisions I needed to make, and payment info, and what to do if it rained. She had everything covered. THANK YOU THANK YOU SIERRA!! Rain was also another venue coordinator & catering sales manager who helped us too and he was amazing as well. He stepped in when/if Sierra was out of the office and he attended our tasting and answered so many questions as well. He was so nice, sweet and great to work with. Very organized and never missed a beat! Thank you Rain!! Luis, the director of Banquets, handled anything food and drink related and everything was perfect. He even placed two of each hors dâoeuvres at our sweetheart table (knowing we probably wouldnât get a chance to eat them during cocktail hour as we were busy mingling) and he was right!! It was such a sweet, simple gesture that made a big impression on us. Paco was one of the Bartenders from the day of (I never got a chance to meet our other bartender) and he was so fun and cheerful and positive and an overall great spirit. Guests kept telling me how much they loved Paco and me too! Mac worked on the hotel side and we met him when we checked in and he handled ALL our luggage and he also golf carted me around on the actual wedding day so I didnât have to walk too much. He was super sweet and was so helpful and had a great vibe! Also, my initial point of contact was Melanie who responded to my initial venue request. She was so great and helpful and responsive that right away we were sold and we booked the venue the next day without ever even seeing it in person.On top of all the AMAZING staff, the venue is just absolutely beautiful!! You canât find a prettier ocean front venue in the So Cal. Just gorgeous. We chose a type of all-inclusive wedding package that included a sit down 3-course dinner, open bar, ceremony, hotel room, wedding cake, and many more perks such as white linen, candles on each table, arch on the ceremony grass, champagne toast, etc. It was perfect, efficient, organized and made my life so easy. I really didnât have to do much except invite guests and show up!! many of my guests told me afterward they were so impressed with the staff, venue and the food!!! Seriously, the food was excellent. I know all of this sounds too good to be true but honestly it was. I had zero problems, no horror stories, nothing. It truly was a PERFECT day. I also found out afterward that a coworker of mine got married here too this past summer and she said the same thing. Her day was perfect as well and I am not surprised at all. Thank you to everyone at the Portofino! We cant wait to come back just to enjoy the restaurant, the views and the excellent service đ
Reviewed on 21-11-2023
Where do I begin?!! The Portofino Hotel & Marina was INCREDIBLE!!!!!! From day one all the way to today, a few days after the wedding, all the staff we encountered has been excellent!! Specifically I want to give a shout out to Sierra, Rain, Luis, Paco, & Mac & Melanie. Sierra was my main hotel wedding coordinator and contact. She was so responsive, attentive, organized, sweet, available, and amazing!! I couldnât be happier with her and her services. The entire experience was seamless. We planned an entire wedding in under 2 months together as I was eager to marry my man this year. She was so helpful and explained any and all things when I had questions. Starting with booking the venue all the way to the day after the wedding. Everything was so organized, including the deadlines of decisions I needed to make, and payment info, and what to do if it rained. She had everything covered. THANK YOU THANK YOU SIERRA!! Rain was also another venue coordinator & catering sales manager who helped us too and he was amazing as well. He stepped in when/if Sierra was out of the office and he attended our tasting and answered so many questions as well. He was so nice, sweet and great to work with. Very organized and never missed a beat! Thank you Rain!! Luis, the director of Banquets, handled anything food and drink related and everything was perfect. He even placed two of each hors dâoeuvres at our sweetheart table (knowing we probably wouldnât get a chance to eat them during cocktail hour as we were busy mingling) and he was right!! It was such a sweet, simple gesture that made a big impression on us. Paco was one of the Bartenders from the day of (I never got a chance to meet our other bartender) and he was so fun and cheerful and positive and an overall great spirit. Guests kept telling me how much they loved Paco and me too! Mac worked on the hotel side and we met him when we checked in and he handled ALL our luggage and he also golf carted me around on the actual wedding day so I didnât have to walk too much. He was super sweet and was so helpful and had a great vibe! Also, my initial point of contact was Melanie who responded to my initial venue request. She was so great and helpful and responsive that right away we were sold and we booked the venue the next day without ever even seeing it in person.On top of all the AMAZING staff, the venue is just absolutely beautiful!! You canât find a prettier ocean front venue in the So Cal. Just gorgeous. We chose a type of all-inclusive wedding package that included a sit down 3-course dinner, open bar, ceremony, hotel room, wedding cake, and many more perks such as white linen, candles on each table, arch on the ceremony grass, champagne toast, etc. It was perfect, efficient, organized and made my life so easy. I really didnât have to do much except invite guests and show up!! many of my guests told me afterward they were so impressed with the staff, venue and the food!!! Seriously, the food was excellent. I know all of this sounds too good to be true but honestly it was. I had zero problems, no horror stories, nothing. It truly was a PERFECT day. I also found out afterward that a coworker of mine got married here too this past summer and she said the same thing. Her day was perfect as well and I am not surprised at all. Thank you to everyone at the Portofino! We cant wait to come back just to enjoy the restaurant, the views and the excellent service đ
Reviewed on 21-11-2023
Dawn Ng (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We chose the Portofino Hotel & Marina for our daughterâs wedding for the beautiful seaside lawn where the ceremony was held and the adjacent banquet room for a 75 guest reception. We were very happy with everything from the catering and the Seaside lawn and banquet room set up to the parking. The Portofino staff was very professional and helped every step of the way to bring about a fun and memorable wedding. Rain Villanueva was super knowledgeable, helpful and responsive!
Reviewed on 03-11-2023
We chose the Portofino Hotel & Marina for our daughterâs wedding for the beautiful seaside lawn where the ceremony was held and the adjacent banquet room for a 75 guest reception. We were very happy with everything from the catering and the Seaside lawn and banquet room set up to the parking. The Portofino staff was very professional and helped every step of the way to bring about a fun and memorable wedding. Rain Villanueva was super knowledgeable, helpful and responsive!
Reviewed on 03-11-2023
Rosanne Montez (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
The Portofino Hotel & Marina was the venue my husband and I chose for our wedding. It was the perfect venue for us. We always dreamed of having a wedding by the beach, and the minute we walked into the beautiful hotel we knew that was the one. The staff was friendly, helpful, and professional. Rain and Sierra answered all of our questions and went above and beyond to make sure the cost stayed within our budget. The valet guys and banquet staff helped us load everything onto carts, so we didn't have to carry everything ourselves. And the front desk helped us with our hotel room and even gave us a discount since I stayed an extra night the day before the wedding. One of the nights we stayed at the hotel, they had live music and it really added to the relaxing, chill ambiance.
Reviewed on 03-09-2023
The Portofino Hotel & Marina was the venue my husband and I chose for our wedding. It was the perfect venue for us. We always dreamed of having a wedding by the beach, and the minute we walked into the beautiful hotel we knew that was the one. The staff was friendly, helpful, and professional. Rain and Sierra answered all of our questions and went above and beyond to make sure the cost stayed within our budget. The valet guys and banquet staff helped us load everything onto carts, so we didn't have to carry everything ourselves. And the front desk helped us with our hotel room and even gave us a discount since I stayed an extra night the day before the wedding. One of the nights we stayed at the hotel, they had live music and it really added to the relaxing, chill ambiance.
Reviewed on 03-09-2023
Corinne S. (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We had our reception at the Portifino Hotel and It was such a delight! We are not based in L.A. and I was nervous about planning a wedding (I did not have a planner) from far away, but the Portifino and Rain Villanueva made the process so easy and stress-free! Rain was so responsive from the start before we had even signed a contract and provided us with all the information we needed. He was so flexible and even FaceTimed with us to show us the ballrooms. We visited the hotel in person before deciding where to have the reception, and as soon as we showed up all the staff were so lovely and welcoming. The beautiful views of the Marina from the ballrooms, the gorgeous and serine lobby, and the delicious food at the hotel restaurant were more than enough to convince us to have our reception there and It did not disappoint on the wedding day! The staff were all so sweet and professional and the reception was so much fun, our guests couldnât stop telling us how much they enjoyed It! Also, a few family members had strict diets and the chef and staff did an amazing job with the food and making sure they also got to enjoy their meals. It was an all-around great experience and I canât thank the Portofino and Rain enough for all they did for us to make It a dream come true!
Reviewed on 25-05-2023
We had our reception at the Portifino Hotel and It was such a delight! We are not based in L.A. and I was nervous about planning a wedding (I did not have a planner) from far away, but the Portifino and Rain Villanueva made the process so easy and stress-free! Rain was so responsive from the start before we had even signed a contract and provided us with all the information we needed. He was so flexible and even FaceTimed with us to show us the ballrooms. We visited the hotel in person before deciding where to have the reception, and as soon as we showed up all the staff were so lovely and welcoming. The beautiful views of the Marina from the ballrooms, the gorgeous and serine lobby, and the delicious food at the hotel restaurant were more than enough to convince us to have our reception there and It did not disappoint on the wedding day! The staff were all so sweet and professional and the reception was so much fun, our guests couldnât stop telling us how much they enjoyed It! Also, a few family members had strict diets and the chef and staff did an amazing job with the food and making sure they also got to enjoy their meals. It was an all-around great experience and I canât thank the Portofino and Rain enough for all they did for us to make It a dream come true!
Reviewed on 25-05-2023
Steve Lee (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We just had a wedding here at the Portofino Hotel and we couldn't ask for more. The execution on the wedding day was phenomenal and Rain was very helpful throughout the process and accommodated to all our requests. we had a small wedding and I think it's a perfect venue for small to mid-sized wedding. The cost was very reasonable in my opinion, but I would note that you have to pay for the drinks even if your guests are not drinkers. The food was great and the place is beautiful including hotel lobby where you can get a lot of great pictures.
Reviewed on 24-05-2023
We just had a wedding here at the Portofino Hotel and we couldn't ask for more. The execution on the wedding day was phenomenal and Rain was very helpful throughout the process and accommodated to all our requests. we had a small wedding and I think it's a perfect venue for small to mid-sized wedding. The cost was very reasonable in my opinion, but I would note that you have to pay for the drinks even if your guests are not drinkers. The food was great and the place is beautiful including hotel lobby where you can get a lot of great pictures.
Reviewed on 24-05-2023
Sally C (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-01-2023
When we were looking for where to host our wedding reception an intimate unique setting that would be a great time with full open bar and great food was what we were looking for about 200. Staff was excellent day of. Food was wonderful guests said. Venue was beautiful for photos and weather behaved in January so we got to watch the sunset. Everything was amazing w Portofino. Price was excellent for what we got and in SoCal on the water venue âboutique hotel.â My only critique is doing room blocks and anything to do with their computer system accounting takes a second and is a little out dated takes two days or so- but I like to get things done or get emails asap so thatâs just me. Other than that wonderful place will be going back to stay at hotel! Amazing reception! Exactly what we were looking for! Rain is also exceptionally friendly, patient and communicative so ask for him !
Reviewed on 04-02-2023
Wedding Date 21-01-2023
When we were looking for where to host our wedding reception an intimate unique setting that would be a great time with full open bar and great food was what we were looking for about 200. Staff was excellent day of. Food was wonderful guests said. Venue was beautiful for photos and weather behaved in January so we got to watch the sunset. Everything was amazing w Portofino. Price was excellent for what we got and in SoCal on the water venue âboutique hotel.â My only critique is doing room blocks and anything to do with their computer system accounting takes a second and is a little out dated takes two days or so- but I like to get things done or get emails asap so thatâs just me. Other than that wonderful place will be going back to stay at hotel! Amazing reception! Exactly what we were looking for! Rain is also exceptionally friendly, patient and communicative so ask for him !
Reviewed on 04-02-2023
Morgan Burrows (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-11-2022
Had the best wedding the portofino. It was beautiful and so easy and fun for our out of town guests. The venue was beautiful and the staff was so helpful, from planning through to the day off, Chris and Rain were great! We got lots of comments on the food being great and the bartenders being lightening fast. Loved the views. Loved the food. Loved the getting ready room. Loved the team. Weâd chose the Portofino again if we could do it all over!
Reviewed on 03-01-2023
Wedding Date 05-11-2022
Had the best wedding the portofino. It was beautiful and so easy and fun for our out of town guests. The venue was beautiful and the staff was so helpful, from planning through to the day off, Chris and Rain were great! We got lots of comments on the food being great and the bartenders being lightening fast. Loved the views. Loved the food. Loved the getting ready room. Loved the team. Weâd chose the Portofino again if we could do it all over!
