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Grand Williston Hotel & Conference Center

3.6 ★★★★☆ 536 Google reviews · Lakefront wedding venue in Williston, North Dakota · 1.2 mi to the lake

On-site lodging

Low-key hotel offering Wi-Fi & breakfast, plus casual dining & a conference center.

Plan your tour

  • Setting lakefront venue, 1.2 mi to the lake — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Lodging on-site rooms come up in reviews and the venue's own info — a built-in room block for a destination beach wedding; ask what's included
  • Phone (701) 609-5000
  • Website grandwilliston.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

3601 2nd Ave W, Williston, ND 58801

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On the property

What couples name in their reviews of Grand Williston Hotel & Conference Center and what the venue states on its own site — the fastest way to tell what's actually here before you drive out.

🛏️ On-Site Lodging

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From the reviews

Our wedding weekend and reception at The Grand was ABSOLUTELY incredible! Gina and her entire team were easy to work with, responsive, and truly made every aspect of what we wanted or needed happen.

★★★★★ — Samantha, Oct 2025

Had a great experience attending the work event we had there. The two ladies made sure everything was good to go the whole time we were there. One lady's name started with an L (im sorry I forgot) and the other was Gina.

★★★★★ — Whitney, Feb 2026

Great location close to multiple restaurants and a Walmart. Great staff and clean cozy rooms. The water park and event rooms are a huge plus!

★★★★★ — Jacob, Feb 2026

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Getting married at Grand Williston Hotel & Conference Center

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.