Reviewed on 03-01-2023
Sydney Lopez (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-09-2022
There isn't enough words in the world to express how absolutely amazing our experience was here at the Portofino. Ever since I was young, I always knew I wanted a beautiful oceanfront wedding, and Portofino completely delivered that and MORE.Everything throughout my wedding planning process was sooo smooth thanks to Rain, aka their most amazing wedding coordinator ever (give that man a raise!!! <3 ). Seriously -- I had 5 months to get everything done for my wedding, and there were points throughout the process where I was questioning myself and whether I should've been *more* stressed than what it was because Rain was always so communicative and helpful. You always hear stories about how the stress gets to you during the wedding planning stages, but I was fortunate to not experience nearly any stress at all and honestly had so much fun throughout the whole planning process!The staff was also just amazing during the cocktail hour and reception as well -- all of our friends and family expressed how impressed they were by everyone's attentiveness, professionalism, and friendliness. They were especially attentive to my new husband and I, and none of that went unnoticed!!Our day was literally so perfect from top to bottom. Not to mention the gorgeous complimentary room we got as the newly weds. We definitely plan to come back many more times in the future to book staycations at the hotel. 10s across the board!!! I will continually recommend this hotel to all my friends and family :)
Reviewed on 19-10-2022
Wedding Date 24-09-2022
There isn't enough words in the world to express how absolutely amazing our experience was here at the Portofino. Ever since I was young, I always knew I wanted a beautiful oceanfront wedding, and Portofino completely delivered that and MORE.Everything throughout my wedding planning process was sooo smooth thanks to Rain, aka their most amazing wedding coordinator ever (give that man a raise!!! <3 ). Seriously -- I had 5 months to get everything done for my wedding, and there were points throughout the process where I was questioning myself and whether I should've been *more* stressed than what it was because Rain was always so communicative and helpful. You always hear stories about how the stress gets to you during the wedding planning stages, but I was fortunate to not experience nearly any stress at all and honestly had so much fun throughout the whole planning process!The staff was also just amazing during the cocktail hour and reception as well -- all of our friends and family expressed how impressed they were by everyone's attentiveness, professionalism, and friendliness. They were especially attentive to my new husband and I, and none of that went unnoticed!!Our day was literally so perfect from top to bottom. Not to mention the gorgeous complimentary room we got as the newly weds. We definitely plan to come back many more times in the future to book staycations at the hotel. 10s across the board!!! I will continually recommend this hotel to all my friends and family :)
Reviewed on 19-10-2022
Anna Ponseca Ilumin (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-09-2022
Our wedding was on 9/22/22 and we held our reception at the Pacific Ballroom at Portofinoâs. 1st, the venue itself is beautiful and tranquil, the staff is so friendly, from the hotel, to baleen kitchen and to the reception crew. 2nd, we feel so blessed that Sheena was our coordinator! Everything ran smooth during the reception, food was delicious, our friends and family had a great time. From the moment I met with her for a tour, up until the wedding, she answered all my questions, was responsive throughout and kept the positive vibes going. We are so grateful for our experience here! Thank you Sheena and crew for making our wedding reception a blast!
Reviewed on 29-09-2022
Wedding Date 22-09-2022
Our wedding was on 9/22/22 and we held our reception at the Pacific Ballroom at Portofinoâs. 1st, the venue itself is beautiful and tranquil, the staff is so friendly, from the hotel, to baleen kitchen and to the reception crew. 2nd, we feel so blessed that Sheena was our coordinator! Everything ran smooth during the reception, food was delicious, our friends and family had a great time. From the moment I met with her for a tour, up until the wedding, she answered all my questions, was responsive throughout and kept the positive vibes going. We are so grateful for our experience here! Thank you Sheena and crew for making our wedding reception a blast!
Reviewed on 29-09-2022
James Manlapaz (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-06-2022
An amazing wedding would not be amazing if the venue did not match suit. This was not the case with the Portofino Hotel as they were the perfect venue and host for our wedding ceremony. As soon as we took a tour of the venue with Rain, one of their coordinators, we knew at that moment that the Portofino would be our wedding venue. Everything about the Portofino checked off all of the boxes we had when we were looking for a ceremony site â beautiful decor, amazing staff, and a place that felt magical. Rain, himself, was an absolute blast to work with. He was very detailed and answered all of our questions fully. He truly cared about our wedding, and wanted to make sure that the Portofino did not disappoint. Without Rain and the Portofino Hotel, we would not have had our fairytale wedding, and we will recommend them to anyone who is in need of a storybook wedding!
Reviewed on 22-08-2022
Wedding Date 04-06-2022
An amazing wedding would not be amazing if the venue did not match suit. This was not the case with the Portofino Hotel as they were the perfect venue and host for our wedding ceremony. As soon as we took a tour of the venue with Rain, one of their coordinators, we knew at that moment that the Portofino would be our wedding venue. Everything about the Portofino checked off all of the boxes we had when we were looking for a ceremony site â beautiful decor, amazing staff, and a place that felt magical. Rain, himself, was an absolute blast to work with. He was very detailed and answered all of our questions fully. He truly cared about our wedding, and wanted to make sure that the Portofino did not disappoint. Without Rain and the Portofino Hotel, we would not have had our fairytale wedding, and we will recommend them to anyone who is in need of a storybook wedding!
Reviewed on 22-08-2022
Chandni Kumar (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-07-2022
Beautiful venue! We just had our wedding here and couldnât have asked for anything more. We worked with Chris and he was so helpful and was there whenever we needed him. Great venue!
Reviewed on 04-08-2022
Wedding Date 29-07-2022
Beautiful venue! We just had our wedding here and couldnât have asked for anything more. We worked with Chris and he was so helpful and was there whenever we needed him. Great venue!
Reviewed on 04-08-2022
Lizbeth Escobedo (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-03-2022
Our wedding was initially booked for 3/2020 and cancelled due to COVID. We were finally able to have it this year like we planned at the Portofino. Rain helped coordinate our wedding and he was great! He was very helpful and quick to respond to all our questions. The food and service that day was awesome!
Reviewed on 08-04-2022
Wedding Date 26-03-2022
Our wedding was initially booked for 3/2020 and cancelled due to COVID. We were finally able to have it this year like we planned at the Portofino. Rain helped coordinate our wedding and he was great! He was very helpful and quick to respond to all our questions. The food and service that day was awesome!
Reviewed on 08-04-2022
Marina Faletagaloa (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-10-2021
Most amazing wedding venue and service ever! We had a total of 20 rooms for our wedding guests in addition to our bridal suite and complimentary honeymoon suite which was included in our wedding package. The hotel staff was very kind and accommodating. Upon arrival, check-in was easy, and our rooms were clean and spacious. For group activities, our groomsmen enjoyed the pool and complimentary bike rentals.Thank you to our wedding coordinators, Rain and Sheena, for being there for us every step of the way. They made the process so easy and seamless for us, especially in a time of COVID wedding restrictions. We were very much impressed with the level of service from our wedding coordinators. They were flexible and easily accessible for tours, emails, planning, calls, photos, tastings, and suggestions. Rain even left us a bottle of wine, chocolate covered strawberries, and a super cute personal note in our honeymoon suite! Thank you to our wedding team and the rest of the hotel staff for making our dream day a reality.
Reviewed on 09-12-2021
Wedding Date 29-10-2021
Most amazing wedding venue and service ever! We had a total of 20 rooms for our wedding guests in addition to our bridal suite and complimentary honeymoon suite which was included in our wedding package. The hotel staff was very kind and accommodating. Upon arrival, check-in was easy, and our rooms were clean and spacious. For group activities, our groomsmen enjoyed the pool and complimentary bike rentals.Thank you to our wedding coordinators, Rain and Sheena, for being there for us every step of the way. They made the process so easy and seamless for us, especially in a time of COVID wedding restrictions. We were very much impressed with the level of service from our wedding coordinators. They were flexible and easily accessible for tours, emails, planning, calls, photos, tastings, and suggestions. Rain even left us a bottle of wine, chocolate covered strawberries, and a super cute personal note in our honeymoon suite! Thank you to our wedding team and the rest of the hotel staff for making our dream day a reality.
Reviewed on 09-12-2021
Saundra Rector (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-09-2021
I cannot say enough about how wonderful our experience was at the Portofino. My daughter was supposed to get married in August of '20. Well, Covid crashed those plans. We rescheduled for the Spring of '21. And Covid continued to cause havoc. The date was rescheduled a 3rd time, the Sunday of Labor Day weekend, and the team in the Conference office (Rain, Mary, and Chris) could not have been more gracious in allowing us to work under our original contract and adapt our plans to make the day perfect. While I was a frazzled mess, Rain pulled it all together for us, including lots of last-minute tweaks on our end. From the great vibe and great views at the hotel, to our rehearsal dinner and welcome reception on the docks at Baleen, to the beautiful outdoor site for the wedding, and a scenic sunset and reception in the conference center with the deck overlooking the ocean - everything was top notch. The food - fabulous. The servers & bartenders - wonderful, funny, and extremely helpful, the dance floor - let's just say what happened at the Portofino stays at the Portofino. Between the Covid fatigue and everyone finally feeling like they could gather and cut loose, we had a blast! Thanks so much to the team at the Portofino - if I ever had another special event, I wouldn't hesitate to have it there (hint, hint to my single son)!
Reviewed on 05-12-2021
Wedding Date 05-09-2021
I cannot say enough about how wonderful our experience was at the Portofino. My daughter was supposed to get married in August of '20. Well, Covid crashed those plans. We rescheduled for the Spring of '21. And Covid continued to cause havoc. The date was rescheduled a 3rd time, the Sunday of Labor Day weekend, and the team in the Conference office (Rain, Mary, and Chris) could not have been more gracious in allowing us to work under our original contract and adapt our plans to make the day perfect. While I was a frazzled mess, Rain pulled it all together for us, including lots of last-minute tweaks on our end. From the great vibe and great views at the hotel, to our rehearsal dinner and welcome reception on the docks at Baleen, to the beautiful outdoor site for the wedding, and a scenic sunset and reception in the conference center with the deck overlooking the ocean - everything was top notch. The food - fabulous. The servers & bartenders - wonderful, funny, and extremely helpful, the dance floor - let's just say what happened at the Portofino stays at the Portofino. Between the Covid fatigue and everyone finally feeling like they could gather and cut loose, we had a blast! Thanks so much to the team at the Portofino - if I ever had another special event, I wouldn't hesitate to have it there (hint, hint to my single son)!
Reviewed on 05-12-2021
Mabel Chan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-10-2021
We had our wedding reception at the Portofino Hotel & Marina on 10/30/21. Rain Villanueva and Chris Schmidt helped us throughout the entire process and they were both very attentive and detail oriented. Rain made the day of go perfectly. The process went smoothly starting from our menu tasting - all the options were so good, but we ended up choosing the filet mignon, sea bass, and tofu vegetarian option. All the guests were raving at how good the food was. We have also never seen such an attentive and efficient bar service too! The night was slightly chilly during our cocktail hour and Rain and his staff were quick to bring out the space heaters, which were amazing. The night was magical and we thank Portofino for all their efforts. Thanks again to Rain for the surprise note and treats waiting for us in our hotel room that evening!
Reviewed on 22-11-2021
Wedding Date 30-10-2021
We had our wedding reception at the Portofino Hotel & Marina on 10/30/21. Rain Villanueva and Chris Schmidt helped us throughout the entire process and they were both very attentive and detail oriented. Rain made the day of go perfectly. The process went smoothly starting from our menu tasting - all the options were so good, but we ended up choosing the filet mignon, sea bass, and tofu vegetarian option. All the guests were raving at how good the food was. We have also never seen such an attentive and efficient bar service too! The night was slightly chilly during our cocktail hour and Rain and his staff were quick to bring out the space heaters, which were amazing. The night was magical and we thank Portofino for all their efforts. Thanks again to Rain for the surprise note and treats waiting for us in our hotel room that evening!
Reviewed on 22-11-2021
Eric Stutman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-11-2021
We absolutely loved having our wedding at the Portofino. We worked with Rain throughout the planning process and he was so attentive and easy to work with. He made sure that all of our questions were answered and everything went according to plan. The entire wedding weekend ran so smoothly thanks to the staff at the Portofino. Our guests were blown away by the quality of the food, wine and service. Thank you for the perfect wedding!
Reviewed on 20-11-2021
Wedding Date 13-11-2021
We absolutely loved having our wedding at the Portofino. We worked with Rain throughout the planning process and he was so attentive and easy to work with. He made sure that all of our questions were answered and everything went according to plan. The entire wedding weekend ran so smoothly thanks to the staff at the Portofino. Our guests were blown away by the quality of the food, wine and service. Thank you for the perfect wedding!
Reviewed on 20-11-2021
Danielle McKay (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-06-2021
Happy to have had The Portofino hotel host my micro wedding this summer. We initially were interested in this location for our rescheduled pandemic wedding and had hope that we could have a low cost small affair due to the many regulations in the county. After signing for the location, things became bit cold and distant with the original rep who was assisting us with getting our wedding together, esp with the dozen or so rules and regulations that comes with the contract and the hefty price tag. And yes we understand that the pandemic had things thin, but it was all relieved when service manager Rain took over and pulled it all together. There were a few things I recall didnât go as the venue promised, but I can say that those things didnât ruin our day. We had a ball, have plenty of great memories and we plan on spending our 1 year anniversary dining with the restaurant associated with the hotel.
Reviewed on 04-11-2021
Wedding Date 25-06-2021
Happy to have had The Portofino hotel host my micro wedding this summer. We initially were interested in this location for our rescheduled pandemic wedding and had hope that we could have a low cost small affair due to the many regulations in the county. After signing for the location, things became bit cold and distant with the original rep who was assisting us with getting our wedding together, esp with the dozen or so rules and regulations that comes with the contract and the hefty price tag. And yes we understand that the pandemic had things thin, but it was all relieved when service manager Rain took over and pulled it all together. There were a few things I recall didnât go as the venue promised, but I can say that those things didnât ruin our day. We had a ball, have plenty of great memories and we plan on spending our 1 year anniversary dining with the restaurant associated with the hotel.
Reviewed on 04-11-2021
Emmy Kirksey (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-07-2021
The staff at The Portofino Hotel & Marina were very professional, helpful, and friendly. I had my destination wedding there because I fell in love with the views, property, and Redondo Beach area. From the start, Mary made herself available and great with helping us with managing things from out-of-state. Costs for our wedding were clear and she helped us work out a plan that would make our day enjoyable for us and our guests. Rain was also professional and helpful. He was knowledgeable about the wedding planning process and was always responsive, in a timely manner, to my concerns and emails. We had a beautiful, long-lasting, experience and wedding weekend!
Reviewed on 30-10-2021
Wedding Date 11-07-2021
The staff at The Portofino Hotel & Marina were very professional, helpful, and friendly. I had my destination wedding there because I fell in love with the views, property, and Redondo Beach area. From the start, Mary made herself available and great with helping us with managing things from out-of-state. Costs for our wedding were clear and she helped us work out a plan that would make our day enjoyable for us and our guests. Rain was also professional and helpful. He was knowledgeable about the wedding planning process and was always responsive, in a timely manner, to my concerns and emails. We had a beautiful, long-lasting, experience and wedding weekend!
Reviewed on 30-10-2021
C & D Paz (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-08-2021
First off, thank you to the Portofino for helping make mine and my husband's special day one for the books!We had to delay our wedding due to Covid and the team made the process so easy, especially when we had to move it from date #2 to date #3. We were able to keepeverything as we had originally planned and imagined.The planning: a million thanks to Rain for being our point of contact for the event. I'm so glad he was in charge of our occasion because of his professionalism, attention to detail, genuine interest in us as a couple, accommodating nature, and thoughtful coordinating with our vendors. This day wouldn't have gone as well as it did without you, Rain! We also want to thank Sheena for assisting day of with the rehearsal!The venue: it was set up beautifully, from the outdoor ceremony to the indoor reception. Our guests were all sat comfortably, the sidewalk was closed to the public for privacy, parking was easy, and the lobby was closed while we took photos. Thank you for making us feel like we had the entire space to ourselves!The food/drinks: our guests raved about the food! It was so nice to be able to give our guests an array of options so we could accommodate every dietary need. Additionally, our bartender was so pleasant--he even stole the show for a bit on the dance floor! Finally, the servers were so attentive to our guests--everyone had what they needed which provided that \"home-y\" touch. I could go on and on with a handful of positive things to say....but overall, the Portofino delivered on everything promised and then some! We are so glad we had our wedding at this beautiful venue and would highly recommend it!
Reviewed on 26-10-2021
Wedding Date 20-08-2021
First off, thank you to the Portofino for helping make mine and my husband's special day one for the books!We had to delay our wedding due to Covid and the team made the process so easy, especially when we had to move it from date #2 to date #3. We were able to keepeverything as we had originally planned and imagined.The planning: a million thanks to Rain for being our point of contact for the event. I'm so glad he was in charge of our occasion because of his professionalism, attention to detail, genuine interest in us as a couple, accommodating nature, and thoughtful coordinating with our vendors. This day wouldn't have gone as well as it did without you, Rain! We also want to thank Sheena for assisting day of with the rehearsal!The venue: it was set up beautifully, from the outdoor ceremony to the indoor reception. Our guests were all sat comfortably, the sidewalk was closed to the public for privacy, parking was easy, and the lobby was closed while we took photos. Thank you for making us feel like we had the entire space to ourselves!The food/drinks: our guests raved about the food! It was so nice to be able to give our guests an array of options so we could accommodate every dietary need. Additionally, our bartender was so pleasant--he even stole the show for a bit on the dance floor! Finally, the servers were so attentive to our guests--everyone had what they needed which provided that \"home-y\" touch. I could go on and on with a handful of positive things to say....but overall, the Portofino delivered on everything promised and then some! We are so glad we had our wedding at this beautiful venue and would highly recommend it!
Reviewed on 26-10-2021
Tiffany Atkinson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-08-2021
I cannot say enough amazing things about this venue but most importantly about Rain Villanueva. We had the most challenging year with the pandemic cancelling our initial wedding day and some family health issues causing us to contemplate whether to even move forward or just can the whole thing. THANKFULLY, Rain and the staff at Portofino made it happen for us. They made the process so seamless and helped to make our day so special. Not only is this venue stunning, but the details they included made our wedding absolutely perfect. We had the best time and seriously cannot thank Rain and his team enough. From the bottom of our hearts Thank You for caring about us in a way that you didn't have to and going above and beyond on our special day!
Reviewed on 14-10-2021
Wedding Date 07-08-2021
I cannot say enough amazing things about this venue but most importantly about Rain Villanueva. We had the most challenging year with the pandemic cancelling our initial wedding day and some family health issues causing us to contemplate whether to even move forward or just can the whole thing. THANKFULLY, Rain and the staff at Portofino made it happen for us. They made the process so seamless and helped to make our day so special. Not only is this venue stunning, but the details they included made our wedding absolutely perfect. We had the best time and seriously cannot thank Rain and his team enough. From the bottom of our hearts Thank You for caring about us in a way that you didn't have to and going above and beyond on our special day!
Reviewed on 14-10-2021
Kelsey McGill (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-08-2021
I just had my wedding at the Portofino Hotel and I couldnât have asked for a more perfect day/ wedding experience! We worked with Rain Villanueva and he helped the through the entire wedding process! He was very responsive whenever I had questions and even had a bunch of tips and suggestions for us. Everyone kept telling me that something will always go wrong on your wedding day and to expect it but that was NOT the case on my wedding day! Everything ran smoothly from the rehearsal all the way until the last dance. The service was immaculate and everyone was so friendly. I would definitely recommend the Portofino for your wedding! The ocean view was beautiful and the ballroom was so elegant.
Reviewed on 11-10-2021
Wedding Date 28-08-2021
I just had my wedding at the Portofino Hotel and I couldnât have asked for a more perfect day/ wedding experience! We worked with Rain Villanueva and he helped the through the entire wedding process! He was very responsive whenever I had questions and even had a bunch of tips and suggestions for us. Everyone kept telling me that something will always go wrong on your wedding day and to expect it but that was NOT the case on my wedding day! Everything ran smoothly from the rehearsal all the way until the last dance. The service was immaculate and everyone was so friendly. I would definitely recommend the Portofino for your wedding! The ocean view was beautiful and the ballroom was so elegant.
Reviewed on 11-10-2021
Jenny Silver (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-07-2021
My husband and I had our wedding at the Portofino Hotel & Marina on 07/31/21. We were initially supposed to have our wedding here last year, but unfortunately could not move forward with our event due to the pandemic. Although it was a very frustrating time for us, we were very fortunate to work with Chris and Rain who helped us along the way! Both Chris and Rain have been extremely patient with us in almost two years it took us to plan out our event. They would both schedule to meet with us whenever we needed and took their time to review what our options were for having our event (i.e. indoors, outdoors) during the pandemic. Not to mention they have helped us postpone our event many times due to the pandemic. Postponing our event during the pandemic was, of course, very frustrating. However, in looking back, I am very happy we had their support and that they did not give up in working with us through all the chaos going on in the world. On the day of our event (when it finally got to happen!) - we had such a magical experience! Everything turned out as planned. Staff was amazing in setting up everything to our liking and standards. They have an amazing bar that comes with the wedding package and we were very pleased with the alcohol and food at this venue. My husband and I were also very happy to spend the night at the hotel. The hotel was very clean and had breath taking views of the marina! We had breakfast there the next morning in our hotel and I could not be anymore pleased. We will always remember this venue and I am sure they will remember us with everything they have been through with us. Thank you guys so much for all your support!!!
Reviewed on 08-10-2021
Wedding Date 31-07-2021
My husband and I had our wedding at the Portofino Hotel & Marina on 07/31/21. We were initially supposed to have our wedding here last year, but unfortunately could not move forward with our event due to the pandemic. Although it was a very frustrating time for us, we were very fortunate to work with Chris and Rain who helped us along the way! Both Chris and Rain have been extremely patient with us in almost two years it took us to plan out our event. They would both schedule to meet with us whenever we needed and took their time to review what our options were for having our event (i.e. indoors, outdoors) during the pandemic. Not to mention they have helped us postpone our event many times due to the pandemic. Postponing our event during the pandemic was, of course, very frustrating. However, in looking back, I am very happy we had their support and that they did not give up in working with us through all the chaos going on in the world. On the day of our event (when it finally got to happen!) - we had such a magical experience! Everything turned out as planned. Staff was amazing in setting up everything to our liking and standards. They have an amazing bar that comes with the wedding package and we were very pleased with the alcohol and food at this venue. My husband and I were also very happy to spend the night at the hotel. The hotel was very clean and had breath taking views of the marina! We had breakfast there the next morning in our hotel and I could not be anymore pleased. We will always remember this venue and I am sure they will remember us with everything they have been through with us. Thank you guys so much for all your support!!!
Reviewed on 08-10-2021
Noor Hihi (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-08-2021
We celebrated our wedding in August at the Portofino and it was amazing. Rain, Mary and the team were so supportive and helpful. They helped us a lot and were always responsive. The venue is beautiful and the food is absolutely delicious. Our guests had a great time and we had the wedding of our dreams thanks to Rain and Mary.I recommend doing it all outdoors and for the price we paid everything looked high standing and incredible.
Reviewed on 06-09-2021
Wedding Date 06-08-2021
We celebrated our wedding in August at the Portofino and it was amazing. Rain, Mary and the team were so supportive and helpful. They helped us a lot and were always responsive. The venue is beautiful and the food is absolutely delicious. Our guests had a great time and we had the wedding of our dreams thanks to Rain and Mary.I recommend doing it all outdoors and for the price we paid everything looked high standing and incredible.
Reviewed on 06-09-2021
Sophia Cortes (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-07-2021
I grew up near Redondo Beach, so I knew I wanted a location for my wedding that meant something special to me. I visited the Hotel Maya and the Hyatt in Long Beach, along with the Crowne Plaza (which, is now the Sonesta) and the Shade Hotel in Redondo Beach. All of these hotels are beautiful, but the Portofino is the only hotel that gives you a full ocean view throughout your whole wedding. My main two contacts at the Portofino, Chris Schmidt and Rain Villaneuva, were always on top of things and never hesitated to go over things again. Chris and Rain were with us throughout the whole COVID pandemic and kept in contact with us. Rain went above and beyond in communicating with the chef to make a gluten and vegetarian pasta for some of my guests, was polite and patient, and he even held my husband's wallet and phone during our grand entrance. My parents commented on how accommodating and sweet all the waiters were. My family and guests raved on how good the food was, even the picky eaters enjoyed the food! Our complimentary ocean view room was delightful! I loved how our view captured both the Palos Verdes peninsula and \"seal island.\" I will say this, if you are looking for big spacious rooms then this may not be the hotel for you. Call ahead and ask for room sizes. The hotel property isn't very large, but there is a pool, bikes to rent, a restaurant and a beautiful lobby. The location of the Portofino is perfect! If you want to walk, you're about 15 minutes from the Redondo pier which has so many affordable things to do and places to eat. If you're venue hunting for a wedding or any type of occasion, then please consider this place. If you are visiting the South Bay for the first time, then please consider this place. Do your research and make the necessary calls, but in the end the Portofino is the right place to go. Even though my husband and I only recently got married on July 23, 2021, we are already planning that for our 5th or 10th wedding anniversary we plan on coming back to the Portofino to host the event.
Reviewed on 02-08-2021
Wedding Date 23-07-2021
I grew up near Redondo Beach, so I knew I wanted a location for my wedding that meant something special to me. I visited the Hotel Maya and the Hyatt in Long Beach, along with the Crowne Plaza (which, is now the Sonesta) and the Shade Hotel in Redondo Beach. All of these hotels are beautiful, but the Portofino is the only hotel that gives you a full ocean view throughout your whole wedding. My main two contacts at the Portofino, Chris Schmidt and Rain Villaneuva, were always on top of things and never hesitated to go over things again. Chris and Rain were with us throughout the whole COVID pandemic and kept in contact with us. Rain went above and beyond in communicating with the chef to make a gluten and vegetarian pasta for some of my guests, was polite and patient, and he even held my husband's wallet and phone during our grand entrance. My parents commented on how accommodating and sweet all the waiters were. My family and guests raved on how good the food was, even the picky eaters enjoyed the food! Our complimentary ocean view room was delightful! I loved how our view captured both the Palos Verdes peninsula and \"seal island.\" I will say this, if you are looking for big spacious rooms then this may not be the hotel for you. Call ahead and ask for room sizes. The hotel property isn't very large, but there is a pool, bikes to rent, a restaurant and a beautiful lobby. The location of the Portofino is perfect! If you want to walk, you're about 15 minutes from the Redondo pier which has so many affordable things to do and places to eat. If you're venue hunting for a wedding or any type of occasion, then please consider this place. If you are visiting the South Bay for the first time, then please consider this place. Do your research and make the necessary calls, but in the end the Portofino is the right place to go. Even though my husband and I only recently got married on July 23, 2021, we are already planning that for our 5th or 10th wedding anniversary we plan on coming back to the Portofino to host the event.
Reviewed on 02-08-2021
Amanda L (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-10-2020
We had our wedding rehearsal dinner and reception here- both were amazing. The space is gorgeous and made for wonderful photos. All of the staff members were so helpful and you could tell really cared about making sure the day / weekend was magical. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 16-11-2020
Wedding Date 23-10-2020
We had our wedding rehearsal dinner and reception here- both were amazing. The space is gorgeous and made for wonderful photos. All of the staff members were so helpful and you could tell really cared about making sure the day / weekend was magical. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 16-11-2020
M H (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, our original venue cancelled on us ten days prior to our wedding date. My (now) husband and I selected the Portofino Hotel as a replacement venue, and we couldnât have been happier with the change!The Portofino Hotel staff outdid themselves and made our day absolutely perfect. Every single member of the staff, from the hotel day-of coordinator to the receptionist and service staff made us feel welcome and helped us in every way possible. Additionally, the venue itself is gorgeous. The garden ceremony area is adjacent to the beachfront boardwalk, so you get an oceanfront wedding without being on the sand. The hotel lobby also has amazing ocean views and beautiful dĂ©cor, so itâs a great place to take wedding photos. If youâre looking for a beautiful venue with amazing service and reasonable pricing, definitely book the Portofino Hotel.
Reviewed on 10-09-2020
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, our original venue cancelled on us ten days prior to our wedding date. My (now) husband and I selected the Portofino Hotel as a replacement venue, and we couldnât have been happier with the change!The Portofino Hotel staff outdid themselves and made our day absolutely perfect. Every single member of the staff, from the hotel day-of coordinator to the receptionist and service staff made us feel welcome and helped us in every way possible. Additionally, the venue itself is gorgeous. The garden ceremony area is adjacent to the beachfront boardwalk, so you get an oceanfront wedding without being on the sand. The hotel lobby also has amazing ocean views and beautiful dĂ©cor, so itâs a great place to take wedding photos. If youâre looking for a beautiful venue with amazing service and reasonable pricing, definitely book the Portofino Hotel.
Reviewed on 10-09-2020
Andrea Wong (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-06-2019
I had my wedding at the Portofino Hotel and Marina about 6 months ago. The wedding venue was not only breathtaking but the staff was also phenomenal. From the moment, my husband and I stepped foot on the venue, we both knew it was the one. It was the perfect beachfront wedding venue we always dreamed of. Also i truly loved how boutique the hotel and banquet hall was. We decided to go with the Portofino and i'm so glad we did. We worked with Kim, the Catering Manager, and she was amazing throughout our whole wedding planning process. I planned my wedding when i was living in Texas, and Kim was very accommodating and always available to answer my questions. My actual wedding day flew by so fast. What was memorable was the beautiful venue, the food, drinks and incredible wait staff. The food and appetizers were phenomenal and we received so many compliments from our guest afterwards. I could not be happier how the day turned out. I would highly recommend this wedding venue to anyone who is interested in a beachfront wedding venue.
Reviewed on 31-12-2019
Wedding Date 29-06-2019
I had my wedding at the Portofino Hotel and Marina about 6 months ago. The wedding venue was not only breathtaking but the staff was also phenomenal. From the moment, my husband and I stepped foot on the venue, we both knew it was the one. It was the perfect beachfront wedding venue we always dreamed of. Also i truly loved how boutique the hotel and banquet hall was. We decided to go with the Portofino and i'm so glad we did. We worked with Kim, the Catering Manager, and she was amazing throughout our whole wedding planning process. I planned my wedding when i was living in Texas, and Kim was very accommodating and always available to answer my questions. My actual wedding day flew by so fast. What was memorable was the beautiful venue, the food, drinks and incredible wait staff. The food and appetizers were phenomenal and we received so many compliments from our guest afterwards. I could not be happier how the day turned out. I would highly recommend this wedding venue to anyone who is interested in a beachfront wedding venue.
Reviewed on 31-12-2019
Rebecca Teleszky (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-10-2019
We had our wedding at the Portofino Hotel in October 2019 and the hotel will always bring me such happy memories. The views from the ceremony/reception are unforgettable, true nostalgia when I think back to them now. Staying at the hotel during our weekend was magical too, with the views of the ocean from our bridal room. The sunset on our evening from the ballroom was breathtaking! I loved that we had a large bridal suite to get ready in, which is part of the wedding package. All of our wedding photos are so beautiful in the setting, the ceremony to reception are wedding blog worthy. I am SO happy we chose this location for our big day. Working with Tamar on our big weekend was a pleasure as well, he was so helpful and felt like part of our wedding family! Portofino is not cheap, but they were willing to negotiate with us and I appreciated that. The food on the night of our wedding was perfect, it was so good, and is worth the higher price tag. The service was great on our wedding night, everything went smoothly. The ambiance of the venue and service is true class. I do not have complains, I understand that things happen. However, there are three things that I wish I thought about prior to our event. 1. The ceremony location in proximity to the parking lot can be a problem. A car alarm went off during our ceremony, something we are still very sad about. There was nothing we could do to stop it, it was such an unfortunate moment, and it was right during our vows. We never thought twice about the location of the parking lot and the ceremony grounds prior to this but it is now something we wish we considered. 2. The ease of someone entering your event. We did not receive gifts from over 35% of our guests. At first we were upset but wrote it off. We then got word from a few family members/bridal party that there were three people that were dressed in street/baggy clothing, with large purses, that were loitering around our event. This was right in between the reception/ceremony, when everyone was running around trying to move dĂ©cor and tables, etc. One of these tables was our present table. These folks were wandering around our area, moving over to the wedding next to us, and going inside the middle door that links the two reception halls, to use the bathroom. It was clear this wasnât their first rodeo and they had bad intentions. We will never know if they took anything but the more we find out, the more suspicious it looks. Another worry of mine was hearing the other wedding next door during our speeches. This was no problem at all. I even asked our guest table that was near the back of the hall if they could hear the other wedding and they all said not one bit! (For reference, our wedding was on the seaside lawn and the bayside ballroom). In conclusion, I would pick the Portofino again any day. I may have made more moves implementing a plan towards the issues I mentioned but looking back now, it is what it is. I love the Portofino, I love the staff we worked with, the hotel was beautiful and the wedding location was like no other. It fills me with so much joy looking back and I hope to stay at the Portofino for years to come to relive our big weekend. It is a very unique wedding location that should definitely be considered.
Reviewed on 21-11-2019
Wedding Date 05-10-2019
We had our wedding at the Portofino Hotel in October 2019 and the hotel will always bring me such happy memories. The views from the ceremony/reception are unforgettable, true nostalgia when I think back to them now. Staying at the hotel during our weekend was magical too, with the views of the ocean from our bridal room. The sunset on our evening from the ballroom was breathtaking! I loved that we had a large bridal suite to get ready in, which is part of the wedding package. All of our wedding photos are so beautiful in the setting, the ceremony to reception are wedding blog worthy. I am SO happy we chose this location for our big day. Working with Tamar on our big weekend was a pleasure as well, he was so helpful and felt like part of our wedding family! Portofino is not cheap, but they were willing to negotiate with us and I appreciated that. The food on the night of our wedding was perfect, it was so good, and is worth the higher price tag. The service was great on our wedding night, everything went smoothly. The ambiance of the venue and service is true class. I do not have complains, I understand that things happen. However, there are three things that I wish I thought about prior to our event. 1. The ceremony location in proximity to the parking lot can be a problem. A car alarm went off during our ceremony, something we are still very sad about. There was nothing we could do to stop it, it was such an unfortunate moment, and it was right during our vows. We never thought twice about the location of the parking lot and the ceremony grounds prior to this but it is now something we wish we considered. 2. The ease of someone entering your event. We did not receive gifts from over 35% of our guests. At first we were upset but wrote it off. We then got word from a few family members/bridal party that there were three people that were dressed in street/baggy clothing, with large purses, that were loitering around our event. This was right in between the reception/ceremony, when everyone was running around trying to move dĂ©cor and tables, etc. One of these tables was our present table. These folks were wandering around our area, moving over to the wedding next to us, and going inside the middle door that links the two reception halls, to use the bathroom. It was clear this wasnât their first rodeo and they had bad intentions. We will never know if they took anything but the more we find out, the more suspicious it looks. Another worry of mine was hearing the other wedding next door during our speeches. This was no problem at all. I even asked our guest table that was near the back of the hall if they could hear the other wedding and they all said not one bit! (For reference, our wedding was on the seaside lawn and the bayside ballroom). In conclusion, I would pick the Portofino again any day. I may have made more moves implementing a plan towards the issues I mentioned but looking back now, it is what it is. I love the Portofino, I love the staff we worked with, the hotel was beautiful and the wedding location was like no other. It fills me with so much joy looking back and I hope to stay at the Portofino for years to come to relive our big weekend. It is a very unique wedding location that should definitely be considered.
Reviewed on 21-11-2019
Shelbi Carpenter (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-09-2019
I donât even know where to start. Portofino was the best reception venue. First of the hotel staff was amazing for the 5 days that we were there. The catering staff was insanely helpful and made sure they did whatever they could to make our day perfect. The wedding staff/coordinators were amazing to work with and made everything so easy! Everyone loves the venue, the staff, the food, and everything in between. We are very thankful that we ended up booking our wedding with The Portofino Hotel and Marina.
Reviewed on 11-09-2019
Wedding Date 08-09-2019
I donât even know where to start. Portofino was the best reception venue. First of the hotel staff was amazing for the 5 days that we were there. The catering staff was insanely helpful and made sure they did whatever they could to make our day perfect. The wedding staff/coordinators were amazing to work with and made everything so easy! Everyone loves the venue, the staff, the food, and everything in between. We are very thankful that we ended up booking our wedding with The Portofino Hotel and Marina.
Reviewed on 11-09-2019
Sarah Ray (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-05-2019
We had our wedding reception here and it was lovely. Shelley is very knowledgable and helpful in answering questions; she was wonderful to work with throughout the planning process. the catering staff was incredibly attentive, the food was amazing (our guests are still talking about!) and they went above and beyond to make sure we and our guests were comfortable and happy on our special day. We are grateful.
Reviewed on 15-06-2019
Wedding Date 03-05-2019
We had our wedding reception here and it was lovely. Shelley is very knowledgable and helpful in answering questions; she was wonderful to work with throughout the planning process. the catering staff was incredibly attentive, the food was amazing (our guests are still talking about!) and they went above and beyond to make sure we and our guests were comfortable and happy on our special day. We are grateful.
Reviewed on 15-06-2019
Kathy Le-Nguyen (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-04-2019
The venue is beautiful and the environment is perfect for an intimate wedding regardless of your crowd size. The photos turned out amazing and the food was delicious. Kim was great to work with and we loved the overall feeling of the entire place.
Reviewed on 06-05-2019
Wedding Date 09-04-2019
The venue is beautiful and the environment is perfect for an intimate wedding regardless of your crowd size. The photos turned out amazing and the food was delicious. Kim was great to work with and we loved the overall feeling of the entire place.
Reviewed on 06-05-2019
SARAH SHIN (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-04-2019
We recently held our wedding reception at Portofino Hotel. Not only was the location beautiful with a beautiful day time and night time view of Redondo Beach Pier and the Palos Verdes Peninsula from the ballroom, but the food was so tasty! All our guests were raving about the hors d'oeuvres (lamb pops, cheese lumpias), dinner (steak, seabass) and the view from the ballroom. We mostly dealt with Shelley and Rain from catering and both very responsive expecially when there were several changes we wanted to make to our banquet order last minute. During our menu tasting Shelley was very helpful in giving us guidance and advice on the flow of our events and also how we could set up our cocktail hour to allow guests the most comfortable experience. We also really appreciated Rain's help in setting up additional orders to our event beyond the scope of just food/ballroom setup. This venue is beautiful and the pricing was a great deal for the location/space/services.
Reviewed on 30-04-2019
Wedding Date 13-04-2019
We recently held our wedding reception at Portofino Hotel. Not only was the location beautiful with a beautiful day time and night time view of Redondo Beach Pier and the Palos Verdes Peninsula from the ballroom, but the food was so tasty! All our guests were raving about the hors d'oeuvres (lamb pops, cheese lumpias), dinner (steak, seabass) and the view from the ballroom. We mostly dealt with Shelley and Rain from catering and both very responsive expecially when there were several changes we wanted to make to our banquet order last minute. During our menu tasting Shelley was very helpful in giving us guidance and advice on the flow of our events and also how we could set up our cocktail hour to allow guests the most comfortable experience. We also really appreciated Rain's help in setting up additional orders to our event beyond the scope of just food/ballroom setup. This venue is beautiful and the pricing was a great deal for the location/space/services.
Reviewed on 30-04-2019
Lisa K (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-03-2019
We just celebrated our daughterâs wedding at the Portofino and our experience with the entire staff was amazing. Their guidance, kindness, patience and expertise helped every step of the way. The reception room looked beautiful and the service was excellent. This is a huge undertaking so having this wonderful support system to keep you on track and calm was so very appreciated. Kim was an angel and played a crucial role in why our daughterâs wedding day was such a successful one. Thank you to everyone at the Portofino, you helped us create life long loving and special memories for our entire family.
Reviewed on 19-03-2019
Wedding Date 09-03-2019
We just celebrated our daughterâs wedding at the Portofino and our experience with the entire staff was amazing. Their guidance, kindness, patience and expertise helped every step of the way. The reception room looked beautiful and the service was excellent. This is a huge undertaking so having this wonderful support system to keep you on track and calm was so very appreciated. Kim was an angel and played a crucial role in why our daughterâs wedding day was such a successful one. Thank you to everyone at the Portofino, you helped us create life long loving and special memories for our entire family.
Reviewed on 19-03-2019
Taryn Collins (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-11-2018
All of these reviews are spot. on. I'm a wedding planner and recently worked with Kim at the Portofino and had an INCREDIBLE experience! Kim's customer service was fantastic both prior to and the day of the wedding and the catering team the day of was wonderful. They asked when the salads were to be placed and I said as soon as the first dance was over. The second that music ended, they came through the doors salads in hand. Absolutely excellent! The venue is well maintained and stunning both inside and out. The food was great and the included bakery was fantastic as well. The pricing is more than fair. VERY much looking forward to working with them again soon!
Reviewed on 06-11-2018
Wedding Date 03-11-2018
All of these reviews are spot. on. I'm a wedding planner and recently worked with Kim at the Portofino and had an INCREDIBLE experience! Kim's customer service was fantastic both prior to and the day of the wedding and the catering team the day of was wonderful. They asked when the salads were to be placed and I said as soon as the first dance was over. The second that music ended, they came through the doors salads in hand. Absolutely excellent! The venue is well maintained and stunning both inside and out. The food was great and the included bakery was fantastic as well. The pricing is more than fair. VERY much looking forward to working with them again soon!
Reviewed on 06-11-2018
Heather Clint (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-07-2018
The venue was great, the food was great, the bartender was great!!
Reviewed on 13-10-2018
Wedding Date 28-07-2018
The venue was great, the food was great, the bartender was great!!
Reviewed on 13-10-2018
Michelle LaCrosse (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-08-2018
We just had our wedding at Portofino this past weekend and it was FANTASTIC! Everyone kept ranting and raving about the food, service and atmosphere. Several people told us that was the best wedding food they ever had. We hosted 120 people and had our ceremony and cocktail hour out on the lawn - it was a beautiful day and was set up so perfectly. The bartenders were extremely accommodating and the wait staff was constantly checking in with us. They kept to the schedule and there was never a lull in the evening. The planning process was easy with them as well. If we got married all over again, I wouldn't have changed anything with the venue - it was perfect!
Reviewed on 06-08-2018
Wedding Date 03-08-2018
We just had our wedding at Portofino this past weekend and it was FANTASTIC! Everyone kept ranting and raving about the food, service and atmosphere. Several people told us that was the best wedding food they ever had. We hosted 120 people and had our ceremony and cocktail hour out on the lawn - it was a beautiful day and was set up so perfectly. The bartenders were extremely accommodating and the wait staff was constantly checking in with us. They kept to the schedule and there was never a lull in the evening. The planning process was easy with them as well. If we got married all over again, I wouldn't have changed anything with the venue - it was perfect!
Reviewed on 06-08-2018
Melissa Grieve (bride) 2 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-07-2018
Held our wedding reception here in the Pacific Ballroom during a July and I would only recommend it to brides who used a wedding coordinator. Had difficulties with communication throughout the process both with catering and booking a hotel block. Ultimately though the hard work paid off and my wedding coordinator ensured the day went off without any problems! We ended up getting everything we asked for but not without a headache. Pros: Views and food were amazing! We stayed at the hotel for several nights before the big day and I loved looking out onto the water. Cons: Communication was difficult because it felt like I never had a point of contact. Rent your own chairs and dance floor, the ones we used from the Portofino were showing lots of wear. Our guests staying in the hotel had a couple problems that they worked out with the hotel on their own. I also had my own problems with my room. The first room I was in had a broken door lock they moved me to a smaller room and then back to a larger room that was still slightly disappointing compared to the first one . Overall: The Portofino has great views of the water and we wanted a venue that had hotel options nearby so guests didn't have to drive after the wedding. The catering department did a good job but I think the hotel itself could improve it's operations. I would recommend using a wedding planner if you choose this location for a reception venue.
Reviewed on 03-08-2018
Wedding Date 14-07-2018
Held our wedding reception here in the Pacific Ballroom during a July and I would only recommend it to brides who used a wedding coordinator. Had difficulties with communication throughout the process both with catering and booking a hotel block. Ultimately though the hard work paid off and my wedding coordinator ensured the day went off without any problems! We ended up getting everything we asked for but not without a headache. Pros: Views and food were amazing! We stayed at the hotel for several nights before the big day and I loved looking out onto the water. Cons: Communication was difficult because it felt like I never had a point of contact. Rent your own chairs and dance floor, the ones we used from the Portofino were showing lots of wear. Our guests staying in the hotel had a couple problems that they worked out with the hotel on their own. I also had my own problems with my room. The first room I was in had a broken door lock they moved me to a smaller room and then back to a larger room that was still slightly disappointing compared to the first one . Overall: The Portofino has great views of the water and we wanted a venue that had hotel options nearby so guests didn't have to drive after the wedding. The catering department did a good job but I think the hotel itself could improve it's operations. I would recommend using a wedding planner if you choose this location for a reception venue.
Reviewed on 03-08-2018
Abby Cao (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-06-2018
1. My Ballroom has a 180 view of the bay ocean view and can accommodate 300 guests. 2. The hotel let me held my wedding with a guest count of 40-50 people. They are really helpful and friendly, especial the catering manager, Kim. 3. They are really flexible for arrange the decor and other miscellaneous coordination. 4. The price is incomparable in the surrounding areas, such a great deal!5. You can ask to add flower on the plate to make it beautiful
Reviewed on 28-07-2018
Wedding Date 23-06-2018
1. My Ballroom has a 180 view of the bay ocean view and can accommodate 300 guests. 2. The hotel let me held my wedding with a guest count of 40-50 people. They are really helpful and friendly, especial the catering manager, Kim. 3. They are really flexible for arrange the decor and other miscellaneous coordination. 4. The price is incomparable in the surrounding areas, such a great deal!5. You can ask to add flower on the plate to make it beautiful
Reviewed on 28-07-2018
Kelsey M (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-07-2019
We had the pleasure of getting married at The Portofino. Everything about our wedding day was just perfect. While planning and organization leading up play a huge part in that, what really ensures perfection is the support of the on-site staff. Only positive things to say about each person on staff that we worked with. To name a few...we were lucky enough to work with Shelley and Nicole. Their attention to detail and responsiveness is on point. They were with us each step of the way ensuring our voices were heard. We are truly grateful to them!At the front desk in the lobby (we encouraged all of our guests to stay at The Portofino)...Krista was a true gem. She did anything and everything she could to make sure our stay was perfect. Aaron was awesome too. And last but not least, Gene at the valet was superb. Anytime we needed to unload or move items from one location to another he was there - with a smile on his face.We highly recommend getting married at The Portofino Hotel and Marina. We would do it again the exact same way if we could :) We will surely be back to celebrate these awesome memories!
Reviewed on 25-05-2018
Wedding Date 25-07-2019
We had the pleasure of getting married at The Portofino. Everything about our wedding day was just perfect. While planning and organization leading up play a huge part in that, what really ensures perfection is the support of the on-site staff. Only positive things to say about each person on staff that we worked with. To name a few...we were lucky enough to work with Shelley and Nicole. Their attention to detail and responsiveness is on point. They were with us each step of the way ensuring our voices were heard. We are truly grateful to them!At the front desk in the lobby (we encouraged all of our guests to stay at The Portofino)...Krista was a true gem. She did anything and everything she could to make sure our stay was perfect. Aaron was awesome too. And last but not least, Gene at the valet was superb. Anytime we needed to unload or move items from one location to another he was there - with a smile on his face.We highly recommend getting married at The Portofino Hotel and Marina. We would do it again the exact same way if we could :) We will surely be back to celebrate these awesome memories!
Reviewed on 25-05-2018
Takako Kitamura (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-01-2018
The wedding turned out great and all our guests were really happy and enjoyed the day. But...my friends and I were running around the day of the wedding. Up until the day of the wedding, talking with the coordinator and the meetings were smooth, and we were really happy. But on the day of the wedding I found out that the coordinator was not there (when she told us that she would be there) and the important details were not given to the people taking over. The table numbers and seats were all mixed up. (Thanks to my friends who literally moved the tables and chairs to correct it)We had to move everything out from the changing room during the reception, when they first told us that we can keep our stuff inside and move it our later, but suddenly told us that we had to clean it up. We had said that we would have an open bar all night but it was being cutoff in two hours. After when we realized that the bar had closed, we told the banquet staff and they were kind enough to reopen it, and did a great job making sure that our guest were happy.Everything turned out great with the help of the banquet staff and my friends running around. Just hoped that they had communicated better.
Reviewed on 15-04-2018
Wedding Date 21-01-2018
The wedding turned out great and all our guests were really happy and enjoyed the day. But...my friends and I were running around the day of the wedding. Up until the day of the wedding, talking with the coordinator and the meetings were smooth, and we were really happy. But on the day of the wedding I found out that the coordinator was not there (when she told us that she would be there) and the important details were not given to the people taking over. The table numbers and seats were all mixed up. (Thanks to my friends who literally moved the tables and chairs to correct it)We had to move everything out from the changing room during the reception, when they first told us that we can keep our stuff inside and move it our later, but suddenly told us that we had to clean it up. We had said that we would have an open bar all night but it was being cutoff in two hours. After when we realized that the bar had closed, we told the banquet staff and they were kind enough to reopen it, and did a great job making sure that our guest were happy.Everything turned out great with the help of the banquet staff and my friends running around. Just hoped that they had communicated better.
Reviewed on 15-04-2018
Ellie Healy (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-12-2018
After months and months of planning and contract negotiations with Portofino, they cancelled our contract and venue date. The claim they are going to be doing construction at that time and would need to change it to a different month. It was incredible unprofessional to go back and forth on a date that was potentially unavailable. Furthermore, their contract had spelling and date mistakes. Overall, not a very professional operation.
Reviewed on 24-01-2018
Wedding Date 01-12-2018
After months and months of planning and contract negotiations with Portofino, they cancelled our contract and venue date. The claim they are going to be doing construction at that time and would need to change it to a different month. It was incredible unprofessional to go back and forth on a date that was potentially unavailable. Furthermore, their contract had spelling and date mistakes. Overall, not a very professional operation.
Reviewed on 24-01-2018
Emily Pinho (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-10-2017
We had our wedding at Portofino in October this year and everything was absolutely perfect. The staff were extremely helpful with every phone call and question during the year before when we were planning the wedding. The costs are given to you upfront and they really donât nickel and dime you for every little thing like other venues do. On the day of the wedding, everything went so smoothly. It was set up beautifully. The serving staff were invisible during toasts and speeches and then the food would come out immediately after the speech was over, just as it should. We are still getting compliments on how delicious the food was. And of course you canât beat the view for your ceremony. It was so perfect.
Reviewed on 21-11-2017
Wedding Date 22-10-2017
We had our wedding at Portofino in October this year and everything was absolutely perfect. The staff were extremely helpful with every phone call and question during the year before when we were planning the wedding. The costs are given to you upfront and they really donât nickel and dime you for every little thing like other venues do. On the day of the wedding, everything went so smoothly. It was set up beautifully. The serving staff were invisible during toasts and speeches and then the food would come out immediately after the speech was over, just as it should. We are still getting compliments on how delicious the food was. And of course you canât beat the view for your ceremony. It was so perfect.
Reviewed on 21-11-2017
Jessica Rashmir (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-09-2017
We had the most amazing experience with The Portofino. Not only was the wedding team amazing but every single person we met on the property. Everyone wanted us to have the best day possible and worked extremely hard to make everything exactly how we wanted. The grounds are beyond beautiful and the perfect non destination wedding. Our guests felt they were on a mini vacation without leaving the immediate area. We cannot wait to celebrate our one year anniversary with another stay at the hotel. It was our dream day come true.
Reviewed on 17-10-2017
Wedding Date 22-09-2017
We had the most amazing experience with The Portofino. Not only was the wedding team amazing but every single person we met on the property. Everyone wanted us to have the best day possible and worked extremely hard to make everything exactly how we wanted. The grounds are beyond beautiful and the perfect non destination wedding. Our guests felt they were on a mini vacation without leaving the immediate area. We cannot wait to celebrate our one year anniversary with another stay at the hotel. It was our dream day come true.
Reviewed on 17-10-2017
Jessi Goldberg (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-07-2017
We had our wedding at The Portofino Hotel & Marina (ceremony and reception) in late July. We had a few challenges with the room blocks early on and the lobby bar wasn't always staffed during our wedding weekend, but overall we had a great experience. The team was helpful, the food was great, and the venue was beautiful. Compared to similar venues in the area, the costs were reasonable. We would recommend The Portofino and have fond memories of our wedding day!
Reviewed on 10-09-2017
Wedding Date 29-07-2017
We had our wedding at The Portofino Hotel & Marina (ceremony and reception) in late July. We had a few challenges with the room blocks early on and the lobby bar wasn't always staffed during our wedding weekend, but overall we had a great experience. The team was helpful, the food was great, and the venue was beautiful. Compared to similar venues in the area, the costs were reasonable. We would recommend The Portofino and have fond memories of our wedding day!
Reviewed on 10-09-2017
Amanda Clark (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-04-2017
My husband and I got married April 22nd and all I can say is WOW! The Portofino gave us the fairytale wedding that I dreamed of since I was a little girl. We have gotten SO many compliments and have been told numerous times by our guests that it was the best wedding they have ever attended. From the staff, to the food, to the picturesque views and everything in between.. I cannot thank the Portofino ENOUGH! If you're looking for the perfect venue, look no further. The Portofino will go above and beyond!
Reviewed on 02-06-2017
Wedding Date 22-04-2017
My husband and I got married April 22nd and all I can say is WOW! The Portofino gave us the fairytale wedding that I dreamed of since I was a little girl. We have gotten SO many compliments and have been told numerous times by our guests that it was the best wedding they have ever attended. From the staff, to the food, to the picturesque views and everything in between.. I cannot thank the Portofino ENOUGH! If you're looking for the perfect venue, look no further. The Portofino will go above and beyond!
Reviewed on 02-06-2017
Eric Anderson (groom) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-07-2018
Beautiful ballroom with amazing views.
Reviewed on 24-05-2017
Wedding Date 24-07-2018
Beautiful ballroom with amazing views.
Reviewed on 24-05-2017
Life.Film Lykov (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-12-2017
The Portofino Hotel is such a great venue for a wedding event.Life.Film had a privilege to to capture several events at the Hotel in 2016 year. The hotel has a special bridal suites which could fit even a big bridal party, lobby of the hotel is a great spot for the romantic or formal pictures, rooms have a breathtaking ocean view which gives us plenties opportunities to create fantastic photos and videos.The Portofino Hotel is an ideal place for filming with drone! Imagine: marina, ocean, rocks, sunset - the footage we bring from this venue are always gorgeous.The ceremony set up located outdoor and faced to the ocean - very beautiful and romantic.The area of the hotel is a perfect for the photo session, we found millions of spots for that - marina, beach, rocks, parks etc. We couldn't be more happy with the results!We would definitely recommend this place for every couple!http://life.film/wedding/ Watch our videos and photos from the Portofino Hotel here: http://life.film/life-film-at-the-portofino-hotel-marina-redondo-beach-california/
Reviewed on 14-12-2016
Wedding Date 17-12-2017
The Portofino Hotel is such a great venue for a wedding event.Life.Film had a privilege to to capture several events at the Hotel in 2016 year. The hotel has a special bridal suites which could fit even a big bridal party, lobby of the hotel is a great spot for the romantic or formal pictures, rooms have a breathtaking ocean view which gives us plenties opportunities to create fantastic photos and videos.The Portofino Hotel is an ideal place for filming with drone! Imagine: marina, ocean, rocks, sunset - the footage we bring from this venue are always gorgeous.The ceremony set up located outdoor and faced to the ocean - very beautiful and romantic.The area of the hotel is a perfect for the photo session, we found millions of spots for that - marina, beach, rocks, parks etc. We couldn't be more happy with the results!We would definitely recommend this place for every couple!http://life.film/wedding/ Watch our videos and photos from the Portofino Hotel here: http://life.film/life-film-at-the-portofino-hotel-marina-redondo-beach-california/
Reviewed on 14-12-2016
Russell Araki (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-10-2016
We just had our wedding here and everything went just as planned! Lisa, our events manager, helped us fit everything we wanted into our budget. We had 225 people and because the ceremony only fits approx 200, some had to stand. The ballroom is nice with an amazing view! Everyone enjoyed the food (beef or sea bass). Very happy with our selection! Thank you, Lisa!
Reviewed on 10-11-2016
Wedding Date 02-10-2016
We just had our wedding here and everything went just as planned! Lisa, our events manager, helped us fit everything we wanted into our budget. We had 225 people and because the ceremony only fits approx 200, some had to stand. The ballroom is nice with an amazing view! Everyone enjoyed the food (beef or sea bass). Very happy with our selection! Thank you, Lisa!
Reviewed on 10-11-2016
Maria Martinez (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-07-2016
Had my wedding here on 7/22/16 and I loved every minute of it. The premises are gorgeous and the staff was attentive and wonderful from the beginning to the end. My dad kept saying that he felt like he was in a movie with how beautiful everything came out. Thank you Jenna, Shelley, and the Portofino staff for making our wedding experience more than we would have ever imagined.
Reviewed on 28-07-2016
Wedding Date 22-07-2016
Had my wedding here on 7/22/16 and I loved every minute of it. The premises are gorgeous and the staff was attentive and wonderful from the beginning to the end. My dad kept saying that he felt like he was in a movie with how beautiful everything came out. Thank you Jenna, Shelley, and the Portofino staff for making our wedding experience more than we would have ever imagined.
Reviewed on 28-07-2016
Michelle Mullens (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-06-2016
Beautiful venue. So organized. Couldn't be more happy with how my reception turned out. Thank you Lisa Fleming for all the work you did in preparation for my wedding day!
Reviewed on 14-07-2016
Wedding Date 11-06-2016
Beautiful venue. So organized. Couldn't be more happy with how my reception turned out. Thank you Lisa Fleming for all the work you did in preparation for my wedding day!
Reviewed on 14-07-2016
Amanda Member (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-01-2016
We had our wedding recently at the Portofino and I cannot say enough good things about their entire staff. Shelley, our wedding coordinator, and her team was fantastic and helped us through the entire process. Everything went off without a hitch on the big day and we felt very supported. \r\rAlso, our guests cannot stop RAVING about the food. Now normally with big groups, some of it gets cold or undercooked but not our food. People said it was the best \"wedding food\" they'd ever had.\r\rThe rooms are beautiful and such a treat- definitely spring for the ocean suites!
Reviewed on 25-01-2016
Wedding Date 16-01-2016
We had our wedding recently at the Portofino and I cannot say enough good things about their entire staff. Shelley, our wedding coordinator, and her team was fantastic and helped us through the entire process. Everything went off without a hitch on the big day and we felt very supported. \r\rAlso, our guests cannot stop RAVING about the food. Now normally with big groups, some of it gets cold or undercooked but not our food. People said it was the best \"wedding food\" they'd ever had.\r\rThe rooms are beautiful and such a treat- definitely spring for the ocean suites!
Reviewed on 25-01-2016
Nancy Mayer (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-10-2015
I have to agree with an earlier review I read. The Portofino is an absolutely wonderful place to get married. We got married about a month ago and the wedding and reception was fantastic. Lisa Fleming, our Wedding Sales Specialist, was wonderful to deal with, very responsive to our calls and meet all our needs. The catering staff was spectacular. Our guests are still raving about the food and service. Paco is the best bartender ever! Arturo, the banquet coordinator, was attentive and made sure my groom and I had everything we needed. On the negative side, the Wedding Block coordinator and the Reservations staff were a nightmare to deal with. We did get good rates but nothing went smoothly and we had to repeatedly correct their errors. Our guests were told there were no rooms when we did have rooms available, they were quoted wrong rates, they made errors in room types, it took several times back and forth to get contracts correct, etc., etc. I could go on for days. Aside from that, the rooms were wonderful and everyone did have a good time.
Reviewed on 15-11-2015
Wedding Date 11-10-2015
I have to agree with an earlier review I read. The Portofino is an absolutely wonderful place to get married. We got married about a month ago and the wedding and reception was fantastic. Lisa Fleming, our Wedding Sales Specialist, was wonderful to deal with, very responsive to our calls and meet all our needs. The catering staff was spectacular. Our guests are still raving about the food and service. Paco is the best bartender ever! Arturo, the banquet coordinator, was attentive and made sure my groom and I had everything we needed. On the negative side, the Wedding Block coordinator and the Reservations staff were a nightmare to deal with. We did get good rates but nothing went smoothly and we had to repeatedly correct their errors. Our guests were told there were no rooms when we did have rooms available, they were quoted wrong rates, they made errors in room types, it took several times back and forth to get contracts correct, etc., etc. I could go on for days. Aside from that, the rooms were wonderful and everyone did have a good time.
Reviewed on 15-11-2015
Alexis Phillips-Walker (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-09-2015
I cannot rave about my venue enough. I just got my pictures back from today and they were absolutely stunning. I really appreciated the staff at this venue. They answered all of my questions no matter how far out I was in the process. I had such a great time. The food was incredible. Each person you encounter is very attentive to your needs and will make your experience amazing. The pictures of the venue online do not do it any justice. It is so gorgeous. Our guest loved it. We loved! I would get married here again.
Reviewed on 08-10-2015
Wedding Date 12-09-2015
I cannot rave about my venue enough. I just got my pictures back from today and they were absolutely stunning. I really appreciated the staff at this venue. They answered all of my questions no matter how far out I was in the process. I had such a great time. The food was incredible. Each person you encounter is very attentive to your needs and will make your experience amazing. The pictures of the venue online do not do it any justice. It is so gorgeous. Our guest loved it. We loved! I would get married here again.
Reviewed on 08-10-2015
Jeri Carr-Benson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-10-2014
OCTOBER 12, 2014 WE WERE MARRIED AT THE PORTOFINO HOTEL AND MARINA IN REDONDO...AND I MUST SAY IT WAS CLASSIC-STUNNING-ELEGANT - AND OVER 2 WEEKS LATER PEOPLE ARE STILL TALKING ABOUT THE DAY! LISA FLEMING IN SALE AND CATERING WAS AWESOME...AND I MISS HER ALREADY....AND WE GAVE HER THE BUDGET...AND WE ENDED UP PRETTY MUCH ON TARGET - WITH THE MOST SCRUMPTIOUS FOOD...AMBIENCE...VIEW - WELL I COULD GO ON AND ON....WE STAYED AT THE HOTEL FOR OUR HONEY,OON AND ENJOYED SO MUCH THAT WE ENDED UP STAYING 5 MORE DAYS......IF YOU WANT CLASS AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICES ...THIS IS THE PLACE...THANKS AGAIN LISA...AND AT THE HOTEL THE GREATEST STAFF-NATHAN-SEBASTIAN-EVERYONE IN RESERVATIONS - AND FRONT DESK...ALEX, JULIA, GITZEL, JEROME, LAURA, STEPHANIE, DANNY AND JACHI...THANKS - WE WILL BE BACK - AND THAT IS A PROMISE :)
Reviewed on 29-10-2014
Wedding Date 12-10-2014
OCTOBER 12, 2014 WE WERE MARRIED AT THE PORTOFINO HOTEL AND MARINA IN REDONDO...AND I MUST SAY IT WAS CLASSIC-STUNNING-ELEGANT - AND OVER 2 WEEKS LATER PEOPLE ARE STILL TALKING ABOUT THE DAY! LISA FLEMING IN SALE AND CATERING WAS AWESOME...AND I MISS HER ALREADY....AND WE GAVE HER THE BUDGET...AND WE ENDED UP PRETTY MUCH ON TARGET - WITH THE MOST SCRUMPTIOUS FOOD...AMBIENCE...VIEW - WELL I COULD GO ON AND ON....WE STAYED AT THE HOTEL FOR OUR HONEY,OON AND ENJOYED SO MUCH THAT WE ENDED UP STAYING 5 MORE DAYS......IF YOU WANT CLASS AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICES ...THIS IS THE PLACE...THANKS AGAIN LISA...AND AT THE HOTEL THE GREATEST STAFF-NATHAN-SEBASTIAN-EVERYONE IN RESERVATIONS - AND FRONT DESK...ALEX, JULIA, GITZEL, JEROME, LAURA, STEPHANIE, DANNY AND JACHI...THANKS - WE WILL BE BACK - AND THAT IS A PROMISE :)
Reviewed on 29-10-2014
Eric Therrien (groom) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-09-2014
I'll start with the positives of the Portofino. I grew up in Redondo Beach, so it was nice to pick a venue close by so all my local friends and family could attend, plus it is a beautiful setting right on the water. My friend got married there a year ago and it was great. Our wedding went off without and we had an absolute blast. Our wedding coordinator Lisa was very nice and quite helpful as well. The food is excellent, although the staff did remove a few plates before the guests were finished. And you can't realty beat the price at any other reputable hotel venue that we checked out in Huntington Beach and San Diego. \r\rThe wedding took place on the grassy knoll just south of the hotel. It would have been nice to know that they replaced the grass with turf, just two weeks before the wedding. I missed having real grass, but it did look very nice compared to the warn down grass. And thankfully they got a new archway to replace the old beat up one that would have certainly blown over.\r\rNow the bad, the hotel itself. DO NOT get block rooms at the hotel. We found cheaper rates online on a regular basis. We had issues booking rooms from day one. Incorrect dates, wrong room types (2 queens instead of 1 king, and vice versa), etc. We got a different answer for multiple questions every time we called. Also, the air conditioning unit is very week, as our room would not drop below 77 as 5 men were trying to get ready in the small room that should have been a large suite.\r\rTo top it off, my bride was thankfully upgraded to a suite the night before the wedding, as they overbooked the 2 queen room we requested. Her room was great, lovely view, very big. Unfortunately, on our wedding day/night, they moved us to smaller room with a shared balcony with a divider and no bath tub or living room. She demanded to be moved, we ended up a floor lower, in a regular room with ocean view, but with a bath tub. One would think the hotel would go out of its way to provide the wedding couple spending $20K in one evening the best possible room they offer. NOT THE CASE. We received weak and rude explanations for the unsatisfactory room.\r\rTo top it off, a guest lost a cell phone and received more rude service. My wife also left a backpack, and we were told the lost & found was online and they would not answer questions over the phone. In fact, you just fill out a form and HOPE they get back to you. We drove by later that day and apparently the 2 people who have a key to lost & found were not on the premises. Wonderful. I called again the following day as they had not contacted us, thankfully the lady with the key was there, and we got the backpack back. \r\rOverall, the wedding portion of it all was spectacular! I do recommend getting married there. Just have your guests stay at the Crown Plaza just down the road. ;-)
Reviewed on 15-09-2014
Wedding Date 12-09-2014
I'll start with the positives of the Portofino. I grew up in Redondo Beach, so it was nice to pick a venue close by so all my local friends and family could attend, plus it is a beautiful setting right on the water. My friend got married there a year ago and it was great. Our wedding went off without and we had an absolute blast. Our wedding coordinator Lisa was very nice and quite helpful as well. The food is excellent, although the staff did remove a few plates before the guests were finished. And you can't realty beat the price at any other reputable hotel venue that we checked out in Huntington Beach and San Diego. \r\rThe wedding took place on the grassy knoll just south of the hotel. It would have been nice to know that they replaced the grass with turf, just two weeks before the wedding. I missed having real grass, but it did look very nice compared to the warn down grass. And thankfully they got a new archway to replace the old beat up one that would have certainly blown over.\r\rNow the bad, the hotel itself. DO NOT get block rooms at the hotel. We found cheaper rates online on a regular basis. We had issues booking rooms from day one. Incorrect dates, wrong room types (2 queens instead of 1 king, and vice versa), etc. We got a different answer for multiple questions every time we called. Also, the air conditioning unit is very week, as our room would not drop below 77 as 5 men were trying to get ready in the small room that should have been a large suite.\r\rTo top it off, my bride was thankfully upgraded to a suite the night before the wedding, as they overbooked the 2 queen room we requested. Her room was great, lovely view, very big. Unfortunately, on our wedding day/night, they moved us to smaller room with a shared balcony with a divider and no bath tub or living room. She demanded to be moved, we ended up a floor lower, in a regular room with ocean view, but with a bath tub. One would think the hotel would go out of its way to provide the wedding couple spending $20K in one evening the best possible room they offer. NOT THE CASE. We received weak and rude explanations for the unsatisfactory room.\r\rTo top it off, a guest lost a cell phone and received more rude service. My wife also left a backpack, and we were told the lost & found was online and they would not answer questions over the phone. In fact, you just fill out a form and HOPE they get back to you. We drove by later that day and apparently the 2 people who have a key to lost & found were not on the premises. Wonderful. I called again the following day as they had not contacted us, thankfully the lady with the key was there, and we got the backpack back. \r\rOverall, the wedding portion of it all was spectacular! I do recommend getting married there. Just have your guests stay at the Crown Plaza just down the road. ;-)
Reviewed on 15-09-2014
Sanaz Norouzi (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-08-2013
My husband and I were recently married at the Portofino hotel and couldnât have had a better venue and support from the catering department. The Portofino Hotel is a beautiful location that has lovely views of the Redondo Beach Pier, the marina, and also within the lobby of the hotel as well. The catering manager of the Portofino that we dealt with was Lisa Fleming. She did a marvelous job at helping us plan our event. The communication between Lisa went very well as she helped us with the planning of the event and also helped give us a guideline/general timeline from which we could customize our event as well. Emails and phone calls were always answered back promptly and there was never any gray area of lack of clarity between us. In addition to contacting and coordinating with our other vendors, she helped to make sure that the ceremony and the reception went on time and smoothly. I would give high recommendations for anyone I know to have their wedding there as well, as the whole process from start to finish was as painless and as smooth as could be, and that was in a large part due to the staff of the Portofino and Lisa.
Reviewed on 29-08-2013
Wedding Date 03-08-2013
My husband and I were recently married at the Portofino hotel and couldnât have had a better venue and support from the catering department. The Portofino Hotel is a beautiful location that has lovely views of the Redondo Beach Pier, the marina, and also within the lobby of the hotel as well. The catering manager of the Portofino that we dealt with was Lisa Fleming. She did a marvelous job at helping us plan our event. The communication between Lisa went very well as she helped us with the planning of the event and also helped give us a guideline/general timeline from which we could customize our event as well. Emails and phone calls were always answered back promptly and there was never any gray area of lack of clarity between us. In addition to contacting and coordinating with our other vendors, she helped to make sure that the ceremony and the reception went on time and smoothly. I would give high recommendations for anyone I know to have their wedding there as well, as the whole process from start to finish was as painless and as smooth as could be, and that was in a large part due to the staff of the Portofino and Lisa.
Reviewed on 29-08-2013
Regan Daigneault (bride) 2 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-07-2013
The Portofino is a beautiful boutique hotel on the Marina in Redondo Beach. Of course, I had an amazing wedding day but I would not say the hotel contributed much to that. Their customer service in their catering department left much to be desired. They NEVER took accountability for their actions by simply apologizing when they made a mistake or I wasn't happy with something and always had an excuse for why they were not in the wrong. It was excuse after excuse. It took them forever to respond to my questions and sometimes I wouldn't receive a response from them at all. They told me certain things would happen on my wedding day that did not happen. The allowed someone to set up a meeting with me and then when that person didn't show up for the meeting, I was told \"he's just an intern and shouldn't be setting up meetings\" and then made to feel like I was in the wrong for wanting to meet with someone that day. \rI don't consider myself much of a bridezilla by any means but I do expect excellent service when I'm paying an arm and a leg to get married at your establishment. Throughout the whole experience, I continued to be amazed that a hotel of this caliber did not have a top of the line wedding coordinator/department. They failed to be upfront about things initially and I would find out about stuff at much later meetings, after I had already paid our deposit. And again, no simple apology but instead I was met with more excuses. I think the hotel just rides on its location so they don't care about their customer service as much. It will be interesting to see what happens to them when Shade opens up just down the street, another boutique hotel. Hopefully this will make them step up their game. There wasn't really one major thing they did but instead a number of smaller issues that alone would not have bothered me so much but as a whole, made the whole experience rather frustrating. I found myself constantly telling friends and family what \"went wrong\" this time. As I said before, in the end everything was beautiful and I had a perfect wedding day but just be aware of who you are dealing with going into it.
Reviewed on 09-08-2013
Wedding Date 20-07-2013
The Portofino is a beautiful boutique hotel on the Marina in Redondo Beach. Of course, I had an amazing wedding day but I would not say the hotel contributed much to that. Their customer service in their catering department left much to be desired. They NEVER took accountability for their actions by simply apologizing when they made a mistake or I wasn't happy with something and always had an excuse for why they were not in the wrong. It was excuse after excuse. It took them forever to respond to my questions and sometimes I wouldn't receive a response from them at all. They told me certain things would happen on my wedding day that did not happen. The allowed someone to set up a meeting with me and then when that person didn't show up for the meeting, I was told \"he's just an intern and shouldn't be setting up meetings\" and then made to feel like I was in the wrong for wanting to meet with someone that day. \rI don't consider myself much of a bridezilla by any means but I do expect excellent service when I'm paying an arm and a leg to get married at your establishment. Throughout the whole experience, I continued to be amazed that a hotel of this caliber did not have a top of the line wedding coordinator/department. They failed to be upfront about things initially and I would find out about stuff at much later meetings, after I had already paid our deposit. And again, no simple apology but instead I was met with more excuses. I think the hotel just rides on its location so they don't care about their customer service as much. It will be interesting to see what happens to them when Shade opens up just down the street, another boutique hotel. Hopefully this will make them step up their game. There wasn't really one major thing they did but instead a number of smaller issues that alone would not have bothered me so much but as a whole, made the whole experience rather frustrating. I found myself constantly telling friends and family what \"went wrong\" this time. As I said before, in the end everything was beautiful and I had a perfect wedding day but just be aware of who you are dealing with going into it.
Reviewed on 09-08-2013
Laurel Lawrence (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-06-2013
Shelly at The Portofino was incredibly accommodating. She developed a package within my limited budget, still went above and beyond to make our day perfect, and gave me simple instructions and reassurance through the entire process. \rEveryone commented on how great the venue was! We had the beautiful ocean view, an elegant ballroom for our reception, experienced and professional staff, and the most amazing honeymoon suite I have ever seen! Strongly recommend this venue to anyone who wants to stay near the ocean and not break the bank for their wedding.
Reviewed on 26-07-2013
Wedding Date 21-06-2013
Shelly at The Portofino was incredibly accommodating. She developed a package within my limited budget, still went above and beyond to make our day perfect, and gave me simple instructions and reassurance through the entire process. \rEveryone commented on how great the venue was! We had the beautiful ocean view, an elegant ballroom for our reception, experienced and professional staff, and the most amazing honeymoon suite I have ever seen! Strongly recommend this venue to anyone who wants to stay near the ocean and not break the bank for their wedding.
Reviewed on 26-07-2013
Lisa Pole (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-07-2013
We looked at a few difference places to have our wedding at. We selected the Portofino since we both grew up in the south bay. We had our wedding on a Sunday which was much cheaper than a Friday or Saturday. The food tasting was great and they let us pick 3 proteins if we made all the plates have the same starch. Nice trade off if you ask me. The ballroom was set up and ready for us at 9am and my wedding didnât start until 5pm. They offer changing rooms for the bride and a free night stay for the bride and groom the night of the wedding. The only issue I had was with their billing. They would forget to run the credit card when we asked them too and they ran it twice for the final payment. We got it figured out though. Overall it was a great place, very helpful along the way. We would have another event there in a second.
Reviewed on 24-07-2013
Wedding Date 07-07-2013
We looked at a few difference places to have our wedding at. We selected the Portofino since we both grew up in the south bay. We had our wedding on a Sunday which was much cheaper than a Friday or Saturday. The food tasting was great and they let us pick 3 proteins if we made all the plates have the same starch. Nice trade off if you ask me. The ballroom was set up and ready for us at 9am and my wedding didnât start until 5pm. They offer changing rooms for the bride and a free night stay for the bride and groom the night of the wedding. The only issue I had was with their billing. They would forget to run the credit card when we asked them too and they ran it twice for the final payment. We got it figured out though. Overall it was a great place, very helpful along the way. We would have another event there in a second.
Reviewed on 24-07-2013
Tricia & David Lee (groom) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-05-2013
We chose Portofino after an all-day search of venues across the LA area. We liked its beautiful scenery, especially considering they just completed a renovation. The outdoor garden ceremony was gorgeous and had a great water view. All the guests were impressed by the venue and really enjoyed the natural beauty of the location.\rHowever, there was a lot of turnover for our wedding coordinator - we had 4 in total and the latest one had just joined 2 weeks earlier. \rBut the venue is a great and beautiful place.
Reviewed on 12-06-2013
Wedding Date 26-05-2013
We chose Portofino after an all-day search of venues across the LA area. We liked its beautiful scenery, especially considering they just completed a renovation. The outdoor garden ceremony was gorgeous and had a great water view. All the guests were impressed by the venue and really enjoyed the natural beauty of the location.\rHowever, there was a lot of turnover for our wedding coordinator - we had 4 in total and the latest one had just joined 2 weeks earlier. \rBut the venue is a great and beautiful place.
Reviewed on 12-06-2013
Iliana McIntyre (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-05-2013
I love this hotel!! Not only is the nautical theme throughout just breathtaking, but the staff is a joy to talk to. As soon as you walk in you absolutely fall in love with the hotel. I decided to have my wedding here and could not compliment everyone enough for everything they did for us. I dealt with Shelly and Meggie who organize weddings at the hotel and they truly are fantastic. They helped facilitate and make my wedding just as beautiful as ever. On the day of the wedding they were both there making sure all was going well and Meggie stopped by to congratulate us :)! Couldn't have asked for more. For the party we were just as lucky to have the best cook, Buena, and the best staff for running the event. Luis and all the catering staff was attentive, courteous, and hardworking. I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful wedding. Thank you to all of the wedding staff (all of you who helped make my wedding just amazing), front desk, and the clean up crew. It truly was perfect!\rCatering was included in the price and we did not have to deal with vendors, since I am in Florida this helped make my life easier, as well as the cake, which you have three vendors to pick from (Torrance Bakery was AMAZING), and a honeymoon suite for the night of the wedding.\rThe ballroom was absolutley beatiful and it overlooked the water and sea lions :)! If you are staying there I recommend getting an Ocean View Room.\rLike I say...I love this hotel!!
Reviewed on 30-05-2013
Wedding Date 04-05-2013
I love this hotel!! Not only is the nautical theme throughout just breathtaking, but the staff is a joy to talk to. As soon as you walk in you absolutely fall in love with the hotel. I decided to have my wedding here and could not compliment everyone enough for everything they did for us. I dealt with Shelly and Meggie who organize weddings at the hotel and they truly are fantastic. They helped facilitate and make my wedding just as beautiful as ever. On the day of the wedding they were both there making sure all was going well and Meggie stopped by to congratulate us :)! Couldn't have asked for more. For the party we were just as lucky to have the best cook, Buena, and the best staff for running the event. Luis and all the catering staff was attentive, courteous, and hardworking. I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful wedding. Thank you to all of the wedding staff (all of you who helped make my wedding just amazing), front desk, and the clean up crew. It truly was perfect!\rCatering was included in the price and we did not have to deal with vendors, since I am in Florida this helped make my life easier, as well as the cake, which you have three vendors to pick from (Torrance Bakery was AMAZING), and a honeymoon suite for the night of the wedding.\rThe ballroom was absolutley beatiful and it overlooked the water and sea lions :)! If you are staying there I recommend getting an Ocean View Room.\rLike I say...I love this hotel!!
Reviewed on 30-05-2013
Lisa Elazegui (groom) 2 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-12-2012
to be completely honest, we had a great time at our wedding. it was a great venue, GREAT food, and great views. But getting there was a CHALLENGE. It was very difficult to communicate with the wedding staff, emails were delayed, and they just could not get things right. \r\rpay close attention to your original contract and invoice. make sure you keep them because when you get the final invoice, it will be different from what you had originally signed for.\r\rthese venues are supposed to make things easier for you, but there was a lot of unnecessary stress when it came to planning. \r\ra BIG thank you to our florist/wedding coordinator LINDA VUONG from LV FLORAL EVENTS in making our night memorable. especially being that we were not allowed to set up the reception room until 3 hours before the event due to last minute booking by the hotel, SMH.\r\rbottom line, we had the greatest wedding ever, but it really was a challenge. our personal planning and our wedding coordinator made this day happen. 2 stars is my overall rating, but if i were to rate the food separately it would have been a 5/5. \r\rFYI, if you want extra food because guests did not show, ask them for it. they SUPPOSEDLY threw away the extra meals due to \"public health requirements.\" I don't know who would throw away steak and lobster but whatever, it is what it is. I've heard both sides, but I've also been to weddings where they pack the meals for guests that did not show.
Reviewed on 02-02-2013
Wedding Date 22-12-2012
to be completely honest, we had a great time at our wedding. it was a great venue, GREAT food, and great views. But getting there was a CHALLENGE. It was very difficult to communicate with the wedding staff, emails were delayed, and they just could not get things right. \r\rpay close attention to your original contract and invoice. make sure you keep them because when you get the final invoice, it will be different from what you had originally signed for.\r\rthese venues are supposed to make things easier for you, but there was a lot of unnecessary stress when it came to planning. \r\ra BIG thank you to our florist/wedding coordinator LINDA VUONG from LV FLORAL EVENTS in making our night memorable. especially being that we were not allowed to set up the reception room until 3 hours before the event due to last minute booking by the hotel, SMH.\r\rbottom line, we had the greatest wedding ever, but it really was a challenge. our personal planning and our wedding coordinator made this day happen. 2 stars is my overall rating, but if i were to rate the food separately it would have been a 5/5. \r\rFYI, if you want extra food because guests did not show, ask them for it. they SUPPOSEDLY threw away the extra meals due to \"public health requirements.\" I don't know who would throw away steak and lobster but whatever, it is what it is. I've heard both sides, but I've also been to weddings where they pack the meals for guests that did not show.
Reviewed on 02-02-2013
Leslie Ferguson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-08-2012
We loved our wedding and the Portofino was the perfect venue because it was by the water, which meant it was cooler than any other location and the staff worked hard to make sure the details were just right. I wouldn't recommend paying for a signature drink, though--they got the timing wrong on that one. But other than that, we felt we got what we paid for. Everyone raved about the food--we had the filet and the salmon and the hors d'oeuvres were delicious! They also recommend great vendors!!!
Reviewed on 05-09-2012
Wedding Date 10-08-2012
We loved our wedding and the Portofino was the perfect venue because it was by the water, which meant it was cooler than any other location and the staff worked hard to make sure the details were just right. I wouldn't recommend paying for a signature drink, though--they got the timing wrong on that one. But other than that, we felt we got what we paid for. Everyone raved about the food--we had the filet and the salmon and the hors d'oeuvres were delicious! They also recommend great vendors!!!
Reviewed on 05-09-2012
Melissa Nelson (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-07-2012
We really wanted a venue by the beach and the Portofino was the most reasonably priced that we could find. We had a few irritations along the way, including the day of our wedding but we were happy with the end result, food and experience.
Reviewed on 01-09-2012
Wedding Date 28-07-2012
We really wanted a venue by the beach and the Portofino was the most reasonably priced that we could find. We had a few irritations along the way, including the day of our wedding but we were happy with the end result, food and experience.
Reviewed on 01-09-2012
a member (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
We did not get married at the Portofino, but we stayed here, had a room block for our guests here and a farewell brunch. The hotel staff was rude to several of our guests, failed to pass out many of our gift bags and just generally did not seem to care for our business. \r\rThe hotel itself is beautiful with a fantastic lobby and unique guest rooms. However, the staff has a few things to learn about the service industry. I understand that they were extremely busy the weekend of our wedding, but that was no reason to be rude to paying guests and to fail hand out our welcome bags when they were charging us to do so.
Reviewed on 11-08-2012
We did not get married at the Portofino, but we stayed here, had a room block for our guests here and a farewell brunch. The hotel staff was rude to several of our guests, failed to pass out many of our gift bags and just generally did not seem to care for our business. \r\rThe hotel itself is beautiful with a fantastic lobby and unique guest rooms. However, the staff has a few things to learn about the service industry. I understand that they were extremely busy the weekend of our wedding, but that was no reason to be rude to paying guests and to fail hand out our welcome bags when they were charging us to do so.
Reviewed on 11-08-2012
Chinda Kanazawa (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-05-2012
Service was very bad; we got overcharge for every thing. I would not recommend to any one.\rHowever, the food was good.
Reviewed on 21-06-2012
Wedding Date 26-05-2012
Service was very bad; we got overcharge for every thing. I would not recommend to any one.\rHowever, the food was good.
Reviewed on 21-06-2012
Yvette Delgado (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-12-2011
The Portofino was truly a blessing after going through a bad experience with a different venue. Shelley and her team were so nice and accommodating. Our reception was held in the Pacific ballroom which has an outdoor terrace overlooking the water. We had so many compliments on our food too (rib eye steak & sesame crusted ahi tuna). The location is beautiful and we could not have asked for anything more.
Reviewed on 13-01-2012
Wedding Date 17-12-2011
The Portofino was truly a blessing after going through a bad experience with a different venue. Shelley and her team were so nice and accommodating. Our reception was held in the Pacific ballroom which has an outdoor terrace overlooking the water. We had so many compliments on our food too (rib eye steak & sesame crusted ahi tuna). The location is beautiful and we could not have asked for anything more.
Reviewed on 13-01-2012
MrsLZ C (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-08-2011
The Portofinoâs a beautiful place to get married! A hidden gem in the heart of the South Bay. Our on-site coordinator was Shelley and she was great to work with; very responsive and professional through the entire process. We got married at their wedding garden along the peninsula (small boats do go by, and cute sea lions on the rocks). Our cocktail hour was held in the same area. The hotel staff moved chairs out and put in cocktail tables; all done pretty seamlessly. It turned out to be a really pretty location for cocktail hour. Note, there's a terrace that is along the water (south side of the building) you might be able to use only if there isn't another wedding reception going on in the Pacific Ballroom. Our reception was held in the Bayside Ballroom - amazing views of the water, Redondo pier and the PV Peninsula.\r\rOn wedding day, the hotel provided the Harbor Room, with room keys for my bridesmaids and I to use (9a to-7p). It was wonderful! They set up a large round table and had high tables set up with high chairs for hair and makeup. And they provided garment racks for us to hang the wedding dress and bridesmaids dresses. The room also has a lot of natural light which helps the hair/makeup team and has a restroom (no shower) so a very functional space. \r\rWe did most of the bridal party pictures in hidden garden areas along the hotel. Family wedding photos were taken in the \"Living Room\" through the lobby. It's very elegant and takes great photos. The only thing was we had to wait to use it. There was another couple getting married that day (they married off-site and had their reception in the Pacific Ballroom) and they were using the room after they were back from their ceremony. We knew there would be another couple getting married that day, but we were assured the \"Brides\" would not see each other. At the end of the day, it was not an issue. Funny thing, there was actually a 3rd bride who was at the hotel waiting for the area for photos (she didnât get married there; they were at a venue nearby). From what the hotel told us, the hotel is popular for brides to stay, prep, and take photos. So don't be surprised if you run into more than 1 other bride there. It will still be your special day no matter how many other brides you run into.\r\rFor the food, we tasted the selections before making them at a showcase the hotel offered. The hotel invites couples getting married there to come and taste the different dishes and meet vendors. Great resources so definitely sign up and go! Everyone at our wedding loved the food, we received a ton of compliments. During dinner and with the speeches our guests in the back couldnât hear very well because of the music in the other ballroom. The hotel did make a point to tell us it would not be a problem with sound, but turns out it was, but only during the speeches. So make sure your DJ or sound people do an extra check on that. Not a huge issue for us; by the time dancing came around, the sound was fine and everyone was dancing and having a great time. \r\rOur wedding was incredible and The Portofino really did a great job in having it come out perfectly for us. Iâm sure it also depends on who you have working with you. We were lucky in that all our vendors were great, including our day of coordinator who was also on top of everything for us. The Portofinoâs definitely a place worth checking out if youâre in search of an amazing venue.
Reviewed on 25-10-2011
Wedding Date 27-08-2011
The Portofinoâs a beautiful place to get married! A hidden gem in the heart of the South Bay. Our on-site coordinator was Shelley and she was great to work with; very responsive and professional through the entire process. We got married at their wedding garden along the peninsula (small boats do go by, and cute sea lions on the rocks). Our cocktail hour was held in the same area. The hotel staff moved chairs out and put in cocktail tables; all done pretty seamlessly. It turned out to be a really pretty location for cocktail hour. Note, there's a terrace that is along the water (south side of the building) you might be able to use only if there isn't another wedding reception going on in the Pacific Ballroom. Our reception was held in the Bayside Ballroom - amazing views of the water, Redondo pier and the PV Peninsula.\r\rOn wedding day, the hotel provided the Harbor Room, with room keys for my bridesmaids and I to use (9a to-7p). It was wonderful! They set up a large round table and had high tables set up with high chairs for hair and makeup. And they provided garment racks for us to hang the wedding dress and bridesmaids dresses. The room also has a lot of natural light which helps the hair/makeup team and has a restroom (no shower) so a very functional space. \r\rWe did most of the bridal party pictures in hidden garden areas along the hotel. Family wedding photos were taken in the \"Living Room\" through the lobby. It's very elegant and takes great photos. The only thing was we had to wait to use it. There was another couple getting married that day (they married off-site and had their reception in the Pacific Ballroom) and they were using the room after they were back from their ceremony. We knew there would be another couple getting married that day, but we were assured the \"Brides\" would not see each other. At the end of the day, it was not an issue. Funny thing, there was actually a 3rd bride who was at the hotel waiting for the area for photos (she didnât get married there; they were at a venue nearby). From what the hotel told us, the hotel is popular for brides to stay, prep, and take photos. So don't be surprised if you run into more than 1 other bride there. It will still be your special day no matter how many other brides you run into.\r\rFor the food, we tasted the selections before making them at a showcase the hotel offered. The hotel invites couples getting married there to come and taste the different dishes and meet vendors. Great resources so definitely sign up and go! Everyone at our wedding loved the food, we received a ton of compliments. During dinner and with the speeches our guests in the back couldnât hear very well because of the music in the other ballroom. The hotel did make a point to tell us it would not be a problem with sound, but turns out it was, but only during the speeches. So make sure your DJ or sound people do an extra check on that. Not a huge issue for us; by the time dancing came around, the sound was fine and everyone was dancing and having a great time. \r\rOur wedding was incredible and The Portofino really did a great job in having it come out perfectly for us. Iâm sure it also depends on who you have working with you. We were lucky in that all our vendors were great, including our day of coordinator who was also on top of everything for us. The Portofinoâs definitely a place worth checking out if youâre in search of an amazing venue.
Reviewed on 25-10-2011
Evelyn Knipe (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-01-2011
My guests couldn't stop talking about the great food, the views and the staff. The staff was patient, addressed any concerns that I had and were extremely professional. They went above and beyond my expectations and contributed greatly to my beautiful wedding
Reviewed on 02-02-2011
72 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.63 out of 5.0Wedding Date 08-01-2011
My guests couldn't stop talking about the great food, the views and the staff. The staff was patient, addressed any concerns that I had and were extremely professional. They went above and beyond my expectations and contributed greatly to my beautiful wedding
Reviewed on 02-02-2011
Contact Info for The Portofino Hotel & Marina
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| Website | www.hotelportofino.com |
| Phone | 13107985865 |
| Address | 260 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach, CA, 90277 |
| knot@hotelportofino.com |
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